Haley Lyndes’s Holiday Gift Ideas

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I confess: I generally hate giving gifts. But wait Hayley, isn't it public holiday present guide? Yes, but hear me out. Giving gifts always comes with a lot of pressure. Trying to find something thoughtfulpractical and cute enough to make someone cry (in a good way), usually happens on a whim – like when you're out shopping one day and poofThe perfect gift for your dad appears out of nowhere. I don't like giving gifts just for the sake of giving them; I want to give what I have know are good—which, to be honest, may sound more like a full-time job than natural talent.

As a sales editor with more than five years of experience running, testing, and sometimes justifying “research buys,” I've tried it all. My niche is home spacebut honestly, anything that's aesthetically pleasing usually catches the eye. And when it comes to gifts—whether for me (because, duh) or for someone I love—these are the ones that make sense: products that last, look good, and actually get used. Even in tight deadlines that require less thinking and more action, these are the things I approve of giving.

From luxury candles no one “needs” but secretly everyone wants, “unnecessary” airport outfits that somehow become wardrobe staples, a hotel quality bedding set that feels luxurious every time you get into bed – these are the things I've tested, used daily, and look forward to.