Credits
Writers
Nicole Briese, Roberta Fiorito
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And I’m willing to bet I’m not alone. I’m willing to bet that many of you are getting itchy just thinking about all the shopping you have to do, all the wish lists you have to make happen, all the two-day shipping you have to navigate. Will you, like my cousin, just give up and let your children pick out everybody’s gifts, resulting in several family members receiving a tambourine?
We’re here to help. Read on for 120 amazing gift ideas—from luxe splurges to itty-bitty just-becauses. All of them are surprising. All of them are thoughtful. And all of them will make you feel like the Vermont-candlestick-spotter, even if you’re a blue-sweater giver in your heart of hearts.
I have this friend who reliably gives the best gifts—one of those people who can intuit that you need a better brand of olive oil for your kitchen, or can see a quirky, little candlestick at a craft fair in Vermont and just know it’s the accent piece that will make your dining room. I have always aspired to be that person…and have always failed miserably. Instead, I wrack my brain for the best gifts for my loved ones and stress myself out right up until the very last minute, when I emerge, hangdog, with yet another scarf for my mom or a blue sweater for my husband (who doesn’t even wear sweaters…or especially like blue).
Editor-in-Chief, PureWow
Happy Shopping!!
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A Letter From
the Editor
Inside the Issue
Personalized Gifts You Can’t Get off the Rack
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The Best Gifts for the Whole Family
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7 of the Most Cringe-Worthy Gifts Our Editors
Have Ever Received
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Gifts for the Person Who Has Literally Everything
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The Best Luxury Gifts (If You Really Want to
Splurge)
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The Best Gifts for the Person Without a Wish List
08
Droolworthy Gifts for Your Favorite Foodie
09
Surprising Experience Gifts (For the Person Who Has Too Much Stuff)
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Gifts the Guy in Your Life Will Truly Appreciate
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Gifts Your Teen Won’t Roll Their Eyes At
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The Best Gifts for Kids That Will Give Santa a Run for His Money
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Jillian Quint, Kelsey Paine
EDITORS
Victoria Parrotta
designer
Dasha Burobina
ILLUSTRATOR
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