Journal
- A Colorful Life Journal, $16.95; chroniclebooks.com
A new year, a new journal. With thick paper, hand-painted phrases, and watercolor lushness, this is a dreamy outlet for a creative doodler.
Wine bag
- Ultra Faux Fur Wine Bag, $15, restorationhardware.com
Dress up that wine bottle you're giving away with this indulgent faux fur wine bag. We warn you, though: It'll be hard to keep your hands off.
Memory game
- Woodcut Memory Game, $18.95; papress.com
We love this wooden brain teaser, set inside an exquisite, aboreal-ringed box by artist Bryan Nash Gill.
Soaps
- Surf Soap Set, $20; izola.com/products/surf-soap-set
Olive oil-based, this set of three moisturizing bars is free of animal testing and wrapped in recycled paper.
Cheese knives
- Wicklow Cheese Knives, $25; the-citizenry.com
Your fromage-obsessed friend will appreciate these small serving knives, made with light sycamore blades and Irish yew or walnut handles. Consider them an instant upgrade to any cheese or charcuterie board.
Honey sticks
- Bee Local Honey Sticks, $4.50; jacobsensalt.com
These pick-me-up, American wildflower honey sticks are little bursts of sweetness in a cup of tea. Sore throats won't stand a chance.
Matches
- HG Bloody Mary Matches, $12; hudsongracesf.com
Light up someone's night with a set of these oversized 4" matches, designed in Sausalito and printed in England. The reverse side has a Bloody Mary recipe, too.
Standing pen
- Standing Pen, $15; areaware.com/products/standing-pens
Pair that standing (or regular) desk with something equally intriguing: a geometrically-shaped standing pen that brings vibrancy back to handwriting.
Coasters
- ROOST Vision Quest Linen Coasters, $74; modishstore.com
Bring on the Southwestern style with this set of six mystical designs, evoking our love for the desert.
Martini mixer
- Dirty Martini Olive Juice, $18; hudsongracesf.com
For that dirty martini fiend who always keeps a stash of vodka or gin at-the-ready, this Napa Valley original is a complete win-win. Who knows? They might thank you with a drink.
Bee Local honey
- Bee Local Hot Honey, $12; jacobsensalt.com
Infuse comfort food like barbecue, chili, or vegetables with the perfect combo of smoky and sweet.
Brick soap
- Gentlemen's Hardware Brick Soap, $17; The Company Store
This sturdy, practical soap will hold up to even the grimiest of gents.
Garden-scented candle
- Garden Hause candle, $34; hausinterior.com
Bring the garden indoors with this hand-poured coconut wax candle that smells of white rose, bergamot, cassis, and black pepper.
Off-the-grid device
- goTenna Mesh, $179 for a 2-pack; gotenna.com
Never worry about your signal again with the goTenna Mesh. Whether you're hiking, camping, or just exploring the great outdoors, the goTenna Mesh gives you the ability to text and use GPS while you're off the grid.
Rose sugar scrub
- Vintage Rose Emulsified Sugar Scrub, $18.99, balticandpine.com/shop/vintage-rose-scrub
A luxury spa experience, minus the cost. Sugar crystals, along with moisturizing coconut and avocado oils, leave skin feeling baby-soft.
