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Promising review: "I want to incorporate more color into my home, and instead of boldly painting walls or changing the furniture, I prefer to change up the accessories. This is a beautiful vase. Well made and sturdy, and looks beautiful in my entryway." —Michele

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in four colors and three styles).

Note: After the order is placed, the seller reaches out with all available pieces to choose from before shipping. 

Evergreen Oasis is a small biz committed to only using wood that comes from sustainably managed forests or reclaimed sources. Each piece comes ready to hang — and if you know your recipient loves a craft, they even offer a DIY moss kit!

Promising review: "This seller is one of the best I have met on Etsy (and I shop here a lot!). The cedar wood and moss frames are STUNNING. I bought two for two colleagues, and they are going to love them. They have just moved to a new office suite, and these beautiful frames will be admired by many. Cannot recommend this seller and his products enough." —I G

Get it from Evergreen Oasis on Etsy for $53.19+ (originally $55.99+; available in two sizes, 12"x12" or 16"x16", and in a circle or square frame).

Promising review: "This is the first time I have decided to get an Echo Dot. I was always skeptical about getting one of these, but I love it. I listen to music while I get ready for work, and I love that I can just say 'Alexa, play some music.' It is also very convenient for setting alarms and timers. This makes things so easy. I would recommend this product to anyone." —TX2030

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (also available in three colors). 

The custom embroidery can be a name or a short message and is placed in the middle of the bottom edge of the towel, with 10 fonts and 12 colors available to choose from. And btw, reviewers say the towels hold up well in the wash with no ironing necessary! 

Wedding Gift Towels is a woman-owned small biz based in Turkey. Each Oeko-Tex certified towel is handmade by two workers and Hatice, the owner, whose family has practiced weaving for generations.

Promising review: "These towels are so soft, well-made, vibrant, and beautiful! I bought four colors for my sister in law to brighten her kitchen, and I know she will love them. Price is amazing!" —Heather

Get it from Wedding Gift Towels on Etsy for $4.80+ (originally $12; available in 14 colors and with embroidery for an extra charge). 

Note: With a smoke point of 410 degrees, extra virgin olive oils can also withstand cooking!

Promising reviews: "It’s the details that can make something as simple as dipping bread in oil a memorable experience. Incredibly flavorful and smooth with notes of fruit. Just had the Awake combined with truffle balsamic vinegar and freshly grated parmesan cheese as a bread dip, incredible combination of flavors, and the Awake olive oil shines through as balanced and flavorful — wow. Get some quality fresh bread and hang on, we're going to carb town and loving every single bite" —déjà mouse

"Purchased this for a gift for friends who like to cook. I was pleasantly surprised by the packaging. They come ready to gift in a sturdy box...great presentation. Would make great housewarming gifts or even some good oils for yourself!" —Barb Averell

Get the set of two from Amazon for $74 (also available in a set of four or individually in six flavors). 

If you want to fall further down the mineral rabbit hole, Maldon also makes ~flavored salts~ like smoked and garlic. 

Promising review: "I think the funniest thing about my Maldon Salt obsession is that I gift it and people look at me [funny]...then they text me afterward saying that it's so good they want to eat it out of the container! LOL It's got sort of a mild umami flavor that works with every food, ESPECIALLY sweets. It's the best dessert salt, but of course, it works on everything. I use it as a finishing salt mostly, but I also cook with it. Elevates simple dishes like fried eggs. Had to share the love." —SIV

Get it from Amazon for $12.50+ (available in two sizes and as a two-pack). 

This 10-inch bowl is dishwasher safe! And, if you're on the hunt for some other classy decor, Wenshuo designs other minimalist home products, like a paper bag vase and a square face pen holder. 

Promising review: "I’m totally in love with this dish. It’s beautifully made, looks exactly like the image shown. Perfect in your kitchen for displaying your lemons. I highly recommend and it will also make a great gift item. ❤️❤️❤️" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $39.84 (available in matte crème and nacre white). 

Avalglass is a family-run small biz based in Poland that specializes in stained glass home decor.

Promising review: “Lovely bookends! They are really well made and add a lovely medieval/fantasy touch to my bookshelf. Arrived without any damage, and shipping didn’t take too long at all, considering it came from Europe. Recommended!” —Georgia 

Get the set from Avalglass on Etsy for $152.80 (originally $218.30; also available individually, without the frame, and in either dark or light oak).

Promising review: "These are adorable retro coasters for a great price! They are easy to clean, slip resistant, great protection for my tables, and thicker than I expected, plus the perfect size. Definitely adorable!" —M&R

Get a set of six from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two styles and without the record player). 

Promising review: "This is my go-to housewarming gift. It feels so much more personal than a bottle of wine or a candle, and I love that the recipient gets to pick out the design. I also have one of my own! It's so fun to use and a million times better than hand-writing your return address on the envelope." —Emily

And, if you'd rather gift a stamp that's ready to use, Stamp by Me (on Amazon) offers four designs to choose from and can be purchased as a wooden stamp with an ink pad or a self-inking stamp. 

These shakers are lead and cadmium-free and are part of a larger collection featuring these crafty kitties, with items like mugs, plates, and a utensil holder available!

Promising reviews: "These cat-themed salt and pepper shakers are good quality. The painted details were done well. It was a gift for my sister, who is all about cats (and frogs). Another nice thing about these shakers is that there are other kitchen/table items that match them, so I can add to her collection as future gifts." —Amazon Customer

"Got these for my daughter and she loves them!" —Penn Stewart

Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99.

Promising review: "Pleasantly surprised to see that this book is actually much bigger, with more pages than I thought! Nice cover, nice quality overall, and really some lovely stories throughout. If you enjoy learning about the history of cocktails, hearing about how different parts of the country (and world) enjoy their cocktails, and reading archival material of the New York Times, then this book is for you! Overall, much more than a simple cocktail book!" —MP

Get it from Amazon for $18.41 (available as a spiral-bound, and on Kindle and Audiobook).

Promising reviews: "These are GREAT for dinner parties or events when not everyone knows each other. I like them because they’re not as deep as We’re Not Really Strangers or other decks that are meant to really deepen a relationship with someone you know." —Chancy

"I have a few of these conversation starter card 'games' and while this version only has 52 cards, they are the most thought-provoking and interesting questions of most other similar games. We just played with another couple on Christmas Eve this year, and it added so much to the evening. We all learned some interesting things about ourselves and each other that we never knew...and some of us have known each other for 40+ years! We are in our seventies and this is something that can be appreciated by any adult age. I liked it so much I bought several for Christmas and birthday gifts this year." —S. Loew

Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (also available in a version for couples, families, and icebreakers). 

This rechargeable bottle opener works with the push of a button: simply place it above the bottle, activate the winding corkscrew, pull it out, and voilà! It also comes with a foil cutter. 

Promising review: "This was given to me as a gift and I immediately ordered another to send as a gift to a friend. With severe arthritis in both thumbs I was forced to only buy wine with a screw top. This opener is so easy to use and no pressure or strength is required. Just be sure to hold onto the bottle because it has a tendency to turn as the cork is being pulled out. Changed my wine-drinking life." —LakeBrat

Instructions suggest scratching off the posters with a card, as a coin can damage the artwork. 

Promising review: "I always struggle to find great presents for my son, who is 28, and his fiancé. This poster was a perfect gift in that all the classic movies (some way before their time) are included. They live in DC, and when the weather is crappy, they can pick a movie and enjoy a quiet night in. Perfect gift that was unique and unexpected and now well-loved." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a version for horror movies). 

Hatch Restore lets you personalize a "bedtime routine" for each night to train your brain to recognize sleep cues and get a better night's rest. Options include changing the light settings to more amber tones to help produce melatonin for sleep, soothing noise options, and sleep meditations and sleep stories you can get in the Hatch app. 

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love my Hatch Restore 3! It has completely changed the way I fall asleep and wake up. The sunrise is my favorite feature, and I wake up feeling calm instead of startled. This is definitely going to change the game when it is dark in the mornings during winter. The soft colors and sound options make it easy to unwind at night, and I especially love the white noise. I’ve noticed that my sleep routine feels more consistent, and I look forward to using it every night. Overall, it’s been one of the best investments I’ve made for my sleep and daily routine, and I can’t recommend it enough!" —Maggie

"This is the most amazing gift I never knew I needed. I have recommended it to several friends and family members. It really creates a restful nighttime routine. The sound at night helps me drift off to a peaceful sleep and waking up is more pleasant than my phone alarm." —Mrs. B

Get it from Amazon for $169.99 (available in three colors, a two-pack, and as the Restore 2 model). 

The seller offers embossers, self-inking stamps, pre-inked stamps, and wooden handle stamps. For the custom top, middle, and bottom text, there is a 20-35-character limit each, though keep in mind that the longer the text, the smaller the font will be. 

Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for a friend and she absolutely loves it. She’s a huge reader and even lends her books to friends when asked, and when she opened this, she cried. She then spent the next hour stamping her collection of books and loves that it’s so easy to use and adds a personal touch to her home library." —Alyssa M

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in four styles, 100 designs, two sizes, and seven colors). 

Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes. 

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this scent. Each of these notes on its own is beautiful and soft, but combined, they are magic. Also, a surprising throw for such a small, single-wick candle, and when I leave it burning for about an hour, it can fill my entire living room. This is a must-get scent." —SheenahH

"I was staying over at a friend's house and sitting next to her coffee table. She had this candle on the table, and even though it wasn't lit I could smell it, and it was so delicious that I instantly went online to find it and bought it for myself! If this came in a perfume, I would buy enough to last the rest of my life. I don't know how to even explain the scent, but if you are an amber/patchouli/vanilla fan, this is absolutely for you. The jasmine adds an unbelievable freshness without a flowery scent. I even bought the shampoo and conditioner, which I will probably use as more of a body wash and shaving cream, but that is how desperate I am to get this scent on me!" —Melissa I. 

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in four sizes, a gift box option, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents).  

You could pair this with a handy long, rechargeable lighter! 

The company also sells a Fender key holder as well as jack keychains if replacements are needed. Each amplifier key holder comes with a mounting kit and instructions.

Promising review: "Super cute item and so happy with my purchase! It’s not as heavy as you would think it is. It’s pretty light, but it hangs easily and looks super cute! It’s also helped my girlfriend and I a lot with keeping track of our keys! It’s now a habit for us to come home and plug our keys in! 😆 Overall, 10/10 would recommend!!" —Super Cute!!

Promising review: "Cutest garden statue we have in our front lawn. Mr. Ribbit can be seen throughout the day enjoying his coffee. It brings the front lawn some character, and I just enjoy seeing him every day!" —Matchaman

Get it from Amazon for $15.58 (available in two other styles). 

Reviewers are impressed by the durability of the mat and how it remains wrinkle-free after rolling it up to put away. Many also place it on uneven surfaces, or towels, to create breaks!

Promising review: "Great for practice. I live in the Midwest, so come wintertime, we have limited access to the great outdoors. I use this mat several times a week, practicing my target line. The mat is very durable at a GREAT price point. The bottom of the mat stays in place well; it's currently in use on a hardwood floor in my home office space. It can withstand me rolling over it with a computer chair (results may vary). Best part is it's also really easy to roll up and store away if you need the additional floor space." —J.S.

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "This Dutch oven is amazing! You can cook ANYTHING! and I mean anything in it. From soups and stews to bread to pot roast. It's a cook's best friend! It would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves to cook or for someone who is learning how to cook." —Jennifer

Get it from Amazon for $89.90+ (available in 15 colors).

Some reviewers mention Red can't hold heavier spoons, but twisting the upper half of the silicone helps stabilize weighty utensils. 

Promising review: "I had no idea what to expect when I purchased this on a lightning deal. When it arrived, it was instantly one of the cutest things I've ever seen. My husband did not think it would be able to hold spoons, spatulas, lids, etc. But IT DOES! It doesn't fall over and can hold the lid and a spoon or spatula at the same time. It is rather small, but its size is what makes it so great. It takes up no room and does a great job. I love this little guy!" —boogersmom

Get it from Amazon for $12.95 (available in red or blue and three other styles). 

Object Lover is an Austin, Texas–based shop owned by Asher Ford, a queer trans woman who designs and prints every item in the shop.

Promising review: "Fun and funky addition to my plant collection! Recommend for whimsy!" —Jeffrey

Get it from Object Lover for $27 (originally $45; also available in green and blue).

Lots of reviewers size up for that extra cozy feel and appreciate that even after washing, the robe still feels brand new!

Promising review: "This robe is incredible. Perfectly soft, and just the right amount of weight to be warm but not too heavy. I especially love that the sleeves slightly taper; I wear robes when I’m moving around in the morning, and burned the sleeve on my last one. Or rather, it melted on the burner! This robe is pure cotton, no polyester plastic garbage, and the sleeves don’t get in the way. Pockets hold a phone, glasses, whatever I need to get out of my hands. It’s pretty close to perfect!" —AbbyT

Get it from Brooklinen for $139+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 14 colors). 

Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action.

Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers. 

Promising review: "Bought this as a Christmas gift for my dad, and he cannot stop saying enough good things about it. It holds many different sizes of cups and glasses, as well as remote controls, small snack bowls, etc. It's super convenient and barely moves at all...even when a seven pound dog tries to use it as a pillow. Will be buying myself one very soon." —Padooling

Get the square, five-hole style from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in nine colors) and the rectangular, three-hole style for $29.99 (available in nine colors). 

The complete Pink Stuff kit includes the cleaning paste, toilet cleaner, bathroom foam, a set of three microfibre cloths, and a scrubber. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this brand of cleaner! I was introduced first to the multipurpose cleaner and had to try more! Now it's the main staple cleaner in my home! The smell is light enough not to aggravate my sensitive senses, and I can go hours of cleaning without a headache due to the chemical smell. It leaves everything shiny and super clean without the need for extra elbow grease. Even better if you have an electric scrub brush, like the one they have available." —Nikki

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