The 2023 Candidly Gift Guide: 38 Luxe Gifts For Everyone You Know. On Amazon, Right Now.
by The Candidly Team
The fact that we’re even discussing holiday anything already when it feels like we just kissed 2023 hello is a strange wrinkle in the fabric of time and space, but here we are.
And this year, we decided to be pragmatic.
The older we get, the more people we have to buy for. And while we love showering our most treasured friends and family with baubles, we can’t be getting ourselves in debt, nor do we have the time or inclination to spend countless hours scouring the internet for some one-off trinket.
Enter: Amazon.
We know what you’re thinking—“DUH, you guys.” And yes. Indeed duh. But here’s where it’s different. Our choices are not Amazony choices. They are elevated choices. They are carefully curated. Assiduously edited. And most of all, they are all things we’d absolutely buy for ourselves, which is really the trick to getting people great gifts.
We’ve chunked them out into 7 funnish categories, both to help it feel more satisfying to scroll through and to perhaps give you ideas for specific people in your life.
So, take our hand. 38 thoughtful, luxe gifts for everyone you know.
The Most Exciting Gifts Under $50 You Can Buy
Organized Living By Shira Gill
Potentially the only “coffee table book” that we will actually read, we are helpless for minimalist organization ideas.
Cozy Earth The Plush Lounge Socks
Quite simply the only socks anyone would be overjoyed to receive. Made with deliciously soft cashmere, these are the choice for bare feet on frosty mornings, padding around the house.
Ok, yes this is an Amazon list, BUT we happen to have a custom code where you can get a whopping 35% off, so why not?
Get 35% by going directly to the Cozy Earth site and using the code CANDIDLY.
Jonathan Adler Elephant Match Strike
It’s a 100% guarantee that anyone who receives this gift will smile big when opening it. In fact we’re adding it to our own cart now.
Nécessaire The Hand Cream Duo
Did we choose this mostly because the packaging is pristine and austere and gorgeous? But of course. What a delight that the cream itself is truly excellent.
You can use code CANDIDLY10 to get 10% off on the Nécessaire Website.
Kai Skylight Candle
This is one of those candles you don’t even need to light, and it still fills the room with the heady scent of what we all think Hawaii smells like. A mere bonus that the burn time is 60+ hours.
Price: $48
Kitcheny Stuff For Novices But Chefs Will Also Love Them
Our Place Perfect Pot
We can personally attest to the magic of this pot because it’s replaced every other pot in our kitchen. And here’s why: you know how the photo sort of looks like whatever it’s made out of would be 4,000 lbs like all our other Dutch ovens? SURPRISE. It’s not. It’s light as a feather, so you don’t have to put your back out when lifting it from the stove to the sink to drain your pasta. Yet, it’s substantial enough to cook all your favorite soups, stews, roasts, and is made to be popped into the oven. You’ll almost feel guilty for reaching for this pot over your Le Creuset. A beginner in the kitchen will love its form, and any gourmand will appreciate its function. It’s a winner. And it’s on sale for 30% off through Black Friday.
Cookbook Collection
We don’t know anyone who doesn’t love leafing through a gorgeously photographed cookbook. Here are our four favorites we’re gifting, and cooking from, this year.
Kosterina Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
You know how sets of cooking oils and vinegars are typically low quality because they’re just there to be churned out during the holidays? Well. These are the opposite of that. This olive oil and this balsamic vinegar are what we use all year long, and they will wow even the snobbiest of gourmands.
You can actually get the set for $43 directly on the Kosterina site where you can also conveniently get 15% off if you’re a new customer, using the code candidly.
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 20oz Tub
Maldon salt has been the one consistent thing on all gift guides we’ve ever done since our inception in 2019. See HERE, HERE, and HERE. And there’s a reason: it’s the best. Once you have this crunchy, flaky salt in your kitchen, you can scarcely remember how you lived without it. The chic little salt box makes a lovely little one-two punch of a present.
Ballarini Parma by Henckels 12-inch Nonstick Fry Pan
We all just want that ONE pan to make eggs and veg and chicken and everything in. We’re all searching for it. Always. Imagine being the person to find it and give it to someone? Think of how often they’ll think of you! Daily! Because this is that pan.
Smith Teamaker Black Tea Gift Assortment
If you know a tea lover, give them this tea. If you know someone who just likes the best of everything, give them this tea.
For Your Fanciest Friends & Family That You Find Intimidating To Buy For
“French Pharmacy” Gift Set
Whenever we write about French pharmacy products, our site crashes from all the interest. So for any of your beauty lover friends, you could basically buy everything on THIS LIST, and they’ll be in heaven.
Cozy Earth Ribbed Terry Bath Towels
We’re going to say something big now. These are the softest, most luxurious towels we’ve ever used. Ever. If you don’t get them as a gift for a loved one, get them as a gift for yourself. Your whole bathing experience will be transformed. Yes, they have loops for hanging. Yes, they stay soft after washing. Yes, the price below is for a set of 2 towels and we know that number is a little bit eek but with the discount it comes out to $39 per towel and is that really a lot to gift/own the best towel on this earthly plane?
Get 35% by going directly to the Cozy Earth site and using the code CANDIDLY.
Real Luxurious Natural Marble Vanity Tray
Every girl wants to display all her bottles and perfumes on a lovely marble tray. Now you can be the person who makes that vision a reality.
Compagnie de Provence Liquid Marseille Soap and Hand Cream Set
Is a soap and hand cream set a little bit mindless? Yes. Does this one smell better than any other soap and hand cream set in the world and we want it for ourselves? Yes.
Dusa Baies Room Spray
A gorgeous room spray is something every intimidatingly impossible-to-shop-for-friend is always on the lookout for. This. Is. The. One.
Karen Thomas Cashmere Throw Blanket
This price is actually excellent for the quality of this luscious cashmere throw. Not scratchy at all and deliciously soft. And huge!
Wellnessy Gifts That Aren’t Annoying And Really Anyone Would Want Them All
Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand
Yes! It’s that “thing” you and everyone else have seen on every social media platform because WOW their marketing team works overtime. And we GUARANTEE it’s in your wellnessy/witchy friend’s cart right now. (PS: We’ve tried it. We love it.)
You can also get 15% off if you go straight to Solawave and use the code CANDIDLY15.
Magic Wand Massager
Perhaps this isn’t for your mom, but it is for your sister. It’s a “massager.” Get it? (Btw if you, or your sister do not have this product, please read a about its majesty HERE and remedy that immense hole in your life immediately.)
SOICARE Cordless Rechargeable Diffuser
There are wildly more expensive versions of this and extremely cheap versions of this. This one is the prettiest chicest still affordable diffuser there is. And THIS essential oil will give them the most luxe, hotel-level scent game, and they’ll only have you to thank.
Get Your Mom A Really, Really Good Gift This Year
NuFACE Trinity
We start with the mother-lode of food gifts. GET IT!? MOTHER?? Your mom wants this even if she doesn’t know she wants this. We’ve tried it and the neck toning, jaw tightening results are wild. See the before and after photos HERE.
If you buy it on Dermstore, you can use our special code CANDIDLY to get 15% off!
True Botanicals Body Love Pure Radiance Duo
This “clean” body scrub and body cream are, quite simply, the best smelling products potentially of all time. Your mom won’t buy stuff like this for herself. Buy it for her. Her elbows deserve to be soft.
Get 15% by going directly to the True Botanicals site and using the code THECANDIDLY15.
Jenny Bird U-Link Earrings
The only remotely trendy thing on the list and we stand by it. There isn’t a girl we know who isn’t thinking about these earrings, presently buying these earrings, or wearing these earrings.
These are a sure thing.
Furtuna Skin Due Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil
We never stop crowing about this oil but because of its price tag, we got you a discount from the brand. Get it for mom and then immediately steal it from her. Just look at the before and after photos HERE.
Get 20% by going directly to the Furtuna site and using the code CANDIDLY20.
UGG Women's Coquette Slipper
Slippers are perhaps not the world’s most original gift, but they are one of the best. And there is no more comfortable and delicious and quintessential a slipper, than these UGG slippers. These are the slippers we show aliens when they come down and ask: what is a slipper?
Cozy Earth Women's Long Sleeve Pajama Set
Don’t be mad. It’s Cozy Earth again. We swear to god we’re not sponsored by them (COZY EARTH, SPONSOR US?!) but we just find ourselves using and loving their products so much, and these pajamas are no exception. Soft as a lamb’s ear, gorgeous stretch, great size range, and with the discount code, pretty darn affordable.
Get 35% by going directly to the Cozy Earth site and using the code CANDIDLY.
Nécessaire The Neck Serum
Yes, there’s lots of skin and neck related items for mom but trust us, she wants them. This neck serum always sells out instantly and for good reason—it works.
Uch, We Guess We Have To Mention Something “For The Guys” (Spoiler: It’s 98% tech)
Cozy Earth Men’s Ultra-Soft Bamboo Jogger Pant
Last Cozy Earth mention, we promise. But we had to put these at the top of the list because all of our husbands have gotten into these joggers and refuse to wear anything else so we bring that exciting information to you today.
Get 35% by going directly to the Cozy Earth site and using the code CANDIDLY.
OOFOS Unisex OOahh Sport Post Run Recovery Slide Sandal
Are they sort of space-agey and semi-ugly? Of course. Does every workout-obsessed guy have them in his cart right now and we will all seem like some kind of sorcerers if they end up in his stocking this year? Also yes!
LARQ Self-Cleaning and Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Ever stopped to question how long it’s been since he washed his water bottle? So you ask, and it gives you no rest to hear that he’s questioning the very same thing. This bottle uses UV-C LED technology to sanitize water and clean the inside of the bottle by “neutralizing odor-causing bacteria and viruses.” Plus, it takes care of that weird smell that mysteriously starts to develop after a bottle’s been used for longer than a few months.
Apple AirTag
If you haven’t belittled your husband for “misplacing” his wallet/keys/bag fourteen times weekly are you even married? Buy him this AirTag and change those screaming matches to be about something else. Like finances!
LUGGEX Expandable Carry On Luggage Airline Approved with USB Port
Oh, look. More tech. This one has lots of “ports” for “cords.” He’s gonna love it.
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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