Guest Picks: Fantastic Stocking Stuffers for Under $15
20 inexpensive gifts for even the pickiest recipients on your list
If you're stuck in a rut on what clever, uncommon gifts you can share with family and friends this holiday season, try some of my favorite $15-and-under finds for your creative, budget-friendly stocking stuffer needs. Whether shopping for a coworker, friend or close relative, these gifts make great hostess presents, Secret Santa treats and fun conversation starters during the holidays.
— Morgan from Pepper Design Blog
— Morgan from Pepper Design Blog
Sun Art Paper
Here's a stocking stuffer perfect for learning, creativity and sharing an afternoon of sunny weather with your most curious kiddo (or inner child). Place these papers in direct sunlight and watch as items you've laid on top become outlined in the sun.
The Original Disposable Flask
You'll have your dad, hubby or brother covered with these clever disposable flasks. They're perfect around this time of the year for stuffing into a ski jacket (butterscotch schnapps, anyone?) for a day on the slopes.
Sign Language Peace Ornament
Attach this ornament to a bottle of wine as a thoughtful holiday gift, or hang it out of a stocking for a little cheer on Christmas morning. It's a great gift idea for under $15.
Facet Martini Picks and Stir Sticks
These jewel-shaped stir sticks would be adorable as a hostess gift or inexpensive stocking stuffer this Christmas season. You can also use them to identify drinks or to playfully decorate for a party.
Double Wall To Go Cups
Stay green in 2012 by investing in this two-pack of reusable coffee mugs as stocking stuffers — one for you and one for a friend.
Alphabet Hooks
These hooks are a little bit vintage and a little bit industrial, and they would make the chicest stocking stuffer this holiday season. I'd hang them in the guestroom for friends, in the bathroom for towels or perhaps in the entryway for coats.
Charades
Pocket-sized entertainment! This is a good stocking stuffer for a night of guaranteed fun. Thanks to its small container, this charades game is perfect for carrying with you.
White Chick Candleholder
White ceramic animals and figurines are trendy and adorable. These little guys will make a great gift for your design-oriented friends. The little votive candle makes them thoughtful accessories for a Christmas dinner.
Shane Powers Hanging Glass Bubble Collection
Hanging gardens bring life to a room (every room should have something living in it) and are fantastic conversation starters in the modern abode. During this holiday season, hang these beautiful fern gardens with traditional colorful glass ornaments in an entryway or in front of a window.
Leo The Owl Bank
How fantastic is this little guy? He's quirky, cute and perfect for the kids — or kid at heart! This guy would make an adorable stocking stuffer in the under $15 range.
Petite Pinched Vase
I would love to receive this in my stocking this Christmas. It's the perfect vase for a single clipping from the garden, and I adore the rich teal color. When it comes to chic Christmas gifts for under $15, this is at the top of my list.
Microplane Premium Classic Zester/Grater - Green
This is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. It's a good under $15 gift idea for your favorite chef this Christmas. Microplanes are excellent for fresh spices (nutmeg, cinnamon), citrus and even hard cheeses.
Aerolatte to Go - Green
Mornings are a whole lot sweeter with a frothy latte at a low price. This Aerolatte frother is a must for any coffee connoisseur; you can froth foamy milk right in your coffee mug! And it's a steal for $12.
Paddywax Winter Wonderland Candle
You cannot go wrong with a candle that smells delicious, and the scent of winter is incredibly enticing.
Garden Thank You Card
Give your family and friends a head start on their Christmas thank you notes by tucking these adorable cards into their stockings. The design is a little retro but in a fresh, beautiful way. I love the illustration, and I'd probably frame this card for my office if I received it in the mail.
Adara Multi Cocktail Napkins
These cocktail napkins are bright, eclectic and very fun. Pair them with traditional wine glasses to add a pop of color, or serve them with brightly patterned appetizer dishes for a trendy blend of patterns. At just $12.95 a set, they make a delightful Christmas gift.
Quicksilver Votive, Small
Mercury votive candle holders are stunning year-round. At $8 a pop they fit our $15 budget for design-oriented stocking stuffers, and they would look just beautiful on the mantel.
Horn Magnifying Glass
Unusual? Yes. Eye-catching? Check. This magnifying glass would be fabulous placed atop a stack of books or used as a weight for to-be-filed papers on your desk.
Joy Mug
This coffee cup would definitely put me in the spirit of Christmas. I love its wide shape and festive colors — and I would love to receive one in my stocking. Pair this mug with your favorite beans and a Bodum frother for a complete gift.
Don't forget to beautifully wrap all of your favorite stocking stuffers! Everyone appreciates a well-wrapped gift, and I very much appreciate the beautiful illustration on this wrapping paper. I'd add gold ribbon for a touch of elegance, and perhaps a sprig of pine from the Christmas tree.
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