9 Home Gifts People Actually WANT…
You can relate. Getting ALL your holiday shopping done early is next to impossible. Sure, you can get a few good early finds…sometimes. Other times, you don’t even find that much—there just isn’t enough time, and by the middle of the month you’re stuck running around looking for ABSOLUTELY everything at the last minute!!
I think it’s fair to say this is a UNIVERSAL experience.
I truly love hunting for gifts that I know will bring people joy. And if you’re reading this article, I’m pretty sure that’s an important measure of a successful gift by your definition, too. Finding something that’s not only needed or desired but truly useful gives me the satisfaction that one moment of kindness has delivered a return on enjoyment for someone I love.
It won’t come as a shock that I love finding items that will add joy or an experience to someone’s home, specifically. EVERYONE deserves to get the most they can out of their home…their sanctuary…their most precious and intimate space…
So, why not favor the gifts that really enhance the experience in the home?
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PSA: No one needs more coasters!
Let’s get real—no one needs another tote of lotions. No one needs that bag of sample-sized body sprays, or more magnets, or mugs, or coasters, or dish towels…
There are the few that are LEGIT collectors of one of the above. But for the rest of us…please, PLEASE think about what is not only needed or desired but USEFUL.
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what home items fall into this bucket, and this year, I’m spreading the wealth! For those loved ones you want to gift just a little more comfort, or joy, or luxury in their homes with the gifts you give this year, try one of these items, and you’ll be on the right track…
1: The best throw pillows
This will depend on the gift recipient’s style and how well you think you can match it. But, especially in winter months where the cold sets in and days get shorter, any couch could use an additional set of throw pillows…
2: Wireless device charger
You’ve seen these, if you don’t already have one, yourself—wireless phone chargers!! Who wants more cords in the house? This gift is an especially practical one that can go a LONG way for some of us…
3: Truly beautiful book ends
Who doesn’t want to doll up their bookshelves?! This simple décor gift can get people standing in front of their bookshelves again, not only to display their books and photos more beautifully, but perhaps even to pick up a favorite they forgot about…
4: A smart thermostat
YES, you can GIFT things like this!! Imagine giving someone this high-tech, lifestyle-changing device that can not only keep them comfortable but help them save money with smarter home temp management…
5: Wall-hanging space heater
Have you seen these yet? Space heaters don’t always have to be those humming, quick-to-overheat plug-ins we stuff under the desk at work. You can gift someone GORGEOUS wall-hanging art that also acts as a space heater.
Or, how about a towel heater? All the gift recipient has to do is get it installed, and they are all-in for added luxury this winter…
6: An awesome doormat
When was the last time you were at this person’s house? Was there a door mat in front of every door? If you trust yourself to find one that fits the right sense of style, this gift can provide a design perk AND keep the recipient’s indoor floors in better condition this winter…
7: Herbs collections
How about small, potted herbs for a specific seasoning mix?! This is a gift that keeps on giving…My recommendation? Herbs de Provence…
8: A stylish air diffuser
How about an air diffuser that looks good in a specific room of the house? These come in SO many varieties—traditional and new electronic ones—that I am CERTAIN you can find one to wow the person receiving it…
9: Cocktail napkins
Get the best cocktail napkins EVER, and this will be a super easy and consumable gift for a loved one. Maybe you can also drop the hint that he or she should throw a dinner party soon…and invite you. At any rate, especially for a regular entertainer, this is a great, simple gift.
Do you have other truly useful home gift ideas? Start the conversation!! I’d love to grow this list in time for all the last-minute shopping we KNOW we will all be in for…
