60+ Gift Ideas that are $100 or so or less

And are guaranteed to please

Dec 10, 2023

It’s the fourth night of Hanukkah, just about two weeks until Christmas, and we are in the thick of White Elephant/Office Party/Holiday gatherings. I have words for whoever decided to make the busiest time of the year also the most social. Imagine if gift giving season was in February, wouldn’t that be nice? Along with no more daylight savings? Here’s a quick gift guide with items ranging from $1.94 to $150 - and sorry if I have a thing for scented presents. I don’t pick favorites, but my number ones live here.

Enjoy!

My favorite highlighting blush, Saie Beauty, $32
The Hair Set that made me love my natural hair, Crown Affair, $65 instead of $93
Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin $14.71
I’m so jealous of anyone lucky enough to not have read it yet
Scented Ornament, Espelma, $35
Chanel Nail Polish, It comes in their immaculate wrapping, Chanel, $32+
Pilates socks that don’t suck, AliExpress, $1.94
Bling for kids, you may also want to borrow. Supersmalls, $19+
Beaded Hair Clips, Simone Rocha, $99+
Christmas Break Uniform, J.Crew, $59.50 instead of $98
I also just received these from Carly Home I love, $160!
Slippers or “Shoes for going nowhere” as they say, Lenys World, $140
Essential Lip Compact + matching lip pencil, Fara Homidi, $88 and $36
Paro Kitchari + Dal, My favorite easy weeknight dinner, $10+
A flattering hot yoga playsuit, $52.80 instead of $88
Heart Mini Hoops, Theodora Ware, $106
Baroncini Olive Oil, The best value for money when it comes to EVOO, $65
Though how cute is this gourmet set from Brightland, $85.
Hermes Lipstick, $78 or Gucci lipstick, $47
Ballerina Christmas Ornament, The Met Museum Store, $29.95
Hair Pieces, LeletNY, $128+
The Soap Home, Soft Services, $36
The Most Colorful Backgammon Set, $115
Coin Pouch + Keychain by Jacquemus, $97 instead of $230
Also this Chic Lemaire one, $63.
Rhinestone Water Bottle, Collina Strada, $70 instead of $100
Sad to report that one of my favorite boutiques LCD is closing and liquidating everything on their site to pay their vendors, everything is 30-40% off with the code THANKYOU
Spiral Coasters, Sophie Lou Jacobsen
The Cozy Kit, Ghia, $75 instead of $90 + your discount
Includes a puzzle, 2 jars of our Ghianduja, and a holiday 4-pack of Spritzes. I’m only mildly offended that people have said this is the best product we ever made. You get 15% off with the code Nightshade15 :)
Suay Sew Shop Napkins Linen Napkin Set, Suay Sew Shop, $56
Personalized Lip Balm Baume des Muses - Lip balm - Officine Universelle Buly, $33.3
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Il Pellicano Ashtray, Issimo, $53.82
Personalized Packing Cubes, Paravel, $52 instead of $65
Rabanne Bucket Hat, $138 instead of $365
Chicest Haas brothers jumbo playing cards, L’Objet, $95
Cashmere Sweater, Anya Hindmarch x Uniqlo, $49.90
Set of 2 Totem Glasses, Ghia x Sophie Lou Jacobsen, $110
You get 15% off with the code Nightshade15 :)
Our holiday “Happy Meals” have a “To/From:” Label on Top
Steel but looks like silver Jewelry Box, Georg Jensen, $88
In a different style, Liberty fabric jewelry box, Sophie Bille Brahe x Liberty London, $62 instead of $100
In big and blue here
All The Gear, District vision, super on sale $50+
Men’s collection has even more here
The Incense I Really Would Love To Be Gifted! Loewe, My Theresa, $49
Vase Set, Anissa Kermiche, $96 instead of $240
Hand Painted Notebook, Bode, $73-$103
A Chic Yoga Mat, Bala, $99
Clear Headphones, Beats By Dre, $149
Any Candle From SSENSE, SSENSE, $25+
Italian Travel Mug, Alessi, $44
There are socks and then there are Comme Si Socks, Comme Si, $85 for 3
Design-y Cocktail shaker, CB2, $35
Multicolor Sweater Seems to be underrated on TRR! $23 for this Dries Piece, $62 for this one from Kule, $62.50
Ltd Edition Bath Set, Susanne Kaufman, $70
Memphis Mug, Peter Shire, $90
Rhode Glazing Kit, $82
Flamingo Estate Tomato Soap - at almost 500mL it feels like a big gift, Flamingo Estate, $44
Diffuser Kit, Acqua di Parma, $86 instead of $115
The Thickest And Softest Beach Towel, Mare-LA, $120
The Jing Box aka all the spices, Fly By Jing, $70 instead of $100
Cocktail Box with either Berry or Original Bottle, Ghia, $99
Santa Maria Novella Anything, But Especially This Tobacco Scent, Santa Maria Novella, $100
(I’m biased, this is my perfume)
Gardening Folding Seat + Tools, West Elm, $109
Air Freshener Variety Pack, Vacation, $24 for a pack of 6
Japanese Geramium Bath Salts in the cutest Packaging, Saio $17
Yves Durif Hairbrush, Yves Durif, $98
Vintage Luminarc Stemware, Or Anything Really Etsy, (pricing varies but affordable)
Most Lux Cheese Knives, Sambonet, $95
A Deliciously Delicate Necklace, Laura Lombardi, $95
Oddly Feels Underpriced, Dries Van Noten Discovery Set (!!!), $57
No better way to document 2024 than with a Polaroid Camera, Polaroid, $79
The Best Sweet Treat, Ghianduja Duo from Ghia, $32

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