8 Gifts for Those Annoying People with the MOST Discerning Taste
Out of everyone on our list, it’s hardest to shop for people who love to shop for themselves. Their aesthetic is carefully curated yet somehow unfussy—an amalgam of vintage chore jackets scored on Montreal's Saint Laurent Boulevard, turquoise jewelry from their friend in Red Hook, and a molcajete brought back from their last trip to Oaxaca. For these people, a bottle of natural wine with a cute label just won’t cut it. This gift guide is made for those (let's admit, slightly annoying) friends: It's full of ideas that are spot-on-trend yet personal, fitting yet surprising. Give the gift of good taste with these eight picks, and you just might add another one to the cart for yourself.
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Photo by Alex Lau1/8Good Thing Platform Bowls, $32
Everyone can do with more storage solutions, and these platform bowls from Brooklyn design label Good Thing are pretty enough to double as a centerpiece. They’re stackable too, creating a multi-tiered display for farmers’ market hauls or general kitchen detritus.
Photo by Alex Lau2/8Areaware Little Puzzle Thing, $15
Piece together papayas, broccoli, or tonkotsu ramen with these cheerful miniature puzzles from the ever-on-trend home brand Areaware. Perfect for office gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, or hostess gifts.
Photo by Alex Lau3/8Black Marbled Terra Cup, $54
Our love for gifting ceramics is well-documented—they're equally elegant and functional, and therefore perfect for anyone on your list. This earth-toned marbled cup by Malka Dina stands apart in the very crowded mug market.
Photo by Alex Lau4/8HAY Water Bottles, $35
Staying hydrated has never looked cuter with these sculptural water bottles from Danish design store HAY(by way of the MoMA). The stainless steel interiors keep beverages hot for 12 hours and cold for 24.
Photo by Alex Lau5/8Marble Sky Hoop Earrings, $50
We’re living in the golden age of statement earrings, and these handmade marbled acrylic hoops are subtle yet striking. The hinge shape is a welcome twist on the classic hoop that's lightweight and exceptionally wearable.
Buy it: Marble Sky Hoop Earrings, $50 at One Five Six Jewelry.
6/8Canyon Coffee Subscription, $17 a month
Keep your favorite coffee lover caffeinated with a bi-monthly subscription from Canyon Coffee. Their single-origin beans are sustainably sourced and roasted in small batches for a coffee that’s as thoughtful as you are.
Photo by Alex Lau7/8Stephanie Deangelis Print, $32
Make any blank wall pop with art from one of our favorite artists, Stephanie Deangelis. Her covetable prints are available in a range of sizes, making them perfect for office cubicles and statement walls alike.
Photo by Alex Lau8/8Berte Indigo Swirl Coasters, $42
When in doubt, opt for a coaster worth keeping out on your coffee table. This collaboration with maker Andrew Molleur dunks his classic porcelain slab coasters in moody swirls of indigo and white.
Buy it: Berte Indigo Swirl Coasters, $42 at Berte.
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