Gift Edit 2024

The $20 Little Luxury That Shoppers Are Buying 2 of at a Time (It’s the Perfect Gift!)

published Nov 11, 2024
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This feature is part of Apartment Therapy's Gift Edit, our editor-curated collection of gift ideas. Need more inspiration? Check out all our guides here.

There’s no satisfaction quite like finally finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. It takes time and dedication to shop for something you know they’ll love, but add on the step of hand-delivering each present and you’ve got yourself a near-impossible task — especially around the holidays.

Try as we might, we can’t always celebrate milestones alongside our loved ones. While it would be incredible to be in the room when they open the perfect Christmas present you spent months hunting down, a busy holiday calendar (not to mention constraints like money and time) often necessitates otherwise. The good news? For all the times when you can’t hand-deliver gifts in person, there are plenty of thoughtful presents that can be gift-wrapped and shipped straight to a loved one’s door. 

Whether you’re shopping for a long-distance BFF, your niece and nephew, or your in-laws who can’t make the trip for the holidays, these easy-to-mail gifts are a great way to show you care during the holiday season and beyond.

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P.F. Candle Co.
$19.00

This fan-favorite candle company makes beautiful hanging tag versions of their best-selling scents, which means they won't break in the mail like glass candles. Shoppers love these "affordable 'little luxuries'" and grab multiples at a time to gift others as well as themselves. They're perfect for freshening up a car but can also be used just about anywhere, even linen closets.

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Book of the Month
$59.99

Voracious readers are always in need of a new book. Spoil them during a holiday season or upcoming birthday by treating them to a Book of the Month Club membership! You’ll be supplying them with a new read each month of their choice to add to the TBR pile. The best part? Because it's a subscription gift, you don't have to do any of the mailing!

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Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.
$29.98

Calling all caffeine-lovers! This mail-order coffee club from Grounds and Hounds is the ideal pick for any coffee fan on your list who loves quality beans and doing good. Each month, they’ll get a bag of expertly roasted and sustainably sourced Arabica beans (choose from ground, whole beans, or coffee pods) for an easy way to get their daily caffeine fix. Bonus: Every bag benefits dog rescue organizations.

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ChappyWrap
$150.00

Missing a loved one during the holidays can be hard, and what better way to show them you care than to send them a cozy hug through the mail? That’s what this Chappywrap blanket achieves. Made from a fleece-like material that’s resistant to shrinking, pilling, or fuzz, this holiday ready-throw blanket will be a favorite all throughout hibernation season.

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Flamingo Estate
$171.00

The foodies on your list will love opening the front door to reveal this chic gift from Flamingo Estate, the farm-turned-lifestyle company located outside of Los Angeles. This gift set looks like you curated it yourself after a stroll through the farmers market, and includes a sage-scented candle, luxury hand soap, and the brand’s highly rated extra virgin olive oil.

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Martha & Marley Spoon
$27.96
was $63.95

With Marley Spoon's meal delivery kit, you won't have to worry about mailing a food gift that'll go bad in transit. Ingredients arrive fresh and ready for prep — your loved ones might even confuse it for a farmshare delivery!

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Williams Sonoma
$26.95

Or you can go the entirely frozen route with frozen croissants from Williams Sonoma, an editor favorite from our sister site The Kitchn. They're shipped frozen in dry ice and can be stored in the freezer for up to six months.

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Murray's Cheese
$115.00

You might not be able to make it to your loved one's next home gathering, but you can still help make it special by mailing the Party Starter cheese box from Murray's Cheese. It arrives with everything your favorite host needs to make a stellar charcuterie board, including a hunk of buffalo mozzarella, two different kinds of flatbread, blue cheese stuffed olives, sliced sopressata, and more. The bundle serves up to six people, so the whole group can get in on crafting the perfect bite.

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Atlas Coffee Club
$94.00
was $109.00

This coffee subscription sends freshly roasted beans every month for six months, so your giftee will think of you with every cup. Shopping Editor Jada Wong has gifted a few memberships to friends and says there haven't been any complaints about stale beans or busted bags of coffee.

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Amazon
$14.79

This boxed set of luggage tags already has built-in protection from shipping and mailing, so all you have to do is choose the set with their favorite saying or colors. You can also break these apart to create your own little gift baskets with other travel accessories and trinkets.

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Amazon
$21.94
was $24.95

We love the idea of sending cookbooks as a holiday gift. But James Park's chili crisp-forward book is particularly special, as it spotlights a somewhat niche culinary category.

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Amazon
$19.99

These chic cable-knit touch-screen texting gloves come in dozens of colors, and all can be squished down into a flat little package that's ready to be mailed.

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Amazon
$17.99
was $21.99

This clever, compact little ice cream maker can churn out custom ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, or gelato in under 30 minutes. And since it weighs less than a pound, it won't cost a ton to ship if you choose to mail it out yourself.

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Our Place
$28.00
was $35.00

Just a dish towel? Hardly! Our Place's double dish towels are dual-sided for multiple purposes, while the built-in elastic cord turns it into a damkoni (similar to a bonnet) to cover cookware lids when they're steaming meals. Best of all, they can be folded super flat for easy mailing.

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Amazon
$14.95
was $22.99

A fun little gift for those on a journey of self-discovery, this classic set of tarot cards includes a helpful guidebook and features designs that British illustrator and occultist Pamela Coleman Smith created for the Waite-Smith set in 1910 — basically the OG tarot cards.

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Amazon
$12.00
was $19.99

There's hot chocolate, and then there's earthy-cinnamony Mexican hot chocolate from legendary Los Angeles bakery La Monarca. This blend is made with organic, fair-trade cacao and other natural ingredients. Bonus: no melting in the mail.

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Bauble Bar
$98.00

A knit blanket is always a welcome gift, but a custom version with the recipient's initials is truly special. If you're sending it straight to a loved one, be sure to add the free gift message option at checkout.

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Amazon
$98.77
was $119.00

The compact shape of this steam iron makes it super easy to mail, too. All of your fashionable friends will thank you for their wrinkle-free wardrobe — even if they're a continent away.

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Clevr Blends
$59.00
was $79.00

Imagine getting the gift of better sleep right in your mailbox — so dreamy! The Oprah-approved Sleeptime Superlatte in this bundle helps you fall and stay asleep with natural herbs, and the Chai Superlatte is the perfect coffee alternative for anyone who wants a cozy, energizing beverage.

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Papier
$35.00

This gratitude journal from Papier may be flat and great for mailing, but the bold cover really jumps off the page.

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Amazon
$44.95

Everyone deserves to enjoy their white wine chilled. Your holiday giftees can leave this clever accessory in the freezer and take it out whenever they want to extend the freshness of a glass of their favorite white, sparkling, or rose. In the summer, this really is wine's best friend — it keeps things cool for up to 45 minutes, even in the heat.

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Etsy
$20.00

Add subtle boho vibes to a coffee table or bar cart with this set of six woven seagrass coasters. The neutral color and texture will work seamlessly in any room and can instantly elevate any coffee table or dresser.

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Uncommon Goods
$12.00

Gift a pair of socks that are a little bit more personal than the usual white crew versions. These zodiac star sign socks will surprise the astrology enthusiast in your life, and they're made from a breathable, sustainable bamboo blend for extra comfy wear.

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Amazon
$24.88

Every friend whose keys you’ve ever helped find needs one (or two) of these Bluetooth trackers — yesterday. The Tile app works easily with Android and iPhone, and so it'll be there to help even when you’re not.

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Etsy
$15.00

Art prints are much easier to mail than framed prints, and this one will surely delight when it arrives. It's a large print at 12x18 inches, but it gets rolled up tightly and shipped in a sturdy mailing tube.

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Amazon
$9.98
was $19.99

There's no chance that this popular sleep mask can get banged up in the mail — it's just too soft and squishy! The same can be said for its design features — five layers of ultrasoft and breathable fabric, plus an adjustable nose piece for a custom fit.

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Uncommon Goods
$20.00

Your BFF will never lose their spot in a good book again with this flat magnetic bookmark, which points right to the paragraph they want it to. The soft faux leather won't dent pages as the magnetic closure kept it in place.

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Amazon
$8.79
was $15.99

Candle lovers will appreciate this battery-operated electric lighter. It’s slim and perfect for mailing, plus it's much safer than traditional lighters because it doesn't use gas or fuel.

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Pottery Barn
$20.00
was $29.50

Slippers are super plush, warm, and one of the easiest gifts to mail. This pair from Pottery Barn is no exception. The slippers' teddy bear-inspired fabric is the ultimate way to pamper someone you love.

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Uncommon Goods
$18.00

Repping your home state just got easier with these fun ice cube molds. Each silicone tray features six large molds with extra clear-cut designs, perfect for upgrading soda, cocktails, and more.

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Williams Sonoma
$34.99

If you're still on the fence about mailing food, this DIY mochi ice cream kit provides just the raw ingredients and tools needed to make mochi at home, like rice flour and a reusable mold. All they have to do is grab some ice cream from the freezer.

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Parachute
$49.00

There are bath towels, and then there are waffle bath towels from Parachute. They are lightweight, soft, and superabsorbent, and customers rave about them for good reason. It’s hard not to fall in love with the timeless honeycomb weave that puts this towel in a league of its own.