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You deserve the serotonin of looking up at this ~woven~ flower vase and pretty vintage-style candle warmer.
1. A pair of gorgeous kitchen shears that are as functional as they are stunning — reviewers love these all-purpose, super sharp blades for cutting everything from meat and fruit to opening packages and wrangling with complicated wrapping.
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Promising review: "I had a toddler I have to cut everything up for, and these scissors have made my life INCREDIBLY easier. I cut PB&J into perfect squares and grapes into three pieces effortlessly with these scissors. It cuts chicken and other meats simply. They're sharp, safe, and so affordable too. Don't look elsewhere; these are the best!" — Adrian
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in eight styles and four sizes).
2. A nine-pair set of hypoallergenic golden hoop earrings because sometimes you have to get the outfit vibe just! right!!! which means mixing things up from your usual go-to hoops (bless their overworked hearts). This gives you plenty of affordable, chic options so you can try out a different set every day of the week.
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Promising review:"I'm picky when it comes to jewelry and love these. They haven't tarnished on me at all or hurt my ears, and the gold color isn't tacky looking. Love the variety and you can't beat the pricing. Also, a great gift!" — Marisa
Get a set of nine from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in silver and rose gold).
3. A pair of cozy wireless over-the-ear headphones designed to look like AirPods Max, so you can still enjoy the comfort and chic style of their iconic headphones without shelling out hundreds of dollars. These feature premium cushion padding, a built-in mic with the ability to take calls, 10 hours of playing time per charge, and surprisingly decent noise blocking for the price.
iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories.
Promising review: "They're comfortable, hold a charge really well, and actually work really well in terms of noise cancellation. My daughter can be sitting next to me talking and I can barely even hear her. I almost prefer these in terms of sound quality to my Gen 1 AirPods as well. Easy to charge, easy to pair, very lightweight, and fit is adjustable. I'm very impressed with these headphones!" — Samantha H.
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five colors).
4. A sweet-as-pie vintage-style jewelry catch-all complete with little bow details, so you can lean ALL the way into your coquette era. 🎀
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Reviewers say to pay attention to the measurements, because it's smaller than they assumed!
Promising review: "Charming and elegant. This looks so expensive. I gave it to my mother for her birthday, and she was quite impressed. She uses it as a place to put her rings when she is doing things in the kitchen. It's the perfect size, and she was very impressed. I didn't want to tell her how inexpensive it was, but isn't that what you want in a gift? A big bang for your buck?" — NMW
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in five styles).
5. An absolutely gorgeous, delightfully affordable statement chair your living room deserves THIS! INSTANT!! before it runs the risk of falling into the amorphous griege blackhole that comes with the ~minimalist~ aesthetic these days. This comfy piece is so beloved by Wayfair reviewers that it has over 2,000 5-star reviews!
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Promising review:"I got this after looking at it for about a year. The sale was too good to pass up, and I wasn't sure I'd really have room for it. It's gorgeous!!! I love it! Super easy to put the legs on with the included Allen wrench. I'm so glad I got it!" — Lainie
Get it from Wayfair for $146.99 (originally $399; available in seven styles).
6. A lightweight embroidered jacket that somehow makes a statement while matching everything in your closet, making it so perfectly layerable that the outfit potential is infinite. As an added bonus, reviewers say this makes an *excellent* lookalike to the version at a more expensive mall brand 👀.
Promising review:"GIRRRRRLLL — YES!!! Obsessed with this!!! The fit is interesting — I got a medium as suggested for an oversize fit, but honestly I think a large would have been better for me. I still love this jacket, though — quality is amazing, and it's such a stand out piece!" — Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $52.71 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 12 styles).
7. A cute-as-a-button portable pill container with seven deep compartments and a handy dispenser lid to make it easier than ever to pop out vitamins and medications on the go.
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Promising review: "This is the best pill container I have found. It holds a month's worth of pills in each compartment and is compact and easy to store and travel with. It is very sturdy and I don't have to worry about the cap opening accidentally. The enclosed labels are a bonus, and the see-through exterior makes it easy to see how many pills are left. I keep it on my nightstand and it doesn't take a lot of space." — TA
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four styles).
8. A dreamy dimmable candle-warmer lamp so you can waft your favorite candles throughout your space in the most aesthetically pleasing (and safe!) way possible.
Promising review:"I bought this on a whim, and I'm hooked. I love the timer and dimmer features. So far, the lamp works great. It doesn't put out a lot of heat, and I love that you can adjust the light. This is now going to be my go-to gift." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.98 (available in 10 styles).
9. A luxe reversible satin sleeping bonnet for anyone who wants the best in comfort, use, AND aesthetic. This not only protects your curls and hairstyles overnight, but features an adjustable strap and soft elastic, so not only does it STAY PUT, but it doesn't leave creases on your forehead in the morning. Hats off to this bonnet!!
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Promising review: "Best bonnet ever! Cute, comfy, practical and good quality. I had this very same one six years ago. When it wore down I replaced it with the same one. My other bonnets had straps that dangled awkwardly on my forehead. This one has a seamless strap and it adjusts well. And not once has it fallen off my head in the middle of the night. Get it!" — Shalimar
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (clip the $3 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in 12 styles).
10. A beautifully illustrated undated planner perfect for anyone trying to get their life in order this winter, but with a dash of ~whimsy~ to keep you motivated. Each week changes over to a new flower theme to keep the vibe light and lovely even when your schedule is anything but.
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11. A leopard print satin maxi skirt you'll be SO glad you bought early on this season — not only does the elastic waist and breezy fabric make this a dream, but leopard print is making quite the ferocious comeback, making it the perfect option to pair with all your neutral staples for a fun twist.
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I bought this in anticipation of fall and LOVE the fabric and the waistband — it's thin and well-structured enough that it's phenomenally easy to pair with crop tops and regularly-hemmed tops alike. I am especially eager to start pairing it with chunky sweaters when the weather cools down. I'm 5'4" and would only feel comfortable wearing this with a biiiit of a heel, so if you're on the shorter side, you may want to get it hemmed!
Get it from Amazon for $30.99 (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 19 styles).
12. An oh-so-sweet hummingbird lamp with three brightness levels and a touch sensor that reviewers love using as a reading light, a wind-down light, or a nursery light. Bonus: it also functions as an aroma diffuser if you add 3–4 drops of essential oil to the top of its head.
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Promising review:"I literally have no idea why I bought this. It was a suggested item and looked interesting so I was like 'lol okay.' I can't believe how much I like it LOL. It looks and feels much nicer than you'd think and the battery lasts forever. It has three shades of light and it's extremely bright." — K
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
13. A set of delightfully versatile colorful mixing bowls you can get in all kinds of styles as an investment in all your baking, cooking, and cuteness needs for years to come. Bonus: these nest for easy storage, have spouts for easy ingredient transfer, *plus* they're dishwasher safe!
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Promising review:"I love these mixing bowls. The packaging is very beautiful. The bonus for me is the black rings in the bottom to prevent the bowls from sliding around on the counter when you're mixing/whisking. I bought them to make pancakes, but I use them for everything now. The set is a nice upgrade from using a regular soup bowl for mixing." — Sarita
Get the set of four from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 14 styles).
14. A chic shoulder bag that fans of Bottega Veneta will love as an affordable alternative to the $$$ name brand version. This is the perfect size for quick errands or a night out, both because it's versatile to go with juuuust about anything and boasts a surprising amount of space.
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Promising review:"Love this purse. The design is so cute I like that you can adjust the size of the strap. It fits a good amount in it, including my Kindle, which I love. Has enough pockets and goes with a lot of outfits." — Katie
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six styles).
15. A pair of ~dreamlux~ leggings made with an oh-so-buttery soft material reviewers compare to Lululemon's Align ... but WAY cheaper. If you're looking for a reliably squatproof, comfy, compressive legging, look no further than these.
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Promising review:"Super comfy. I usually don't write reviews, I t ried this first before buying Lulu and these are the most comfortable leggings for everyday and even for workout. Highly recommended!" — Criselle Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $26 (available in women's sizes XXS–XXL, two inseams, and 22 styles).
16. A gorgeous "woven" ceramic flower vase to add a subtle, calming texture to your space that blends in seamlessly with the rest of your decor.
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Promising review: "I'm so happy with this lovely vase in baby blue. It's really great looking and will be stunning with flowers in it. Very pleased with the beauty of its shape. I will get tons of use out of this over the years. Would also make a very nice gift!" — Pamela R. Kramer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in six styles and a two-pack).
17. A set of colorful-striped cotton dishrags to add a pop of cheerful whimsy to your kitchen space, even on days when cleaning is the last thing on your mind. Now you can pop on a happy playlist and get the job done faster than ever — reviewers are in love with how ultra-absorbent, durable, and soft these are.
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Promising review: "I really like these washcloths! They are durable, absorbent, rinse out well, and do the job of cleaning dishes and counters. The colors and pattern is very fun! I like that the pattern is darker and striped, so when I clean up coffee stains or other darker stains, the washcloth doesn't show any stains. They rinse out well and do not smell mildew like other washcloths I've used. These are fantastic and I'm so glad I found them!" — carol Z
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $13.69 (available in five styles).
18. A classic herringbone necklace so close in style to the Tiffany HardWear version that you might blink and mistake it for the real thing (imagine being able to drop 13,000 human dollars on a necklace though, MY STARS).
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Promising review: "I've been thinking about purchasing the Tiffany version of this necklace, but when I saw this one, I decided to purchase it. So glad I did. It is beautiful and very substantial. When I first put it on, couldn't believe the weight, in a good way. Feels and looks expensive, and the color of the gold is perfect, in my opinion; not too yellow or orangey. Love, love, love this necklace!!!" — FAXA10
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in six styles).
19. A set of pink-accented glass food prep containers, because if you're going to be all organized and financially responsible with your ~meal prep goals~, you deserve to get to do it as cutely and functionally as possible. These not only have leakproof, easy-to-snap lids, but the containers are microwave, freezer, dishwasher, AND oven safe.
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Promising review: "Ditch the plastic containers. These are FANTASTIC. I LOVE how the lids snap onto the container to keep food fresh and smells out! I now have three sets of these because I freeze foods as well, and they work great." — Mary W.
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $32.99 (available in four styles).
20. A marble board wire cheese cutter to serve as half decor, half kitchen tool, and 100% the biggest hit at any wine-and-cheese night when you let guests slice their own cheese with it.
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Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action.
Promising review:"My mother-in-law had purchased one last year and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get togethers with friends and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house. So I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily and it's mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick." — Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $18.05 (available in two colors).
21. A set of pastel glitter highlighters I saw on Instagram recently and NEARLY BLACKED OUT from the cuteness. If you like highlighting your planner pages, favorite passages from books, or lines from your journal, please do yourself a favor and purchase these subtle but oh-so-sparkly colors to jazz them up ✨.
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Promising review:"These are amazing!!! Beautiful colors and the sparkle/shimmer is more than I imagined it would be. Mr Pen did it again! If you don't have these pens, you need to get them!! Great addition to my journaling supplies!" — FBJH12
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $7.85.
22. A scallopped wicker tray for a perfect way to add a central focus to your decor, whether it's coastal cowgirl, breezy beach babe, or romantic old soul.
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Promising review:"This scalloped tray is the perfect addition to my entryway table. The seagrass color is just as pictured and goes nicely with a variety of decor. The size is great for a console or coffee table. I stacked some decorative books in it and it looks so cute! I t looks expensive for a great value!" — Samantha L.
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two styles and five shapes).
23. A beautiful and unique digital download aesthetic print so you can curate the vibes of your bedroom, living space, and kitchen to your *exact* specifications. It's Barbie's dream house, not Ken's dream house!!
HoneyVibess/Etsy
HoneyVibess is an Etsy shop that specializes in colorful, pop culture-themed digital downloads.
Promising review: "The print looked exactly as pictured — not grainy or blurry. Also, the download process and instructions were very easy to understand!" — Ella Romano
Get it from HoneyVibess on Etsy: "Lucky Girl" for $8.21 and "Girl Dinner" for $8.21 (both originally $11.65; arrives as a digital download file with three different aspect ratios).
Check out the rest of the prints on the Etsy storefront!
24. A set of farmhouse-style embossed shallow serving bowls that are not only a luxurious "Are we at a restaurant right now?" experience to eat from, but are also microwave- and dishwasher safe. Get yourself an aesthetic plate that can do it ALL!!
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Promising review:"So glad I purchased these beautiful pasta bowls. Very elegant looking for a very good price. They arrived packaged well, so nothing chipped or broken. Recommend." — Randi G. Hight
Get a set of four from Amazon for $44.99.
25. A gorgeous dog-themed stoneware mug, because if your two favorite things in this world are dogs are coffee, you need — nay, deserve!! — a vessel to fully express that love.
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Promising review: "I got this as a golden retriever owner and I'm obsessed! So cute and dainty for morning coffee. 🤍" — Lauren Donovan
Get it from Anthropologie fo r $14 (available as Golden Retriever, Dachshund, and Pointer).
26. Vacation Chardonnay Lip Oil SPF 30, a decadent "sunscreen for your lips" that leaves them feeling luxuriously hydrated, subtly glossed, and tasting like a rich caramel-vanilla flavor. You can use it alone as a gloss, or pair it on top of a lip stain as a mask!
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Vacation is a small business that specializes in skincare products.
Promising review: "Smells and tastes delicious. OMG! I wish I could eat this stuff — smells and tastes UNBELIEVABLE!!!" — Richard G Dantinne Jr.
27. A Wicked -themed candle with a lid that's actually a secret pedestal when you flip it over, so your candle can ~defy gravity~, too. You can snag 'em in Glinda's "Perfectly Pink Yuzu" or " Elphaba's Bewitching Banyan Forest."
Voluspa
Glinda's scent profile is "Perfectly Pink Yuzu, Sparkling Sea Salt, Candied Flowers, and Vanilla Bubbles," and Elphaba's scent profile is "Phosphorescent Forest, Banyan Tree Branches, and Luminous Amber Light."
28. A chunky, open statement ring that is sophistication with a touch of whimsy to ensure that your looks are elevated but never, ever boring.
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For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my "daily wear" jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together, and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!
Promising review: "I love this ring. It fits perfectly and I can adjust if necessary to wear on other fingers. It's pretty and sleek. I get compliments on it every time I wear it." — AT
Get it from Amazon for $12.95 (available in sizes 5–9 and two finishes).
29. A set of retro-style aesthetic cocktail glasses perfect for a champagne or sparkling water toast ... unless, of course, you want to flip it over for a little something stronger. Turns out the base is a secret shot glass. 😎
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Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $36.95.
30. An absurdly gorgeous, oh-so-functional detachable cookware set that has the luxe look of a lot of expensive brands, but wayyyy more convenience. These premium, nonstick pans are designed to save a ton of space with detaching handles that let the pans "nest" snugly in the cupboard.
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Each set includes an eight-inch and ten-inch frying pan, a ten-inch deep frying pan, a seven-inch and and eight-inch saucepan, two glass lids, two removable handles, and four pot protectors.
Promising review: "I found out these detachable pots and pans on a YouTube video. They are such a space saver for small kitchen. They can stack on top of each other, which only takes up a small corner of the cabinet. The spot protectors are so useful neat that you won't scratch the pots. They are very easy to clean. Great quality that I've recommended to several friends." — Yuli Aoki
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (clip the $20 off coupon on the product page for this price).
31. A oversize floral scrunchie so versatile that it will turn any cozy outfit a cottagecore touch and any elevated outfit a dainty, unexpected one.
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