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1. A pair of reusable paper towels sure to be a great hostess gift when you're invited to dinner and want to bring something more unique than a bottle of wine. Social events ARE a competition, after all. Wrap these up and wipe away the other contestants (I mean, guests).
2. A foldable bathtub tray that'll collapse, easily tucking into that tiny below-sink bathroom storage, and expand, fitting across any size bath tub, helping keep everything they might need nearby during a (1, 2, 3 hour?) bath.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this! My hubby got it for me as a Christmas gift. I soaked in the bath for two hours (yes, I had to warm water a few times). This held my wine, my iPad, candles, and even some snacks. Best 'me time' ever — and all from the comfort of my own home." —Eric Harris
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in 10 colors).
3. A dimmable LED car visor mirror for the commuter in your life who practically lives in their car. If you know they are totally putting their makeup on in the parking lot before work, give them a vanity-mirror as a visor!
Promising review: "Very large, very bright, but brightness is adjustable. You also have the choice of true white LED illumination or a softer incidence 'yellow'/natural light or you can run both simultaneously. Very large but would fit all sun visors. No magnification (that I am aware of), but its clarity makes you think it does. Battery is chargeable, but we have not needed to recharge it yet due to its long battery run time. It’s inexpensive and needed for anyone who loves to 'finish getting ready in the car.'" —Chris Cook
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in three colors).
4. A dreadfully darling mushroom kitchen timer the baker you know will love using while cooking up their favorite pastel pastries. Lemon bars 4 LIFE!
This winds up and times up to 60 minutes, ending in a loud buzzer. Reviewers also use it to help time themselves with work tasks and studying.
Promising review: "This is whimsical and fun, my kids love it. I tell them there dinner comes from a fairy mushroom forest. 😋 Works great, keeps my little monsters in line — 'Dad, the mushroom went off.' Love it." —Vik V
Get it from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in four colors).
5. A set of vinyl coasters so the A-type you love can *coast* through social functions in your home without worrying about water rings ending up on the coffee table. Surprise them with these little records and your boo may be singing your praises! Or simply, you know, appreciate the sweet thought.
Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" —johnny williams
Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99.
6. A set of four ceramic berry baskets to store fresh fruit in the fridge or on the counter in a *darling* display. Bonus: they can rinse produce inside these and the water will drain right out!
Promising review: "These look just like the picture! They are so cute. Adorable good quality — I love them." —Georgia Lager
Get them from Amazon for $38.95 (available in three styles).
7. A chipper lamp with three brightness levels and a touch sensor that reviewers have mentioned using as a reading light, night light, and nursery light. Bonus: it also functions as an aroma diffuser if you add 3–4 drops of essential oil to the top of its head.
Promising review: "I literally have no idea why I bought this. It was a suggested item and looked interesting so I was like 'lol okay.' I can’t believe how much I like it LOL. It looks and feels much nicer than you’d think (maybe even classy) and the battery lasts forever. It has three shades of light and it’s extremely bright." —K
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three styles).
8. A crayon vase — ~draw~ out your own creativity and treat your best bud to a gift they'd never think of getting themselves. If your friends are as colorful and fun as you, they're gonna adore this little gift!
Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery.
Promising review: "Got this for my office and I love it! I was nervous that the mouth of it would be too small but you could definitely fit several stems in it. The colors are so fun. It feels well made and high quality!" —Lijah
Get it from Amazon for $26.95.
9. A cotton knit duvet cover so your messiest sibling can cover up their old duvet and make their bedroom look dreamy even if they only sloppily make the bed.
And if you're looking for a great duvet to fill this cover, here's an all-seasons goose feather down comforter that reviewers love!
Promising review: "I have been looking for a terracotta jersey knit duvet cover forever and took a chance with this one. The color is great, a dark terra-cotta/rust color. It’s soft, but if I had to be nit-picky it isn’t as soft as other jersey knit fabrics I have felt. Shipping was surprisingly fast and the size was perfect for my queen bed. Overall I am happy with my purchase." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in five sizes and 11 colors).
10. A retro-style smoothie maker that is, to put it lightly, overwhelmingly lovely. This includes a mason jar mug and smoothie bottle, making it the perfect blender for a two-person household. This thing is a Power Puff Girl level appliance — darling, for sure, but it can pulverize ice and frozen fruits in its SLEEP.
Promising review: "Wow. I have been through many high end blenders that have broken or just didn’t cut it. Well, I am so amazed at this blender. Perfect size for my smoothies and so easy to use. I love how you simply twist on the lid and turn it on. It blends so nicely and doesn’t leave my protein powder on the sides like my old blenders do. It crushed ice and blends up to a perfect consistency. I’ve never written a review on here before but I am amazed at this!! Not to mention it’s so cute on the counter!" –Casey
Get it from Amazon for $35.47+ (available in two colors).
11. A set of cult-favorite "Loops," an unnecessarily elegant earplug that'll block out bothersome outside noise while looking like a statement-making accessory.
Promising review: "I’m easily overstimulated by my kids being loud. This changed my life, I’m not even kidding. It turns the volume down but you can still hear to have conversations or if something really allowed happen like crying or something fell. You could still hear it but way lower. Before having this, I often found myself yelling for my kids to be quiet when really, it was just a bunch of kids laughing or having a good time. It made me feel guilty, but having this, I am able to let my kids enjoy themselves and still have a peace of mind and the ability to hear my own thoughts." —Brittnylynn Torres
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in eight colors).
12. A set of Goldfish fridge magnets for cool folks who love covering their refrigerator with pictures and drawings (and crackers) and LIFE! The fridge is *primo* real estate for that stuff. Personally, I find it fishy when people chose to leave it bare. Where are they putting their kid's A+ spelling test? The garage?!
Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products.
Promising review: "These are the cutest ever! My daughter ate these guys [a lot] growing up. Great reminder gift of her fave snack food!" —Teresa A Houtz
Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12).
13. A set of magnetized balloon wall hooks so darn darling your friendo just might *burst* with delight when you give them this spiffy gift! These are great for holding jewelry, keys, and other little odds and ends.
You can either stick them on the wall using the three included adhesive pads, hang them on a screw or nail (not included), or simply put the magnetic back of them on your fridge.
Promising review: "I use them on my fridge and they’re the cutest and seem so playful. You can hook them into the wall if you prefer. Nicely packaged." —Chloe
Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99.
14. A set of Coca-Cola pepper and salt shakers that'll add some classic diner charm to any dinner table.
15. A *lavender* baking set perfect to gift at a wedding, birthday, or housewarming. Each piece is made with heavy-duty aluminized steel and a ceramic finish. Dare I say...these might be even more *delicious* than the foods they make with them.
Promising review: "This set has everything! I’m so happy that I finally have a matching set! I love the color too! The large baking dish is perfect for large portions. I doubled a recipe of my shepherd's pie and still had plenty of room. The pans have been great — nothing has stuck to them yet and they clean up so easily. I’m loving this brand. Everything has been great quality and a really reasonable price." —JackieG
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in five colors).
16. A TikTok-beloved bedside carafe set so you can replace the plastic water bottle your boo has been filling up and keeping by the bedside table — in the prettiest way possible.
Check out a TikTok of the carafe set in action.
Promising review: "I saw this carafe in a BuzzFeed article. This is definitely something I needed that I didn’t know that I needed. I live in a two story house with the kitchen on the opposite end which makes me groggily navigate the stairs at night. I usually have a water bottle on my nightstand but decided I could upgrade. This carafe is a little smaller than I’d like but for the price, it’s really perfect and no-frills. It’s simple but functional. I guess you could use this for mouthwash too but it’s perfect for bedside water. I love that the cup covers the top when not in use so that the water stays clean. I would not hesitate to purchase this item again." —TheJadeMermaid
Get it from Amazon for $12.89.
17. A set of four ceramic baking dishes in darling, bright colors. If they serve dinner in one of these charming dishes and their main course is gonna be the best looking centerpiece the dining room table has ever seen.
Promising review: "These cook well. They are easy to clean and enhance the look when using as a serving piece. Great buy!" —Jodi Sydnor-Lee
Get them from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in five colors).
18. A rotating disco ball diffuser to turn hours sorting through spreadsheets while they WFH into daily (aromatic) dance parties.
Check out a TikTok of the disco ball in action, make sure to grab them some essential oils for the full experience! Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.
Promising reviews: "I absolutely LOVE my disco ball diffuser! It brings me joy. The diffuser works great and has timed options. You can use the disco ball without diffusing too. Lots of pretty color-changing options or you can have it cycle through all of the colors which is what I choose to do. There are two spinning modes too…slow and fast or you can set it to not spin at all. Get one. You WON’T be disappointed!! 🪩🫶🏼😍" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $39.97+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
19. Or a hand-crafted ceramic essential oil diffuser — this is gonna look great in their place and give them some tip-top aromatherapy if they'd prefer a "less is more" aesthetic.
Promising review: "Promising review: "I like everything about this diffuser. It is pretty to look at, has a ceramic top, works well (I can actually see the vapor across the room), and you can smell the oil even in a large room. I am happy I found this diffuser." —Jenny R.
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in seven styles).
20. A French-style marble butter keeper — this makes butter so soft, rich, and spreadable they're gonna think it's the best thing since sliced bread.
Promising review: "There are people who have this butter bowl and then there are savages. It’s like Zeus made a statue of himself and then carved the butter bowl out of that. I feel like society moved one step closer to true enlightenment with this invention. It really is the cats meow, and keeps our cat from licking the butter!" —Mike
Get it from Amazon for $26.45+ (available in two styles).
21. A set of 24 wood building blocks with see-through rainbow acrylic panels — get this for your friends with kids so they can create fun structures and shapes against the windows while enjoying the sun projecting the block colors all around the room!
Promising review: "Fun educational toy! My 2-year-old daughter has been obsessed with shapes and colors. She loves looking through them, then naming the color and shape. She also loves building with them. They are so beautiful which is a huge plus for me. Oh and I’m pregnant and very sensitive to smells, and did not notice a chemical smell on our set." —Amanda S.
Promising review: "Perfect gift for my 2-year-old daughter. She loves building castles for her princesses and asks to play with the blocks all the time. Very smooth edges, durable and safe." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.96.
22. A bottle of rosemary olive oil with smooth tasting notes of nut, green tomato, and green pear that'll make their tastebuds say "OMG olive you."
This Indian American-owned business aims to make superb olive oil. The fancy elixir comes from hand-picked Coratina and Frantoio olives and is made in-house by a certified organic mill. The bottle is even UV-coated to protect the oil from damaging light. Grab this and give their tastebuds something to talk about.
Get it from Brightland for $40.
23. A pie bird — they can place this in the center of an unbaked pie and it can prevent the filling from boiling over while baking. The design helps distribute moisture throughout the dish to keep the bottom from getting soggy *and* it even helps up top by making sure the crust cooks evenly and doesn't split!
This pie bird is safe for the freezer, microwave, oven, broiler, and dishwasher!
Promising review: "Amazing what difference this bird can make to your pie! I definitely made the best apple pie I've ever made with this little device. For the first time ever, my pie did not spill out juices onto the pan below or into the stove, and the crust was flaky and crisper than it has ever been. I really cannot speak highly enough of how well this pie bird worked. If you make pies, you need one of these!" —Happylakedreamer
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in three colors).
24. A CovoBox that's hollow on the inside, so they can cover their Wi-Fi router with elegant "books" instead of leaving it out on display. What a *novel* idea!
Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood.
BTW — Covogoods is a small family-owned business creating home decor in Utah!
Promising review: "I’m pretty sure I’ve never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one. This product is EXTREMELY well made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband’s pile of technology, the money was well spent!" —AmazonEmme
Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (available in customizable sizes and colors).
25. An embroidered linen reusable bowl cover so that, despite living in a suburban builder-grade duplex, all their homemade meals will transport them to a seaside cottage the instant they wrap up their leftovers.
Stacy Kitchen Decor is a California-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in handmade reusable kitchen towels, aprons and bags.
Promising review: "Love this bowl cover! It fits perfectly and looks so beautiful. It’s also sturdy, as I’ve washed it by hand and all the daisies are intact. I also appreciate the sellers prompt communication." —Nicoco
Get it from Stacy Kitchen Decor on Etsy for $11.98+ (originally $17.12+; available in several sizes, including custom, and three patterns).
26. A stainless steel Memobottle — a water bottle that could genuinely double as a clutch, specifically designed for travel. These flat bottles are insulated, leakproof, and come in four sizes designed with intention (i.e. to be packed as easily and efficiently as possible). If you're on TikTok, you'll know why these travel bottles are really *taking off*.
Promising review: "I believe this has been my best purchase of 2023. This water bottle is well designed, holds water well and brings unnecessary attention but it’s welcomed. 😈 It creates a different drinking experience and it’s unique yet awkward design fits in all bags. Even fits in my Vespa perfectly. I want to say the price is a little steep in my opinion, but after weeks of use, I get it." —Aaron V.
Get it from Amazon for $60+ (available in two colors and sizes).
27. A splurge-worthy 12-piece Caraway cookware set — nonstick cookware with minimalist silhouettes sure to complement any kitchen. These work with induction, gas, and electric stovetops, they're all oven safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, are made with a non-toxic coating, and feature non-stick ceramic with an aluminum core and stainless steel handles. Whew! Sorry for all that, I really got Caraway'd away!
The set has a 10.5-inch fry pan, a 3-quart sauce pan and lid, a 4.5-quart sauté pan and a lid, a 6.5-quart Dutch oven and a lid, and storage for the pans and lids.
Promising review: "I absolutely love my Caraway cookware! They are so easy to clean and the magnetic organizers are great for easy storage in kitchen cabinets. I love the hanging lid holder as it saves space and is super convenient (and renter friendly with the adhesive hooks). The only thing I would mention is that they are not super lightweight. Otherwise, they are superb quality, nontoxic, nonstick, and beautiful!" —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $395+ (available in seven colors).
28. A travel jewelry case so your BFF can finally start treating their jewelry with the respect it deserves (while saving them some time from detangling the rat-king of necklaces they've dealt with in the past).
Promising review: "I purchased this box for a weekend getaway. In the past I have just thrown all of my jewelry into little makeup bags, but then everything gets tangled and disorganized. I love that this box keeps everything organized and leaves all my necklaces tangle-free!" —Dogmom206
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 10 colors).
29. A marble board wire cheese cutter for folks who love to host — this'll let their guests slice their own pieces of cheese. Honestly, this'll be un-brie-lievably cool on a charcuterie board.
Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action.
Promising review: "My mother-in-law had purchased one last year and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get togethers with friends and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house. So I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily and it's mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $18.76.
30. A bright poster-sized hanging calendar for A-types who wanna prove to everyone that keeping a detailed schedule is *aesthetic and COOL.* Hey, fellow Virgos. I see you.
Poketo is a small business established in 2003 that specializes in design-conscious goods.
Promising review: "My white office walls needed some color and this totally rocks! Problem solved. Colorful, fun and so many comments and compliments on the fun, fab office vibe!" —Heather S.
Get it from Amazon for $48 (available in four styles and three sizes).
31. A pair of lovely silicone trivets with a soft, bendable design — making them great for placing hot dishes down *and* for taking those very dishes out of the oven before your meal. In a world where kitchens are already filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty...get them a tool that does more than its fair share!
These are so darn good lookin' you can just leave them out as coasters the rest of the time!
Promising review: "I bought these as a barrier between the cold stone countertops and my morning cup of coffee and they definitely allow my coffee to stay warm longer." —Kelly
Get them from Amazon for $9+(available in six colors).
32. A quilted chenille floor pillow — an eclectic option for anyone in an apartment so small, "furniture" is a word that needs a little wiggle room.
33. A heart-shaped baking scale that'll quickly be added to the laundry list of reasons your best bud loves baking, namely, it's not laundry.
Promising review: "This is the cutest kitchen scale I’ve ever seen! It works great and the measurements seem to be accurate." —Gwendolyn Morrison
Get it from Amazon for $18.96 (available in four styles).
34. An office chair so their home office looks as chic as they've looked (from the waste up) in Zoom calls since 2020.
Promising review: "I love this chair, it’s soft and very comfortable. It adds a little touch of class to the room and looks just as pictured." —Tony Matis
Get it from Amazon for $132.99+ (available in eight styles).
35. A 16-piece Brink House mix-and-match cutlery set that'll add some color to all their meals, even if they're partial to macaroni and chicken nuggets.
The set includes four forks, knives, tablespoons, and teaspoons — all are dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "I love love love these! The colors are awesome. They are sturdy. And they look great on the countertop." —Alice A. Holt
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (matching sets available at lesser cost).
36. A set of Mr. Pen pastel highlighters and black ball pens reviewers love because they don't bleed through pages — you and your A-type friends are gonna love them because of all the note-taking possibilities this many colors allows for. Imagine all the color-coded categories! Delicious.
You can also get transparent sticky notes by the same company as a fab addition to this gift.
Promising review: "Will NEVER use any other Bible highlighter or pen again. They do not bleed or soak through. Perfect color options. The pens are the perfect size and do not scratch or tear the thin bible paper. For the amount you pay, you cannot get any better than these. The durability on them is perfect. Perfect shape and size." —Demi Reyes
Get them from Amazon for $11.99.
37. A glass teapot for making tea time an even more serene experience with visible blooming tea flowers.
Promising review: "I absolutely love my little teapot. I use it on the stovetop ever morning and it is perfect. I have had mine about three weeks now and it’s doing amazing. I love using the hot water first for my morning matcha, then I add the loose tea to the remainder of the hot water for my afternoon tea. It’s perfect for me and despite being worried about putting it on the burner at first, it turns out it’s nothing to be worried about at all. It works and looks super cute!" —DeeAnna
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
38. A holographic nail polish so they can have nails that look as shining, shimmering, and splendid as a night on a magic carpet ride.
Promising review: "I painted over my existing pearl color just to try it. Went on full coverage in one coat, and dries SUPER FAST! I think I'm converted. OPI drives me nuts because it takes so long to air dry. I usually have to blow on it or put in front of a fan to speed up. ILNP dried in a couple of minutes. Of course no regular nail polish is completely cured right away, but I can pick stuff up after a couple of minutes without worrying about smudging." —Melissa Bucholz
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in dozens of colors).
39. A collection of cone drinking glasses from Verve Culture for anyone on the hunt for a drinking glass that is equal parts sophisticated and unique. Your search is over! Go ahead, give them this gift and drink in that win.
I own these glasses! My husband and I wanted something more upscale than standard water glasses for when we have people over for dinner, but didn't want wineglasses. These were the perfect find. They are easy to wash and look great on display in our open cupboards.
Promising review: "These gorgeous glasses are so worth buying! They feel great in the hand and are just a delight to look at. They make a great gift for wedding showers, weddings, or anniversaries. Plus, they're handmade in Morocco! I love these so much!" —USA Lover
Get them from Amazon for $48.99 (available in three colors).
40. And finally, a gorgeous glass lamp I simply believe none of us should live without. I promise it'll light up their life.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.