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Community favorites include Zojirushi’s rice cookers and Canada West boots. —Erin Schwartz
The Spur Jewelry concierge service, for example, will turn an heirloom like a brooch into an elegant necklace. —Jenna Milliner-Waddell
It’s a surprisingly luxurious thing to own. —Margaret Rhodes
During colonial times, it was a tradition to light one to ensure a prosperous year. (There is even a poem about this: “A myrtle candle burned to the plinth brings food to the pantry and gold to the pocket.”) —Caroline Weaver
Turn on notifications and get one for the snob in your life. —JMW
I like Rose Theodora, Janelle Belgrave, and Lisa Stardust. Everyone loves the chance to talk about themselves. —DP
Its main ingredients include reishi mushroom (of course), cocoa, and dandelion root. —Liza C. Corsillo
It’s one of the few cases where price really, always correlates with effectiveness. The Dr. Dennis Gross SpectraLite mask is better for those with acne, and CurrentBody is better if breakouts aren’t a primary concern. —Jolie DeFeis
His straight socks or gingham pajamas would make nice gifts. —LCC
Your recipient can redeem their gift card for a set of adhesive gel nails custom cut to precisely fit their nails (all you have to do is submit a photo of your hands!). —JDF
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The gift within the gift is that they will then get 20 percent off Akari lamps. —Winnie Yang
The takoyaki and hanami dango are out of stock online, but you can stop by the Grand Street store for more (like the yuzu!). —Chelsea Peng
Each also comes with a treat from other brands like Diaspora, Tart Vinegar, and Dark Horse Organic. —Emma Wartzman
Or if your recipient has a reasonably green thumb, send a Meyer lemon or Australian linden, both of which grow well in containers. —WY
Example: A copy of Jess Damuck’s Salad Freak with a vegetable separator. —E.W.
Blackbird Spyplane (for more interviews and their “Cla$$ified Recon Tier”) or the new Passerby Club (for access to their Discord and discounts on brands like Saie and Mater Soap) are good options. -MR
A 28 ounce jar is $40 and will last for months, maybe a year. -MR
My favorites: Robert Lambert’s year-old fruitcakes and Leckerlee lebkuchen that come in special-edition tins. —WY
Once you’ve finished the Sicilian orange, coconut and almond chocolates and Turkish coffee, you’ll be left with a beautiful box to store jewelry, loose change, or your stash of marijuana. —LCC
My favorites are muffuletta from Central Grocery in New Orleans and BBQ from Snow’s in Lexington, Texas. —Kayleen Schaefer
It’s known for its comfortable racerback and flattering silhouette, and it comes in a number of dusty jewel tones. —Tanya Bush
This is a great treat for anyone with seasonal allergies, as eating local honey can help build immunity to local pollens. —JDF
It looks beautiful on a coffee table, the photos in the interior are stunning, and the recipes are cozy and warm. It has proven to be a fail-safe option for both friends I know love to cook and hosts I don’t know well. —Redstone Ruby
And free monograms. —C.W.
I bought my mom Reuben Sachs, by Amy Levy, which was like Jane Austen but for Jews. Her entire catalog is full of delights, and her books are beautifully bound with pretty endpapers. Shipping to the US is free, but can take up to two weeks. —Zoe S. Dubno
Carambola, persimmons, even a pineapple, whatever you think they’ll like but haven’t tried. —J.T.
They’re available in a set of three and look more expensive than they are thanks to a crisp white edge detail. —J.T.
Includes an in-depth consultation over the phone to make sure each selection is a good fit for them. —Louis Cheslaw
Their cotton and linen sheets are amazing quality for the price. —Sarah Leon
You’ll have to do some digging to get your hands on one of the few remaining bottles of Reserve 1, but for a more readily available (and no less special) amaro, try the distiller’s newly released Mithradates. —CP
The calamansi flavor is the best. —CP
You can mix it into cocktails, but it’s also good neat on the rocks. —J.T.
I once ordered one from former Survivor player Janet Carbin for a friend, who was delighted. For fans of The Rehearsal: Angela Sankovich. -IT IS
They come decorated with all kinds of designs, so you can choose a coffee mug, a beer mug, a puppy, a cat, a horse or a chicken as a special touch for people who like those things. (Haflinger also has a neat and simple one that looks like those UGGs everyone has.) —ZD
Hits over the years have included Save Khaki, Jungmaven, and Buck Mason. -WHAT
You can also find stars from years past on Etsy, if you want to buy someone an ornament from their birth year. —Katherine Gillespie
They’re meant for your car, but they’re great for making your closet or dresser drawers smell nice, and they’re the perfect size to slip into a holiday card or stocking. I like the classic Big Sur After Rain, but there’s something about Portable Fireplace that just seems right for the season. —Maxine Builder
Choose a card with images by artists like Cindy Sherman, add a donation, and your recipient will “unwrap” your gift via a link sent to their inbox. —CP
The designs are beautiful and the colors super dense and rich. -IT IS
This year’s fall highlights include a croissant sandwich and brilliant horseradish. —CP
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