Under $25

The best small gifts are specific. Something chosen for one person says more than something expensive chosen in a hurry, and this is the price range where we are fussiest about what makes the cut.

This collection covers the things we keep near the counter for a reason. There are greeting cards from Emma Kate Co, weekly planner pads from Made of Tomorrow and Write To Me, faux stems and plants from Artificial Flora, Oslo planters from Potted, candle snuffers and wick trimmers from The Aromatherapy Co, Barkly Basics scourer and cellulose sponges, the Umbra SLING sink caddy and the Olive + Page picture book My Wishes for You.

Build a gift in two parts, one useful thing and one nice thing, like a wick trimmer with a card or a planner pad with a faux stem. It works for teacher gifts, a thank you or the friend who insists you should not have. For a bigger budget, browse our under $50 edit, or add a card from greeting cards and gift tags.

What makes a good gift under $25?
Something specific rather than generic: a planner pad for someone who lives by lists, a candle snuffer for a candle lover, or a faux stem for a friend who cannot keep real flowers alive. Add a greeting card and it looks considered.

Are faux stems a good small gift?
Yes. A single faux stem, like a white orchid, ranunculus spray or eucalyptus, gives someone flowers that last. Tie it with ribbon and pair it with a card, or add a small Oslo planter with a faux aloe vera for a desk.

What small gifts suit a teacher?
A weekly planner pad from Made of Tomorrow or Write To Me gets used every day. Pair it with a card or a faux stem for the desk, or see our teacher gifts for more ideas.

How can I make a small gift look bigger?
Put two or three small things together in one bag or box, like a card, a planner pad and a faux stem. Keep them to one colour palette so they read as a set rather than a handful of extras.