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1. An ice cream maker that I've received as a holiday gift in the past — and boy oh boy, as an ice cream lover, this was the gift that kept on giving. This machine is simple to use; all your recipient really *has* to do is put their ingredients into the machine, turn it on, and in about 20 minutes they'll have a fully churned, velvety bucket of ice cream. This machine also works with nondairy milk for a vegan-friendly option, and can even make some delicious frozen yogurt.
2. A neck and shoulder massager with adjustable heat and bidirectional kneading nodes that'll feel as if your giftee has an on-call masseuse right at their fingertips. There's no reason to stop at the neck and shoulder, though. This device also works well in the lower back and abdomen regions, along the arms and legs, and even along the feet.
3. A two-tier folding desk for the person in your life who is chasing their career goals, one WFH day at a time. Give them the opportunity to create more desk space, just in case their city apartment errs on the smaller side.
4. A dip-dyed wall tapestry, because whether your loved ones can't get enough mid-century modern, SoCal boho, or contemporary minimalism, this tapestry will spruce up any living space.
5. A pair of fleece slippers that'll keep your loved one's toesies as cute as ever while still keeping them warm through the winter. Who says cozy can't look as fabulous as this?
6. An extra-soft faux-fur throw blanket to adorn furniture with for an inviting, warm feel — and even pets agree (see picture below). Get this for your friend who always seems on a mission to up the drama in their interior design while keeping their space chill enough for pets.
7. A bamboo bath tray, because there is nothing like a warm bath and a glass of wine at the end of the day. Help your loved ones unwind without having to worry about whether or not their drink will fall off the tub's ledge at any given moment.
8. A sleek essential-oil diffuser that looks more like decor than a diffuser. This is perfect for your zen loved ones who are always chasing the aesthetic.
9. A mug warmer, because there is nothing worse than making yourself a piping-hot cup of coffee or tea, heading to your workspace, and then having your first, lukewarm sip after nosediving into your email inbox. Help your giftee hold on to the happiness of a warm drink in the morning with this mug warmer that works with all mugs already in their cupboard.
10. An electric milk frother, just in case you've never seen your loved one without a latte in their hand. This works great at frothing milk of all variations (both dairy and nondairy) to a creamy, velvety state with a simple push of the button.
11. A pack of bullet journaling pens, because if your loved ones have everything in their pantry labeled and color-coded, chances are their journals operate under the same system too.
12. A professional-grade blender that all my chef friends here in NYC recommend for smooth purees, silky milkshakes, or even just cohesive smoothies. Consider this for the person in your life who loves to spend their time whipping up new and exciting things in the kitchen.
13. A globe whiskey decanter, because there's no reason you shouldn't bring the world to your travel-loving giftee's bar cart.
14. An oversized wearable blanket for the kid, teen, adult, parent, grandparent...basically anyone in your life who yearns to spend their time wrapped up in cozy Sherpa while watching holiday movies.
15. A pair of 14-karat gold hoop earrings, because when all else fails, jewelry is always a hit! Plus, a design as classic as this will fit with virtually anyone's current wardrobe.
16. A wireless charging pad so that your loved one who's always looking to charge their smartphone and AirPods at the same time can enjoy the process absolutely wire free.
17. A hidden bookshelf for the bookwork in your life who prefers to display all their paperback and hardcover findings while still keeping their space chic.
18. An espresso machine, because there is nothing like a macchiato with freshly ground beans in the morning. This device creates smooth espresso pours that your giftee can add to any drink or dessert of their choice. Oh, and it has a milk frother, too, to complete their goal of creating the perfect latte.
19. A set of wooden kitchen utensils, just in case your giftee loves cooking classic Italian sauces but is missing one vital tool — the ever-present wooden spoon that all Mediterranean grandmothers cannot live without. With this set, they'll have everything they need to create some heartwarming bolognese or creamy carbonara or even toss a side salad or two.
20. And a charcuterie board set with a secret cheese knife storage drawer and ramekins so that all your foodie loved one really *has* to do is arrange food onto their board for a showstopping meat-and-cheese setup that looks like it was made by the hands of a pro.
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