Home shopping expert and Random House author Jennifer Litwin announced her favorite holiday gifts for every room in the house, including gifts for both the cost-conscious shopper and the deep pocket spender.
KITCHEN
Less Expensive: One of my favorite magazines is This Old House, which can give your recipient ideas for every room of the house, along with ideas and resources for shopping.
Only $16 for 10 issues.
More Expensive: Cupcakes have made a huge comeback (at least in our house), and I love the Cupcake Carrying Case by Oneida, a great case for transporting messy cupcakes.
$19.99 at Cooking.com.
Holds 24 cupcakes.
OFFICE
Less Expensive: Saving space when hanging pictures can be tricky. Exposures has made it easy and affordable to show off your favorite pictures in a space-saving and colorful way. Hanging Photo Collage and Photo Display Panels hold 28 photos for you to build a collection. Easy to hang.
$19.95 at www.exposuresonline.com
More Expensive: With computers breaking down all the time, who couldn’t benefit from a Best Buy Geek Squad gift card? There is no expiration date, and shipping is free! Pick the denomination of your choice.
LIVING ROOM
Less Expensive: Bonsai trees look great in every room, and if cared for properly, will last for several years! All of the tree photos are the actual tree size. Juniper/Phoenix Bonsai Tree is $54.95. Secure shipping, and 7-day warranty. Works with any décor.
More Expensive: Finding an attractive spot to put all your magazines can be a chore, especially when you are expecting guests. A great space-saving way to display magazines is the Metal Magazine Rack, 3-Shelf Fold Down Magazine Floor Display, Item # SIW21-792, in silver hue, for $159.95 (59″H x 10″ W x 13″ D), from Clearliteraturedisplay.com.
DINING ROOM
Less Expensive: Need great-looking, affordable china quickly? I love the Verde Dinnerware available at Cb2.com (website only). Prices range from $3.95-7.95 per plate. The lime green chrysanthemum picture can work in any season. You can get an entire set of china for under $200.
More Expensive: Cut-out flowered placements look great in the dining room or kitchen. In black or red felt, easy to wipe clean-only $32 each (16.51″ x 11.51″ W), and matching coasters, for $10 each (4″ D). Will gift wrap.
LAUNDRY ROOM
Less Expensive: This Laundry Caddy is the answer to an over-crowded laundry area. Fits snugly between the washer/dryer, or beside them. Melamine, with casters for easy portability. Assembly needed. $49.98 at Taylorgifts.com.
More Expensive: This Laundry Center with 2 Bags from Target includes an entire laundry room in 1 unit-great value. Includes a clothes sorter, rod for hanging wet clothes and an iron stand, on wheels. $129.99 at Target.com (website only)
WORKOUT ROOM
Less Expensive: Give the gift of learning the art of massage. Get one free massage lesson, and pay only $25 to learn every type of massage. Can be used any time of the day or night. Even ask questions–very interactive. Learn-massage-online.com.
More Expensive: Display colorful works of art in your workout room. I love this one by H. Armstrong Roberts. 19″ X 16″ for $59.99, or choose from a variety at Allposters.com.
BATHROOM
Less Expensive: Treat your guests to beautiful guest towels like the Himmeli Guest Towels by Merimekko at Crateandbarrel.com, 16 for $3.95. Looks like a real work of art and absorbent, but disposable. Add the Olive and Lavender Liquid Soap from France, for $12.95.
More Expensive: For the vain recipient, treat them to a Wall-Mounted Pivot Modern Rectangular Mirror, in nickel or chrome, for $299-499. Comes in 3 sizes. Restorationhardware.com. Easy to hang.
DEN
Less Expensive: Entertaining in the den means having everything available at your fingertips. I like the all-in-one Stainless Steel Bar Caddy Set with Tongs for $24.99 at Bedbathandbeyond.com. Comes with removable plastic trays for holding bar condiments.
More Expensive: Don’t let them put the drink down on the table without the personalized leather coasters (6 in total, including beautiful leather case). Comes in brown and black. $69 at Orvis.com.
PLAYROOM
Less Expensive: Keep those kids organized all in one unit with the Six-Bin Horizontal Storage Unit, Item # XJ64 (37 ¼”L x 11 ½” D x 28″ H). $119 at Thecompanystore.com. Free delivery and simple assembly. Bins extra–Item # ZJ25 (11″ x 10 ½” x 11 ½” H), $11 each.
More Expensive: For the artist in the family, select the Elfa Kids’ Coloring Table with Drawer Liners (62″ x 24″ x 18 ½” H), Item # 10030406 for $273.82, at Containerstore.com. Add white paper, Item # 682040 for only $5.99.
BEDROOM
Less Expensive: Enjoy waking up in the mornings with the Peaceful Progression Wake-up Clock. I love everything about this clock because it lights up gradually beginning from 30-minutes before wake-up time, and the alarm can be set to various nature sounds. Even comes with great-smelling aromatherapy beads to awaken the senses. (7 ½” x 5 ¼”W x 6 ¼”D, 3 ½ pounds). Comes with a lifetime guarantee. $49.95 at Hammacher.com.
More Expensive: This Charging Valet for Handheld Electronic Devices is the perfect gift for anyone having multiple kinds of hand-held electronics. Charges up to 6 handheld devices at once, and has a hidden power strip. Keeps all electronic devices in one location, eliminating clutter. $75 at Brookstone.com.
Holiday image credit: Suat Eman / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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