1. A unique ornamentshaped like a glass jar of olives. This is perfect for martini lovers and anyone who enjoys a good 2:23 am olive.

Love & Victory / Etsy

I recently found this in a gift shop and snatched it up immediately. I love the realism: The glass olives rattle around in the jar and it comes in a matching printed box. It's a fairly big ornament but still light enough to hang on a tree. I bought it for my dad, buuuut I may have to find him something else because I'm keeping it. 

Love & Victory is a small business founded in 2008 by designer Meg Moorhouse. 

Get it from Love & Victory on Etsy for $22 (also available with gift wrap). 

2. A pair of stylish teardrop earrings not unlike a certain Bottega Veneta style, but for a fraction of the price. They're lightweight and gold-plated, so even those with sensitive ears can enjoy them. 

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Promising review: "These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! If I didn't know any better, I would have said these are the Bottega Drop Earrings. I personally love the smaller ones. I have not ordered the larger ones yet. Smaller ones are truthfully the perfect size. We love a good alternative because who has $800+ to spend on the Bottegas." —Brittany

Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 colors, two-packs, and an extra-large size). 

3. "Liquipens" — a cross between a pen and a lava lamp. These are fun to play with and likely mesmerizing enough to keep you entertained while taking notes in class.  

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Promising review: "I broke up the three-pack and gave one pen as a gift for a class gift exchange and put the other two in a stocking for Christmas. Good quality and approved by both the 8-year-old and 49-year-old husband, who is a kid at heart! Definitely recommend." —Kindle Customer

Get a set of three from Amazon for $17.99. 

4. A book of things to cut and collage since tbh, not everyone has a ton of magazines lying around anymore. The book comes from collage artist Maria Rivans and features over 1,500 fun images ranging from circus performers to midcentury furniture. 

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Promising review: "Absolutely LOVE this — there really isn’t another option on the market with the same quality and variety. There’s an abundance of collage books on Amazon that are basically images on regular paper compiled into a book, which, quite frankly, I can print myself in better quality at home. But this book is genuinely created with collage in mind. These pages feel luxurious from the smooth sheen (kinda like textbook pages), which retains the quality of the print so the images come out clear and in the correct color. They’re also the perfect thickness to cut into with scissors or an X-acto knife but are not too thin that they’ll rip easily. It’s clear the images are thoughtfully selected so that they’re suitable and legible for cutting up and can stylistically work together in a piece of artwork. You can choose your own backgrounds for the collages or there are several large backgrounds to help get you started. All in all, just a great collage book!!!" —Kelly T.

Get it from Amazon for $17.89.

5. A canvas board game tote for people who take game night seriously. The bag has a flat bottom and zipper to keep games secure while you're running over to a friend's house to destroy everyone at Monikers. There's also a small inner pocket for smaller games like Strawberry Sunset. 

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Stellar Factory is a small business that sells cute games and accessories. 

Promising review: "Love. I take this to put board games in when we are traveling out of state in case it’s raining, and we don't get bored or to use when going to a friend's house." —Melissa E

Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

6. A sparkly newnonstick cookware setthat not only looks cute, but also saves space and time. The set comes with a detachable handle to cut down on clutter. The pots and pans easily wipe clean, but they can go in the dishwasher for a deeper clean. Your old Ikea set could never.

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The set comes with a fry pan, a saucepan, two saute pans, four lids, and a removable handle. Because the handle can clip on and off, the pans can stack like bowls. 

Promising review: "Absolutely love this set! I love how the removable handles help me be able to stack and store these post and pans more compactly, and the color is beautiful! The lids are a nice way to be able to throw the whole thing in the fridge with a bunch of leftovers in it. Great for small space living!" —Laura

Get an 11-piece set from Amazon for $69.99 (available in four colors; also available in a 21-piece set). 

7. A sad duck night-light ready to cheer you up — because at least you've never felt so down you've melted into the table. 

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My husband got me this light as a gift, and I can confirm it's very cute. If you firmly tap or squeeze it, you can toggle between three brightness settings. It's not bright enough to read by, but it works quite nicely as a night-light or for mood lighting. The legs are wiggly, which is definitely a selling point for me. 

Promising review: "This little lamp is BEYOND adorable. I got it as a gift for my niece, and she loved it. It's super cute, has a soft squishy texture, and has a little X for his butt. Maybe some won't like the little X, but it just adds extra cuteness. Worked right out of the box. Seemed pretty bright. Squish him, and the level changes. I can't speak to life expectancy, but it seems decent enough quality. Freaking adorable! Way better than expected." —KF

Get it from Amazon for $15.99.

8. A bar of Superior Soap that will make you feel even more pampered than the poodle on the packaging. The vegan shea butter soaps are made with fragrances developed in France (seaweed, lovely lemon, and orange and cinnamon — ooh la la) with letterpressed designs by UK artist Charlotte Farmer.

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Archivist is a family-owned small business founded in 1998.

Get it from Jayson Home for $13.95 (available in four fragrances) or see more fragrance options from the UK site here. 

9. A wine stopperso perfect, so magnificent, you'll be like, "HOT DOG!" The silicone stopper will be your best motivation to *not* finish that bottle. 

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Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

10. A shark onesie for anyone who wishes every week was shark week. The wide fin sleeves and toothy hood make this the ultimate cozy hang 'fit. 

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Note: Reviewers mention that you should size up.

Promising review: "I got this for my son, and since the day it came in, he's barely taken it off long enough for me to wash and dry it. He even sleeps in it. Needless to say, he really likes it! Great quality, too." —Jessica flores

Get it from Amazon for $19.90+ (available in sizes XS–XXXL).

11. A RetraDisc CD player that sees the wired headphone trend and says, "hold my Crystal Pepsi." This transparent gadget is also Bluetooth compatible so you don't have to carry around a massive CD binder anymore. 

Kickback

Grab some matching headphones here. Kickback is a small business based in New York owned and operated by a brother-sister team.

Get it from Kickback for $75. 

12. A paw-shaped chair cushion, because who doesn't want to be lovingly cradled in a kitten's paw?

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Promising review: "I freaking LOVE this paw cushion! This paw cushion absolutely saves my butt. It's not super thick or as filled as you might hope. But I read reviews and was prepared for that. A little extra padding would be great, but even without it, this cushion is soft and comfy! It's still worth every dime. It's perfect if you have one of those hanging indoor/outdoor rope chairs, too! This cushion is soft, cute, and comfortable. Buy yourself this thing. You deserve it." —mandarabbit

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two sizes and 10 styles). 

13. A subscription service that sends you a monthly shipment of international coffee so you can feel well-traveled, even if you never leave the couch.

Atlas Coffee, Emmy Favilla

See BuzzFeed's review of this coffee subscription service.

You can get a half bag, single bag, or double bags every two or four weeks. Then you can decide if you want light or dark roast, ground or whole bean. Each shipment comes with a handwritten postcard from the country that made your coffee. Oh, and the coffee is DELISH.

Get it from Atlas Coffee Club for $11+/shipment.

14. A disco ball watering globe to make your plant feel like they're at their own personal dance party. It'll keep your plant hydrated between watering sessions and, when the sun hits just right, create a fun light show in your home. That's a lot of benefits from what seemed like an impractical purchase at first. 🤔 

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Promising review: "I love the uniqueness of these watering tools! They sparkle subtly in the sunshine and provide me with the peace that I can go a few days without watering! Well designed, and I would buy from this seller again!" —Laura

Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.

15. A 2025Jeopardy!desk calendar for the trivia-obsessive who can't wait to shout out answers (er, questions) between episodes. Each day has a different clue and dollar amount, so you can keep track of your score. There's even a final round every Sunday where you can "wager" your winnings for the week. 

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Promising reviews: "I have been getting this desk calendar for my husband every Christmas for many years. He really likes the daily responses and questions." —Avidreader

"Annually get this as a birthday gift for boss. Sets on the counter in the office so everyone can see it." —nana

"I don't think I would be invited to Christmas dinner If this wasn't under the tree! My mom's favorite day-to-day desk calendar." —LAM

Get it from Amazon for $14.77.

16. A VERY chic leather crossbody purse that doesn't have to be worn over a blazer while you have a little Hallmark holiday romance movie moment, but it would be fitting. 

Teplo Leather / Etsy

Teplo Leather is a small business based in Ukraine. 

Promising review: "Beautiful handcrafted shoulder bag. The leather is soft and supple, and the burgundy color is beautiful. Thank you very much!" —4MyScheherazade

Get it from Teplo Leather on Etsy for $62+ (available in two sizes, 14 colors, and with personalization options). 

17. An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter if you've forgotten your wired headphones and suffered through the tinny-sounding complimentary ones for the last time. With the power of Bluetooth, you can connect your wireless headphones and lock into the in-flight entertainment.

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Promising review: "These work amazingly well. I was surprised that you can charge and use them at the same time. I use them on planes to listen to the in-flight entertainment with my AirPods. I also use them to listen to music on my laptop with my AirPods. They work really well. Now, I don't have to carry my wired earbuds with me when I travel anymore. They really work as advertised. I have not had any issues with them since I started using them." —RPL

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three colors and four versions).

18. A shaggy faux-fur duvet cover lined with soft velvet on the bottom, so no matter what side you touch, you'll be in fuzzy heaven. The set comes with matching pom-pom pillowcases, so, yes, your bed is gonna be even more inviting. 

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One side is faux-fur, and the other side is plush velvet; the twin set comes with one pom-pom fringed pillow sham, and the other size sets include two.

Promising review: "This product saves me a ton of money on heat! I got this before fall/winter started, and I’m so happy I did because I never ever have to turn my heat on at night. Even my boyfriend, who gets pretty cold, always feels perfect under this (with no heat on). It keeps me extremely warm and locks heat in like no other blanket. I use a regular cheap duvet inside. I have a full-sized mattress, and it works great with the queen size — but I almost wish I had the king size. When my boyfriend spends the night, it’s easy for one of us to have too much blanket. If I had gotten the king, it wouldn’t be a problem. So, DEF upsize. The color is beautiful, and it’s so cozy! Sometimes I sleep with the fur-side down, and sometimes, I sleep with it normally. Either one is super soft and cozy." —Hannah

Get it from Amazon for $51.99 (available in sizes twin–king and 35 colors).

19. Cats, a stunning coffee table book featuring photos of everyone's favorite reluctant house pet from the lens of photographer Walter Chandoha. Chandoha’s glamor shots have inspired artists like Andy Warhol — and maybe now you!

Taschen

The 293-page book features photos of cats taken 1942–2018.

Promising review: "Well, this was the perfect gift for someone who has cats and everything else. Nothing better than an absolutely beautiful book on cats." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $36.03. 

20. A set of glittery gel nail polishes to help you master the coveted cat eye look. You can make your nails look like gemstones or faraway galaxies with the right technique! 

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To get the cat eye effect, apply one layer, cure with a UV light for one minute, add a second layer and use the included magnet to move the glitter into the desired formation. Some reviewers say the magnet isn't quite strong enough, so you might want to grab this magnet kit as well. 

Promising review: "I've been doing my nails for years, and this was so fast and fun to use. I always wanted cat eye polishes in my collection and this was perfect! Especially for Christmas time! I will say they are thick, and I'm guessing that's because they're pigmented and packed with the little magnetic bits for maximum shine and glimmer. I feel like I have the northern lights on my nails! I would recommend playing on a few test nails beforehand to get a handle on the different patterns you can make with the magnet. Overall, would recommend it for anyone wanting something easy and fun!" —Hailey

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $19.98 (also available in eight other styles). 

21. Or Ohora semi-cured nail strips offering a professional-looking manicure, even if your past at-home attempts yielded less-than-stellar results. Apply them like stickers, seal them under a UV lamp, and you're done! These waterproof strips will look and feel like a gel manicure and last up to two weeks. 

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Promising review: "Love these nails! The picture is them after a week (still going strong)! I put them on for my honeymoon. I’ve been in the ocean for hours and they are not showing any wear. They took maybe 15 minutes to apply — I did use a gel top coat and I think that helped keep them from chipping this long. Will be buying more!" —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $13.50 (available in 14 colors).

22. A Lego cherry blossom kit for decor you can build yourself. The 430-piece set comes with everything you need to build two stems, and at less than $15, it's a steal compared to most Lego kits.

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Promising review: "Great afternoon activity. All of the flower Lego sets are great for a break and getting your mind off things. We have several different flower ones in a vase, and they all seem to fit nicely together." —Jeremy Moeller 

Get it from Amazon for $14.59. 

23. A cute set of glass coffee syrup dispensers so you can pretend you have a personal coffee shop right inside your home. If the Seattle Space Needle can have its own Starbucks, why can't you? The kit comes with a funnel and package of labels, but if your coffee tastes are kind of niche, there are also two blank labels. 

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Promising review: "I absolutely love the look of these dispensers on my kitchen counter. These dispensers have an expensive feel and look. Added so much class to my countertop and blended perfectly with the current decor and items on the counter. The only change I would make is maybe adding an outline for where the perfect placement of the label should be on the jar. You really want them to be even and at the same height, but once they are on they are on. I would still recommend this purchase to anyone! 10 out of 10. Gorgeous! These are stunning, and I am in love." —Kevin

Get it from Amazon for $25.95+ (available in three finishes, two sizes, multipacks, and with a tray).

24. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic. They can change colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor) so you can either make them match or change to red and blue to recreate The Duel on Cloud City. 

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Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony

Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in two styles).

25. Soot sprite dryer balls that'll look sooo cute bouncing around in your dryer. Besides being adorable, they could help reduce drying time, prevent wrinkles, and soften clothes, all without coating your stuff in a waxy residue like dryer sheets do.

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Dryer balls are eco-friendly *and* budget-friendly because you can use them over and over. Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Promising review: "These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time. No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single-use dryer sheets." —Daria

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $18 (also available in nine other styles).

26. A handheld capybara that's sure to be your guiding light when it comes to taking it easy. After all, what animal is chiller than the capybara? 

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This night-light can be turned on by tapping or squeezing it. It has two brightness settings and turns off automatically after 20 minutes. The listing has other fun shapes, like a pizza, lucky cat, and unicorn. 

Promising review: "Cute night-light for any capybara lover. Gives off a good amount of light and it’s not too bright or overpowering." —jaydynomite

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (also available in 13 other shapes). 

27. A set of mushroom bookmarks because I know I'm not the only one who wants to live in a fairytale home.  Since the silicone mushies are flexible, you can even pop them in the middle of your book to save your spot mid-page. 

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Promising review: "These are very cute! I love the flexibility. The stems are long so it will not get knocked out your book (my book is always roaming in my bag). The top is subtle. It really looks like a mushroom emerging from your book. Worth the buy." —Atticus

Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.98 (also available as cable ties).

28. A darling strawberry vase you can fill with flowers, pens, kitchen tools — or, if you wanna go for realism, a leafy houseplant. 

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Promising review: "Smaller than expected, but I love it for making cute, bright, happy arrangements. Looks great with daisies of all sorts." —dayna haley

Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (also available as an orange juice carton).

29. A pack of glittery highlighters for people who want some extra ~oomph~ when they highlight a really juicy part of their textbook. 

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Promising review: "They were complete eye candy 🍬 They are beautifully smooth and perfect. The Japanese Zebra brand has never disappointed me, and I am truly grateful. 👊❤️🔥" —Junkie4fitness

Get a pack of five from Amazon for $6.75. 

30. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel in case you've always wanted to not only drink the energizing tea, but also wear it. This cult-fave can help quickly minimize eye puffiness and swelling using its combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. Finally, your eyes can look and feel as refreshed as you do after a bottle of White Label. 

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Promising review: "I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently. I am on the younger side and don’t have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick! Honestly, I love all the Good Molecules products." —Hayden Smith 

Get it from Amazon for $5.99. 

31. A set of three remote-controlflameless flickering candles so you can pretend to be Bonnie Bennett lighting fires with *magic*. You can choose a steady glow or a flicker effect to really sell the cozy ambiance as you hunker down for the cold weather season. 

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Since you're not really a witch, you'll need some IRL magic to make them work (AA batteries). There's also a remote to set the dimness, mode, and timer. Check out a TikTok of the flameless candles in action. 

Promising review: "I bought the gold glass candle set. It's almost iridescent gold and looks very elegant. The flame actually moves back and forth. I have mine set to come on in the evening and go off after four hours. The remote allows you to control the brightness of the candle, set a timer for auto on and off, and you can control how bright you want the actual candle inside the glass. I love them and plan to buy the gray glass set for my bedroom. Buy them, you will love them!" —Tammy B.

Get them from Amazon for $21.

32. A pack of "zombie" plant seeds to grow a houseplant that has death-defying properties. When you touch the leaves, they wilt (or play dead) for a few minutes before being "resurrected" and fanning back out. 

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This is a mimosa pudica plant, also known as a shameplant!

Promising review: "This was a fun plant. My kids enjoyed watching the leaves pull up and then spread back out. I even mailed one to a family member so they could try it out. I would buy this again!" —Nene582

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.95.

33. A Bonne Maman advent calendar featuring 12 miniature spreads. Not only will these jams and schmears elevate your snacking, you'll soon be the owner of a dozen adorable mini jam jars to keep your tiny knickknacks safe.

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There are some unique spreads like caramel with coffee, guava spread, and more.

Promising review: "I order these for my mom and she loves to have these surprises. She uses her tea biscuits and reports on the flavors. Love this brand and love the little containers and use them for lunch salad dressings or other storage ideas. This company never disappoints." —MM

Get it from Amazon for $26.49.

34. A layered necklace set with three classic chains — herringbone, curb, and rope — that'll elevate any outfit, even your dog walking uniform. Thanks to their gold plating, the necklaces are hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant, making them a great budget option when solid gold is out of the question. 

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Promising review: "I love the way these layering necklaces look! I haven’t taken them off since I received them and they look brand new still. I’ve worn them in the shower, pools, and beach, and they are still perfect." —Allison Kwong

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three finishes and 12 other styles). 

35. A beginner watercolor kit for anyone who's been a little art curious lately. Reviewers love this model for its wide range of colors, impressive pigmentation, and beautiful packaging. One reviewer said the paints are "smooth and creamy," which is enough to convince me. 

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Kuretake Co. was established in 1902 in Nara, Japan.

Promising review: "These Gansai paints are PURE pleasure to use. They provide a lovely semi-transparent effect when used with more water; they provide the opaque qualities of gouache when used more heavily. They apply with almost a sensual softness. The price point for them is great for the beginner and professional alike and won't break the bank. Just to give them a try." —Byron

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in two sizes and with included brushes). 

36. A bead-filled weighted eye mask that offers gentle pressure while blocking light. It's helped over 4,000 happy reviewers get decent shut-eye.

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The lack of strap makes this perfect for side sleepers. And it's machine washable! Nodpod is a small business that sells sleep aid products.

Promising review: "This eye mask is so soft, perfectly weighted, and works great at keeping the sunlight out. As a side sleeper, this works perfectly. Love the color." —Ali

Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in six colors; also available in silk for $62). 

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