Gift Edit 2024

20 Little Luxury Gifts Anyone Would Love (They’re All Under $30!)

Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt has never passed a sale without slowing down to take a look. She’s a freelance editor and writer who was previously on staff at many lifestyle magazines including Rachael Ray Every Day, Shape, Fitness, Food Network Magazine, and more. These days, she…read more
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Stephanie Ganz
Stephanie Ganz
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published Dec 16, 2024
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This feature is part of The Kitchn’s Gift Edit, our editor-curated collection of gift ideas. Need more inspiration? Check out all our guides here.

Luxury comes in both big and little ways. There are the big luxuries, like a new car in the driveway with a big red bow, and then there are the little luxuries — the special trinkets and goodies that would make anyone get instant heart eyes.

And these little luxuries can come in so many different forms. Maybe it’s something your gift recipient really needs, like a coffee mug, but it’s the nicest possible version of a coffee mug. Or something a bit more of a novelty, like a vintage-inspired cookie stamp that would come in handy just a few times a year. Either way, these little luxuries are all about treating loved ones and making them feel like royalty.

Ahead, some of our favorite little luxuries — and don’t forget to treat yourself, too.

Tools & Accessories

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TJ Maxx
$19.99

T.J. Maxx is one of our secret spots for little luxuries, and now it'll be yours. For hosts who always need more serveware, this trio of gold-rimmed bowls would be versatile for dips, nibbles, and more. It looks way fancier than the price tag would suggest, but they'll never have to know!

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Le Creuset
$16.00

Le Creuset's bakeware is super underrated, and this $16 gem is sure to be a hit. It's one of the brand's most affordable pieces, making it a perfect little luxury for home cooks. Contributor Bernadette Machard de Gramont has had hers for more than a decade, and it still looks as good as it did on day one.

3 / 9
Le Creuset
$29.99
was $42.00

Or if you have a bit more of a budget, Le Creuset's popular pinch bowls are on sale for under $30. They offer so much versatility as little containers for prep, dips and sauces, or even as trinket bowls.

4 / 9
Williams Sonoma
$14.95

Monogram anything is already pretty fancy, but coupled with a glint of gold? That's Luxury with a capital L. And at this under-$15 price tag, you can afford to grab a chic monogrammed mug for everyone on your holiday list without breaking the bank.

5 / 9
Amazon
$14.85

If they're more of a marble person, this affordable spoon rest would help spruce up their kitchen counters.

6 / 9
East Fork
$18.00

Home bakers who could use a helping hand around the kitchen would adore this cookie stamp from beloved pottery brand East Fork. It's got major vintage vibes, and they can use it on all their holiday cookies.

7 / 9
Amazon
$28.95

Soft butter that won't break through toast is a luxury, and this vintage-inspired butter bell lets them enjoy perfectly spreadable butter all day, every day.

8 / 9
Amazon
$16.82
was $25.00

For anyone who's trying to improve their at-home coffee game, help them out with this must-have milk-frothing tool. It’s the key to making at-home lattes extra-satisfying.

9 / 9
Amazon
$19.99
was $21.99

There's nothing wrong with popcorn that came from a bag, but if they prefer a more DIY method, they'll love this hot air popcorn popper, which also happens to be one of the best popcorn makers in our opinion. It can make up to 16 cups at a time, but it is easy to store because of its compact size. It even features a melting tray for anyone who prefers their movie snack with a ton of butter mixed in.

Food & Snacks

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Williams Sonoma
$9.95

This peppermint bark hot chocolate bomb is basically the holidays in a mug. All your giftee needs is hot milk or water, and boom! The perfect cup with (almost) zero effort. It's priced perfectly as a luxurious stocking stuffer, but the festive windowpane box has main gift energy.

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Amazon
$27.99

For those who love all things truffle, this set from Truff (that Oprah herself named as one of her Favorite Things this year) is a great pick. It includes a Jalapeño Lime and a Habanero truffle-infused hot sauce, and they're absolutely delicious over fries, eggs, and more.

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Williams Sonoma
$26.95

Contributor Lizzy Briskin loves serving these croissants during Easter, but at this price it's fair game to eat these delicious croissants every weekend.

4 / 11
Enzo's Table
$15.95

The delicious combo of almond butter and dark chocolate is a treat no matter how it's eaten — by the spoonful, or drizzled over croissants, granola, yogurt, and more. Editorial Assistant Alexander Foster calls this spread by Enzo's "decadent and luxurious," especially because it's made with Guittard cocoa powder (the brand of choice for pastry chefs!).

5 / 11
Big Spoon Roasters
$15.99

A slice of carrot cake every day would be great, but a close second is this carrot cake almond butter. It's got the right balance of warming spices and sweetness to feel indulgent, but not overwhelming so, says Editorial Assistant Alexandra Foster.

6 / 11
Brightland
$28.00

Whether your gift recipient makes their own pizza or they prefer a takeaway pie from their favorite place, they'll love drizzling Brightland's Pizza Oil and making pizza night feel more special. In fact, contributor Sheela Prakash loved it so much that she even used it on roasted veg, salads, eggs, and more.

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Brightland
$22.00

Don't let your loved one sleep on Brightland's balsamic vinegars. The fruit-forward Rapture pairs well with any of their olive oils, but it's even better drizzled over delicious mozzarella, ripe peaches, and fresh salads.

8 / 11
Haxan Ferments
$9.00

Another editor favorite, Haxan Ferments' Cherry Bomb is a hot sauce that packs just as much flavor as it does heat. You can put it on anything from eggs to avocado toast to noodles.

9 / 11
Fly by Jing
$15.00

We'll bet good money that your giftee hasn't tasted a chili crisp like Fly By Jing's Chengdu Crunch. It's extra crunchy and savory, and would really amp up their daily eggs, toast, noodles, and more.

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Savory Spice
$14.99

Infused with a bold black garlic flavor, this black garlic salt boasts a unique blend of Himalayan and Mayan sea salts, along with tangy Korean chile flakes (gochugaru) for some extra umami. It's surprisinly versatile, and your giftee will be able to use it on everything.

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Partanna
$18.99

You'll always delight a food-lover with high-quality olive oil, and Partanna's EVOO is extra special — like this Sicilian Orange-flavored oil. Although it can certainly be used on savory dishes, the oil is great for adding a citrusy boost to desserts, too.