THE BEST
UNDER $10 GIFTS
Let's be honest: There are very few people on our lists who merit a three figure gift… and loads who just need an on-point gesture. To that end, contributing editor EMILY HSIEH zeroes in on all the picks that will get you points, without breaking your budget.
Soft Aerating Pourers
For the oenophile, these nifty screens adhere to wine bottlenecks to both aerate wine as it pours and prevent spillage. MoMa Store, $10
Mercury Candleholder
Shimmery antique glass helps cast
a warm, face-flattering glow.
West Elm, $3 & Up
Cheese Paper
For foodie friends, this special
wrapping extends the life of cheeses.
Kitchen Krafts, $9.95
Florescent Highlighter Pencil Set
Colored pencils in irresistibly
bright, day-glo hues.
Urban Outfitters, $8
Birdsnest Egg Cup
Hardboiled eggs turn into table décor with
the aid of these brightly colored nests.
Shapeways, $8.21
Fabric Hair Ties
Six pretty ribbon hair elastics
in earthy autumnal hues.
Etsy, $10
Sulla Honey
A delicate, subtly floral honey
from the Sicilian countryside.
Dean & Deluca, $10
Lucky Horseshoe
The quintessential good luck charm. Jayson Home, $5
orange Lizard Journal
An easy sell, due to the lustrous, orange lizard cover and purse-friendly proportions. Furbish, $7
Wing Key Ring
Take flight with this
Icarus-inspired keychain.
Cooper-Hewett, $8
Sonia Kashuk Cosmetic Case
A durable nylon makeup bag,
dressed up with a snakeskin motif.
Target, $6.99
Vintage Matchboxes
The handsome packaging is just one reason to love these extra long matches, which help keep fingers from getting singed. Poketo, $6
Sassella Crystal Glass Nail File
A never-dulls emery board,
made of luminous ombre glass.
Amazon, $6.49
Floral Wreath Notepad
One can never have too many notepads, particularly if they're as pretty as this. Rifle Paper Co., $8
Pine Shave Cream Soap
This woodsy scented soap works up
into a decadent lather.
Various Stores, $5 & Up
Acacia Salt Cellar
A handsome landing spot
for salt or herbs.
Crate & Barrel, $9.95
Myth Clover and Peacock Stationery
A set of ten glamorously festive notecards—the sort of thing everyone always needs. Paper Source, $9
Heart Tea Infuser
Makes tea time feel that
much more special.
Various Stores, $1.67 & Up
Geometric Fleece Throw
Snap up a few of these graphic,
tribal-looking throws to dole out to
friends and co-workers.
Kohls, $5.99
Bhuti Floral Kitchen Towels
A pair of these sweetly exotic tea
towels makes any kitchen
that much more inviting.
World Market, $7.98






