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.
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.
Cheese knives
- Wicklow Cheese Knives, $45; 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, $5; 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.
Standing pen
- Standing Pen, $12; 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, $21; hudsongracesf.com
For that dirty martini fiend who always keeps a stash of vodka or gin at-the-ready, this bottle, made from olives that have cured for at least two years, 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
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.