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Advent calendars, cozy sweaters, festive decor, and more.
Promising review: "'Is that real gingerbread?' You might think the above question was asked by an elderly relative but, no, it came from friend in her 30s. This is one of the most beautiful kits Lego has produced to date. Whimsical and wonderful don't begin to describe this lovely kit. Lego fans already expect a hefty price and this is no exception. But it has lots of parts and is quite intricate and detailed. What makes all Lego kits supremely wonderful is that if you get tired of looking at them or playing with them, you can take them apart and store them easily. And, of course, you can repurpose any of the parts to any original project you want since EVERYTHING in Lego is compatible, even from the older kits." —Matt Harnick
Get it from Amazon for $156.74.
Promising review: "So cute and fun! I bought this for my son as an early Christmas present and he LOVES it — it's proudly displayed in his room. Thank you so very much.! :)" —Debbie Reed
Get it from Creatively By Courtney on Etsy for $20.
Creatively By Courtney is a small business on Etsy that offers a variety of handmade signs and coasters.
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Promising review: "I never knew how much I would enjoy and appreciate an oversized sweater. When you first put it on, it's so comfortable and soft! I'm going to wear it out and keep it for a night in. It's cute and warm! I love the pockets and it covers my butt." —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XL and 12 styles).
Promising review: "Super cute and super comfy! My husband told me all the time, 'It's not an ugly Christmas sweater!' I got so many compliments on this during the holidays. It's perfect if you are looking for something cute, warm, and comfortable." —Megan
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XL and 10 styles).
It comes with 24 cards, but who says you actually have to wait until December to start using them?
Promising review: "Ordered three, one for ourselves and two extras for a few friends. Amazing quality and a great gift to help our group of friends get into the festive mood when December rolls around. Will keep and use year after year as a lovely Advent idea. Thank you so much for the service of getting to review the design prior to dispatch too, really nice touch! Consistently updated with the order as well. Cannot fault the service or the product! <3" —Sarah Mercer
Note: This ships from the UK, so don't wait to buy if you're ordering from the US — the shipping estimate is 7 to 10 days.
Get it from Twist Stationery on Etsy for $18.48.
Twist Stationery is a UK-based small biz that handcrafts paper goods like cards, stationery, wedding invites, and more.
Everything I've ever tried from David's Tea has been incredible, so whether you're a tea connoisseur or looking to branch outside of your usual chai, this is an awesome treat-yo-self gift. (If you don't want to be surprised, you can check out the full list of flavors on the listing.) You can also check out their caffeine-free Advent calendar or matcha Advent calendar if you want to mix things up this season.
Promising review: "I ordered this Advent calendar early because I thought they would sell out quick. And I absolutely love how it looks! It's remarkably detailed and I look forward to trying all of the incredible flavors." —Dylon
Get it from David's Tea for $50.
You can also get this blanket in a bigger size if you want to use it as a Christmasy bedspread! These matching pillow covers help tie the festive look together.
Promising review: "If you haven't pressed 'add to cart' yet DO IT NOW. This is the softest fl*ffin' blanket I've ever held in my arms, both before and after washing. I've dreamt of this blanket for years and not in my wildest Lifetime-watching, couch-lounging days did I think I would find it. I'm not weird, but I would marry this blanket if I could and if you're married please know that if you buy it, you will consider a divorce while you figure out how to marry it too. Must be spun out of angel hair and puppy tears. Not sure how it got past customs and I don't care. Order this blanket or spend the rest of your life knowing you made the biggest mistake you will ever make." —Maverick
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four sizes and 13 styles).
Promising reviews: "These pillow covers are so cute for the winter. For the price, I think they are perfect. They have zippers and are thick and sturdy. I highly recommend them! They look expensive as well! I bought the white and gray ones to combine on my gray couch and they are adorable! I have gotten so many compliments!" —Orinda
"These pillow covers were perfectly sized to cover my fall pillows during the Christmas season. They are a canvas-like material with soft and fluffy snowflake appliques. I love the idea of not having to purchase new pillows each time I want to update my decor. These pillow covers were a perfect find." —Heather
Get them from Amazon for $17.76+ (available in four colors).
If you need throw pillow inserts, you can get a pack of two that'll fit these covers for $17.99. I have multiple throw pillow covers that I use for different seasons, so you can easily use these pillows year-round with other covers. They're good to have around if you like to change up your home's look on the reg!
Promising review: "'Snow' delightful. Where I live, it's pretty spartan outside during the winter. These decals add a festive feel to my kitchen deck door and give a layer of cozy before the trees starting bloom again in the spring. They were very easy to apply and peel off! I had no problems." —Dan D.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Notes of cedarwood, rosemary, pine, fir balsam, and more make this dreamy scent a quintessential holiday favorite.
Promising review: "We purchased a Balsam Hill Christmas tree and needed the balsam scent to make the tree even better. When I looked on Amazon and read other reviews for your lovely candles, I knew I had to try one. We could not be more pleased with our purchase. Your candles are not only beautiful; the scent is perfect and a beautiful addition to our living room as well. The packaging is also above perfect and beautiful and the price was amazing considering the high quality. Thank you so much, and have a very merry Christmas!" —Shari Diehl
Get it from Amazon for $17.87 (available in seven other scents).
FYI, you'll want to wash this mug by hand; it's not microwave safe. Some styles are on backorder and will be available around November 26.
Promising review: "The online pictures do not do these justice. My fiancé and I took our first trip together to NY, and that’s also where he proposed a year later. When these came out, I had to have them. They’re stunning, and I can’t wait to use them at Christmas this year!" —Cltx84
Get it from Anthropologie for $14 (available in four styles).
Promising review: "Just what I expected and wanted. These are comfortable and cute. My REAL comfortable pajama-wear is a beat-up, stretched-out tank top and cotton shorts that are big enough to parachute off my roof — but I really needed something that I could wear either when I felt like looking respectable or when I have overnight company, or on occasions like Christmas when I know people will be taking pictures. These are perfect because they're cute AND super comfortable! The fit was as expected, but I might even size up one just because the material is not stretchy so there are certain positions it might come in handy to have it sized up, but I would think it depends on your preference and also how much you move around in your sleep." —Amy J. Wilson
Get them from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and dozens of styles, including the red elk pattern and plain red versions shown above).
This festive craft will ship by November 23.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $45.
The kit comes with everything you need to get started, including soil and seeds.
Promising review: "My husband loved the sentiment behind this stocking stuffer! We plan to plant the seeds and hopefully measure growth near Christmas each year. We'd like to plant the tree outside in our future yard too!" —Toniann Keiling
Get it from Nature Favors on Etsy for $8.95.
Nature Favors is a Texas-based small biz you should check out for sustainable gift options (stocking stuffers and otherwise)! They offer a variety of tiny grow kits not only for Christmas but also birthdays, weddings, and other occasions.
Promising review: "I am so excited about this doormat for Christmas season! It came exactly as shown, well packaged, on time, and Claire even included some extra stickers for being her 300th customer. Very impressed with her shop!" —kylienoneill
Get it from Bloom With Claire on Etsy for $49.50 (available in two sizes).
Bloom With Claire is a woman-owned small business that creates unique doormats, from seasonal designs to mats with witty sayings, pop culture–themed quotes, and more.
Having a wreath on your front door gives you that cozy Christmas feeling before you even walk inside.
Promising review: "I can't say enough positive things about this wreath. We've always gotten fresh wreaths for our front door but this year I wanted to light up the outside of our house...maybe because it's 2020 and we need some cheering up! This 'feel real' wreath actually looks like the real thing and the lights are bright and beautiful at night. It's the perfect size for our front door. We're totally enjoying this purchase. Since we just got it, I can't speak to how it will hold up through the years but it seems very well made and sturdy. Highly recommend." —Antiquer
Get it from Amazon for $58.49.
You get 20 feet of lights with 40 snowflakes, and there are two different lighting modes: twinkle/flash and steady on. Three AA batteries are needed!
Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four styles, including warm or cool lights).
You could leave it looking pretty minimalistic with just a few white or silver baubles on the branches until after Thanksgiving — or just go all out right away because who cares about waiting.
Promising review: "Super cute! Me and my sister-in-law loved it. It’s prettier in person. Yes, it sheds, but of course this is the look you are going for and we wanted to fluff it out really good to create a good look. We just vacuumed the white stuff. It was very easy to assemble, and I love love love the warm lights. I recommend putting the tree on something first, like a mat or trash bag, and having someone help you move the tree, then wrap up the mess and throw it away to avoid mess. It was a great price for a good, tall tree, and it came a day early." —James Xiong
Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in three sizes).
This tree is 2 feet tall and 18 inches in diameter. I have this particular one in my New York City apartment where space is at a *premium*, and I love how it adds a cozy holiday feel without me needing to clear out a bunch of space on the ground. I usually add my favorite ornaments to it for a personal touch! It comes with lights already on it, but you may want to add another strand if you're looking for a tree that really brightens up an area.
Get it from Amazon for $28.99.
Get it from ModCloth for $14.
The red hat comes off to form the lid, and aside from the practical use, this makes a beautiful little piece of Christmas kitchen decor. It measures about 5.5 inches wide and just over a foot tall.
Get it from Target for $21.49 (originally $25.97).
Promising review: "Received this as a gift and what a gift it was! Fantastic recipes and an absolutely beautiful book. You are sure to enjoy this! After having this for a few months and baking many many things out of here, I wish I could give it 10 stars. So incredibly happy with this and everything has been so yummy!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $21.36 (also available on Kindle for $16.99).
This garland is made out of wool with a white finish, and it's 60 inches long!
Get it from West Elm for $22.50 (originally $25).
You could even skip the traditional Christmas tree this year and just use these instead — you can put little baubles on the branches!
Promising review: "I'd buy more if I had the space. I bought these for Christmas decorations, and I may keep them up year round — they’re so pretty!! Seriously, amazing value for the money. They sell these same trees in individual packs for like $50 a tree at Marshall's, so this was definitely a great price. They were packaged really well and they were easy to put up. Just set them where you want them, stake them to the ground (stakes included), and spread the branches out how you’d like them. My neighbors loved them, they were the talk of the block!" —Elley
Get a set of two from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four sizes).
A keyhole and button-loop closure at the back adds to the stylish, classic look of this darling top.
Get it from ModCloth for $75 (available in women's sizes XS–4XL and three colors).
These festive earrings are handmade out of clay and measure 1 inch long. You can also request personalization, like a different type of clip or hook.
Get it from Luna's Made With Love on Etsy for $25.
Luna's is a Milton, Pennsylvania–based small biz that sells gorgeous, handmade earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and other accessories. There are other holiday designs available as well!
Promising review: "This is so Christmasy! I can hardly wait to put it up in December. It is crafted very well. I was surprised the arrival time was so swift." —Judy-Gene McCoy
Get it from EngravisLT on Etsy for $16.90+ (available with or without candles and in two sizes).
EngravisLT is a small business on Etsy that specializes in decorations and gifts made from natural wood.
If you don't already own tea lights, you can pick up a 24-pack of battery-powered ones for $11.59 to last you all season.
Promising review: "They were beautiful. I did a Thanksgiving with Christmas together, and they blended together with the turkeys. Beautifully made and sturdy. I got lots of compliments on the table and the candle holders. I will definitely recommend them." —ksj
Get them from Amazon for $21.99.
Plus, you can pretend you live in a magical holiday forest (instead of, in my case, a loud dirty city). The set gets you trees of four different sizes (5.1 inch, 4.1 inch, 3.3 inch, and 2.3 inch) so your forest has a natural varied look to it.
Promising review: "Love these little holiday trees. They came in a really cute box and they were all in great shape. No bending or breaks in any of them. I think they redesigned their shipping and have made it a little better from what I’ve seen in other reviews. These will be perfect on my mantle this Christmas." —Cassie Chappell
Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in gold/white/green or gold/silver/green combos).
These traditional, high-quality stockings are made from woolen yarn, and their minimalistic design means they'll probably fit in well no matter your decor style. Note that these are a bit smaller than what you may be used to with stockings — the large size is 18 inches long and 5 inches wide. So while you certainly can put smaller stocking stuffers in these, they're really more for the ~aesthetic~.
Decor idea: One reviewer paired these with personalized name tags from Etsy, which we love!
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $17.91+ (available in seven color combos and two sizes).
And if you do need ideas for little stocking goodies this year, we have lots of stocking stuffer ideas to get you started.
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