PEOPLE Editors Pick Their Favorite Gifts for 2024

Mar. 15, 2025

It’s getting down to crunch time when it comes to your holiday shopping, and there are still those people on your list (your niece! Your grandma! Your boss!) that are just impossible to shop for. We enlisted the entire PEOPLE staff, from departments from entertainment to home and travel, to share the gifts they’re loving, for thoseyoulove who leave you stumped.Read on for some of the most fun gifts we’ve come across lately, and absolutely no shame if the person you’re shopping for ends up being yourself!

It’s getting down to crunch time when it comes to your holiday shopping, and there are still those people on your list (your niece! Your grandma! Your boss!) that are just impossible to shop for. We enlisted the entire PEOPLE staff, from departments from entertainment to home and travel, to share the gifts they’re loving, for thoseyoulove who leave you stumped.

Read on for some of the most fun gifts we’ve come across lately, and absolutely no shame if the person you’re shopping for ends up being yourself!

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e-Fish Caviar Flight

Courtesy e-Fish

02of 37Éliou x Cesta Mila Suede ClutchÉLIOU X CESTA Mila Suede Clutch.Courtesy Cesta CollectivePhoebe Weekes, Creative Director: I’ve been (not so) quietly coveting these incredibly chic Italian suede clutches for many months after seeingMeghan Markle step out holding one earlier this year. And Cesta just announced they’re releasing a limited edition collaboration with Éliou charms so… this “Add to Cart” situation is really happening! Someone once told me ‘buy once, buy well’ and that sage advice has really stuck with me over the years. I am head over heels for the chestnut Mila Suede Clutch paired with wood roundels, recycled glass & sea bamboo beads so —full disclosure—I am splurging and buying this for MYSELF as a holiday gift. I will unwrap it with glee on Christmas morning and treasure it forever. Plus, I’m supporting woman led, ethically sourced brands — and the charms can be detached to pair with so many other accessories.Buy It!ÉLIOU X CESTA Mila Suede Clutch $650;cestacollective.com

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Éliou x Cesta Mila Suede Clutch

ÉLIOU X CESTA Mila Suede Clutch.Courtesy Cesta Collective

Courtesy Cesta Collective

Phoebe Weekes, Creative Director: I’ve been (not so) quietly coveting these incredibly chic Italian suede clutches for many months after seeingMeghan Markle step out holding one earlier this year. And Cesta just announced they’re releasing a limited edition collaboration with Éliou charms so… this “Add to Cart” situation is really happening! Someone once told me ‘buy once, buy well’ and that sage advice has really stuck with me over the years. I am head over heels for the chestnut Mila Suede Clutch paired with wood roundels, recycled glass & sea bamboo beads so —full disclosure—I am splurging and buying this for MYSELF as a holiday gift. I will unwrap it with glee on Christmas morning and treasure it forever. Plus, I’m supporting woman led, ethically sourced brands — and the charms can be detached to pair with so many other accessories.

Buy It!ÉLIOU X CESTA Mila Suede Clutch $650;cestacollective.com

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Root Nine Baking Co. Cookie Sampler

Courtesy Root Nine Baking Co.

Buy It!Root Nine Baking Co. Build Your Own Box Cookie Sampler, $57;root9baking.com

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Snow Globe Cookie Kit

Duff Goldman’s Baketivity Baking Kit.Courtesy of Baketivity

Courtesy of Baketivity

Buy It!Baketivity Snow Globe Cookies Baking Kit, $20;amazon.com

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Juju + Stitch Sweatshirt

Juju and Stitch

Buy It!Juju + Stitch “Cool Mom” crewneck, $88;jujuandstitch.com

06of 37Woom BikeAndrea Lavinthal, Executive Director, Special Integrated Projects:Like everything parenting-related these days, buying your kid a bike requires major research. Or you can do what I did, and just ask your most in-the-know mom friend who definitely took the time to read brand reviews, study safety features, take measurements, etc. what bike she chose for her kid and do the same. That’s how I landed on her top pick, the Woom, which both of my kids will be getting as their “big gift” this year.Buy It!Woom Bikes, $249 and up;woom.com

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Woom Bike

Andrea Lavinthal, Executive Director, Special Integrated Projects:Like everything parenting-related these days, buying your kid a bike requires major research. Or you can do what I did, and just ask your most in-the-know mom friend who definitely took the time to read brand reviews, study safety features, take measurements, etc. what bike she chose for her kid and do the same. That’s how I landed on her top pick, the Woom, which both of my kids will be getting as their “big gift” this year.

Buy It!Woom Bikes, $249 and up;woom.com

07of 37Ballerina Farm ApronBallerina Farm Jour Apron.Ballerina Farm/InstagramZoey Lyttle, Writer-Reporter:With nearly 20 million followers across social media platforms, Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm has gone viral for her bucolic lifestyle content. The influencer sells some of the kitchen staples seen in her videos, including an adorably convenient cross-back apron. The massive pockets are great for multi-tasked chefs, who — like me — absolutely must keep their phones on hand to balance cooking with constant scrolling on social media.Buy It!Ballerina FarmJour apron, $34;ballerinafarm.com

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Ballerina Farm Apron

Ballerina Farm Jour Apron.Ballerina Farm/Instagram

Ballerina Farm/Instagram

Zoey Lyttle, Writer-Reporter:With nearly 20 million followers across social media platforms, Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm has gone viral for her bucolic lifestyle content. The influencer sells some of the kitchen staples seen in her videos, including an adorably convenient cross-back apron. The massive pockets are great for multi-tasked chefs, who — like me — absolutely must keep their phones on hand to balance cooking with constant scrolling on social media.

Buy It!Ballerina FarmJour apron, $34;ballerinafarm.com

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Maya Brenner

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Janie and Jack Blazer

Janie and Jack

Buy It!Janie and Jack tartan blazer, $71.39;janieandjack.com

10of 37Russet Coffee TableCourtesy RussetBrittany Talarico, Style & Beauty Director:Russetis rethinking furniture with a mission of making high quality pieces for your home at a more accessible price point. The products are meant to move with you and work no matter the size of your space. The brand offers all pieces in three different stain options, to help minimize decision making and the endless supply of options.The Muse coffee table has soft round edges and dual shelving and offers a sleek, modern design for your home. (Pro tip: Don’t sleep onthe merch -the sweats are super soft!)Buy It!Russet The Muse Coffee Table, $295;russet.com

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Russet Coffee Table

Courtesy Russet

Brittany Talarico, Style & Beauty Director:Russetis rethinking furniture with a mission of making high quality pieces for your home at a more accessible price point. The products are meant to move with you and work no matter the size of your space. The brand offers all pieces in three different stain options, to help minimize decision making and the endless supply of options.

The Muse coffee table has soft round edges and dual shelving and offers a sleek, modern design for your home. (Pro tip: Don’t sleep onthe merch -the sweats are super soft!)

Buy It!Russet The Muse Coffee Table, $295;russet.com

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Tessa James Dress

Tessa James

Buy It!Tessa James Elizabeth in Red Dress, $130;tessajamescollection.com

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Templeton Whiskey Holiday Gift Set

Templeton

Buy It!Templeton Straight Rye Whiskey x Starlino Cherries Holiday Gift Set, starting at $29.99;templetondistillery.com

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PacSun Formula 1 Jacket

Pacsun

Buy It!Formula 1 x PacSun Austin Grid Sports Jacket, $175;www.pacsun.com

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Boatsetter Experience

Boatsetter

Buy It!Boatsetter Sport Yacht Rental, $750/3 hours;boatsetter.com

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Sosom Pajama Set

Courtesy Sosom

Brittany Talarico, Style & Beauty Director: Can you ever have too many pajama sets? Not possible. For the cool girl on your list who already has everything, consider introducing her to this luxe,female-founded pj label that has a really sweet family storysewnin.

Buy It!Sosom stripe pajama set, $295; shopsosom.com

16of 37Dr. Squatch’s Harry Potter CollectionDr. Squatch Harry Potter Collection.Courtesy Dr. SquatchCara Lynn Shultz, Writer-Reporter:With its rotating — and often sold-out — slate of soaps themed around kid-approved brands likeAvengers,MinecraftandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dr. Squatch’s soaps get even the most bath-adverse kid wanting to get sudsy. Bonus points: They actually do smellgreat —and the Harry Potter collection comes packaged in a Hogwarts-ready spellbook.Buy It!The Harry Potter Collection,Dr. Squatch, $32

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Dr. Squatch’s Harry Potter Collection

Dr. Squatch Harry Potter Collection.Courtesy Dr. Squatch

Courtesy Dr. Squatch

Cara Lynn Shultz, Writer-Reporter:With its rotating — and often sold-out — slate of soaps themed around kid-approved brands likeAvengers,MinecraftandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dr. Squatch’s soaps get even the most bath-adverse kid wanting to get sudsy. Bonus points: They actually do smellgreat —and the Harry Potter collection comes packaged in a Hogwarts-ready spellbook.

Buy It!The Harry Potter Collection,Dr. Squatch, $32

17of 37Phlur Edible Skin TrioPhlur’s Edible Skin Trio Body Mists.PhlurKarli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy: Gifting someone this Phlur fragrance set is like giving them a bottle of compliments — every time I wear one of these scents, I get asked, “What perfume do you have on?” The body mists come in three delectable but universally appealing scents — Caramel Skin, Vanilla Skin and Coconut Skin — that can be worn on their own or layered together for a custom fragrance.Buy It!Phlur Edible Skin Trio, $62;phlur.com

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Phlur Edible Skin Trio

Phlur’s Edible Skin Trio Body Mists.Phlur

Phlur

Karli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy: Gifting someone this Phlur fragrance set is like giving them a bottle of compliments — every time I wear one of these scents, I get asked, “What perfume do you have on?” The body mists come in three delectable but universally appealing scents — Caramel Skin, Vanilla Skin and Coconut Skin — that can be worn on their own or layered together for a custom fragrance.

Buy It!Phlur Edible Skin Trio, $62;phlur.com

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JackRabbit Micro ebike

JackRabbit ebike.JackRabbit Mobility

JackRabbit Mobility

Buy It!JackRabbit OG micro ebike, $799.99;Jackrabbit.bike

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Harmony Blends Starter Pack

Harmony Blends Starter Pack.Harmony Blends

Harmony Blends

Buy It!Harmony Blends Starter Pack, $44;harmonyblends.com

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Brightland Pizza Night Gift Set

Brightland

Buy It!Brightland Pizza Night gift set, $89;brightland.com

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In My Sundays Pajamas

Courtesy In My Sundays

Buy It!In My Sundays Frosted Forest Sleep Dress, $72;inmysundays.com

22of 37Muddy BitesCourtesy Muddy Bites.Brittany Talarico, Style & Beauty Director: The team at Muddy Bites took the best part of a sundae cone (that would be the last bite at the bottom) and turned it into the perfect, bite-size sweet treat. This year’s holiday flavors,Candy CaneandHot Cocoa, make for a great hostess gift, teacher gift or stocking stuffer (and let’s be honest, you can find Muddy Bites in my pantry all year long).Buy It!Muddy Bites Candy Cane Snacks 3-Pack, $14.99; muddybites.com

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Muddy Bites

Courtesy Muddy Bites.

Brittany Talarico, Style & Beauty Director: The team at Muddy Bites took the best part of a sundae cone (that would be the last bite at the bottom) and turned it into the perfect, bite-size sweet treat. This year’s holiday flavors,Candy CaneandHot Cocoa, make for a great hostess gift, teacher gift or stocking stuffer (and let’s be honest, you can find Muddy Bites in my pantry all year long).

Buy It!Muddy Bites Candy Cane Snacks 3-Pack, $14.99; muddybites.com

23of 37Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Star EarringsAstrid & Miyu Cosmic Drop earrings.Astrid & MiyuKarli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy:As much as I love to gift practical presents, there’s something special about giving someone a bit of sparkle — especially when it’s something they’d never buy themselves. These stunning Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Star earrings are guaranteed to wow (and perfect for NYE!).Buy It!Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Star Earrings, $125;us.astridandmiyu.com

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Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Star Earrings

Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Drop earrings.Astrid & Miyu

Astrid & Miyu

Karli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy:As much as I love to gift practical presents, there’s something special about giving someone a bit of sparkle — especially when it’s something they’d never buy themselves. These stunning Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Star earrings are guaranteed to wow (and perfect for NYE!).

Buy It!Astrid & Miyu Cosmic Star Earrings, $125;us.astridandmiyu.com

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Max Mara Sunglasses

Nordstrom

Buy It!Max Mara sunglasses, $210;nordstrom.com

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Make It Cute Decor Kits

Courtesy Make It Cute

Buy It!Make It Cute decor kit, $49;makeitcutekids.com

26of 37Overose Chocolate Croissant CandleOveroseErica Gerald Mason:Overose’s Chocolate Croissant pink candle smells as good as it looks (and it looks gorgeous). The patisserie-inspired scent was developed in conjunction with honest-to-goodness French bakers to make your space smell like you’re wrapped in the middle of a fresh-out-of-the-oven pain au chocolat. Makes a great hostess gift or something special for your bestie.Buy It!Overose Chocolate Croissant candle, $60;Overose

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Overose Chocolate Croissant Candle

Overose

Erica Gerald Mason:Overose’s Chocolate Croissant pink candle smells as good as it looks (and it looks gorgeous). The patisserie-inspired scent was developed in conjunction with honest-to-goodness French bakers to make your space smell like you’re wrapped in the middle of a fresh-out-of-the-oven pain au chocolat. Makes a great hostess gift or something special for your bestie.

Buy It!Overose Chocolate Croissant candle, $60;Overose

27of 37Lilysilk Brushed V-Neck Cashmere SweaterLilysilk Brushed V-Neck Cashmere Sweater in Light Grey.LilysilkKarli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy:Nothing says luxury like cashmere, especially in the form of a chic yet cozy staple they can wear just about anywhere. This brushed cashmere sweater from Lilysilk will become a well-worn favorite for anyone you’re gifting — especially once they feel how unbelievably soft it is.Buy It!Lilysilk Brushed V-Neck Cashmere Sweater, $289;lilysilk.com

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Lilysilk Brushed V-Neck Cashmere Sweater

Lilysilk Brushed V-Neck Cashmere Sweater in Light Grey.Lilysilk

Lilysilk

Karli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy:Nothing says luxury like cashmere, especially in the form of a chic yet cozy staple they can wear just about anywhere. This brushed cashmere sweater from Lilysilk will become a well-worn favorite for anyone you’re gifting — especially once they feel how unbelievably soft it is.

Buy It!Lilysilk Brushed V-Neck Cashmere Sweater, $289;lilysilk.com

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1800 Tequila Limited Edition Bottles

Ny Knicks 1800 Tequila.1800 Tequila

1800 Tequila

Buy It!1800 Tequila limited edition bottles $30 at each team’s regional retailers.

29of 37Fun Hotel StayCourtesy Ocean City HotelAriel Nagi, Associate Director of Audience Engagement:If you’re east coast-based, Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is the perfect vibe for a staycation. You can’t beat the 5 star restaurants, casinos, spa and ocean views. It’s a great gift for a weekend getaway!Buy It!Stay at Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City, from $89/night;theoceanac.com

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Fun Hotel Stay

Courtesy Ocean City Hotel

Ariel Nagi, Associate Director of Audience Engagement:If you’re east coast-based, Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is the perfect vibe for a staycation. You can’t beat the 5 star restaurants, casinos, spa and ocean views. It’s a great gift for a weekend getaway!

Buy It!Stay at Ocean Casino Resort Atlantic City, from $89/night;theoceanac.com

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Susan Bender x Heather Dubrow Leather Jacket

SB x HD

Buy It!SB x HD contoured moto jacket jacket, $495;sbxhd.com

31of 37Tocca Mini Perfume SetTocca Wonders Collection Mini Perfume Deluxe Set.ToccaKarli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy:Gifting fragrance is tricky, but you can’t go wrong with this mini collection from Tocca. It features six of the brand’s best-selling scents — Cleopatra, featuring notes of grapefruit and vanilla musk, is a personal favorite — so your recipient is sure to find a scent that suits them (bonus: they’re perfect for travel!).Buy It!Tocca Wonders Collection Mini Perfume Deluxe Set, $54;ulta.com

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Tocca Mini Perfume Set

Tocca Wonders Collection Mini Perfume Deluxe Set.Tocca

Tocca

Karli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy:Gifting fragrance is tricky, but you can’t go wrong with this mini collection from Tocca. It features six of the brand’s best-selling scents — Cleopatra, featuring notes of grapefruit and vanilla musk, is a personal favorite — so your recipient is sure to find a scent that suits them (bonus: they’re perfect for travel!).

Buy It!Tocca Wonders Collection Mini Perfume Deluxe Set, $54;ulta.com

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Beanie Bouncers

Beanie Bouncers.Courtesy Beanie Bouncers Ty

Courtesy Beanie Bouncers Ty

Buy It!Beanie Bouncers;Beanie Bouncers, $5.99 each

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Enya Mond Luna Backpack

Enya Luna bag.Enya Mond

Enya Mond

Buy It!Enya Mond Luna, $158;enyamond.com

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Charmspring board.Charmspring

Charmspring

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Heathcote Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Buy It!Heathcote Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies, $32.50/dozen;heathcotebakery.com

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Flatiron Pepper Co. Gift Set

Flatiron Pepper Co Gift Set.Flatiron Pepper Co

Flatiron Pepper Co

Buy It!Flatiron Pepper Co. Small Gift Set, $46;flatironpepper.com

source: people.com