20 cheap treats to deck the halls of your home

Rima Suqi

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Dec 15, 2016

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Are you gripped with a fear so deep you want to hide beneath the covers? No, we’re not talking about the coming inauguration. It’s holiday shopping time and, if you’re like us, your list is getting longer by the day. Well, wipe your sweaty palms and stop worrying. We found an array of perfect, and perfectly eclectic, group of gifts that are easy on the wallet and sure to bring a smile or laugh to the lucky ones you give them to. Divided by price to make decisions super easy, here are gifts ranging from the cutest and most practical toddler feeding mat — you heard that right — on the market to a cactus-shaped rug you’ll want to keep yourself, to a gold-colored, hippo-shaped menorah that will light up any room. The choices are many, the price tags are modest so, from us to you, happy hunting! — Rima Suqi

Walk barefoot without fear of needles on this soft rug, hand-crocheted by Wisconsin-based artist Carly Dellger. Cactus Rug, $170, Etsy.com

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Artist Lisa Pierce hand crafts these whimsical menorahs in Maine from repurposed plastic Hippo toys (she also makes dinosaur and turtle versions). Menoppopotamus Hippo Menorah, $100, TheJewishMuseum.org The Jewish Museum

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This stylish hanging terrarium is sold with an array of lovely succulents, making it a chic insta-gift. Hanging Tube Terrarium, $225, HomeNature.com Mark Weinberg

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Not only does Igloo’s Daytripper keep food and drink cold, but it also comes with a mini picnic table, cutting board and other excursion essentials. Daytripper Picnic Tote, $99.99, IglooCoolers.com/Daytripper Igloo Coolers

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Scramble some Christmas morning eggs with this colorful collapsible whisk. Beater Whisk, $17.50, TheModernShop.ca jeppe sorensen

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A porcelain treat jar for your favorite dog lady or man. Lenox Holiday Pet Cat Treat Jar, $29.95, Macys.com Lenox

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Iittala has created emerald-green versions of the Aalto Vase to mark the 80th anniversary of this iconic piece. Aalto Vase, from $125-$195, FinnStyle.com Iittala

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Ulili’s hand-crafted ceramic candles, based on a Pharoaonic-era inkwell and illustrated with characters from a traditional Spanish card game, burn bright with history. Choose from eight scents. Moroccan Scents Candles, $68, Bergdorf Goodman, 888-774-2424 (not available online) Handout

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This genius, all-in-one silicone placemat and plate set suctions to the table so you can say goodbye to flying food. It’s BPA, BPS, PVC, latex and phthalate free and comes in four colors. Happy Mat, $24.99, EZPZFun.com Paul Joyner

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Color-phobic or storage-challenged board game aficionados will love these games, which are packaged as neutral-bound books. Choose from Scrabble, Monopoly or Clue. Bookshelf Games, $35 each, LLBean.com L.L. BEAN

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Nachtmann’s weighty, cut-crystal tumblers look and feel a lot more expensive than they are. Highland Holiday tumblers, $19.90 each, RiedelUSA.net Riedel

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Fashion designer Carolina Herrera, architect Enrique Norten and artist Andres Serrano are some of the notables in this book documenting influential Latin Americans who came to New York City to follow their dreams. Nuevo New York, $50, Artbook.com DAMIANI EDITORE

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When that rainy day comes, no need to break the bank to access the loot — the molded leather, vintage-inspired design comes with a shiny nickel lock and key. Leather Piggy Bank, $190, Shinola.com David Lewinski

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Cocktails in cans are all the rage and this rye whiskey concoction (with honey, air-dried navel oranges and bitters) might be the best of the lot. Plus, its 100ml size makes it ideal for sneaking into movies. Hochstadter’s Rock & Rye Slow & Low Can, $5, BottleRocket.com Cooper Spirits

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Help organize someone’s life with retro-glam valet trays from Jonathan Adler. These feature a graphic snake or tiger set against colorful porcelain backdrops. Jonathan Adler Valet Tray, $68, JonathanAdler.com Handout

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Chicago-based designer Christopher Gentner created this hand-patinated brass wall vase to be hung solo or grouped for dramatic, wall-full effect, even when empty. Bud Wall vase, $250, GentnerDesign.com Handout

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Eugene, Ore.-based Authentic Models created a miniature version of our massive universe, moons and all. Mobile Solar System, $105, AHALife.comhttp://www.AHAlife.com

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Hand-guided embroidery in festive colors and candy shapes makes this the perfect headrest for any time of year. Gumdrop pillow, $59.95, CrateandBarrel.org Crate and Barrel

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Love lodge style but tormented by the ethics of antler consumption? Problem solved. This bowl is made of resin antlers that look and feel almost exactly like the real thing. Antler Resin Bowl by Sonoma Goods for Life, $39.99, Kohls.com Handout

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And, finally, for a splurge: Treat those who know there’s no such thing as too many truffles to a five-course black truffle menu at the private chef’s table at Rotisserie Georgette. Rotisserie Georgette, four people, $1,900, RotisserieG.com Rotisserie Georgette

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