Full of time-honored classics as well as recent hits and our first-ever series of editions, our annual guide to gift giving makes it a little easier to click your way to a happy holiday. Check back daily for new additions.
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Piet Hein Eek Low Basket
A fan of utilizing scrap material long before sustainability became a common approach, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek creates one-off pieces that are beautifully simple. This low basket has been designed by Eek for Fair Trade Originals and was made by craftsmen in Vietnam utilizing scrap wood.
Available from Conran USE for $225
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BKR Glass & Silicone Bottler
Armed with the idea that good design and eco-friendly products go hand-in-hand, BKR have created a quality drink bottle made from natural and non-disposable materials. Glass and silicone make it functional enough for inside the gym and stylish enough for everywhere else.
Available from BKR for $28
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Little Bee Eater
Made entirely by hand by UK designer Abigail Brown, this sweet little creature will make a colorful addition to any home. Bird watchers, artists and crafters alike will delight in this small ornament made from a mix of recycled and new materials.
Available from Etsy for $473
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Spitfire Girl Wooden Bookmarks
These eco-friendly harvested wood bookmarks from LA-based designer and founder of Spitfire Girl, Kristin Schroder, come in a wide range of designs. From owls to teeth to cherry blossoms, they also feature a list on the back to keep track of favorite reads.
Available from Spitfire Girl for $5
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Organic Meyer Lemon Topiary
This year-round lemon plant bears slightly sweeter, less acidic Meyer lemons. The topiary measures 18 inches high to start and comes in a terra cotta plant.
Available from Viva Terra for $95
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Natural Sponge
This authentic Mediterranean sea sponge is a beautiful bath accessory and marine biology specimen in one.
Available from Remodelista for $24.
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Summit Scarf
Made from ultra-soft Japanese fabric remnants, the Summit Scarf is the upshot of a collaboration between Brooklyn's brilliant Wintercheck Factory and NYC-based design studio Colt + Rane.
Available from Wintercheck Factory for $22
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Salt Water Fuel Cell Car
The Salt Water Fuel Cell Car is the smallest, cheapest, and first car to be powered by saltwater. This miniature toy is environmentally safe, non-toxic and clean.
Available from OWI Robot for $16
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Ovando Holiday Vase Collection
NYC's most distinct flower shop created a collection of equally desirable vases to match their impeccable arrangements. Look to the collection for a wide array of minimalist glass and wood vases, which currently sell in-store only at Ovando.
Available from Ovando for $30- $55
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PACT Men's Socks
Knitted in Turkey from soft organic cotton in a green factory running on wind power, these stockings help strive for positive change in the world. Plus, they look snazzy.
Available from PACT for $10
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Nau Stainless Steel Pint Cups
The always sustainably minded designers at Nau have teamed up with Klean Kanteen to make an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic Solo cups. Made with food-grade stainless steel, they're perfect for camping, hiking or even use at home. Special for CH readers, enter the promo code CHNAU20 to receive 20% off of the set of 4 pint cups.
Available from Nau for $39
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Handmade Paper Star Garland
Ethically sourced from women from Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, these handmade paper stars are a beautiful replacement for the humdrum commercial ornament.
Available from Toast for £20
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Yellow Melissa and Triton Clogh Clog
Clogs made a comeback recently and this design is a lightweight, glossy and comfortable take on the concept. Spacious enough to wear socks, they're made out of Melflex, a recycled and recyclable plastic, while also being non-toxic to the enviornment.
Available from New High (M)art for $78.
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Relaxing Travel Candle Set
From Green & Spring comes the smell of lavender, geranium and rosemary. The candles will emit a sense of calm and freshness in the air while it burns its 100% natural wax. The set contains three candles and all ingredients are sustainable and vegan.
Available from Green & Spring for £18.
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STEAMCREAM
This reusable tin contains a light nourishing moisturizer that is sensitive enough for your face and provides enough hydration for your hands and body. The cream is long-lasting and suitable for every skin type. STEAMCREAM gets it's name from the process of fusing its vegan ingredients together in the manufacturing process. It is small enough to put in your bag or purse and the tins have different limited edition designs.
Available from STEAMCREAM for $18.
