Holiday Planning & Ideas Holiday Gifts 32 Unique Home Gifts Our Editors Say You'll Want to Keep for Yourself Treat your favorite would-be interior designer to one of these elevated, chic home accessories. By Cris Pearlstein Updated on December 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Food52, Crate&Barrel, The Sill Homebodies are happiest in their own spaces—they're perfectly content to spend an evening by the fire curled up with a good book, or to pass a beautiful day in their backyard. If you're shopping for this type of person, why not treat them to goodies that will make every moment at home more special? That's why we pulled together an array of unexpected gifts for a beautiful, curated abode. Here, you'll find everything from an outdoor fire pit to a floral pleated lampshade. Take the upcoming duvet cover, for instance: Our pick features an all-around snapping mechanism that will change every bedmaker's life. We also found a washable cowhide rug, which will come in handy when muddy pet paws pitter-patter over it, and a luxe candle snuffer that prevents specks of wax scattering onto heirloom tablecloths. And let's not forget the rustic planters that are replicas of the ones Martha has in her own home. Ultimately, you don't have to be a homebody to appreciate one of these thoughtful, elevated pieces. Keep reading for plenty more unique and practical home gifts that are so stylish, you just might want to keep them for yourself. 26 Hostess Gifts Our Editors Love to Give—and Receive 01 of 32 Ruggable Brown & Black Faux Cowhide Rug Courtesy of Ruggable $349, ruggable.com This (washable!) accent rug is cool on its own, but try it layered over a flat weave vintage rug for added texture. 02 of 32 Cece Barfield Home Agra Floral Wine Goblet Courtesy of Land of Belle $125, landofbelle.com Made in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar by the finest Armenian craftsmen, these etched metal cups can be used for wine—but we'd repurpose them as small flower vessels. 03 of 32 Echo New York Snap Duvet Cover Courtesy of Echo New York from $125, echonewyork.com This snap duvet cover is the most genius invention for the home since, well, sliced bread. Simply lay the duvet insert in between the two panels and snap them together. Why didn't we think of that? 04 of 32 Amber Lewis for Anthropologie Floral Lamp Shade Courtesy of Anthropologie from $98, anthropologie.com A truly unexpected gift, this floral lampshade with dainty pleats is striking enough to turn any old base into a masterpiece. 05 of 32 Design Within Reach Recycled Colour Crate Courtesy of DWR from $7, dwr.com These industrial-looking crates come in an array of gorgeous colors, add personality to any room, and can be folded flat when not in use. 06 of 32 Williams Sonoma Snuffer and Trimmer Gold Set Courtesy of Williams Sonoma $29.95, williams-sonoma.com A candle snuffer, which limits smoke when a candle is extinguished, is the kind of gift you wouldn't necessarily buy for yourself—but once you have it, you quickly realize you'd be lost without it. That's also the case for this set's wick trimmer, which promotes a clean burn every time. 07 of 32 FLÎKR Fire Bundle Courtesy of Flikr $125, flikrfireplace.com These accessories offer a true tabletop fire experience that's not only safe to cook on, but emits no carbon monoxide, creates soot only where the flame touches, and can burn for roughly 50 hours with just 5 ounces of rubbing alcohol. 08 of 32 Joss & Main Padma Round Wood Tray Courtesy of Wayfair $65.99, wayfair.com This versatile tray is the ultimate entertaining essential. Use it to easily transport and display food and drinks or simply let it shine as an accent piece. 09 of 32 CB2 Small Glass Cloche With Black Matches Courtesy of CB2 $32, cb2.com Give your loved one this gorgeous glass cloche, which comes with 120 black matches and a strike-on-bottle flint, and they'll never have to swipe a matchbook from a restaurant ever again. 10 of 32 Jayson Home Jaipur Pillows Courtesy of Jayson Home Starting at $275, jaysonhome.com Here's a history lesson in a pillow: This linen fabric is from Antoinette Poisson, the French atelier that specializes in recreating 18th-century domino papers (the precursor to wallpaper). 11 of 32 LIKH Natural Octagon Basket Courtesy of LIKH $65, shoplikha.com These pretty baskets are handcrafted by artisans in the Philippines from sustainable manila hemp—use them to corral objects or toys or as planters, instead. 12 of 32 Ichendorf Milano Fantasia Fish Pitcher Courtesy of Food52 $85, food52.com Serving beverages has never looked so charming. This unique pitcher was flame-worked out of borosilicate glass and boasts a tiny yellow-and-blue fish as its base. When it's full of water, it looks like a fish tank! 13 of 32 West Elm Pure Glass Drink Dispenser Courtesy of West Elm $69.50, westelm.com Just add slices of cucumber, lemon, or a bunch of mint leaves and your favorite homebody has a spa water experience right at home. 14 of 32 The Sill Autumn Fern Courtesy of The Sill $74, thesill.com Easy to care for, this medium-size fern needs a humid environment and indirect light to thrive in your giftee's home. 15 of 32 Monkeybiz Beaded Dog Art Courtesy of Monkeybiz.co $285, monkeybiz.co.za Each piece in the Monkeybiz collection was designed and made by women beaders in South Africa—purchase one of their custom wares (we're partial to this ladylike poodle!) and you're directly supporting the artist who created it. 16 of 32 Anthropologie Martine Enamel Pitcher Courtesy of Anthropologie $78, anthropologie.com Here's a simple yet stunning pitcher that looks as chic filled with fresh blooms as it does by itself. 17 of 32 TIKI Brand Smokeless Portable Fire Pit Courtesy of Amazon $295, amazon.com A sleek, easy-to-use fire pit is the perfect gift for the outdoor entertainer. 18 of 32 Martha Stewart Faux Bois Planter Courtesy of Martha.com from $55, martha.com Designed to pay homage to the prized planters found in Martha's home, these faux bois indoor/outdoor pieces feature raised feet and drainage holes for optimal plant health. 19 of 32 Bolé Road Textiles Simien Throw in Mist Courtesy of Bolé Road Textiles $195, boleroadtextiles.com This handwoven throw blanket from Ethiopia is so soft, you might want to wear it as a shawl. 20 of 32 John Derian Pansy Honeysuckle & Morning Glory Decoupage Plate Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman $135, bergdorfgoodman.com This elegant plate, decorated with lifelike botanicals, is so Martha—we're sure your favorite home aesthete will absolutely love it. 21 of 32 Haws Traditional Watering Can Courtesy of Shop Terrain from $128, shopterrain.com The homebody who loves to garden will appreciate this practical, hand-crafted-in-England gift. 22 of 32 Estelle Colored Glass Decanter Courtesy of Estelle Colored Glass from $160, estellecoloredglass.com These decanters, made by glass artisans in Poland, are the perfect vessels for storing your loved one's go-to spirits. 23 of 32 MARTHA by Martha Stewart Copper Tri-Ply 3-Piece Cookware Set Courtesy of Martha.com $410, martha.com Constructed of durable copper, this heirloom-quality cookware set is as versatile as it is long-lasting. 24 of 32 LSA International Lotta Pedestal Bowl Courtesy of Lulu and Georgia $135, luluandgeorgia.com This pedestal bowl is a centerpiece in its own right—but you can fill it with fruit to make it functional. It's made from mouth-blown glass and has a natural ash wood base. 25 of 32 Moro Dabron Cyrus Candle Courtesy of Nickey Kehoe $200, nickeykehoe.com Inspired by the work of the late florist and author Constance Spry, this earthenware candle vessel serves as an exquisite bud vase after burning. 26 of 32 StonWon Designs Co Cover/Noodle Board Courtesy of West Elm from $425, westelm.com Use this thick wood board for making pasta by hand—or to create more counter space when the oven is not in use. 27 of 32 Crate & Barrel 11-Bottle Graphite Wine Rack Courtesy of Crate & Barrel $49.95, crateandbarrel.com Store up to 11 wine bottles in this sleek, sturdy rack made of iron rods. While its hexagonal cubbies skew modern, the graphite finish feels decidedly rustic—so it should work in a myriad of design schemes. 28 of 32 McGee & Co. Handled Stoneware Berry Bowl Courtesy of McGee & Co. $20, mcgeeandco.com Add this ceramic berry bowl to your kitchen countertops to store everything from fruit to cooking utensils. The stoneware has a handy loop design that makes it easy to carry from point A to point B. 29 of 32 LAFCO Feu De Bois Luxe 4-Wick Candle Courtesy of Neiman-Marcus $375, neimanmarcus.com Does anyone truly need an 86-ounce candle? Not necessarily. But this piece's delightful mass and whopping 200 hours of burn time makes for a didn't-see-that-coming gift that just might be their favorite of the bunch. It's a timely holiday present, too, thanks to woody notes of sandalwood, leather accord, and frankincense (the fragrance was inspired by a ski house!). 30 of 32 Minna Home to You Artwork Courtesy of Minna-Goods $300, minna-goods.com Nothing personalizes a home quite like a piece of art. This "Home to You" watercolor piece features an abstract geometric design in a dynamic color palette. 31 of 32 Doen Napkins in Alabaster Countryside Courtesy of Doen $198 for 4, shopdoen.com With a hand-crocheted two-toned trim, this set of napkins has a passed-down-from-our-grandmother aesthetic that will never go out of style. 32 of 32 Oka Bonington Vase Courtesy of Oka $295, oka.com What you display your flowers in is just as important as the arrangement itself. The swirling jade green pattern on this vase features an abstract floral design with a glossy finish. It's the perfect vessel for tall blooms. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit