Christmas Holiday Gift Ideas

Our roundup of gifts includes something for everyone on your list. And with these price tags, you can afford to scoop up a few for yourself!

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Custom Silhouette

Southerners revel in family heirlooms. Give a gift that will hang prominently on the wall for generations to come.

Buy It: Custom Silhouette by Clay Rice, $45; 919/781-0351.

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Dogwood Tree

A live dogwood tree will let happiness bloom long before Christmas Day.

Buy It: Just Because Dogwood Tree, $44; seedsoflife.com

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State Cutting Boards

Cook in style with state-shaped cutting boards.

Buy It: $48; aheirloom.com

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Wallpaper Round Decoupaged Plate

This cheerful plate to brightens a kitchen or dining room. 5 3⁄4-inch size is pictured.

Buy It: $48; johnderian.com; 212/677-3917*

*Orders must be placed by phone. Allow 4 weeks for delivery; these products are handmade.

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Coffee Table Books

Stealing Magnolias: Tales from a New Orleans Courtyard, by Debra Shriver
Buy It: $38.98; amazon.com

The Home Within Us: Romantic Houses, Evocative Rooms, by Bobby McAlpine
Buy It: $39.28; amazon.com

At Home: A Style for Today with Things from the Past, by Suzanne Rheinstein,
Buy It: $39.18; amazon.com

Christmas Holiday Gift Ideas: Nest and Egg Bubble Bath No. 2

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Nest and Egg Large Bubble Bath No. 2

Luxurious chattering bubbles boast extract of Japanese green tea, hydrating avocado, and olive oils and vitamin E.

Buy It: Nest and Egg No. 2, $36 each; tokyo-milk.com

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1,001 Ways To Cook Southern Cookbook

Our most comprehensive cookbook ever published, 1,001 Ways To Cook Southern features 928 pages packed with the distinctly Southern recipes you love. Learn how to bake flawless fluffy biscuits and the perfect praline, straight from our Test Kitchen, plus so much more.

Buy It: $25.74; amazon.com

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Monogrammed Plates

Dallas-based Kelly Wilson embellishes antique plates with hand-painted initials.

Buy It: Small Monogrammed Plate, $48 each; kellywilsonantiques.com

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Cherry Butter Dish and Knife

Husband-and-wife woodworkers Sue and Stan Jennings hand-shape and sand their wood kitchen utensils on their 40-acre farm in Preston County, West Virginia.

Buy It: $48 (butter dish) and $4.50 (knife); spooners.com

10 of 31 Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson, Laurey W. Glenn

Wood Six-Pack Caddy

Practical and handsome, we'll drink to that!

Buy It: Wood Six-Pack Caddy, $41.99; woodthumb.com

11 of 31 Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson, Laurey W. Glenn

Dog Leashes

These stylish leashes bark up the right (Christmas) tree.

Buy Them: Dog Leashes, $33-$48 each; seescoutsleep.com

12 of 31 Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson, Laurey W. Glenn

Dinner Napkins

Tear-off linen napkins: a good idea on a roll.

Buy Them: Dinner Napkins, $27; buymydrap.com

13 of 31 Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson, Laurey W. Glenn

Tortoiseshell Highball Glasses

Chichi ladies will go wild for these glasses.

Buy Them: Tortoiseshell Highball Glasses, $48; designdarling.com

14 of 31 Photo: Ralph Lee Anderson, Laurey W. Glenn

Mason Shaker

A spirited take on the endlessly useful Mason jar.

Buy It: Mason Shaker, $29; masonshaker.com

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Rosewood Bracelets

There's something for everyone with 12 tassel choices.

Buy It: $26; goldandgray.com

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Monogrammed Pouch

This pouch is the ideal size (3.5 inches tall) for stowing in a purse.

Buy It: $26; iloveblvd.com

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"Cassie" Slippers

Machine-washable + cable knit = the perfect pair.

Buy It: $45; patriciagreen.com

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Turkish Towel

She can use it as a sofa throw, beach sarong, or winter scarf.

Buy It: $45; turkish-t.com

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All I Want for Christmas Kit

This all-in-one makeup kit is the perfect gift for your gal.

Buy It: $45; toofaced.com

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Rugged Luggage Tags

Stamped leather makes for rustic, personalized style.

Buy It: $45 each; owenandfred.com

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The Picture Frames

A new take on the ubiquitous men's gift.

Buy It: $50; twoscompany.com

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Classic Wool Socks

The classic argyle pattern will never tire.

Buy It: $40; bensilver.com

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Leather Golf Club Covers

Excitement stays the course with these leather toppers.

Buy It: From $44.99; stitchgolf.com

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Nostalgic Radio with MP3 Hook-Up

A touch of nostalgia with an mp3 hook-up makes this music player both a stylish and functional gift.

Buy It: $49.95; crosleyradio.com

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Wooden Sound Box

This fun sound box plays back voices with silly distortion.

Buy It: $48; brandnewnoise.com

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Wooden Latop

No parental oversight required as kids sketch the web.

Buy It: $50; pylones-usa.com

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Pickup Truck

The most innocent tailgate he'll ever attend.

Buy It: $32; mannyandsimon.com

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Personalized Knit Cap

A hat by any other name wouldn't look as sweet.

Buy It: $50; mjkknits.com

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The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

Little ones will be racing to go to bed with this classic collection of bedtime stories.

Buy It: $39.99; taschen.com

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"Wee" Tea Cups

Just right for tea or ice cream.

Buy It: $27 each; gleena.com

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Artisan Chocolate Bars

Try all six artisanal cocoa blends.

Buy It: $40 for 6; frenchbroadchocolates.com

Christmas Gifts for $50 or Less

Custom Silhouette

Dogwood Tree

State Cutting Boards

Wallpaper Round Decoupaged Plate

Coffee Table Books

Nest and Egg Large Bubble Bath No. 2

1,001 Ways To Cook Southern Cookbook

Monogrammed Plates

Cherry Butter Dish and Knife

Wood Six-Pack Caddy

Dog Leashes

Dinner Napkins

Tortoiseshell Highball Glasses

Mason Shaker

Rosewood Bracelets

Monogrammed Pouch

"Cassie" Slippers

Turkish Towel

All I Want for Christmas Kit

Rugged Luggage Tags

The Picture Frames

Classic Wool Socks

Leather Golf Club Covers

Nostalgic Radio with MP3 Hook-Up

Wooden Sound Box

Wooden Latop

Pickup Truck

Personalized Knit Cap

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

"Wee" Tea Cups

Artisan Chocolate Bars

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Christmas Gifts for $50 or Less

Custom Silhouette

Dogwood Tree

State Cutting Boards

Wallpaper Round Decoupaged Plate

Coffee Table Books

Nest and Egg Large Bubble Bath No. 2

1,001 Ways To Cook Southern Cookbook

Monogrammed Plates

Cherry Butter Dish and Knife

Wood Six-Pack Caddy

Dog Leashes

Dinner Napkins

Tortoiseshell Highball Glasses

Mason Shaker

Rosewood Bracelets

Monogrammed Pouch

"Cassie" Slippers

Turkish Towel

All I Want for Christmas Kit

Rugged Luggage Tags

The Picture Frames

Classic Wool Socks

Leather Golf Club Covers

Nostalgic Radio with MP3 Hook-Up

Wooden Sound Box

Wooden Latop

Pickup Truck

Personalized Knit Cap

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

"Wee" Tea Cups

Artisan Chocolate Bars

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