Never Show-Up Empty-Handed
Sure, you could just buy another bottle of vino. But if you really want to impress that friend known for their Pinterest-worthy fetes, scan this list for a unique gift they’ll want to put on display.
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1. NEIGHBORWOODS MAP COASTER; $36
Help your pal raise a glass to their beloved hometown or adopted ‘hood! Representing 14 major cities across the U.S. (plus a few in Europe), each cedar coaster in the set of four is etched with a different section of town and serves as a great conversation starter.
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Find It: Uncommon Goods
2. BARREL AGED VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP; $20
Consider it a head start on the morning after breakfast. The organic syrup is aged in barrels normally used for rum or bourbon. And while it likely won’t work in a hair-of-the-dog situation, it does make for a delicious pancake topper.
Find It: Uncommon Goods
3. SUGARFINA 3-PIECE BENTO BOX; $25
Fill the three slots of this decorative box with a mix of your BFF’s preferred candies—anything from champagne-infused gummy bears to chocolate bacon toffee.
Find It: Sugarfina
4. POETRY MATCH STRIKER; $25
They’ll need a way to fire up all the gingerbread- and Christmas tree-scented candles they’re sure to receive. Help them find the light with this glass, apothecary-style jar filled with 120 four-inch matches (there’s a piece of flint on the side for striking) and printed with an inspiring phrase.
Find it: Uncommon Goods
5. ALTER ECO-SEA SALT TRUFFLES; $7
Give ‘em a treat they won’t feel compelled to share with their guests. Made with Ecuadorian dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt, these truffles are the perfect salty-sweet combo.
Find It: Thrive Market
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