This has been my favorite gift guide to curate this year and in researching for this edit, I have ticked a fair few people off my list. I often find the best gifts under $100 can often be the best gifts full stop and often the most thoughtful too.
Honestly, as well as the most enjoyable to pick for, this gift guide is also the one I have spent the longest on. You can shop fast when money is no object, but put a budget on there and you'll be more conscious of what you buy and who you are buying for, hence way I think these smaller gifts can be the most well-received.
So if you are on the hunt for really chic, impressive, thoughtful gifts that won't break the bank but your friends, family, colleagues, hosts, or whoever you are shopping for, will love, I have you covered right here.
The best gifts you can buy for under $100
$100 can get you a long way in the world of gifting. In this gift guide, you'll find a top-rated blender, the viral Always Pan that's massively on sale right now, luxury La Mer products, and more, yep all under $100. And if you have more shopping to do be sure to check out our other gift guides covering the best homeware gifts, best kitchen gifts, and best gifts for gardeners too.
This is the kind of blender you essentially consider because it looks beautiful. But we tested it and it's definitely not all form over function. Our tester Courtney goes as far to say it's part of her daily routine now, blending her breakfast smoothie to perfection in just 60 seconds. It's also ideal for sauces, dips, and ice so the perfect gift for your keen-cook host as well as your health-conscious friend.
This might be cheating a bit because the Our Place Always Pan 2.0 is in the sale right now, making it under $100 so do snatch it up over the Black Friday sales. This gift would suit anyone, I received one last year and it's a staple in my kitchen now. It looks so beautiful I usually leave it on the hob even when not in use.
I was shocked I could include something from La Mer in an under $100 gift guide but Nordstrom delivered. This set is an exclusive with them and the normal value of these products would be around $179. This is such a luxurious present for parents (and parents-in-law), hosts, and friends. It would be lovely for someone you know who is on vacation for the holidays too, you can give this as an early gift to take with them.
I have this soap next to every sink in my house after picking them up on a trip last summer, and a designer recently validated my obsession by saying she has the same setup. This is such a lovely, oily (in a good way) soap, and any scent from the brand is delicious. The bottle is glass, feels really luxe, and you can buy refills too.
Maison Margiela's Replica range is filled with gorgeous scents that, as the name suggests, replicate nostalgic scents. Pick one that means something to you and the person you are gifting, or if you are unsure you can't go wrong with their holiday scent 'Winter Stroll.'
For the adventurer in your life, or even just someone who appreciates a really cold drink, this Yeti set would make a thoughtful gift. You get the shaker and two tumblers in the set, all double-wall vacuum-insulated and dishwasher safe. And when not in use for for cocktails, the tumblers are perfect for your coffee on the go.
Apparently, the trend is to bring a bottle of nice olive oil rather than wine to events now. This is an award-winning olive oil made in Italy and as the bottle hints to, cold-pressed with fresh chili peppers. It will taste delicious but also look beautiful on the kitchen side and can be reused once the oil is out.
Israeli-born British chef Yotam Ottolenghi is known for his amazing flavors and wonderfully aromatic recipes. His cookbooks always look beautiful too. Have a quick flick through this before you gift it and pick out a few of the spices Yotam regularly uses to gift alongside – they will thank you.
A lovely little treat to add to a stocking, this Aesop hand cream is an all-round winner. All the scents are delicious, but this Resurrection Aromatique scent is woody and citrusy, not technically a holiday scent but definitely has that wintery vibe.
For the coffee lover, even the one that swears by their fancy machine, a moka pot is a great gift. It's such a nice process to start your day making coffee this way, and the coffee they make is strong and rich. Of course, this Bialetti one looks gorgeous too so can stay out of the stovetop and double as decor.
Le Creuset in any form makes a great gift, but if you are after something affordable and thoughtful, these mini jugs fit the bill. Perfect for this time of year too for serving syrup, gravy, and sauces at the table. They also look super cute with a few cut flowers in them placed on a bedside table, so not just for the kitchen.
This shopping basket is handwoven from palm by artisans in Morocco. It makes for the perfect basket to take with you on shopping trips or doubles as a beach bag. They also look lovely hung on the back of the door for storage.
I have hope you have found some inspiration in our under $100 gift guide. I would be rejoiced to receive any one of these, and as I mentioned I have bought some of these picks as gifts already. Putting a budget on your gifts doesn't limit you at all, as all these products prove there's still so much to choose from and these gifts are every bit as thoughtful as gifts double the price.
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