Rachael Zarda

For the friend, co-worker, or for stocking stuffers, it’s nice to have a handful of ideas that don’t break the bank but are still completely thoughtful and unique. We’re also sending gifts through the mail, more so than years before, so smaller items are more practical in that sense. You can get really creative with this price point, proving that gifts don’t have to be expensive to be special.

I’ll never tire of receiving cold-weather accessories for Christmas. Everlane makes the best wool knits for $38.

We’re all at home more than usual this year, so finding activities that you can do together as a family is important. A puzzle is a gift that is both thoughtful and beautiful.

I confess that I’ve jumped on the quarantine bread-making train, but it really is rewarding. This proofing set provides all the tools needed to be a successful bread baker–it’s the gift that keeps giving!

I am obsessed with the idea of having a rechargeable lighter at home. This one is gold and pretty enough to display on a countertop. It would be perfect accompanying your favorite scented candle.

A pair of wireless headphones might just be the perfect stocking stuffer.

Give the gift of energy in a warm cup of coffee. This Ethiopian from Messenger Coffee, a local roasterie, is a favorite in our house.

These brass cheese knives are so incredibly chic. Who doesn’t want an excuse to pull out the charcuterie board and a bottle of wine?

Everything by Cuyana is made to last. I can’t say enough good things about their product (I posted about my favorites to travel with here). This leather pouch is a great size for running errands or storing inside a larger bag.

For the design lover, a book that’s both functional and pretty displayed on a coffee table or shelf. Amber Lewis’s new book Made for Living is one of my favorites of 2020.