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  Finding the perfect gifts for foodies can be intimidating, but it’s not as hard as you might think. Sometimes it’s just about finding something unique or unusual they didn’t even know they needed. Sure, a restaurant gift card is welcome, but these gifts will make a better impression. We’ve rounded up the best gifts for foodies for the gourmand in your life. Whether they love to cook or love to eat, these gifts are sure to please this holiday season. 35 Best Holiday Gifts for Foodies 1. Fresh Pressed Elderberry Syrup Fresh Pressed Elderberry Syrup is made from superfruit...

Photography by Meghan McNeer. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. While some might argue that Nancy Meyers movies are always relevant, it’s no secret that they’re having a bit of a moment. With coastal grandma ruling this past summer’s style, we’re considering cozy Cotswolds as its winter counterpart. Think: Less Diane Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give sporting a straw hat, more Cameron Diaz in The Holiday reading a first edition novel on a floral armchair. Sweet design elements like mismatched furniture, painted cupboards, and ruffled upholstery make the look undeniably...

For eco-minded cooks and kitchen accessory lovers, here’s a shortlist of our current favorite designs: useful, well-made and good-looking items that we predict will instantly be put to use. Above: One of the most coveted items in our just-published book,  Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home, is this Wool Dish Drying Mat by the Sonoma Wool Company. It’s shown here in our cover kitchen, a passive house conversion by CO Adaptive Architecture. The mat is handmade in the US from American wool supplied by family ranches. It absorbs up to 30 percent of its weight in moisture, is naturally mildew and mold...

If you are a young writer looking for gift ideas to give your family and friends, or a seasoned writer wondering what the young people like these days, you’ve come to the right place. If a young writer aspires to write as a hobby or even a career, this list will help you know how to support them.  For your ease of reading, we’ve broken the list down into three different categories. Within these categories are several gift ideas, some modestly priced, others that better fit extra special occasions.  Whatever gifts for young writers you choose, we can almost guarantee...

Christmas is about a festive thing. But it doesn’t mean you have to spend much money. Whether you’re a family on a budget or simply want to add a little something extra to your home this holiday season, there are plenty of ways to create beautiful Christmas decorations on a budget. Some low-cost Christmas decorations will help you a lot. First, using Christmas fairy lights for decoration is the easiest ways to add festive without breaking your bank. Luckily, they’re fairly cheap and if you’re the type who doesn’t like to be bothered with the details, you can use them...