21 Gifts to Buy Now and Have on Hand
If you’re one of those people who always finds yourself scrambling at the end of the holiday season for a gift for everyone on your list—and let’s face it, this is most of us—this is the year we implore you to make a change. Before you think Never gonna happen, know that we've made combatting this situation quite simple: We’ve rounded up a whopping 21 gifts that are not only general crowd pleasers but also such good options that if you end up getting stuck with one or two, we bet you wouldn’t mind “having” to keep them. Think everything from fashion’s favorite candles to chic and cheeky notepads to a letter opener that’s probably useless but such a cute addition to any desk. Shop these and the rest of our early gift picks below!
Whichever of these you choose will make a chic addition to a desk or vanity.
Bella Freud's stylish candles are always appreciated.
Even if this just ends up being a desk decoration, it's worth it.
Brighten up someone else's bathroom counter (or your own) with these pretty pink products.
Coloring books are the new coffee table books.
We wouldn't mind slipping into these.Check out more holiday picks from H&M!
An ambitious friend will love this encouraging journal.
Personalize this frame with a printed photo.So, you've seen the gifts we're giving, now see what we're wearing this holiday season.Opening Image: Style du Monde
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2024, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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