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The amount of time you can spend finding the perfect gift for your friend/mom/boss/partner/dog walker is wild. It doesn’t matter who you’re buying for, a thoughtful gesture is hard to come by in a world where there are quite literally a million options at your fingertips. But if you want to wrap something they won’t be getting from anyone else, you’ve come to the right place.
Best Unique Gifts Under $20
Homebody: 12 DIY Posters
This might be the easiest way to decorate an apartment.
Sabre Bistrot Butter Spreader
There’s a good chance they’ll never buy themselves a fancy butter accessory, but you’d better believe they’ll love it every time they sit down for some toast.
Baggu Puffy Earbuds Case
Earbuds are a lot tougher to lose thanks to this eye-catching case that hooks onto a keychain.
Castelbel Orange & Rosemary Sardine Soap
Consider this an essential gift for the pescatarian in your life—the hanging soap has powdered rosemary in it, which helps remove fishy odors (and more).
32-Ounce Wide-Mouth Sustain Water Bottle
This bottle is more than just good-looking: It’s made of recycled plastic, is dishwasher safe, and fits most filtration devices.
Catbird Seashell Claw Clip
It’s totally okay if your hair clip is the only thing holding you together when it looks this cute.
Best Unique Gifts Under $50
Black Spruce & Patchouli Deep Moisturizing Lotion Bar
This formula does a little magic trick: When it’s rolled onto the skin, it melts into a delicious-smelling body oil.
Steven Farmer Handmade Drain Spoon
Colanders are out; handcrafted alternatives are in. The beautiful cherrywood only gets prettier with use.
Jiggle! A Cookbook: 50 Recipes for Sweet, Savory, and Sometimes Boozy Modern Gelatins
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“Jiggle! A Cookbook: 50 Recipes for Sweet, Savory, and Sometimes Boozy Modern Gelatins”
Gelatin is far more than a dessert they used to serve in the 1950s. This collection of how-tos proves the sweet treat deserves a spot on your menu.
Jenny Lemons Egg Embroidered Hat
Some of the best things are made with eggs, including this hat (kind of).
Eyes Sketchbook
This is petite enough to toss in any purse or tote—just make sure to gift a special pen or some adult crayons to complete it.
Best Unique Gifts Under $100
Jaejin Choi Hand-Etched Birch Rice Paddle
They have the rice cooker, but they definitely don’t have a serving paddle this beautiful. Be the friend who changes that.
Zenith Steel Desk Stapler
Design-inclined buddies will be delighted to hear that there’s a stapler of this caliber out there. Made of steel and dating back to 1924, this tool will make tedious tasks like filing taxes and tidying kids’ drawings fly by.
Dusen Dusen Everybody Clock
Who knew telling time could be so much fun? This acrylic cutie from Brooklyn-based design firm Dusen Dusen is an instant conversation piece.
Paint Anywhere Store Fruits by Hebe Studio Paint by Numbers Deluxe
Friends who are creatively blocked, love a quick DIY project, or simply have a deep appreciation for art museums will dig this set.
Aerflo Aer₁ System
This gift hits a very special group of people: those who love sparkling water and love to travel. One of the refill packs (which consists of 12 capsules) makes the equivalent of 67 cans.
Robert Frank: The Americans
This book of photographs is a perfect pick for the friend who loves skipping the small talk and diving right into deep conversations.
Superclasico Nonalcoholic Aperitivo
Nonalcoholic drinks have gotten a serious upgrade over the past few years, and this sipper is as complex tasting as a fancy cocktail.
Best Unique Gifts Under $200
Edie Parker Peas Tabletop Lighter
Sure, it’s a lighter, but it’s most definitely a piece of art first and foremost. Plus there’s something nostalgic about a towering plate of peas.
Goodland Aluminum Wall Mounted Bird Feeder
This bird feeder actually holds a deeper gift: the opportunity for your loved one to slow down and spend some time with the wildlife in their backyard.
Gee’s Bend Amir Amor Pink Patchwork Quilt
If you’re looking for a present with the potential to become an heirloom, this patchwork blanket is a strong contender.
Prairie Breeze Folk Arts Studio Hearth Broom
Even if they don’t have a fireplace, this broom will come in handy. It also looks great simply hanging on a wall—we wouldn’t blame them for using it solely as art.
Bearaby Crinkle-Cut Cuddler
Three words: French. Fry. Pillow. It’s supercute but also works hard by molding to the body and encouraging great sleep.
Best Unique Gifts Over $200
HTH x Domino Wide Stripe Tomato & Blue Tablecloth
Summer colors should be celebrated year-round. Your favorite host will love a beautiful tablecloth to add to their rotation.
In Common With Dune Table Lamp
This lamp shines inside and outside (literally). With a 10-hour life span on a single battery charge and a dimmer, it’s a beautiful touch for the budding interior designer or stylist.
Il Buco Double-Handle Pitcher
The breezy vibes of this glass carafe are a direct manifestation of the Italian countryside it comes from.
D.S. & Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus Perfume
One spritz of this and it’ll be hard to convince them they haven’t been transported to a sea salt–dotted forest on the California coast.