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At the start of the holiday season, our good intentions to cross everyone off our shopping list early are plentiful. But then November turns into December, delivery windows stretch to a scary January 1 or beyond, and “sold out” stickers are a dime a dozen—especially as the final days of the Christmas countdown officially creep in. Instead of panic buying something at the pharmacy around the corner, consult our list of the best last-minute gifts you can still get your hands on.
After scouring the web, we rustled up a plethora of eleventh-hour ideas you won’t be embarrassed to present: gift cards that feel intentional, unique subscriptions that digitally deliver, and crowd-pleasing products that promise to ship in time to be tucked under the tree. Some sites are offering free expedited services along with sitewide discounts, while others will cost you a little something extra for souped-up shipping and handling. Whichever route you choose to take, be warned: Many of these best last-minute gifts have shipping cutoffs that expire imminently, so don’t dillydally.
Best Last-Minute Fashion Gifts
Standard Shipping Through December 16 at Ssense
Order your presents by December 16 at Ssense to get them there by Christmas. The newest arrivals include gift-worthy outerwear, bath and beauty options, coffee-table books, and editor-favorite Conran Shop tabletop.
Free Standard Shipping on Orders $200+ at Alex Mill
Alex Mill has free standard shipping on orders of $200 or more. A supersoft beanie is a crowd-pleaser (especially since a portion of the proceeds go to God’s Love We Deliver), but we also love the Work Jacket if they’re into denim.
Best Last-Minute Food and Drink Gifts
Preorder Caviar for Holiday Delivery at Island Creek
Send one tin of caviar or send a whole sampler—Island Creek lets you preorder for delivery starting on December 17. And while you’re at it, throw in some oysters for Christmas delivery, too.
Order by December 19 for Guaranteed Delivery at Ayoh!
Molly Baz’s new mayo brand will make the sandwich-head you know that much more into what’s between sliced bread. Four flavors, including an inspired dill option, will ship in time for gifting in the contiguous 48 if you order by December 18.
Free Next-Day Delivery of Laudemio Olive Oil for Amazon Prime Members
Whomever you send a bottle of this extremely good olive oil to will be thanking you every time they dip a piece of crusty bread in it. Prime members get next-day delivery for free, and standard shipping gets it there in a week.
E-Gift Card at Beanz
If caffeine is your giftee’s vice of choice, then you can’t go wrong with a prepaid card to Breville’s Beanz program. Choose a custom increment, starting at $20, that will allow them to redeem a one-off bag of beans (there are hundreds of options categorized by three main flavor profiles: fruity, caramelly, chocolaty) or set up their own subscription with one of 47 award-winning roasters from across the country. Everything is packaged within days of ordering, so their cup of joe is always fresh.
E-Treat Delivery at Goldbelly
No address, no problem—you can rush order someone’s favorite sweet on Goldbelly as long as you have their email address. Sure, everyone’s munching on frosted sugar cookies this time of year, but a chocolate babka from a New York City cultural icon? It would be tough to top that.
Tea of the Month Subscription at Art of Tea
A great gift for tea-drinking pals is Art of Tea’s specifically curated monthly boxes. It ships 2 to 4 ounces based on preferred types, whether that’s caffeine-free, herbal blends to wind down at night, or rare single origins sourced from across the globe. It takes the pressure off you having to pick and allows them to try something they otherwise might not.
Best Last-Minute Home Gifts
DHL Express Shipping by December 18 at Obakki
There are several shipping options for the U.S. and Canada at Obakki. Choose express shipping in the States by December 14 and DHL express by December 18 for Christmas delivery. In Canada, choose express by December 16 and overnight by December 19.
Standard Shipping by December 16 at Lostine
Philadelphia-based Lostine’s proverbial shelves are packed with good gifts, from vintage treasures to sure-to-be-heirloom candlesticks. Get your gift there by December 24 by ordering on or before December 16.
Express Shipping by December 18 at Counterpart
The ideal gift for someone with a few too many things at the bottom of their bag or the small apartment dweller who needs to maximize ever square inch without cords strewn everywhere (it’s retractable here!).
3-Day Air Delivery Shipping at Goodee
Gifting go-to Goodee offers next-day to three-day shipping on their products for an extra charge, and it’s the best route from here through the holidays. (We’d recommend bypassing standard shipping at this point—the brand can’t guarantee Christmas delivery.)
Limited-Edition Print From All the Restaurants
If your giftee has had a memorable meal or special occasion take place in a restaurant, why not give them a hand-drawn piece of the location? John Donahue has drawn hundreds of restaurant exteriors in eight different cities and will even do one-off commissions. If you order a print a little too close to the holiday, you can share a printable gift sheet ahead of its arrival.
Scheduled Shipping at The Bouqs
Flower depot the Bouqs offers scheduled deliveries, so you can choose when your blooms arrive—and a bunch of buds makes for a lovely last-minute gift. These red peonies caught our eye; they’re a nice alternative to paperwhites.
Order by December 17 for Guaranteed Christmas Delivery at Brooklinen
Brooklinen is offering guaranteed Christmas delivery if orders are in by December 17. If you wait even longer, you can likely buy from its Amazon storefront with Prime two-day shipping for delivery by December 24.
Free Standard Shipping on Orders $300+ at Coyuchi
Take advantage of free standard shipping from Coyuchi when you spend more than $300. One really good gift option: the Bonita throw, light yet warm with a fancy fringe trim.
Quick Shipping at Cozy Earth
We love these puffy slippers from Cozy Earth—they’re lined with plush shearling and have a platform sole. The brand has pretty good shipping options for last-minute gifts like these.
Standard Shipping Until December 18 at Crate & Barrel
You have until December 18 to select standard shipping at Crate & Barrel to make sure your gift arrives on time for the holiday. There are loads of great items on sale right now, too, from Breville espresso makers and KitchenAid mixers to entertaining staples and picture frames waiting to be filled.
Monthly Horti Subscription Box
There are plenty of subscription boxes out there to delight your green-thumb pal, but for aspiring plant parents, Horti has a program that’ll teach your giftee how to properly take care of the new leafy friend that arrives each month. They’ll have access to expert advice on everything from repotting to propagating to grooming for six or 12 months (they can modify as needed). Some packages may even ship with a surprise gardening tool, which is just another reason why it’s one of our all-time-favorite plant subscription boxes.
Free Standard Shipping on Gifts Until December 16 With Jayson Home
Chicago-based Jayson Home still has a bevy of shipping options for the last-minute gift giver. The best option right now is that through December 16, you’ll get free standard shipping when you spend over $95 on items from the gift guide collection. Home fragrance is a popular category at the retailer; Diptyque, Trudon, Maison Louis Marie, and Astier de Villatte scents are all here. We also love these Kantha market bags for the farmers’ market fanatic in your life.
Free Shipping $85+ at Our Place
In addition to a massive holiday sale happening at Our Place right now (up to 40% off), the company offers free shipping on orders $85+ to get your gift there. Highlights of the markdowns: The Perfect Pot is just $110, the Dream Cooker clocks in under $200, and the Better Bowl Set is under $100.
Free Standard Shipping at Overland Until December 18
There are options for three-day, two-day, and next-day shipping at Overland. Plus the brand’s site notes that orders of in-stock items received before 3 p.m. CT will typically ship out that same day. We love this extra-cozy Australian sheepskin rug that would be lovely draped over a chair.
Faster Shipping at Parachute
Parachute is offering its Faster Shipping option free until December 20 before midnight ET and is marking down its robe selection by 20%.
Free Holiday Delivery Through December 16 at Tory Burch
Spongeware Serving Bowl, Tory Burch
Shop NowTory Burch has a hidden-gem home section that’s filled with Cotswolds-style treasures worth gifting to fine aesthetes—like these darling pressed wine goblets in a garden-party green. Orders placed by December 20 are eligible for next-day shipping ($30), or two-day shipping for orders placed on December 19 ($30).
Standard Shipping Through December 21 at Urban Outfitters
Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera, Urban Outfitters
Shop NowIf you’re bound to miss the holiday shipping cutoff at your favorite store, you’ll be able to score gifts through 3 a.m. on December 21 at Urban Outfitters. This top-rated, screen-free digital camera is sure to please the coed in your life.
Arrives-Before-Christmas Viral Amazon Desk Chair
Know someone working remotely who, for some reason or another, refuses to purchase a proper desk chair? We suggest gifting them this armless Amazon seat that went viral for one simple yet compelling reason: You can sit crisscross applesauce in it. It has sold out more than once since gaining Internet fame but has been recently restocked and will still arrive in time for Christmas. It’s our top pick for a more practical big gift.
Two-Day and Next-Day Shipping at Solo Stove
Aside from the fact that the Mesa XL may be Solo Stove’s most versatile offering, it also ships in its own carrying case—cute—and, more important, is eligible for two-day or next-day shipping options. Tiny enough to plop on a tabletop, this smokeless firepit is the only one offered in five cute colors aside from stainless steel. A customized shade, like creamy white or saturated sage, will make this gift feel even more personal to all the friends and family members who’d rather be hanging outdoors. (It’s a great time to take advantage of Solo Stove’s up to 40% off sale, too.)
Free 2-Day Delivery on Dyson at Wayfair
This oscillating air purifier by Dyson, eligible for free two-day delivery over at Wayfair, doubles as a white-noise machine if you place in it a bedroom (it can scrub a room up to 800 square feet) and offers a bit of cooling relief during the hotter (and subsequently dustier) months.
Best Last-Minute Beauty and Wellness Gifts
Quick Domestic Shipping at Flamingo Estate
The Los Angeles–based home, beauty, and pantry company will likely offer a few layers of last-minute shipping for Christmas delivery, but for now, domestic shipping shouldn’t take longer than five days, and there are also local and same-day delivery options in Los Angeles. We’re eyeing the brand’s new Santa’s Favorites bundle, which includes the best-selling Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle and Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick.
Headspace Gift Card
Another stressless gift idea? A subscription to Headspace. You can either personalize a gift card or send a redemption code to your loved one with three months ($39) or a year ($70) of access to the app and hundreds of guided meditations and mindfulness tools.
Buy Now, Pay Later at Therabody
As we’ve previously written in multiple guides, the Theragun Mini makes for a great gift for those who need to loosen up taut muscles after a long run or lifting session. It’ll help your giftee safely knead out knots on their own at home. Therabody is offering buy now, pay later options and extended returns.
Doré Gift Card
Digital Gift Card, Doré
Shop NowGifting beauty products can be a risky affair, since it can be such a personal part of a daily regimen. Instead of guessing whether your giftee has oily or dry skin or hair, they can pick out the right formula with a gift card. Personally, we’d recommend sourcing one from French-made brand Doré—all of its products are EWG certified and its packaging is delightfully green just like the digital card that’ll arrive in their inbox.
Best Last-Minute Experience Gifts
Clear Gift Card
Purchase someone an airport security–line bypass with a gift card from Clear, which they can use to redeem an annual membership. Plus it will arrive instantly via email, or you can schedule it to appear in someone’s inbox on Christmas morning for a true surprise.
The Expert Gift Card
For someone who’s pulling their hair out trying to figure out how to redecorate or renovate, gift them a one-on-one consultation call with their favorite interior designer, even Leanne Ford herself, with a gift card to The Expert.
MasterClass Membership
Get the gift of MasterClass this holiday. Access to these classes can be redeemed online, whether you know someone who isn’t sure how to rearrange their furniture (Kelly Wearstler can help with that) or wants insider tips on how to bake a perfect pastry (Dominque Ansel can walk them through it).
Museum Memberships
Know someone who just moved (or will soon move) to a new city? Gift them a membership to a local museum. For New Yorkers, access to the Museum of Modern Art (and a discount on its designer-stocked gift shop) is a no-brainer.
Yardzen Gift Card
Gift a dream backyard with one of Yardzen’s packages (starting at $650) via gift card. The online offering will connect your giftee with a digital design team that will help them narrow down their style preferences and figure out a budget, as well as provide step-by-step guidance on how to achieve their suggested landscape redesign.
Best Last-Minute Entertainment Gifts
Mubi Subscription
Cinephiles are likely already dropping by the theater on a regular basis, but a gift from Mubi means they can stream or download their favorites (or discover new films hand-selected by the service) to rewatch again and again. It’s $36 for three months, or just $100 for the entire year (though some rates may vary depending on your location).
Apple Store Gift Card
They probably could do with another set of AirPods, but who’s to know. Send them an Apple Store gift card to use on a new pair or on AppleTV.