Sweet Nothings: Valentine's Gifts Under $50

 

Sometimes it is the smallest gesture that means the most. With Valentine's just days away, it's time to express your love. These sweet nothings won't break the bank, but they are sure to to melt hearts. Find a little something for all of your loves. The entire edit says "I Love You."

Stoneware Vanity Tray

Perfect for your besties, mom, or sister.

$ 23

Anthropologie

Punch Needle Cushion Cover

Perfect for a teen girl's bedroom. $30

H & M

Leather Heart Bookmark

Perfecttion for the book lover and teachers. $25

Etsy

Printworks Love Photo Album

Create a memory for those you love. Put together a thoughtful gift in pictures. $39

Printworks

Scalamandre Men's Zebra Socks

For the dandy dresser. An iconic print for those men in the know. $24

Over The Moon

Frozen Wine Slushie Mix
Something different for the wine lover. Just add wine! $16

UncommonGoods

Kate McLeod Body Stone

A deeply moisturizing soft stone that makes for a marvelous massage. The scent, Sweet Blossom, is soft and slightly sweet. It's made with natural ingredients. $38 Free Shipping from...

Nordstrom

Henry Handwork Kiss Hand Towel
A chic and cheeky host gift for any occasion $32

Over The Moon

Mark & Graham Sweaters

Any fur baby will melt hearts in these Valentine's Day Sweaters. Priced from $35 - $50 Add personalization for $17.

Mark & Graham

The Ultimate Bead Kit

One of Oprah's favorite things in 2025. 

Tweens and young teens will love this fun set. $48

Baublebar

Acacia Wood Spoon Set

Kiss the cook and gift them with these stylish spoons. For the cook in your life. $34.95

Crate and Barrel

Leather Notebooks

Crafted in Italy, these books make a luxe little gift. Priced $10 and $15.

Jayson Home

Illustrated iPhone Case
Just add the note "Call Me Maybe." $38

A Thing Created at Etsy

Soapstone Black Heart Bowl

It's small ( 4"x 5"}but stylish. I just love it. $28

Jayson Home

Mexican Hot Chocolate Set

This set is authentically good. Perfect for the chocolate lover, and oh so delicious! Mix with warm milk. $24
Verve Culture

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Host Gifts For Labor Day & Beyond

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Have you received your invites yet? Labor Day weekend is such a terrific time to gather friends and family. If you have RSVP'd already, it's time to pick up something special for your hosts. Your gift doesn't have to be extravagant, just thoughtful. This edit features gifts starting at $13. Any one of them will get you invited back. 

Stainless Steel & Walnut Double Jigger

You simply can't find a better looking host gift for this price than this. It's very Instagram worthy! $12.95

CB2

French Bloom Le Scarf And Le Rosé 

Have you noticed that more and more people are not drinking these days? This is for them. A limited edition collaboration that is brilliant! The scarf is 100% silk satin, and the Rosé is 100% delicious and non-alcoholic. $79.

The Webster

Guest Book
If they entertain regularly, this is a gorgeous gift. It's presented in the prettiest way, and makes a chic coffee table book. On sale for $17.49 Normally $35.

The Container Store

French Lavender

Treat them to the scents of rolling lavender fields in France. Your hosts won't have to stop and arrange these in water. They are simply beautiful as they are....dried.  I can imagine the bouquet in the powder room or guest bedroom. $34

Shop Terrain

 

Olive Wood Box Grater
I have always wanted one. It's perfect for the chef and entertainer. $40

Revolve

A4 Notebook
Give them a little joy and a lot of happiness with this tres chic cloth bound notebook. $40

Sezane Paris

Joanna Buchanan Lucky Charm Cocktail Straws

For fancy hosts. I always like to drink my cocktails with a straw. These are just "charming." $128

Joanna Buchanan or Neiman Marcus

on sale at Horchow { $96 }

The Essentials Seafood Tools

I need these! If they like to entertain big, do lowcountry boils, clambakes and more, this is the gift! Love the fun packaging. $65

Revolve

Sword Martini Pick Set

For those hosts who like their cocktails "shaken, not stirred." There are 4 brass picks included. $34

Tuckernuck

Printworks Cheese Tools
It's hard to go to a party that isn't featuring cheese or charcuterie. This set is apropos for any event. It's on major sale now for $27.49. $55 everywhere else.

The Container Store

Happy Days Photo Album
A thoughtful gift that doubles as a photo album and coffee table book. It's cloth-bound. On sale for $21 Regularly $30

The Container Store

Velvet Oven Mitts
For fancy foodies and chic chefs. I own a pair. They are pretty enough to leave out. $23

CB2

Geometric Shaped Candles

A favorite gift of mine. Priced from $23 -$28. You can choose scented or unscented. it's a winning gift either way.

Etsy

Lucite Pop Tray With Handles
Cheers to cocktails with friends. A perfect gift for the host with a good sense of humor. Designed by artist and photographer, Joanie Landau. $120

Joanie Landau Designs

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Gifts For Girlfriends

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Most girls take friendships seriously. In the best circumstances, it's a sisterhood to be cherished. There are so many reasons we can treat our girlfriends to a little or big gift ~  a bad break up, a special birthday, a job promotion, divorce, and even for no reason at all. This post features gift ideas for every type of friend beginning at $16.

Fancy Small Lacquer Tray

Mine, too! Handmade and polished to perfection. She will use it on her coffee table, vanity and bar cart. $48

Furbish Studio

Perfect For The Friend With a Colorful Home and Vocabulary.

HP Movement Resistance Hip Bands

Made of fabric so it's easy on bare skin. Each band offers a different level of resistance, and helps build muscle mass. $16

Free People

Perfect For Girls Who Need Strength Training

Philosophy Amazing Grace Luminous Body Oil

Gift her with something she probably does not have. It's a luxe gift that will pamper and nourish her skin with a subtle sheen. It seems that everyone loves the fresh clean scent. It's pretty! $50

Philosophy  and   Anthropologie 

Perfect For The Girl Who Loves Her Self Care

Lipstick Kisses Cocktail Napkins

Lip-smacking smooches. Cocktail Hour is a little more chic with these hand stitched Belgian linen napkins. $95

Dear Annabelle

Perfect For The Hostess With The Mostess

Jonathan Adler Mug

If French is her cup of tea, she will love this modern mug. It has a vibe for $18

Jonathan Adler

Perfect For The Le Chic Friend

Fifth Avenue: 200 Years Of Stories & Legends

What a beautiful coffee table book! $120. I would just love it. The photos are fab.

Over The Moon

Perfect For Any New Yorker or the Well Traveled Girl

Scalloped Stoneware Picture Frame
Hand painted and so haute. These frames are fabulous. They will stand on their own or can be hung. Pick a color that blends with her decor, and insert a silly selfie of the two of you. $26

Anthropologie

Perfect For The Decor Obsessed

Acrylic Knot Bangles
I have bought a few of these as gifts. They are so fun and well made! They come in 14 colors and 7 sizes. $48

Chofa Jewelry

Perfect For Girls Who Like To Have Fun With Their Accessories.

Santa Barbara Designs Sippn' Pretty Tray

I know that this is a great gift, as I bought it for myself. It has two nice handles on the sides. It isn't heavy, but it feels and looks substantial. It's great for creating charcuterie trays and serving chic cocktails. $25

Amazon

Perfect For The Entertainer

The Anni Jar

Created by Anni Albers, one of the most renowned textile artists. Like her fabulous fabric, this jar blurs the lines between traditional craft and art.  The right girl will know just what to do with it. $64

Alice Lane Home

Perfect For Designers & Those Who Appreciate Art.

Crown Affair The Hair Towel

This is such a girlfriend gift. Can you imagine a guy buying this for you? We girls get it, and we take our hair seriously. This towel promises to speed up drying time, and prevent hair breakage. That in itself is worth the $55

Sephora

Perfect For Girls Who Love A Good Hair Day

Gold Spiral Personalized Notebook

Personalized just for her, to include her hair and skin color.  Who couldn't use this? $30

A Thing Created Etsy

Perfect For The Girl Who Works From Home

Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Eye Patches

Who knew that something so basic could be so glam? Town and Country Magazine gave these the "best award" for under eye circles. Sign me up. It's a fun and functional gift. $26

Nordstrom  

Perfect For Almost Any Girl! Having a Girls Night In? Get Them for Everyone.

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Gifts For Girlfriends

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We girls take our friendships seriously, and we love to show affection towards our gal pals.  There is always something to celebrate, and always a reason to treat a friend. This round up of 14 great girfriend gifts covers all types of friends. There is something for the chic corresponder, the haute hostess, your stylish sister and bubbly bestie. So get gifting!

Eatable Top Shelf Trio
Here's your next party trick or gift for the Netflix obsessed. Now who wouldn't get a kick out of Rosé, Salt & Tequila & Whiskey infused popcorn? These beautifully boozy bags are artisan made, and just too much fun. Guys will love it, too. $34
Amazon

The Cha Cha Bracelet

Fun and vibrant for the girl who loves a pop of color. They make me want to dance. Pick her fave shade. Oh and she most likely doen't have one. They are new! $35 each.

BuDha Girl

Marble Hard Cover Notebook
Don't you love a good looking notebook? So does your note taking friend. This book of 75 pages comes in three colors and is just $18.

Fete Paperie

Brunch Lady Bar Tray

Forget the lunch lady, brunch is where it's at in 2024. Here's a perfect hostess gift for any girl who loves brunch or serves it. $25

Amazon

Dior Addict Lipstick Case

Dior Addict has a cult following. So you will know if your girlfriend is among the many followers. This case is limited edition and quite couture. It's designed to hold a Dior Addict Lipstick Refill (sold separately.) This case is $32. The Lipstick Refills come in 27 shades and are $37.

Tortoise Tool Kit

A sophisticated set for "curlies, coilies, and tight textures." $53

Pattern Beauty

The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo

Turns out that our Moms were wrong about Woolite. This cashmere shampoo promises not to hurt your fabric. It's very lightly perfumed with a  delicate scent. Think bergamot, pine, nutmeg, and lemon. Not only will your friend love how her sweaters smell, she will thank you daily for the money saved on dry cleaning. $22

The Laundress

Lafco New York Discovery Trio

One of my fave little gifts from one of the best candle makers. You get to sample three scents in travel tins that you select for your friend. It's fun, and the candles are long lasting, too. While you are at it, get one for yourself. $20 and anyone would love this. Along with this being a great gift, you get $20 off your next order! 

Lafco New York

Stoney Clover Belt Bag

 A fashion forward necessity. It's perfect for hands free adventures. Available in 20 colors with gold hardware. I want one! $98

Stoney Clover

PS. If this is over your gift budget, try Lululemon's Belt Bag. It comes in almost as many colors, and has a cult celebrity following. The Everywhere Bag from $29 - $68

Love Count: Stackable Heart Rings

Let her know that she will always be in your heart. Pinky swear. $78

Sarah Chloe Jewelry

Peter Thomas Roth Facial Masks

Give her a spa day at home. I love these masks! Each one provides a nourishing treatment for the complexion. $29.98 It's on sale!

QVC

Lucky Charms Notecard Set
For the girl who always pens a note with panache. A stylish set for sending love and luck. There's a four leaf clover, evil eye, horse shoes, ladybug and dice. It's fine stationery $80

Dear Annabelle

Bespoke Embroidered Cosmetics Pouch

This made to order pouch is not only pretty but practical. It's crafted from cotton with a wipable interior. The tassle is the finishing touch. Pick a name or monogram for $59.

Mark and Graham

Roxanne Assoulin's Focus Bracelet Bunch

Roxanne Assoulin's jewelry has been seen everywhere on everyone. Many are great fun. This style is a perfect pick for the friend going through something - illness - treatment - loss. It's a little reminder to focus on the future and the positive. Priced from $85 - $150

Roxanne Assoulin and Shopbop

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