Carrara marble makes these practical tools pretty, too.

This one-of-a-kind trivet makes the ideal gift for foodies and design types alike. Made from Carrara marble, it lends a luxe touch to kitchen countertops and holiday tables.

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Perfect for wintry nights by the fire.

We don’t usually think of blankets as elegant, but this stylish woolen throw is definitely the exception to the rule. Part of West Elm’s collaboration with Minnesota heritage brand Faribault, it’s woven using traditional techniques. File this one under heart — and everything else! — warming.

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A gift for those who love entertaining.

Tiny gold polka dots adorn these sweet champagne flutes, giving them a fun, celebratory feel and just the right amount of bling. Think high-end hostess gift or BFF-worthy loot — especially if you splurge on some Veuve to go with them.

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A beautiful way to elevate dinner prep.

Your foodie friends can keep salt or spices close at hand with this beautiful pinch pot, and they’ll look good doing it thanks to the smooth marble material, which feels quietly luxurious, and a brass spoon that adds a welcome hit of shine.

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Monthly packages will delight your little ones.

We’re pretty sure there is no one on earth who dislikes getting a package in the mail — especially kids, who aren’t exactly doing a lot of online shopping (er, we hope!). Enter The Doodle Post, a Canadian company that sends out monthly craft kits. Like a Birchbox for the under-10 set, each package contains everything a crafty kid needs to complete at least one project per month. We especially love that the company has an indie, shop local ethos. They’re committed to producing unbranded crafts, so there’s nary a Frozen character to be found!

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Perfect on a mantel or dresser.

Clean lines and a mod hue make this candle holder feel extra cool. The designer, Francis Cayouette, was inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement and Nordic style, and it shows.

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A Lucite base lets treasures shine.

This gorgeous box is the perfect marriage of trad style and modern cool. A hand-carved stone top (this one is moss agate, but it also comes in amethyst) adds a fun hit of colour and texture to a table top or dressing table, while a Lucite bottom highlights its contents and feels totally now.

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Scented as water, air, earth and fire.

We’d love to gift someone special one of Tom Dixon’s awesome, iconic pendant lights but sadly, they’re slightly over our holiday budget. Instead, how about this elegant candle set, which the British designer debuted at this year’s Maison et Objet? Inspired by alchemy, each candle has a different scent that brings to mind one of the four elements.

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A stylish family gift.

Part home accessory and part family-friendly diversion, this marble tic tac toe set is the perfect family gift. Stone is hot this year, and this sweet game adds a playful vibe to a coffee or console table. And best of all, when it’s time for a match, even the smallest members of the fam can take part in the fun.

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An easy way to enjoy tunes.

Don’t let the perfectly toteable size of this Bluetooth-enabled Bose speaker fool you — it has plenty of power, and it comes in a variety of fun, party-ready hues. The teenagers, techie types and music lovers in your life will thank you.

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