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Gifts for the home are some of our most popular picks year after year. And, it’s no surprise: they’re universal and great for just about anyone on your list. Plus, finding just the right thing for your dad’s bookshelf or your best friend’s bedside table is a feeling that simply cannot be beat.
While home design is subjective, good taste is…good taste. So, we asked some of the most tasteful minds in the home space to share this year’s go-tos when it comes to gifting. While you can’t dress, eat, drink, or live like them all year round, at least you can gift like them this holiday season…
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From The Desk of TQE’s Home Editors
Some products have the ability to make the mundane feel extraordinary, like this herbaceous candle whose intoxicating aromas might transport them to a summer night dining and dancing under twinkly lights in the garden– even when they’re just making boxed mac and cheese in their one bedroom apartment.
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This space-efficient toaster will match the Our Place pots and pans you’re likely already a fan of. Built as a toaster and air fryer hybrid, the Wonder Oven offers three easy-to-use knobs that offer extreme customization for broiling, toasting and reheating up small batches of food as well as traditional toaster favorites.
The steam infusion technology also makes it possible to heat up foods that need to be crispy and golden on the outside without drying out the flaky goodness inside. Don’t let the size fool you: Although it was designed to be compact, the interior offers great depth and allows for items like small chickens, personal pizzas, and multiple tiers of appetizers and snacks.
The Wonder Oven includes a crumb tray, air fryer basket, bake pan, and wire rack.
Available in three matte colors: Blue Salt, Steam, Char and one limited edition color: Spice.
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Whether they just moved or have been talking about needing new bedding, they will be obsessed with these linen sheets from Parachute. It features a top sheet, two pillowcases, and a fitted sheet, all in the luxuriously soft and light 100% European Flax.
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If you're serious about your coffee and want the best overall machine to elevate your morning cup, look no further than The Cumulus Machine. It can brew a variety of coffee styles—from rich espressos to smooth drip coffee—allowing you to craft your perfect cup every time. Whether you're hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet morning at home, this machine can cater to all your coffee needs with just the push of a button.
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“Don’t be afraid to choose an everyday staple – just elevate it. A candle is different from the-best-candle-they’ve-ever-smelled.” - Hallie Katz, Senior Brand & Content Strategist
- Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato Candle
- Our Place Wonder Oven
- Parachute Linen Sheet Set
- Cumulus Coffee Machine
- Molekule Air Pro
- Sophie Lou Jacobsen Piano Cocktail Glass
- Lulu & Georgia Zainab Rolling Vase
- Visp The Elixir Mixer
Melanie Masarin, Founder | Ghia
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“I find the holidays can feel pretty wasteful, so I am partial to experiences, edible gifts, or gifts I know they will love and keep for a long time.”
- Ghia Le Fizz
- Lenys world slippers
- Comme Si Socks
- Rebecca de Ravenel Candle Lighter
- Loewe Roasted Hazelnut Candle
- Lie Studio Silver Hair Pin
- The Holiday Host Box
- Gucci Osteria Panettone
- Christofle Trinket Box
Sarah Weichel, Interior Designer & Founder | Swike Design
No mantra, just vibes:
- Monogrammed cocktail napkins + bottle of Cremant
- Flamingo Estate Home Ambience Set
- Erewhon Gift Card
- Biodance Bio-Collagen Mask
- Cuticle oil pen, nail polish, and maybe even a gift card for a mani from your local nail salon.
- A caviar tasting at home
Brianda Gonzalez, Founder | The New Bar
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“Gift little luxuries. I love to listen for the things I know my loved ones want but won't purchase for themselves. Give the indulgent hand cream your friend almost bought but didn't, the fancy glassware they've been eyeing, the small things that make their ordinary rituals or passions extra beautiful and special. If there's a hobby they've been wanting to explore but need a little push to get started on, gifting something exciting can serve as the inspiration to get them on their way.”
- This cocktail shaker set from Georg Jensen for the blossoming mixologists
- Soft Services Theraplush overnight hand cream
- Sophie Lou Jacobsen Twist Candleholder
- Yashica T4 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera
- Our Everything But The Cart gift set