Holiday Gifts for Every Budget
CE editors share their top finds for easy gift giving at every price point.
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$25 or less
5. SLEEK STEEPER
Perfect for loose-leaf tea, the CB2 Gold Tea Infuser makes teatime extra chic. $6, cb2.com
7. BEAR HUGGERS
The Koala Drink Markers Set of six multicolor silicone drink markers hug onto the stems of wine glasses or rims of cups. $10, urbanoutfitters.com
8. GOOD AS GOLD
These embellished Stone Robin Speckled Gold Leaf Plates add a touch of style to any kitchen. $16 per set of two, worldmarket.com
1. SPA TIME
Like candy for your eyes and nose, the Harper + Ari Tangerine Sugar Cubes exfoliate and pamper skin, leaving behind a heavenly citrus scent and gorgeous glow. $22, harperari.com
6. GIVE BACK
Part of the St. Jude charitable collection, not only will this silicone spatula bring joy for holiday seasons to come, but 25% of each purchase goes directly to pediatric cancer and disease research. $13, williams-sonoma.com
2. GROW YOUR OWN GARDEN
Ideal for green-thumbed apartment dwellers, the Basic Heirloom Seed Kit makes it easy to start zucchini, cherry tomato, lemon mint and globe basil plants indoors or outdoors. $25, williams-sonoma.com
9. CHAMELEON CUPPA
When you add hot water to the DAVIDsTEA Color-Changing Nordic Mug, the black fox transforms into a shade of white. It comes with a stainless steel infuser and lid that also serves as a coaster post-steeping. $25, davidstea.com
4. SWEET SENTIMENT
Score major friend points with Hallmark Home and Gifts 100% cotton Zoe 2-Piece Dishtowel Set. $18.50, jossandmain.com
3. HOSTESS APPROVED
Bring a festive spirit (and piles of treats!) to the party with this Happy Hanukkah Platter. $25, crateandbarrel.com
$25 to $50
7. GIVE PROPS
Perfect for the decorista on your list, this Marble Cookbook Stand is worthy of a place on the counter even when it isn’t propping up a tablet. $29, westelm.com
1. FOR GOOD MEASURE
Scoop up these anything-but-utilitarian Copper and Enamel Measuring Cups for the special baker on your list. $36, westelm.com
5. NO SWEAT
With triple insulation, the stainless steel Corkcicle 16 ounce Canteen in Gloss Carribean Green keeps drinks piping hot or icy cold for hours. $28, corkcicle.com
3. COFFEE’S BEST FRIEND
Coffee creamers and nut milks will find a chic new home in this ceramic Mendota 2-Piece Cream Pitcher Set. $30, birchlane.com
6. TART UP
Made in France of Burgundian clay for even baking, the Emile Henry Ruffled Pie Dish displays pastry creations in a not-so-humble way. $40, emilehenryusa.com for where to buy
4. ARTFUL BOARD
The Fern Palm Purple Cutting Board features a birch cutting surface on one side and printed art on the other. $35, denydesigns.com
2. SLATE SERVER
Scoop up these anything-but-utilitarian Copper and Enamel Measuring Cups for the special baker on your list. $36, westelm.com
$50 to $100
1. A TASTE OF ITALY
This glazed earthenware Italian Olive Grove Pasta Bowl and Serve Set is perfect for a wide array of pasta dishes. The set includes four bowls and one larger serving bowl. $100, williams-sonoma.com
2. FLORA & FAUNA
Ideal for the nature lover, the Nature Table Platter brings artistry to the table with its bright and joyful design. $58, anthropologie.com
7. CLASSIC COOKBOOK
For fans of French cooking, it doesn’t get any better than this two-volume set of the iconic Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. $100, barnesandnoble.com
5. JUST BREATHE
21 Drops Natural Wellness Gift Set contains six essential oil blends to refresh your body, decrease stress, aid immunity, fuel passion, relieve headache and improve quality of sleep. $50, 21drops.com
6. RUSTIC GOURMET
For uncomplicated breakfasts, the Nordic Ware Belgian Waffler makes old-fashioned crispy Belgian waffles right on the stove top. $78, nordicware.com for where to buy
4. CHIC DECANTER
The Kate Spade New York Larabee Dot Decanter features a sweet polka dot design that makes this gift totally display-worthy. $70, katespade.com
3. MAGIC MIST
The Saje Aromagem 2.0 Gold Ultrasonic Diffuser mists and humidifies with essential oils for up to 4.5 hours continuously or up to 9 hours intermittently. $80, saje.com
$100 +
7. WONDER POT
The question is, what doesn’t this enameled cast iron pot do? The Food52 x Staub Multi-Use 3½-Quart Braiser braises, bakes, fries and sautés. $199, food52.com
3. POWER ROASTER
Give that special someone the gorgeous Lagostina Martellata Hammered Copper Roaster. It feaures a tri-ply technology consisting of stainless steel, hammered copper and an aluminum core for a pan that radiates and distributes heat evenly. $180, lagostinausa.com for where to buy
1. MINI GREENHOUSE
Modern Sprout’s glass and antiqued brass Growhouse uses LED lighting to make herb, plant and vegetable growing super-simple. $140, modsprout.com
2. COFFEE TIME
Complete with a built-in scale and timer, the KitchenAid Precision Press Coffee Maker makes up to 25 ounces of French press coffee. $150, kitchenaid.com
6. VINTAGE INSPIRED
Sure to be treasured for many years, the MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check 3-Quart Tea Kettle with Butterfly features a glazed underbody and bronzed stainless steel rim with an antiqued-brass finish. $160, neimanmarcus.com
4. TICKLED PINK
Millennial pink, anyone? The Le Creuset 4½ Quart Round Dutch Oven in Sugar Pink is guaranteed to impress both the budding cooks and experienced chefs on your gift list. $300, lecreuset.com
5. BLEND IT
Vitamix’s new 48-ounce Explorian Series E310 is cheaper than the brand’s other models but just as effective in performance. It works well for smaller-batch recipes. $350, vitamix.com
Food and Drink
1. GET SAUCY
Bring some heat to the kitchen with Santina’s Harvest Trio of flavorful cooking sauces. $25, santinasharvest.com for where to buy
5. SUPER SALTS
Gustus Vitae’s Sweet and Hot Sea Salts Gift Set is an irresistible trio of non-irradiated sweet and savory salts. $30, gustusvitae.com (Use code “CleanFifteen” for 15% off entire purchase.)
2. A GOURMAND’S DREAM
The Gaea Oil and Vinegar Gift Set celebrates Greek specialties with a premium extra-virgin olive oil from Crete and a rare, barrel-aged vinegar sourced from Santorini Island Assyrtiko grapes. $30, gaeaus.com
6. WINE O’CLOCK
Produced using sustainable farming practices, Domaine Carneros Sparkling Duet offers up a 2012 Estate Brut and a 2014 Brut Rosé. $87, domainecarneros.com
8. CHEESE, PLEASE
The Cypress Grove Tastiest Trio includes soft-ripened and aged goat cheeses as well as two lavender and wild fennel pollen–studded disks. $60, cypressgrovecheese.com for where to buy
4. MARVELOUS MAPLE
Runamok’s Sugarmaker Collection includes four infused maple syrups for endless mixing and matching. $30, runamokmaple.com
3. TROPICAL JOE
Alumbre Coffee Colombia Alma del Café de Jardín is a medium-roast coffee grown in the Andes, 2,000 meters above sea level in volcanic soil. $17, alumbrecoffee.com
7. FESTIVE CHOCOLATE
Made from organic Dominican cacao beans flavored with spices such as ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon, Taza Chocolate Spiked Eggnog Mexicano Disc is one delectable treat. $6, tazachocolate.com