I think that shopping for parents, spouses'/partners' parents, aunts, uncles, it the hardest category to shop for so here's my list of ideas for you
Sections
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Coffee Table Books
Pretty Games
Pretty Playing Cards
Coasters and Cocktail Napkins
Coffee "Sets"
Candles and Matches
Coffee Table Books
Coffee Table books are incredible gifts because no one really gets these themselves, and there is such a personalization element that could go into this, or something general if you don't know someone so well (coworker, etc.)
This is literally what I'm getting my dad for the holidays, it's our favorite bar in London, I think it's super cute to get a coffee table book that's personal
The Connaught Bar: Cocktail Recipes and Iconic Creations
This is the one I'm getting for my mom, I think it's perfect for any woman in your life
Roar!: A Collection of Mighty Women|Hardcover Ashley Longshore
I love this one, I think the cover is super cool, great for anyone who loves music and booze, as the title says and less than $25!
Booze & Vinyl : A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks (Hardcover)
I feel like this is a great way to do the designer coffee table book without spending $140 on the Tom Ford book, this one is $30
Hermes - by Alice Charbin & Rachael Canepari (Hardcover)
great book and literally $17, I feel like most people would like this one
Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958-1987 - by Richard B Woodward (Hardcover)
Obsessed with this one, think it'd be a super versatile one
Accidentally Wes Anderson - by Wally Koval (Hardcover)
I'm a sucker for photography books and this one is a cool and unique way of doing a New York book
Store Front NYC: Photos of Independent Shops
Perfect for any music lover and $15!!!!
1000 Record Covers
very cool for “car guys”
The Porsche 911 Book - by René Staud (Hardcover)
I MEAAAAAAAN, perfect for any dog lover in your life I want this one
Gray Malin: Dogs: Photographs
These are super cool for anyone traveling or who loves travel, there's a bunch of different cities
Don't be a Tourist in London: A Chic Guide
Assouline Books should be out and LV city guides should be in, I've gotten this gift multiple times, $43 and a super nice luxury gift, they have 10000 cities
City Guide Paris
Another Photography book I love
Icons
Perfect for the hostess!!!
The Dinner Party
obsessed.
Vogue Cocktails
Pretty Games
Games are making a comeback, and board games are beyond ugly let's face it and give them a facelift, here's a collection of my favorites
These are stunning!!! Gorgeous addition to any home
By Anthropologie Floral Bookshelf Game
Aesthetic yet functional game
Umbra Stax 4 in a Row
Amazon has every single game you could think of “Coffee Table Book” style and I think it would be so cute to get a game that's personal to you guys in this style
WS Game Company Clue Vintage Bookshelf Edition
This candyland one is my favorite
Candy Land Vintage Bookshelf Edition
This tin is ADORABLE
Sorry! Nostalgia Edition Board Game Tin
Backgammond sets are beyond expensive but these are travel size and come in a bunch of fun colors
Travel Size Backgammon Mini Game Set
super cute travel backgammon for $25!!!
Wooden Backgammon | Majorelle
super cute for an outdoor game
Beach Paddle Set | Pool Side Pastel Gelato
I mean, aesthetic Jenga
Tumbling Towers
easy and super cure
Cocktail Dice Game
Pretty Playing Cards
In the same realm of coffee table books and games, a super cute and easy way for something small but personal, or not personal!
Love these for a girly monnogrammed moment
Clairebella Maya Monogrammed Playing Cards
Gorgeous and girly
Playing Cards - Garden Party
for the baseball lover in your life, I think I might get these for my boyfriend
MLB Stadium Illustration Playing Cards
National Parks cards that come in this super cool box
National Parks Playing Cards
Gallison has a million that I love, all around $20ish, going to link a bunch of my faves starting with this puppy one
Paper Dogs Playing Card Set
simple, cool, and $10
Read 'Em and Weep Playing Card Set
Addicted to Anything Jonathan Adler, these included
Jonathan Adler Versailles Playing Card Set
love frank lloyd wright
Frank Lloyd Wright Playing Card Set
even something like this that's so simple and inexpensive is a good add on or stocking stuffer
Bicycle Euchre Playing Cards - Double Deck
Super fun and have a dual use!
Bicycle Cocktail Playing Cards - 52 Recipes
get one with their favorite artist!!
theory11 Keith Haring Premium Playing Cards
for the movie buffs, or wannabe movie buffs
Genius Movies Playing Cards for Cinephiles
another great art one
Women Artist Playing Cards
Coasters and Cocktail Napkins
This feels niche, but I also feel like this is not something people get for themselves and is a great easy gift, can you tell all of these follow the same pattern?
LOVE these, I think they're the perfect mix of fun and cool
Ace Marble Coasters, Set of 4
cocktail themed cocktail napkins, very meta
Saluti Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4
these are super cool and versatile
Here's How Cocktail Rim Dishes, Set of 2
All of the Mark and Graham coasters are adorable but these are my favorite
Mark & Graham x Gray Malin Après Ski Coasters, Set of 4
another ski set, this one simpler and from west elm, love love these
St. Jude Holiday Skier Stoneware Coasters
city gifts are always great and easy, this is a fun way to do it
Icons of Your City Coasters
another meta cocktail napkin
New Years Icon Cotton/Linen Cocktail Coasters - Mixed Set of 4
CUTEST cocktail napkins ever
Cheers Embroidered Cocktail Coasters Napkins, Salud Sante Cin Cin, Anthropologie Oliver Bonas style coasters, aesthetic dinner party hosting
simple, yet very chic
Iris Hammered Metal Coaster Sets
UGH!! I think these are so cool for any music lover
Fender Turntable Coaster Set, 6 Album Coasters
Love a monogram always
Cartouche Monogram Coasters, Set of 4
Coffee "Sets"
My idea for this is to pair different coffee items together for a little gift set to make their coffee routine more fun, I feel like most coffee drinkers would appreciate this
Coffee Sampler from La Colombe, one of my faves, allows them to find a new roast
The Roaster's Sampler
My whole family has these mugs and we love them
Bistro Tile Margot Monogram Mug
Coffee Syrup set to make flavored lattes, literally $10 for 5 minis
Monin Mini Coffee Collection Syrups 5 Pack - World Market
these are honestly just really pretty
Goshen Coffee Beans
slightly boujee but makes a great gift
x Dolce&Gabbana Blu Mediterraneo Coffee Tin, 8.8 oz.
Perfect for on the go
Rambler® 6 oz Stackable Mugs
Adorable iced coffee cup, looks much more expensive than it is
Olvini 13oz Glass Tumbler with Straw & Lid
another super cute to go cup
GIROFLIER Millie 12oz Ceramic Travel Mug
Learned about these in Italy and they're a cheap and easy way to get into Italian coffee
Bialetti Moka Stovetop Espresso Maker
got a milk frother and never went back
Aerolatte Handheld Milk Frother
so cute for the holidays
Holiday in the City Stoneware Mug
this is classy and cute
Ralph Lauren Ralph's Coffee Cup
Candles and Matches
Candles are a basic but trusty gift especially in this scenario. I think pairing them with cool matches makes a great well rounded gift
anything william sonoma screams gifts and parents to me
Williams Sonoma Rosemary Eucalyptus Candles
can't go wrong with an anthro candle
Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Jar Candle
amazing scent and ON SALE!!!! Usually $70 and now $35
'REPLICA' By The Fireplace Scented Candle
said it once and I'll say it again, I love Jonathan Adler
Muse Couleur Sel de Mer Candle
this is my favorite scent in the world
English Pear & Freesia Scented Candle
Voluspa has my favorite candles, I think they smell amazing, they're priced great and look pretty
Santal Vanille Large Jar Candle in Santal Vanille
simple, yet precious, I LOVE the oversized matchbox
"Olive You" Oversized Matches - Default Title - Hudson Grace
so cool and chic
Tenn Prairie Striker Match Holder
free people has a bunch of oversized matchboxes that just say safety matches which plays it safe, super cool and cute
Archivist Safety Matches
SO COOL, and shockingly inexpensive
Billy Reid x Williams Sonoma Matchbox
another simple oversized matchbox
"In Good Spirits" Oversized Matches - Default Title - Hudson Grace
how fun!!
Large Decorative Matchbox - Fancy Pants Bob
super cheap and curte
House Gift Matchbook
loving these flameless lighters, adorable and come in the most fun colors
