Let’s face it, despite general good cheer, festive fun with the family and unlimited sweet treats, the holidays can be rough—especially for our wallets. The options get more extravagant each year, which makes creative and affordable presents hard to come by. With picks starting as low as $3, we have scoured local boutiques, tried-and-true chains and the depths of the internet, to bring you the top gifts for everyone on your list over the next couple of days. Here are the luxe indulgences capping off at $50.
Clockwise from top right: Fisher-Price Little People City Skyway Playset, $39.99; target.com. Arca Jewelry Box in Pyramid, $22; anthropologie.com. Barbie Fashion Design Maker Doll, $49.99; target.com. Formula X Paint Party Set, $39; sephora.com. Luckies of London Smart Phone Projector, $28; nordstrom.com. Soup and Sandwich Ceramic Tray Duo, $30; uncommongoods.com. Sterling ‘I Love You to The Moon and Back’ Charm Bangle, $43.50; QVC.com. Caprano Classic Dry Vermouth, $20.99; carpano.com.
Clockwise from the top left: Bubbles Champage Flute Set, $38; cwonder.com. Sustainable Lunchbox Reusable Juice Boxes, $22; uncommongoods.com. Pop iPAD Case Clutch, $48; paulaandchlo.com. Home Medics Natural Sounds Spa, $19.99; macys.com. Essio Aromatherapy Shower Starter Kit, $44.99; essioshower.com. Willow and Water Field Kit, $27; paulaandchlo.com. New York Times “36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA and Canada,” $40; eastdane.com. Voluspa Suede Blanc Candle, $27; nordstrom.com.
(December 2014)
