26 Unique Uncommon Goods Gifts Guaranteed to Wow Your Giftees

One gift that I personally can’t wait to gift this year is this luxe olive oil dipping set. With a bottle of artisanal Spanish olive oil, a gourmet oil dipping spice kit, and two snack plates, it’s perfect for anyone who loves a good tapas night.

For a truly one-of-a-kind gift, opt for one of these glass pourers, which can hold up to 12 ounces of olive oil or vinegar. Made in Rhode Island by artist Jill Henrietta Davis, these pourers are hand-blown and available in three vibrant colorways. They're also chic enough to double as decor.

Shopping for the book-lovers in your life can be hard, but with this book nook you’re sure to make any reader's day. This bedside accessory features a dedicated spot for their book (open to the page they're on!), reading glasses, beverage, and phone for an organized display they’ll love returning to night after night.

Looking for a unique gift for the plant parents in your life? This gorgeous planter is the ultimate 2-in-1 with an elegant, self-watering terracotta pot on one side and a propagation glass on the other. Who knew a planter could be so functional and stylish!

Aerating wine is a great way to release its full potential of flavors and aromas, and with these ingenious stemless wine glasses, it can happen all at once. Featuring a built-in aerator, simply pour your favorite wine directly into the glass and leave the cumbersome decanters in the past.

This turntable cheese board's needle is actually a cheese slicer. Simply lift it up and use its wire to cut into cheeses of all kinds without having to fetch a separate knife and risk it sliding off the board. How cool is that? It's definitely a fun gift option!

Photo albums are great and all, but this customized gadget from Uncommon Goods is way more fun. It's just like the viewfinders that kids use to look at photos from around the world, but this grown-up version comes with a reel of seven photos that you submit. Every time your giftee pushes the button, they'll be treated to another image that will warm their heart and bring back special memories.

Part sports memorabilia, part functional home decor, the MLB Stadium Sculpture Candle is one of our favorite gifts for sports fans. Topped with a laser-cut wooden replica of the stadium of your choice, this candle — aptly named “Field of Dreams” — smells like a breezy day at the ballpark with notes of eucalyptus and citrus.

For a unique take on the annual advent calendar, pick up the Through the Window Puzzle Advent Calendar. This fun find lets your recipient enjoy a daily mini-puzzle that features images of family holiday traditions. The best part? All 24 puzzles can be placed together to great one cozy winter image!

Help your giftee find their peace with this customer-favorite floral arranging class. The 90-minute class is led by expert floral artist Nsombi Woodson and will leave your loved one with the most beautiful bouquet and some skills they’ll be able to keep forever.

If you have someone on your shopping list who’s looking to hit all 63 U.S. parks, this bucket list water bottle is the perfect thing for their next adventure. Made of stainless steel, this powder-coated bottle features a laser engraving of every park and comes with matching stickers so they can decorate the bottle after visiting each park.

Looking for a personalized gift for the game-lovers in your life? This wood-cut “four across” game is the cutest way to go. What better gift for a couple could there be than to have their names and an important date carved into a classic two-player board they can pull out each game night?

Pet parents wear their love for their furry friends on their sleeve — and now they can do that literally. This custom sweatshirt features an embroidered picture of their pet (simply upload a picture of Fido and you’re set) that’ll sit across their heart for an especially sweet gifting moment.

A gift any wannabe drink connoisseur is sure to get a kick out of, the Home Bar Hero: Mixology Class will instantly up their cocktail game. This 90-minute class is hosted by one of Brooklyn’s most engaging mixologist, Amy K, where she’ll teach your recipient how to make three craft cocktails with our Flavored Simple Syrup Set: a Cucumber Chili Margarita, a Left Hand, and a Gimlet. Talk about a spirited gift.

Perfect for the football fan in your life, the New York Times Custom Football Book is a hard gift to beat. Bound in a gorgeous library binding, this book features a collection of New York Times articles covering their favorite NFL team through the years so they can retrace the history of the team as they flip through the historic pages of the NYT’s archive.

Perfect for the friend who left their heart in New York City, this Greek coffee cup is sure to become a cherished gift. Inspired by the bodega staple, this cup will last for years (unlike its paper counterpart) thanks to its ceramic design, complete with the iconic blue and white motif to boot.

Learn how to make miniature versions of this popular street food with this taiyaki maker. The stovetop iron makes four sea bream fish-shaped cakes at a time, which you can fill with the traditional azuki bean paste or anything else that sounds tasty. The enclosed recipe card walks you through mixing the cake batter and using the iron.

Have someone in your life that’s both a foodie and a history buff? We found the perfect gift. Each month, this fascinating recipe subscription series delivers replicas of real handwritten recipes from some of history’s biggest figures including George Washington, Emily Dickinson, and Rosa Parks, for a gift that’ll have your giftee checking their mailbox with glee.

No access to a campfire? No problem! This chic little s’mores kit comes with everything your loved one needs to (safely) enjoy the tasty treat anytime, anywhere. Complete with a stylish handmade base, stainless-steel skewers with a glass to store them, a roasting pit, and a snuffer for when they're ready to put out the flame, the only thing left to do is pick up some chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows.

Drinking coffee is often a rushed process as you hurry to get out the door, but this Nibs & Sips virtual event will force your gift recipient to slow down and truly appreciate two of the most important substances that most of us take for granted. With this experience gift, they’ll get a curated selection of chocolate bars and coffees, and they'll get to enjoy each one while learning about their distinct flavor profiles. Delicious, indeed.

A fun stocking stuffer for the zodiac-lover, these star sign socks will keep your favorite astrologist cozy all winter long. Available in all 12 star signs, this set is made from a breathable bamboo for an especially comfy find they’ll love throwing on as they make their way through the next Mercury retrograde.

Want to introduce your little one to the wonderful world of guitar? The Loog guitar (and this Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar set) is the perfect place to start. Beloved by parents, rockstars, and kids alike, this guitar is about the same size as a ukulele and features an adorable design that comes bundled with flashcards, an app, and free video lessons. An innovative way to teach guitar, the Loog has only the first three strings of a regular guitar (same strings, same tuning); it teaches traditional finger placement that can be easily applied to a six-string guitar, which is something sure to excite kids as they get older.

If you're looking for a real conversation starter for the music-lover in your life, going outside of the box may just be your best bet. This vertical record player not only suspends discs at a nearly 90-degree angle (turning their favorite music into a work of art), but it also houses an FM radio (with alarm!) and anterior notch that's perfect for displaying the album cover as you spin.

This stunning ceramic container checks the box for both style and functionality. Fairy tale lover or not — though it’s totally giving Beauty and the Beast vibes — this piece is endearingly whimsical without being too overwhelming. It’ll have your guests doing a double take — and then asking immediately where you got it.

That friend who always orders their food extra-spicy will get a kick from having 12 days of heat. Like all great hot sauces, these have specific flavor profiles and funny names to match (Psycho Curry, Oh My Garlic, and Habanero Evil are our faves), and they may help someone on your list discover their next favorite sauce!

Looking for a fun DIY gift for kids? This ornament advent calendar lets the little ones in your life count down to Christmas by making a new ornament each day. At the end, they’ll be left with 25 new decorations they’ll look forward to hanging year after year.