Morning Joy Co. Custom Recipe Cutting Board
The holidays are the perfect time to pass down a beloved family recipe. And what better way to immortalize grandma’s legendary stuffing than by creating a new heirloom. The couple behind Fort Worth, Texas-based Morning Joy Co. make stunning, one-of-a-kind cutting boards laser engraved in your loved one’s original handwriting. (Restock: Monday, Nov. 9, 5 PM)
Buy It! $59, morningjoyco.etsy.com
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Nest Audio
Nest just dropped a new smart speaker and the stylish pillow-shaped design sounds as good as it looks (available in 5 colors!). Sync it with other Google Home products and endless apps to stream music, podcasts and more. Bonus: It’s 75% louder with 50% stronger bass than the original Google Home.
Buy It! $100; store.google.com
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Eco Vibe New Plant Parent Package
Gifting a houseplant to an untrained carer may end in disaster for the foliage. EcoVibe’s 5-piece first-time plant parent kit includes a spray sprinkler watering can; your choice of one of 5 popular plants; a copy of How to Raise a Plant (and Make It Love You Back) by Erin Harding and Morgan Doane; either pruning sheers or a moisture meter; and either a 30-minute facetime consultation with a plant care specialist or a pass to one their in-person workshops in Portland, OR.
Buy It! $60; ecovibestyle.com
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Social Studies Friendsgiving Kit
Founded by two women with a passion for making entertaining more accessible, Social Studies allows you to rent out gorgeous tablescape sets — including dishes, table runners, candles and everything in between — for dinner parties. They recently teamed up with wine brand Campo Viejo for a Friendsgiving Set, which provides everything you need to host an intimate holiday gathering in style.
Buy It! Starting at $56, social-studies.com
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Blueland Clean Essentials Kit
It might not be the most romantic gift, but Blueland’s starter kit — complete with refillable bottles; and dissolvable tablets to mix up any cleaning solution you need — is perfect for the eco-conscious giftee making a resolution to use less plastic in 2021.
Buy It! Essentials kit, $39; blueland.com
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Pura Virtual Air Freshener
You’ve heard of a smart TV and a smart speaker — but have you ever heard of a smart air freshener? Pura is a device which allows users to control the scent of their home using their phone: They can choose when they want the air freshener to run (so there’s no wasted fragrance), and what scent they’d like it to emit (it can hold two fragrances at one time). Plus, the brand partners with popular fragrance companies like LAFCO, Capri Blue and NEST!
Buy It! $44, trypura.com
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K-Apostrophe Notebook
Perfect for the parent who’s always making a list and checking it twice, or a friend who’s taken up journaling over a tumultuous year, these hand-bound notebooks featuring the designs of Los Angeles artist K’era Morgan, are so pretty they don’t require wrapping!
Buy It! $24; k-apostrophe.com
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UV Clean Portable Sanitizer Wand
There’s no denying that this holiday season will be a little different thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the anxieties it brings. This new tool from the scientists at HoMedics can take some of that stress away, as it was designed to kill up to 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses using UV-C germicidal LED lights. Turn it on and wave it over a surface — whether it be a doorknob, phone screen or grocery cart — to sanitize in seconds. Learn more about the science behind the wand here.
Buy It! $60, homedics.com
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Game Night in a Box
America’s game cabinets saw plenty of use this year as families hunkered down at home. This pack of 30 hilarious games in one is sure to refresh your repertoire for the season. It combines everything from drawing challenges to rowdy, indoor-friendly paper-ball sports sure to entertain your holiday bubble.
Buy It! $20; barryandjason.com
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Nomad Noé Candle
With seven scents tied by international destinations from Bahia to London, Nomad Noe candles are sure to scratch that travel itch as many remain grounded for the holidays. Muse, a scent that recalls “wild rose bushes, fresh fields, fertile cedar, and sunshine,” for example, is inspired by the wilds of Wyoming. Each candle is a blend of apricot and coconut waxes in a porcelain vessel and burns for 55 hours.
Buy It! $65; nomadnoe.com
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Pepper Palm Handmade Pots
These decorative planters, handpainted in Nashville, are the perfect way to move the gardening obsession everyone developed during quarantine indoors for the colder months — especially in sun-soaked motifs like Desert Days, seen here. (Large pots are 7.5″ x 6.20″)
Buy It! $15-$40, pepperpalm.etsy.com
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SimpleHuman Touchless Soap Pump
An item that may have seemed too sterile for a holiday gift in the past is suddenly at the top of every wishlist. The rechargeable hands-free soap dispenser (available for foam or liquid, pictured) helps keep everyone germ-free and is fun and easy for little ones to use. Bonus: It comes in five colors including rose gold and brass!
Buy It! $60; simplehuman.com
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Estelle Colored Glass Stemware Set
Set yourself (or a friend) up for an even happier hour with a set of these bold hand-blown glasses, made by artisans in Poland. Founded by Stephanie Summerson Hall as an homage to her grandmother Estelle, the glasses are “jewels for your table.” A mixed set will help to ensure everyone keeps track of their respective drinks during socially distanced happy hours, too!
Buy It! $175 for a set of 6, estellecoloredglass.com
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Mumi Packing Cubes
Roadtripping and RVing were the go-to modes of travel in 2020, so space-saving packing is top of mind for those ready to head out on the highway in the new year. Mumi’s pack of five nylon zippered cubes, corral all the essentials.
Buy It! $50; mumidesign.com
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Posh Pretzels Gift Box
Send a little something sweet to friends and family you can’t see in person this year. This 15-piece gift box features pretzels dipped in white, milk and dark chocolate, and dressed up with colorful candy for the holidays!
Buy It! Confetti Collection, $40; poshpretzels.com
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Best of Saje Kit
Saje is known for its chic self-care products, and this kit has three of the company’s most popular creations: their Aroma Om diffuser, the Liquid Sunshine essential oil blend (to be used in the diffuser) and their Peppermint Halo rollerball, which was designed to ease headaches and promote relaxation — something we all need this time of year.
Buy It! $100, saje.com
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Layla Sleep Weighted Blanket
The holidays can weigh you down — but a weighted blanket can help! This one from Layla Sleep is double-sided — one side features plush, faux fur while the other is 100 percent cotton — so you can choose what you want to feel against your skin.
Buy It! Starting at $99, laylasleep.com
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Neon Lace Unicorn Oven Mitt
Before your loved ones start in on their holiday baking, be sure to gift them one of these hand-dyed rainbow watercolor oven mitts. The best part: each sale benefits someone else who loves to cook: $2 from every Unicorn mitt will be donated to the Okra Project, an organization that supports black trans chefs and their community in New York City.
Buy It! $25, neonlacecompany.com
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