From
pillows and throws to cookware and candles, here are 21 chic gift ideas
for the lover of all things home…and they’re all under $100!
This is the chicest cheese plate I’ve ever seen and will certainly wow your guests when you’re entertaining. Agate Cheese Plate – Small, $65 for and Large, $75. Available at Jayson Home & Garden.
champagne scent and is encased in Limoges porcelain jar
with 14K gold plate accents. The vessel can be used forever after the candle burns down. Gold
Elephant Candle $85 at Bergdorf Goodman.
You can never go wrong with a beautiful coffee table book as a gift. These two inspiring books are at the top of my wish list and I think any design junkie would enjoy them too. Kelly Wearstler’s newly released book Hue gives us a peek inside her high profile design projects and focuses on the use of color in interiors. Style and Substance celebrates 20 years of Elle Decor and provides a closer look at the most memorable, beautiful and timeless interiors featured in the magazine over the past two decades. Hue by Kelly Wearstler, $32.97 and Style & Substance: The Best of Elle Decor, $29.70 are both available at Amazon.com.
I think Nate Berkus’ line for HSN is very well done. Above are his Amethyst Napkin Rings and Branch Candlesticks which would add a bit of style and glamour to any table setting. Set of 4 Napkin Rings, $59.95 and Branch Candlesticks, $19.95 at HSN.com.
To me, blue and white porcelain is timeless and classic. Traditionally, these porcelain pots painted with the Chinese symbol for Happiness were presented to newlyweds to wish them happiness in their marriage. This one from Wisteria can work as a beautiful vase or a decorative jar. Happiness Vase $59 at Wisteria.
Laguiole’s cheese knife set is a great gift for the cheese aficionado. These beautifully handcrafted French cheese knives feature red resin handles with stainless steel blades. Cheese Knife Set from Laguiole, $39.95 at Sur La Table.
I really love this stemless wine glass and decanter set from CB2. It’s chic and modern and incredibly affordable…always a plus! 6 Piece Botella Set, $23.25 at CB2.
A dutch oven is an essential piece for anyone who loves to cook. It’s great for making stews and soups as well as for braising or roasting meats. The heavy enameled cast iron locks in flavors and creates the most tender and moist meats you’ll ever taste. It’s also great for making everyday dishes on both the oven and stove top. Mario Batali 4 Quart Chianti Red Dutch Oven, $89.95 at Sur La Table.
Another book high on my wish list is The Craft of Baking which emphasizes the use of seasonal ingredients to create simple yet decadent desserts. There are also plenty of tips on how to adapt recipes to make them your own. The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own, $23.10 at Amazon.com.
You’d never guess that these pretty little spoons are actually measuring tools! Dining Room Measuring Spoons, $24 at Anthropologie.
These comfy throws are perfect for snuggling up on a cold winter’s night. Organic Cotton Knit Throw, $39 at West Elm.
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great minds think alike! my post is similar to yours today. loving your other gift giving ideas, as well.
love the recession-friendly gift guide!