Entertaining + Holiday
Last-Minute Gifts To Keep On Hand
During the holidays, it can seem like a constant barrage of gift needs, from your office Secret Santa to teacher gifts to the cousins’ Yankee Swap. Our strategy? Stock up on can’t-miss gifts that almost everyone will like. Here, our favorite picks for the most common gift-giving challenges, such as:
- Secret Santa / Gift Exchange / Yankee Swap
- Colleagues + bosses
- Teachers
- Hostess gifts
- In-laws
- Last-minute or unexpected gifts
HIGH IN STYLE, LOW IN PRICE
- A glam scented candle or diffuser
- A stylish coffee mug-make it personal with an initial or favorite animal
- A handsome frame for a desk or dresser (even better: include a photo!)
- A set of coasters (these can also be personalized)
- A chic bottle opener or corkscrew (always good to have an extra on hand!)
- A selection of great Christmas ornaments
- A luxe soap + lotion set
MEDIUM-PRICED (LOOK LIKE YOU SPENT MORE THAN YOU DID)
- A cozy throw—whether for the sofa at home or a chilly office, this will always come in handy
- A pair of bookends with a great book
- Headphones or a fun Bluetooth speaker
- A planter, terrarium or vase—bonus points for filling it with a plant or flowers
- A meaningful gift from our “Gifts that Give Back” collection that supports great causes
- A set of wine glasses with a bottle of wine or copper Moscow Mule mugs with a bottle of vodka
- A marble cheese board with a selection of cheeses + crackers
WORTH THE SPLURGE
- A luxe faux fur throw—always in style!
- A piece handcrafted by a LOCAL artisan
- A decanter and nice bottle of wine
- A beautiful cutting board
- A flower bouquet subscription
- A chic lacquer jewelry box
- An elegant pour-over kettle with a pound of good coffee
- A monogrammed robe + pair of slippers
- A small framed print or a city map print