Home Decor Gifts for the Holiday
As promised, I have searched the World (Wide Web, that is) to find utterly fabulous and not-too-pricey holiday gifts, all focused on home decorating. Here they are, in no particular order:
- Art: It's the perfect gift for someone with a new place, or an old place with some blank walls. If you know your gift recipient's taste, pick out some artwork to brighten up their space. I love, love, love Lisa Kaus's work. Her Mini-Prints are only $20, and even the Big Prints are only $58. Her Cards are also frame-worthy and adorable. (See a photo below.)
- Dinnerware: If you're a child of the 1960s and 1970s like I am, this dinnerware might just throw you back to your youth for a few nostalgic moments. This Floral Melamine Dinnerware is much prettier than the pea-green and rose-colored Melamine plates my mom used to have. In fact, they're so pretty, they would be great everyday dinnerware. And they are a bargain, with plates starting at just $3 a piece.(See a photo below.)
- Do-It-Yourself Help: I can't think of ANYONE who wouldn't love a gift card to The Home Depot or Lowes. And it's the perfect gift for someone with a new home.
- Furniture: You might not want to buy expensive furniture for anyone, but how about a practical, budget-conscious piece for the teen in your life? Or perhaps the recently-out-of-college cousin? I found this Futon Armchair at IKEA, and I'm planning to get one for my daughter, who goes off to college next fall. Perfect for a dorm room, and only $89.
- Entertaining Advice: Have a friend who loves to throw parties? Or one who wants to entertain more? I found the perfect book: I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence, by Amy Sedaris. For less than $20, you can give the gift of true advice from the comedic genius herself.
- Home Goods: Isaac Mizrahi now designs home items for Target, in addition to his clothing line. My personal fave from the line is his Peony Bedding, which I plan to buy for my daughter this Christmas.
Comments
Great suggestions! I love the dinnerware... it looks much pricier than that. And the gift certificates are wonderful ideas, especially for hard-to-buy-for men.
Posted by: Misty | December 8, 2007 12:25 AM
Hello,
I am a seamstriss/math teacher and my christmas stockings are posted for the first time on ebay, I wanted to post them here since they are a very affordable quality interior design. I made them from upholstry fabric and they are very "lemoney snicket" looking take a look and if you like them let me know.
Posted by: Kathleen Raft | December 10, 2007 11:54 PM
thanks for the advice!
Posted by: Removal Man | January 17, 2008 06:34 AM