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How do you get everyone on your gift list something they will love without going broke? This is an art. And it’s worth perfecting because it comes around at least once a year. Sure, you want to buy everyone on your list something posh like a sauna or a new car. But shopping on a budget is a skill and an art, and there are plenty of items that’ll impress big time, without costing a lot. Fortunately for both of those urges, I found 75 bougie gifts on Amazon that’ll impress the hell out of people. You’re welcome.
1Soft Cloud-Like Socks
Pulling on this pair of luxe cloud socks at the end of a long day is a gift anyone can enjoy. Delicious inside a pair of boots on a snowy day or as a soft layer of warmth while sitting indoors on movie night, they come in six colors and “are so soft and feel like walking on clouds,” according to one reviewer.
2A Mug Designed To Warm Your Hands
Come in from the cold, whip up a batch of hot chocolate, and get cozy with this hand-warming mug that lets you snug your cold digits around and into the warmth of that hot beverage. Choose from eight colors or collect them all for warming group beverage breaks. “Like a glove to keep [your] hands warm. The best gift,” said one reviewer.
3A Clever Way To Carry Lip Balm
Keeping a lip balm handy so you have it when you need it is a challenge for everyone. Solve this dilemma for the people on your gift list with this elastic lip balm holder that clips to a keychain or purse and keeps one tube of lip balm always within reach. It comes in 22 colors and patterns.
4This Cute Potted Plant Stand
This three-tier bamboo stand loaded with these three adorable owl succulent pots creates a cute vignette on a shelf or window sill, turning a few easy-to-grow plants into home decor that will make your recipients smile. The pots each have a small hole for drainage so the plants thrive.
5A Blanket That You Can Wear
Ban winter chills permanently by giving this wearable fleece blanket to anyone you know who is always cold. It has sleeves so that it’s possible to function while staying warm. There are pockets for a phone and other necessary gear and the foot pockets banish cold feet forever. It comes in three colors and two styles.
6A Rustic Vase With Handles
Fill this rustic ceramic vase with a few flowers from your garden and hand it over when you walk in the door. It’s a better gift than a bouquet of store-bought flowers because your host doesn’t have to stop to find a vase and water. And the rustic vase will serve for years. It comes in 11 colors and shapes so you can stock up. “Everything about these vases has a ‘bought it at a craft fair’ feel,” said one reviewer.
7A Layered Necklace
This layered necklace captures everything that is alluring and expressive about the layered necklace trend. A simple paperclip chain is paired with a delicate disk with her initial on it. Just choose the letter for a personalized gift for everyone on your list.
8A Better Way To Store Produce
Create order in the fridge while ensuring produce lasts by moving everything into these food storage bins. The perfect gift for anyone who is nesting or trying to get organized, the colander liner helps produce stay fresh and makes it easy to wash fruits and vegetables before putting them away. The snap-close lids are easy and airtight, too.
9A Lamp That Creates A Sunset
When it comes to slick home lighting options, this sunset lamp projector is a great bougie option. It throws an apparent sunset on any wall, creating a warm mood in your space and beautiful sunset scenarios. “This is an awesome gift,” said one reviewer. “I bought it for a family member who raves about how wonderful it is to have the feeling of a sunset at home after a long day at work.”
10Comfy Slippers That Can Go Outside
Who doesn’t need a new pair of comfy memory foam house slippers? These are low-key stylish, feel like walking on clouds, and are complete with a sole that can go to the garden, porch, or — in a pinch — the store. “These babies are so freaking comfortable I could wear them every day (and I mostly do),” said one reviewer. “Give your feet a gift they’ll actually appreciate.” They come in 13 colors.
11A Stylish Makeup Bag For Travel
This handy, perfectly sized travel makeup bag keeps cosmetics and personal care items organized and easy to find while traveling. A clear zippered center compartment divides the zip-up bag into two sections and numerous pockets make it easy to find what you need. It comes in two sizes and 27 colors so you can pick one up for every frequent traveler on your list.
12This Beautiful Glass Tea Set
This elegant glass teapot set will grace the table of your recipient's home for decades. The blue-tinted glass teapot lets you see the tea — loose leaves or tea bags — as it brews within. A tea infuser lets you remove the leaves when brewing is done. And the matching glass teacups are the perfect vessel for sipping the brew.
13Cuticle Oil Made With Real Flowers
The beauty divas on your gift list will love this scented cuticle oil for its gorgeous packaging — with real flowers — and delicious hydration for nails and cuticles. It strengthens nails, isn’t sticky, and absorbs quickly. Choose a blossom and the flowers in the jar visually illustrate that choice. There are 31 options.
14A Pretty Dish For Jewelry
This ceramic trinket dish is the perfect vessel for a few pieces of jewelry on a vanity or some scented potpourri on a mantle. It is pretty, useful, and affordable enough to keep on hand for moments when you need a last-minute gift. There are 10 colors to choose from.
15This Scratch-Off Movie Poster
Help your friends discover new movies and have fun at the same time with this scratch-off poster that exposes movie art from each movie as you watch it. It’s fun to discover new films and keep track of what you have seen as you transform the poster into a colorful piece of art. Choose from three genres.
16A Tasty Lip Balm
This wildly popular glowy lip balm hydrates and protects lips with a rich blend of shea and murumuru seed butters while adding a tasty punch of flavor to your kisser every time you apply it. The soft tint adds a little color and the packaging is easy to drop into a bag or pocket. There are 12 flavors. Nearly 22,000 people give these five stars on Amazon.
17These Flashy Stemless Champagne Glasses
Sipping champagne from these stemless wine glasses brings refined elegance to day drinking. There are no long stems or fussy flutes to negotiate but they serve up a glass of bubbly or a mimosa perfectly. The punch of iridescent color adds some fun, too. This is a set of four.
18This Trio Of Chai Teas
Tea has been an elegant and coveted gift for hundreds of years. This Chai trio packs a punch with the packaging and high-quality tea so your gift will wow. There are three flavors of spiced Chai — ginger, masala, and Maharani — each in a beautiful tin. “The fresh smell is incredible and the flavor, when brewed is something I've never had before — rich, complex, satisfying, amazing,” said one reviewer. “I sent gift packs to my family so they could share the taste.”
19A Cute Mug & Saucer
Add some fun and whimsy to someone’s life with this chubby cloud mug and saucer set. The big, cartoonish handle on the mug is satisfying to hold, and setting the mug down onto the cloud-shaped saucer brightens every teatime. “I love starting my day off with a cup of coffee in these mugs,” said one reviewer.
20A Set Of Slate Charcuterie Boards
This six-pack of slate charcuterie boards turns leftovers, cheese, crackers, nuts, and some sliced meats into a delicious, appealing, and fun elevated dining experience. Use the included chalk to describe your snacks. Then wash the boards clean for next time. The boards also make handy sandwich serving plates or message boards.
21A Cute Pom Pom Hat
Winter is coming! Are you ready? This pom pom beanie hat will help anyone prep. It’s stretchy, cute, comfortable, and warm. The soft fleece lining insulates and feels amazing against your head. There are seven colors to choose from. “Very soft, a super nice thickness and the inside is cozy warm,” said one reviewer.
22This Pretty Handwarmer For Your Pocket
Drop this rechargeable hand warmer in a pocket and banish those cold, cold hands. It’s pretty, heats on both sides, and keeps warming for up to four hours. The lanyard makes it easy to hold onto and to hang it from a bag or attach it to a jacket. It comes in five patterns.
23A Stylish Pearl Earring
This pair of caged pearl stud earrings is a beautiful piece to add to your jewelry collection. The pearls are trapped inside a modern twist of gold to create a pretty, simple adornment. “The size of the pearls are just right,” said one reviewer. “Love the design: simple but elegant.”
24The Leather Wrapped Journal
Whether you use this leather bound journal to write your innermost thoughts or to keep track of spending or mileage, every jot will feel important. The full-grain leather cover is stitched on the spine. A leather strap wraps around it to hold it closed. There are two satin bookmarks to hold your place.
25Glam But Comfy Slippers
This pair of faux fur memory foam slippers brings some spicy vamp to your at-home comfort footwear. There is a bit of sparkle on the trim. The soft, furry upper is glamorous. But the soft quilted soles are deliciously comfortable. “These are glamour with sneaker sole,” said one reviewer.
26Hair Ties That Don’t Tear Hair Out
The search for a hair tie that won’t painfully rip those locks from your scalp when you let down your hair is over. These satin scrunchies are gentle. They are pretty, too. Everyone with long, lush tresses wants this. This is a pack of five and there are 23 color and style options to choose from. “Won't rip your hair out,” said one reviewer. “Soft and comfy!”
27This Sad Cow Butter Dish
Bring a cow to breakfast by setting this hand painted ceramic butter dish in the form of a resting cow on the table, loaded with butter. It’s calm repose and sad eyes will make every butter-clad piece of toast more charming. “Gave this as a surprise to my cooking obsessed fiancée,” reported one reviewer. “She loved it!”
28The Lighter Of The Future
The science-fiction future you have been dreaming about has arrived and you can give it to all your friends for a few dollars! This electric candle lighter is the final culmination of fire: A pen you can point at flammables to set them alight. It’s rechargeable, slim enough to always have in a pocket, and can withstand all kinds of weather. This is a pack of two and comes in 14 colors.
29A Place To Store Headbands
This velvet headband holder is the vanity item you didn’t know you needed. Instead of tossing headbands into a drawer and losing track of them, mount them here so you can see the collection and choose a look. It is a great place to stash necklaces and bracelets, too.
30This Clever Paper Towel Holder With A Spray Bottle
If necessity is the mother of invention, someone who spent time cleaning invented this brilliant item. This paper towel holder has a built-in spray bottle so that all the tools necessary for a quick cleanup are in the same place. “The greatest thing I have purchased in quite a while,” said one reviewer. “Having the little bottle for the spray inside of the tube is genius.”
31A Pretty Lotus That Holds A Candle
This pretty lotus flower tea light holder will turn every inexpensive tea candle into magic. Set it on the mantle, bedside table, or next to a meditation space and then light the candle and enjoy. You could cluster a few together together to make a centerpiece, too.
32This Napkin Holder
This rattan napkin holder is just the thing for transforming a stack of paper napkins into a useful, decorative piece for the counter or dining table. It holds 7-inch square napkins perfectly and makes it easy to grab one from the stack.
33These Flameless Candles In Lots Of Colors
These three flameless candles are an even better gift than a nice candle because they are battery-operated so they last, potentially, forever and won’t start a fire. You can turn them on and off — and set timers and flicker and light modes — with the included remote. They come in three color and pattern options.
34A Better Way To Roll Dough
Every baker on your list will be super impressed with this adjustable rolling pin. It brings easy accuracy to dough thickness and has measurements printed onto it so it’s easy to get the diameter right. To get a precise thickness, choose a colored disk and roll. The result will be consistent and exactly the thickness you want.
35The Keychain With A Built-In Phone Charger
This clever keychain has a built-in lightning phone charger cord so you will never find yourself hunting for a cord to charge a dying phone. It also has a bottle opener and it clips to a belt or bag. It’s the perfect gift for everyone. “A handy gadget for anyone who has a phone, so everyone,” said one reviewer. “[A great] gift for a friend that never seems to have a cord and ‘borrows’ yours.”
36This Wireless Charging Pad
Give the magic of wireless charging to every phone owner on your list with this wireless charger pad. Drop any phone onto it and that phone will pick up a charge while it sits there. It transforms the bedtime charging routine, makes a great universal charger for the kitchen, and travels well.
37A Cute Egg Holder
This cute egg tray is the perfect way to serve hardboiled eggs or to store farm-fresh eggs in the fridge. It holds six eggs and comes in five colors. It also works beautifully for holding eggs while you prep the pan to make an omelet or big breakfast. “As attractive as it is practical,” said one reviewer.
38A Clever Divided Food Storage Container
Whether you use this to prep for a week of salads or Buddha bowls or as a bento-box-style lunch box, this snackable box is brilliant. The eight compartments lift out for easy filling and washing. The clear box lets you see what’s inside. The snap-close lid is secure. And it has a handle on the top. This is a two-pack.
39Pens In Pretty Colors
For anyone who enjoys journaling, letter writing, or drawing, this pack of pastel gel ink pens will bring some color to the task. The set includes 11 pens and one highlighter all dressed in the same color spectrum. The ink of the fine-tip pens is black while the highlighter is in color. There are five shades to choose from. “Smooth, durable, and the colors are so vivid,” said one reviewer.
40A Cover That Makes Tissues Look Upscale
That ordinary box of tissue does not have to clash with your bougie decor. Drop this tissue box cover over it and elevate it to high style. It comes in lots of colors and works in every space, from the kitchen to the living room to the car. This is a pack of two for multiple rooms and spaces.
41This Beautiful Bougie Tea Set
Sip your tea or coffee from this elegant vintage coffee mug, saucer, and spoon set to make every coffee break a mini vacation. The saucer is large enough to also house a small snack, dessert, or a pastry. It’s the perfect dessert or breakfast set. There are four styles to choose from.
42A Better Way To Burn Incense
Finally, an incense holder that doesn’t leave a mess. This clever device holds the incense upside down so the ash drops into an easy-to-clean glass carafe. It looks elegant and decorative while the incense is burning and turns the experience into a piece of art. “It looks beautiful with its simple, minimalist design,” said one reviewer.
43This Pretty Votive Candle Holder
Every table, mantle, and tablescape will be improved by placing this votive candle holder in the middle of it and lighting that candle. It holds one tiny tea light, has a shade so the wind won’t blow out the flame, and comes in nine colors. “[I] have these all over the house and use [them] in areas like the kitchen and living room for an extra touch of coziness,” said one reviewer.
44A Sunlight-Simulating Lamp
This light therapy lamp banishes the bad mood that comes with a long winter. Set it up on the vanity or next to your favorite reading chair and spend a few minutes a day bathing in its full spectrum light. It offers three modes so you can choose the level of sun therapy you need. “It's like a wake-up call to my body, helping me combat the sluggishness and fatigue that typically accompany the dark winter months,” said one reviewer.
45This Morse Code Message Bracelet
Giving this Morse code bracelet to someone is like sneaking a message to them in class. Your message is spelled out in sterling silver beads using the dots and dashes of the Morse coding system. There are 64 messages to choose from, ranging from flip to romantic.
46Pretty Oil Dispensers
Turn a fine olive oil or delicious vinegar into a table display with this set of beautiful glass oil and vinegar dispensers. The two glass bottles have measures marked on the sides so you can mix a dressing in them if you like. An optional filter lets you add spices to the mix without worrying about clogs. And the pour tops have a clever, hinged stopper. Over 8,000 people give them five stars.
47Stylish Napkin Rings
Napkin rings are always a great gift. They make it fast and easy to set a glamorous table and no one can ever have enough for their expanding collection of cloth napkins. This set of 12 silver napkin rings will boost any collection and look terrific on the table. They also come in gold.
48A Magnetic Spice Rack On The Fridge
These clever magnetic spice containers make it so fun and easy to keep some favorite salt or spices — or an entire spice rack — within reach in any kitchen. Stick them to the fridge, the stove, or any metal surface to keep that essential flavor off the counter and within reach. This is a set of 20 and it comes with preprinted labels.
49A Hand To Hold Your Rings
What better place to store rings than on this clear hand-shaped ring holder? It looks pretty sitting on a dresser or vanity wearing your ring collection and none of the rings will get lost or forgotten. There is no limit to the number of rings it can hold. The more you add, the better it looks.
50A Big Insulated Water Tumbler
Everyone needs a big insulated water tumbler. That’s why they are so on-trend. Fill it once with your favorite chilled beverage and you have endless happy sipping for hours. This one comes in four colors, holds 40 ounces, and fits neatly into a cup holder. The thick handle makes grabbing and sipping comfy and pleasant. “Great cup for half the price of a Stanley cup,” said one reviewer.
51This Mold For Making Giant Ice Cubes
Every cocktail is better with a huge ice ball in it. This ice ball mold set makes six, round, 2.5-inch diameter, ice spheres and six big frozen cubes so your whiskey and other chilled beverages stay cold longer and look incredible. “Great for when I make a Smokey cocktail and want the whole appearance to be elevated,” said one reviewer.
52A Big Hat Hook For All Of Your Gear
Attention hat lovers! This pack of two hat racks will end the hat clutter. Mount them to the wall and you have a place to hang your cap. The big stainless steel hooks have plenty of room for several hats, your bag, and whatever else gets dragged into the house upon entry. They come in black or white.
53This Collection Of Cooling Face & Eye Masks
When your eyes — or your whole face — are puffy and red, pull the appropriate piece of this cooling ice face mask set out of the fridge and lie down to chill. The full-face piece is great for cooling sunburn or inflammation of any kind. And the eye pieces are a great way to depuff the under eye or the entire eye area. It’s a great gift for anyone who loves to do a little self care.
54An Elegant Shelf For The Kitchen Sink
Create beautiful order around the kitchen sink with this bamboo sink shelf that elevates lowly essentials like soap, dish sponges, and scrubbers and gets them up off the sink. It works well in the bathroom or laundry room, too. “EXACTLY what I needed to relieve clutter around my sink,” said one reviewer.
55This Touch Table Lamp With So Many Options
Never underestimate the value of lighting in the home. To move away from harsh overhead lighting, you need a collection of small lights that create pools of light in the space. This table lamp is perfect. It’s affordable enough to give to everyone, gets brighter or dimmer with a touch, and can illuminate in lots of soft colors. It even has a sleep mode to help you drift off.
56A Luscious Bathrobe To Live In
This hooded bathrobe is so soft, warm, and cozy — with big pockets to drop a phone and other essentials into — that it will become a lived-in garment. It comes in 11 colors so you can wrap one up for every homebody on your list. “It's perfect for chilly mornings, lazy weekends, and everything in between,” said one reviewer.
- Available sizes: Small — X-Large
- Available colors: 11
57This Hand-Powered Chopper
This hand-powered food chopper can quickly turn tomatoes, peppers, and herbs into a tasty salsa without getting out a knife or blender. Or load it with avocados and make guacamole. It will chop a whole onion pronto and is effective and easy to wash. “It holds more than the small electric ones,” said one reviewer. “And so much easier to clean.”
58A Soft & Comfy Cushion For Any Chair
This seat cushion pillow makes any chair comfortable enough to sit in for long periods, even for people with back or leg pain, whether you are working in front of a computer or driving a long distance. It adapts to your body’s shape while removing any pressure from the coccyx bone. A handle makes it easy to move from seat to seat.
59A Smart Way To Travel With Jewelry
Traveling with jewelry often creates a tangled mess. This jewelry organizer case prevents that mess with five zones specific to different types of jewelry. It makes it easy to fit even a large collection of jewelry into a travel bag and find it all when you arrive. It comes in 11 colors and two sizes. “Gave this to a friend who travels often,” said one reviewer. “Easy to fit in a carry-on or checked bag, super cute!”
60This Egg Cracker For The Counter
You can stop cracking the eggs on the side of the pan and risking that fatal drop of eggshell into your meal. Set this egg cracker and spoon holder on the counter so you always have a sharp edge to crack the egg on. If the shell drops, it falls into the dish where it won’t ruin dinner. It also holds your spoon or spatula while you cook and looks cute on the counter. It comes in six colors.
61Hydrating Overnight Face Masks
These hydrating overnight masks steep your skin in moisturizing oligo-hyaluronic acid while you sleep so you wake up fresh and glowing. Niacinamide brightens the skin while galactomyces improves skin tone and texture. When it comes to self care, these are easy and super effective. “The best part is how versatile they are,” said one reviewer. “You can wear them all day or even sleep in them for an overnight hydration boost. I wake up with soft, refreshed skin every time!”
62A Complete Set Of Nice Makeup Brushes
This complete premium makeup brush set makes a terrific gift for anyone who wears cosmetics. Every tool you need is here, including a brush-cleaning solution to keep it all safe, healthy, and clean. There are 14 brushes to tackle everything from liner to shadows to brows to foundation.
63The Colander That Rests On The Sink
Open this sink colander over the sink to make washing fruits and vegetables super easy, letting them drain into the sink while allowing you to use the sink to stash a few dishes. It collapses for storage and has big handles to make it easy to cart food around the kitchen. It comes in three colors.
64A Wireless Phone Charger & Stand
End that frustrating moment at the end of every day when you fumble to fit a fiddly plug into a tiny port in the dark by setting this wireless charger on your bedside table. Just drop your phone on it, wait for it to indicate it is connected, and go to sleep. It makes life so much easier, you will buy one for your desk and for everyone on your gift list.
65Self-Warming Eye Masks
This disposable steam eye mask is the cure for dry eyes and lying down with lightly scented heat on your eyes is so relaxing that you will likely drift off and get a great nap or a restful night’s sleep. These are self-heating so there is no need to microwave them. There are nine scents to choose from. “I got them as a gift and fell in love right away,” said one reviewer. “I have now gifted them to friends too.”
66A Ring That’s Says Your Letter
Give a bit of personalized bling by choosing this initial letter open ring in the first letter of your recipient’s name. You can choose from gold, black, or white gold so the look matches their other jewelry. The size is adjustable so you don’t have to guess or pick what finger they wear it on. “A great gift for anyone,” said one reviewer. “Super stylish.”
67Stickers That Block Light Pollution
It’s no wonder everyone is finding it difficult to sleep. There are lights on everything from the phone to the charger to every small appliance in the house. These light-blocking stickers are like giving the gift of rest from all that light pollution. Peel and stick them over the offending illumination and they dim it. This is two sheets of stickers in a variety of sizes.
68A Ceramic Travel Mug
This travel coffee mug makes it possible to frequent your favorite cafe and indulge in a daily flat white without tossing a paper cup into the trash every day. The ceramic mug feels good in the hand, keeps coffee at the perfect temperature, and comes with a sip-through lid. It’s all washable, reusable, and delightful. There are 10 colors.
69Toothbrush Stands That Are Minimalist
This ceramic toothbrush holder stand is a cute way to eliminate clutter in the bathroom. Instead of letting toothbrushes lie around getting dirty and taking up space or dedicating an entire cup to their territory, stand them up in these. They also work for pens, makeup brushes, and razors and come in nine colors.
70A Crochet Kit For A Fun Hobby
A gift that brings a new hobby or craft into a person’s life is one they will thank you for for years. This monstera crochet kit is such a gift. At the end of this project, your recipient will own several adorable crocheted plants and have the skills to make many more. There are three other creatures to choose from if plants aren’t your thing.
71A Minimalist & Elegant Initial Necklace
Choose the letter and you are done. This initial necklace is a sweet gift that will play well with layered sets or become a delicate and simple adornment on its own. “Perfect for a little touch of something to wear around the neck,” said one reviewer.
72A Set Of Candle Tools
Evoke a time when candles were the only way to see or read in the dark with this candle wick trimmer set. A bell-like snuffer puts the candle out without smoldering. A wick cutter trims the wick to size. And the wick dipper retrieves the wick out of wax for lighting. It’s an elegant set that recalls a time when every household had an abundance of these tools. It comes in six colors.
73A Cute Animal That’s A Heating Pad
This lavender-scented heating pad brings some cute whimsy to cramp mitigation. Pop it in the microwave for a few minutes and it comes out warm and soothing, ready to apply to what hurts. Choose from three sympathetic and adorable creatures. “Cute, practical, and helpful for the rough times,” said one reviewer.
74These Stylish Blue Light Blocking Glasses
This pair of fashion-forward, blue-light-blocking glasses will spice up anyone’s wardrobe while protecting their eyes from the deleterious effects of being bombarded with blue light from computer screens and phones all day. They come in 11 colors.
75This Foot Warmer That’s Plush & Cozy
When it’s cold outside — or your feet need some TLC — turn on this heated foot warmer and snuggle your cold toes into it. It has three heat settings and a soft lining for a delicious moment of relaxation. It has an auto shut-off feature so you can fall asleep with warm feet. “I enjoyed mine so much I bought it for three other people,” said one reviewer. “The fabric feels luxurious and it heats up quickly.” It comes in four colors.