Gift Guides: Back at Home

Despite the hints of normalcy starting to seep back into our lives - there’s not doubt that we will continue to be spending more of our time at home than we did in the years immediately preceding 2020. While we’ve certainly upgraded a lot of our homes to suit our new needs, from better video conferencing to new hobbies - these gifts offer something new to come home to.

Because after two years they’re deep into this home-cooing journey. To document their greatest hits. Family Cookbook Recipe Journal on Amazon.

For when they’re running low on cooking inspiration - a new(ish) book from beloved fancy chef Yotam Ottolenghi that makes the most of what they have on hand. Shelf Love from Ottolenghi Test Kitchen on Bookshop.org.

For all that cooking - or just to decorate the counter. A gorgeous and heavy block for everything from chopping veggies to displaying apps. Cutting Board from Fredericks & Mae.

To compliment their cooking - or tonight’s takeout - next level Japanese sauces made following 250 year old traditions. Haku Barrel Aged Fish Sauce and Cold Smoke Shoyu from Jayson Home or Milk Street.

For further enhancing their takeout, a playful set of chopsticks that are far superior to those that come with the food. Colour Chopsticks from Hay.

For playing and displaying their prized vinyl collection. A vertical record player inspired by mid century design that showcases the record with a notch for displaying the sleeve at the back. An Audio Technica cartridge and bluetooth capabilities ensure it’s not just about good looks. Fuse REC from Fuse Audio.

For playing and displaying their collection of music, stories and sound. A wireless intuitive audio system with a pixel display instead of a screen. Yoto Player.

For their continued gardening adventures - a beautiful propagation display for avocados or other bulbs. Avocado Vase from MoMA Design Store.

Also for gardening - stylish support for their growing jungle. Plant Sticks from Pigeon Toe.

For midnight snacks and calmer lighting for pre-dawn hours - a motion sensor nightlight that’s definitely not just for kids. Glow Night Light from Casper.

For their new COVID-companion - a much more design-friendly custom pet portrait. Pet Poster from Animalist.

No new fur friend? For another beautiful take on personalized art - how about this depiction of the location of all planets at a certain point in time. Pick your meaningful date and display its position in the space continuum here. Personalized Art Print from Space Time Coordinates.

For improving their at home coffee shop - a barista level electric gooseneck kettle to up their pour over game. Great Fellow Kettle from Great Jones.

For keeping that home coffee shop well stocked - an automatically refilling coffee subscription. A free scale comes with their first order - when the beans are feeling a little light a new bag is shipped to their door immediately after it’s roasted making it as fresh as possible. With a large variety of coffee companies to choose from, they’ll be able to check out shops from around the country without leaving their kitchen. Bottomless Coffee Subscription.

For someone who has taken both their home office and home gym to the next level by combining them. A Peloton desk complete with cup holder so they can literally spin through their emails. TFD the Tray available on Amazon.

For when the home bartender is low on inspiration - a game and guide for discovering new drinks to make at home. Mixology Dice from Two Tumbleweeds.

For lounging - because they’re not done acquiring new attire for relaxation just yet. Love these Cloud 9 Silky Pajamas from Summersalt, dazzling prints from Printfresh, and returning gift guide favorite pima cotton from Lake.

For fresh flowers in regular installments - there’s little not to love about a bouquet subscription. Set the cadence and size with Urbanstems highly customizable service.

For a different type of subscription - books instead of blooms. The recipient can choose from five featured books each month (all new releases) - and they’re running an incredible last-minute deal ($5 for the first month). Book of the Month Club.

Finally, for snuggles on the couch - a smart toy that helps little (or big) kids calm themselves down with a responsive heartbeat that slows when it is held. Purrble available on Amazon.