Some Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers Under $25 That Are Way Better Than Socks
From a shiny silver catch-all to cheery pot holders, there’s something for everyone’s house here.
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This year, you could stuff your stockings with the usual suspects, betting on the immovable fact that everyone always needs socks—or you could branch out a bit and see where the wind takes you. If you’re trying to stretch your budget (and your creativity), here are some little treats that will warm the hearts of even the most steadfast Grinch.
For the person who likes shiny things! Inspired by the designers’ travels to Japan, this stainless steel piece takes its form from a school shelf.
Inspired by research & development during our trip to Japan earlier this year. The original inspiration was sourced from a school shelf. Made of stainless steel. Small: 18"L x 2"D; Large: 36"L x 2"D
Sufficiently snips wicks with style.
Keep the glow of your candles in check with this brushed brass trimmer. You'll wonder how you ever lived without one.
Swap your single-use straws for these glass beauties.
These Essential Glass Straws are a must-have in your modern kitchen. Made of super lightweight borosilicate glass, this set of 6 glass straws is made for sippin' while making single-use straws a thing of the past. Available in three different colorways to match your glassware.
Colorful, quirky patterned pot holders with interior pockets, top stitching, and a locker loop.
Enough with the dish towels. Get some pot holders you’ll be excited to grab out of the drawer and leave under the lasagna after you bring it to the table. Designed by Dusen Dusen in Brooklyn, New York.
Love birds steal the scene on the cover of this luxury matchbox. (Yes, they’re a tiny bit over budget, but that shows you really care!)
The Inseperables 'Perfect Match' luxury matchbox has become something of an Archivist icon at this stage! With it's rich vintage hues and a cheerful pair of love birds in the frame, what's not to love? Each box contains 100 matches.
Mouth-blown frosted glass—designed by Normann Copenhagen, to boot—to elevate any tablescape setting.
Cosmic is a collection of elegant glass plates that will add a pop of color to your table setting. The softly, swirled motif creates an illusion of an endless galaxy, resulting in the collection’s name, Cosmic.
Inspired by the elements and fashioned out of recycled cardboard, this sculpture will brighten up any corner.
Crafted from recycled cardboard with a captivating golden sun circle, these sculptures add an artistic touch to your favourite spot.
A creative way to open lines of communication with the feline(s) in your life.
Do you know the difference between a tail up and tail down? How about a short meow vs. a long one? Cats have spent thousands of years honing their air of mystery, so imagine how shocked your companion kitty will be to find out you’ve cracked the code.
An instant bar cart upgrade.
Fortessa, a brand you have trusted in your home for nearly 30 years presents: Fortessa Basics Everyday Drinkware! Now you can finally capitalize of the shift to durable, casual elegance from a brand you know and love.
An artsy smoked amber hurricane lends a moody aesthetic to any space.
Rounded silhouette gives handblown smoked glass hurricane a slightly retro vibe. Flame dances through the glass when used as a pillar holder, but we also like it as a decorative vase holding faux or dried blooms. 5.75" height x 6.25"dia.
Those who prefer to organize their life with a traditional planner over an app.
A planner refill features a full yearly overview of 2025 and 2026, stretched across 4 pages, ideal for jotting down birthdays and keeping track your holidays and recurring weekly or monthly events.
This little set from the Kobe Match Co includes eight incense matches complete with burning pad.
The Kobe Match Co. arrived at a mixture of paper fibers, incense and charcoal to create the perfect strike-on-box incense match. The Harima region of Awaji has been producing matches and incense for nearly one hundred and fifty years. Box of 8 Incense Matches.
This glazed terracotta set is a clear-cut contender for favorite coffee cup.
These no fuss everyday coffee cups are our favorite - a morning does not start and is definitely not complete without them. In true Goldilocks fashion, they hold just the right amount of coffee, and can even be used in the hot summer as cooling water glasses. Cool, easy, the best.
Looking for something else? Check out the rest of our holiday gift guides here.
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