Holiday gift guide 2012: Affordable gifts under $50 (slide show)
This gift guide features affordable presents and gift ideas that can all be had for less than $50.
Tue Nov 13 2012
If you're looking for an affordable present, look no further: Check out every single gift idea featured in our holiday gift guide that's $26–$50. You'll find unique gifts from New York City gift shops such as Pink Olive, Global Table, Lush and more.
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Nordic Ware castle bunt cake, $31, at Whisk NYC
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Faux snakeskin serving trays, $40–$50, at Global Table
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Atlas world-map cork board, $40, at Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Accessorize flock-dot leather gloves, $43, at Accessorize
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Braun voice-controlled alarm clock, $44, at Project No. 8
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Bob’s Your Uncle Vinyl Collection puzzle, $32, at Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Gingko leaf servers, $38, at Global Table
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Anthropologie bead-dusted beanie, $38, at Anthropologie, locations throughout the city; visit anthropologie.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Anthropologie Tracing Stars pouch, $28, at Anthropologie, locations throughout the city; visit anthropologie.com
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Photograph: Michael Skigen
Holiday gift guide 2012
Erica Weiner brass ring, $38, at Pink Olive
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Pylones salad servers, $40, at Pylones, locations throughout the city; visit pylones.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Pink Olive stamp set, $36, at Pink Olive
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Art Bird travel iPad case, $30, at Strand Book Store
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Lush Winter Wishes set with Sugar Scrub, Ponche shower gel, Each Peach massage bar and Snow Globe soap, $30, at Lush, locations throughout the city; visit lush.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
MoMA Design Store X-mini speaker, $32, at MoMA Design Store
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek Tea Bag tea infuser, $30, at MoMA Design Store
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Photograph: John Muggenborg
Holiday gift guide 2012
C. Wonder cheese board, $28, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Victoria’s Secret Pink Bling T-shirt–and-legging gift set, $40, at Victoria's Secret, locations throughout the city; visit victoriassecret.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Alberto Mantilla Hug salt and pepper shakers, $30, at MoMA Design Store
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Photograph: Courtesy MoMA Store
Holiday gift guide 2012
Gorillamobile Yogi iPad stand, $40, at MoMA Design Store, 44 W 53rd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-767-1050) • 81 Spring St at Crosby St (212-767-1050) • momastore.org
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Glassybaby glass votives, $44 each, at glassybaby.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
C. Wonder enamel initial cuffs, $48 each, at C. Wonder, locations throughout the city; visit cwonder.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Diptyque scented oval wax tablets, $45 each, at Diptyque, 377 Bleecker St between Charles and Perry Sts (212-242-2333) • 971 Madison Ave at 76th St (212-879-3330) • diptyqueparis.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
MoMA Design Store small Perpetual calendar, $28, at MoMA Design Store
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Swarovski Ambiray tea lights, $48–$85 each, at Swarovski, locations throughout the city; visit swarovski.com
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Photograph: John Muggenborg
Holiday gift guide 2012
C. Wonder ikat-print tea kettle and cup set, $38, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
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Photograph: Rolando Pellot
Holiday gift guide 2012
C. Wonder monogramed gold-plated bracelets, $48 each, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
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Photograph: John Muggenborg
Holiday gift guide 2012
C. Wonder ceramic plates, $38 each, at C. Wonder, 72 Spring St at Crosby St (212-219-3500) • Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor • 155 Fifth Ave at 21st St (212-956-9760) • cwonder.com
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Photograph: Jonathan Aprea
Holiday gift guide 2012
English Laundry cashmere scarf, $40, at Nordstrom Rack
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Portland General Store cigar box sample set (includes shaving cream, shaving jelly, after-shave balm, shampoo and conditioner, all inside a reclaimed cigar box), $45, at Teich, 22 Eighth Ave at 12th St (212-537-6630, teichdesign.com)
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Photograph: Eric T. White
Holiday gift guide 2012
Fresh Sugar Cheer set with two lip treatments, a body cream and case, $28, at Sephora
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Soap & Glory Get Ready for a…Shower Trip set with shower gel, body butter, body scrub, hand cream, lip gloss, shower puff and carrying case, $36, at Sephora
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Photograph: Jessica Lin
Holiday gift guide 2012
Bluetooth iPad keyboard case, $50, at Nordstrom Rack
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Buxom Time to Shine three-piece lip set and case, $28, at Sephora
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Superdry Bostonian beanie, $40, at Superdry, locations throughout the city; visit superdry.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Bath & Body Invigoration sauna bucket filled with premium Burt’s Bees products and spa essentials, $30, at gifttree.com
This keepsake spa bucket is adorned with a personalized satin ribbon ($8) and silk sunflower, and filled with Burt’s Bees Peppermint & Rosemary body wash, Milk & Honey body lotion, Beeswax lip balm, Coconut foot cream, Soap Bark & Chamomile deep cleansing cream, hand salve and spa utensils (loofah, pumice stone, massaging brush, nail brush, hairbrush).
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Photograph: Michael Skigen
Holiday gift guide 2012
Dylan’s Candy Bar ’80s Time Capsule, $40, at Dylan’s Candy Bar, 1011 Third Ave at 60th St (646-735-0078, dylanscandybar.com)
Nostalgia can be sweet thanks to this towering bin filled with Airheads, Nerds, Push Pops, Bubble Tape, Big League Chew, Chicklets, Runts and all the other candy you grew up on.
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Holiday gift guide 2012
EllieFrances Healthy Hair bath-towel gift basket, $33, at elliefrances.etsy.com
The basket for this beauty bundle is actually a full-size bath towel; inside is Hair Nourish shampoo and conditioner and Chocalata Bar Soap.
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Pollen Arts “Vaseline” beeswax candle, $9; and Pollen Arts “Poison” beeswax candle, $29, both at Cog & Pearl
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Lifeline ultimate survivor kit in a water bottle (includes a carabiner, multifunction tool, five-in-one whistle/compass, 20-piece first-aid kit, mini flashlight, two AAA batteries, survival blanket, two hand-warmer packets, a tea candle, waterproof matches, an emergency poncho and a reusable zipper-lock bag, all inside a BPA-free water bottle), $35, at Restoration Hardware, 935 Broadway at 22nd St (212-260-9479, rh.com)
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Photograph: Nadav Havakook
Holiday gift guide 2012
Sabon Gentlemen’s gift set (includes shaving cream, hand cream and shaving brush), $47, at Sabon, locations throughout the city; visit sabonnyc.com
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Photograph: Jonathan Aprea
Holiday gift guide 2012
Philosophy by Dane Lewis cashmere sweater, $50, at Nordstrom Rack
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Gowanus Furniture Co. wine holder, $38, at By Brooklyn
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Brooklyn Slate cheese board, $30, at By Brooklyn
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Perfumies solid perfume sticks, set of five for $30, at perfumies.etsy.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Jonathan Adler bubblegum pop candle, $38, at Jonathan Adler
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Colorblock mortar and pestle in aqua, $38, at Site NYC
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Jonna Saarinen hand–screen-printed, nautical linen-union tea towel and wooden tray bundle, $49, at jonnasaarinen.etsy.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Infinity Instruments Time Capsule photo-frame clock, $28, at amazon.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Asos Contrast Smart Retro satchel, $44, at asos.com
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Photograph: Jeff Alexander
Holiday gift guide 2012
Benefit Upgrade to Gorgeous! kit (includes They’re Real! mascara, Sugarbomb blush, Laugh with Me LeeLee fragrance, High Beam highlighter and Porefessional primer), $34, at Sephora, locations throughout the city; visit sephora.com
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Photograph: Jonathan Aprea
Holiday gift guide 2012
Miya Blue Splash sushi set for two, $40, at amazon.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Audio-Technica FashionFidelity Bijoué on-ear headphones, $40, at amazon.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Nifty cosmetic organizing carousel, $35, at amazon.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Acme Studio zipper pen, $73; and card case, $37; both at Art Brown International Pen Shop, 2 W 45th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-575-5555)
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Asos teacup saucer jewelry stand, $49, at asos.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Altuzarra for Target double old-fashioned glasses, four for $50; shaker, $50; and tray, $80; all at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com
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Photograph: Jonathan Aprea
Holiday gift guide 2012
Progressive International Marzo pepper mill and salt shaker set, $33, at amazon.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Asos leather snakeskin-print gloves, $39, at asos.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Asos digital-jewel-print clutch, $26, at asos.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Keelan Rogue Suiting recycled-necktie flask, $28, at keelanrogue.supermarkethq.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Revisions Design Studio wooden geometric vase, $30, at revisions.supermarkethq.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
The Hexi portable iPhone charger, $35, at uncommongoods.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Sunnyside Up Solar portable, solar rechargeable lamp and dry-erase board, $32, at sunnysideupsolar.supermarkethq.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Kate Spade New York monogrammed note cards, ten cards and ten envelopes for $26, at Kate Spade New York, 454 Broome St at Mercer St (212-274-1991, katespade.com)
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Cordon Blue espresso cups, set of six for $37, at overstock.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Krochet Kids international knit beanies, $22–$32 each, at krochetkids.org/shop
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Urban Outfitters Mercury glass candlesticks, $12–$28 each, at Urban Outfitters, locations throughout the city; visit urbanoutfitters.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Brooklyn Slate large chalkboard cheese board, $35, at ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway at 19th St (212-473-3000, abchome.com)
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Bella Dots 12-cup coffeemaker, $35, at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Areaware Wake Up Call iPhone dock, $30, at modcloth.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Personalization Mall Heart Felt personalized keepsake pillow (up to 12 characters), $30, at personalizationmall.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Sinra iPhone folio case, $30, at givesimple.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Unique Vintage mini suitcase-style bags, $30 each, at unique-vintage.com
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Holiday gift guide 2012
Click n Cook modular spatula system with five utensils, $35, at thinkgeek.com
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Photograph: Courtesy MoMA Store
Holiday gift guide 2012
Alain Chemama and Josselin Zaigouche silicone serving peppers, two for $35, at MoMA Design Store, 81 Spring St at Crosby St (646-613-1367)
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Holiday gift guide 2012
C. Wonder ikat print apron, $28, at C. Wonder, Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle at 60th St (212-956-9760, cwonder.com)
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