It’s the craziest time most wonderful time of the year – time to do all the things you normally do, PLUS shop, wrap, cook, clean, entertain, party hop, all in the next 4 weeks! At StyleBlueprint, we are vowing not to let the chaos of the season interfere with our peace and joy, so in thinking about today’s gift post, we decided to gear it toward solving a perennial problem: finding beautiful, creative, innovative, fun gifts that won’t break the bank! Here’s our best of the best list, all under $50. We hope you love this as much as we do. Now: ready, set (deep breath), shop!
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Entertainment
Downton Abbey Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD

Get your friends caught up to speed on the best show on PBS, Downton Abbey. Season 3 starts in January. This is available on Amazon for $30.
The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

A great read and written in a woman’s perspective brilliantly by a male author. Set in New York City in 1937 about a young woman’s chance meeting with a man that would change the course of her life. Available at Parnassus Books.
Movie Tickets

At $27, you know this gift will be used and appreciated! Perfect for teachers, coaches and more and you can buy one or several depending on your budget.
Boys Night Out

A playable collection of 52 cards that coaches you guy (and all of his friends) to be all the more gentlemanly with every hand played! $15 at Absolution
FASHION
C Wonder umbrella

A cheerful print for a rainy day from C. Wonder. $24
Sid Mashburn Pocket Square

A perfect spot of color for any man from Sid Mashburn. Pocket square $35
Fingerless Gloves

We are LOVING these handmade, fingerless gloves from Anthropologie. Fleece lined and wool on the exterior, they are warm and wonderful! $28
Funky Tee by Two Old Hippies

Two Old Hippies has their own line of apparel, 2OH. These tees are part of that collection and work well on their own and are perfectly polished with jeans or a pencil skirt with a blazer. Many of us at StyleBlueprint swear by these tees! $32
FashionABLE scarf

Handmade in Ethiopia and described as “ridiculously soft”, this scarf not only brightens the recipients day, this medium weight scarf provides work for women across the ocean. $44
Swiftwick Socks–the perfect stocking stuffer

Our favorite socks on the market. Swiftwick, made in Tennessee, is destined to become the next Nike of the sporting world and it all starts with this amazing pair of socks. Favorite things make great gifts. $11.99. Click for locations.
J. Crew Bag

For just $44, this day-to-evening bag is perfect. The chain tucks away to make it into a clutch as well! J Crew Factory. (We just found out that this just SOLD OUT. Sorry!)
Lovely Shapewear

Not your grandmother’s shapewear! This lace bodysuit is so pretty and feminine! Perfect under a knit dress and a bargain at $50. From Beloved Intimates.
FOOD
Nothing Bundt Cake

Made from scratch and moist beyond compare, Nothing Bundt Cakes offer 10 flavors of cakes in four sizes, from bite-sized Bundtinis (sold by the dozen for $16.50) 10-in. bundt cakes. With custom decorations,these make great gifts or treats for the holidays.This Holly Jolly Santa 10-inch cake serves up to 18 people and retails for $39.50 and includes a customized message card.
Flavored Natural Simple Syrup

Add some of Bang Candy Co flavored simple syrups to your hostess gift stash and you’ll be invited back! $18.99. See site for more flavors, but we love this Ginger Rosemary!
Gourmet Iced Cookies

SweetsNdulgence cookies make great gifts! With flavors like orange blossom, chocolate dipped cherry and more, these cookies will satisfy your gourmet friend nicely!
A Southern Favorite
Ham Biscuits To Die For!

Callie’s Charleston Biscuits are amazing, but pricey. At $45 for 2 dozen, they may make you pause–which makes them the perfect gift! Once tried, you will understand that they are worth every penny! Available at The Produce Place and online at Taigan.
Chocolate Chip Cookies–done right with pumpkin and toffee!

We have a thing for pumpkin and chocolate and yes, toffee. We’ve never experienced all these flavors together, but now we can and eat and give these we will! 12 cookies in a cellophane bag for $19 from Chucklet and Honey Southern Bakery, located in Nashville, TN
Spice Things Up!

We are fond of sauces by The Southern. Our favorite is the Southern Belle Hot Sauce with a peachy spicy flavor. $8. Shop online or at their restaurant in downtown Nashville.
Cookbooks at Costco

Cookbooks are expensive, but loads of great ones make appearances each holiday season at Costco. Load up for gifts and for yourself!
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Arts N Crafts Nails

Perfect for crafty tweens, teens, and adults that love a 3D nail display. Options for velvet, caviar and sequence nails are all available for $25. Sephora and Private Edition.
Velvety Armani Lip gloss

This velvety combination is addictive. At $28, this is an easy way to make someone remember your great taste! We recommend Pink 511 as a plum/pink that works on most. Available at Woo Skincare+Cosmetics.
The Gift of Calm and Comfort

Thistle Farms is the social enterprise that is run by the women of Magdalene. By hand, the women create natural bath and body products that are as good for the earth as they are for the body. Purchases of Thistle Farms products directly benefit the women by whom they were made. With stocking stuffers starting at $3.50, check out this site!
HOME
Flower Pot Holders

These cute flower pot holders from SImply Put quickly change the look of a store bought flower pot. Add a potted flower from the grocery store and your gift is all set! www.simplyputpaper.com. $10 each.
Napkin Rings

Fabulous napkin rings are always a great gift! Set of (4) $36, Eclectic Nashville. This store is a fabulous reprieve from the holiday traffic in East Nashville.
Fluted Handmade Bowl

From Pigeon River Pottery, this bowl is just $16.99 and comes in your choice of 5 glazes. Handmade in east Tennessee in the Smoky Mountains.
Holiday Festive

Who doesn’t love having something new to enjoy around the home for the holidays? These gold reindeer candle holders from COLOR are great alone, or in two’s or three’s. Small deer, $12, or large deer, $18.
Whimsical Ornaments

Shoe Ornaments, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store
Museum gift shops always have clever gifts. Check out these shoe ornaments from The Metropolitan
Museum Store online. There are many shoe styles available for the fashionable females on your
Christmas list, and they are $25.00 each plus shipping.
store.metmuseum.org
Candles that really do smell great!

Eau de Linge brings a clean, crisp scent to your home — the same that is traditionally used by the great hotels of Europe. At $50, it’s a great gift as it’s out of the price point that most buy for themselves! Comes in red for the holidays and burns for 85 hours. www.touchofeurope.com
Oversized Holiday Kitchen Towel

This generously sized 33×24 inch kitchen towel is made in Italy and depicts the spirit of Christmas at the Vatican. $15 from www.surlatabe.com
Star Wars for Everyone

These pancake molds will brighten your kids’ Christmas morning… and even some adults! $19.95 William Sonoma.
Pretty Glassware
NYC based Fishs Eddy is known for quality and value. This set of 4 glasses by Oldham + Walker is no exception. $30 for the set.
Holiday Pillows at Beveled Edge

From The Beveled Edge, this pillow will be used for years to come and bring a smile each day. $21.95
Madewell Bottle Opener

Check out the eye catching shape of this bottle opener from Madewell! A great addition to anyone’s bar. www.madewell.com $40.
Frame from Pangea

This is a perfect frame for any bookcase. Affordable at only $13. Visit Pangea, located in the heart of Hillsboro Village for a true Nashville shopping experience.
Faux Candles at Spruce Living

Faux candles have come a very long way. Made from real wax, these candles even flicker to look like the real thing. With remote controls, you can line up your luminaries and never worry, turning them on and off with the push of a button. These make a great gift as they are unexpectedly useful! Available at Spruce Living in a variety of sizes, $16-$52.
Music To Lift Your Every Day

This CD from Blackberry Farm, featuring Bluegrass music, is $22. Perhaps given by a loved one with a couple nights at Blackberry Farm?! Okay, just the CD is a good gift as well!
Jonathan Adler Stacking Dish

A pretty little tray from Jonathan Adler to add color to a desk and coral paperclips. $38
Mini Wood Speaker from Uncommon Goods

A mini speaker with big sound. Great for travel or keeping at your desk. www.uncommongoods.com or locally at Woo Skincare + Cosmetics. $32
KIDS
DIY Guitar Picks!

DIY guitar pick maker! Are you or your kids forever losing their guitar picks? Well, now all your old credit cards, store reward cards and such and become of use! On sale for $19.99 at Thinkgeek.com
Toiletry Bag

Personalized bags for kids show forethought and are well used! Perfect for sleepovers, camps and an organized bathroom. $15 from Pottery Barn.
Fashion Nation Headphones

Fashion Nation Headphones from Snap Kids $25
Perfect for your music loving girl, these Fashion Nation Headphones from Snap Kids are right on trend!
Duct Tape

Keep the kids busy for hours with mounds of duct tape. With so many colors and patterns to choose from, they will happy! $4.99 each. The Container Store.
JEWELRY
Bracelets from Festivity

Festivity in Green Hills and Hillsboro Village has tons of great gifts for all ages. These bracelets will make your tweens smile. Each are reasonably priced at under $30.
Necklaces from Boutique Bella

Perfect for layering or on their own, these necklaces from Boutique Bella, $40-$44, make a perfect gift.
Downright affordable cuffs, locally made.
Ear lovelies by Carden Avenue

Hand hammered gold or silver hoops with your choice of moonstone, labradorite, garnet or black tourmaline. Available from Carden Avenue Jewelry. Order online at www.cardenavenue.com
TECH
Pop Phone

This Native Union Pop Phone, found online at Nordstrom, is a fun, retro mobile phone accessory that improves clarity of sound and reduces absorbed phone radiation. $29
Washable Keyboard

Hasn’t everyone spilled coffee or water on their keyboard? Or, how about keeping it clean for all you germaphobes? Here is the answer and it makes a great gift: a fully washable keyboard. Stick it in the kitchen sink to clean! $39.99 by Logitech.
iPad Stand
Happy shopping!
30 Responses to “Top 50 Holiday Gifts Under $50”







Perfect post, perfect timing!
Thanks, Betsy!
Love the fluted bowl from Pigeon River Pottery.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Pigeon River Pottery! All my kitchen dishes are from here:-)
Love it!! Thank you, Liza and Elizabeth! Some fabulous finds just when I was needing some inspiration.
Glad it helped!
Most of these are great – except shapewear. Don’t get anybody shapewear.
Ha! :-)
Great ideas for local shopping!
Thanks Roberta. Love seeing your name here — you are such a great supporter of Nashville and women and we love you!
Thank you Liza for including us on your list! I look forward to making everyone’s holiday Sweet!
Nancy, your cookies are amazing and I hope tons of our readers take a moment to order from you!! They will LOVE them!!
You forgot Faye’s Cake Pops… They are amazing…
We love Faye’s cake pops, but after devoting an entire post to them just a few weeks ago, we wanted to show off some other local
Food finds!! Spreading the love:-) thanks for reading and being passionate about Faye’s!!
What a useful, wonderful list – full of local ideas! Thank you so much! I have never seen a more perfect gift idea list.
Wow, that is so sweet. We tried hard to include both local and online to help out all our readers:-) Thanks for noticing!
Loving all of these ideas!
Thanks Cassie!
Don’t forget about the Gift Shop at the Carwash!! Bella Regali has candles from Votivo, Paddywax & a brand new line direct from Italy – Millefiore (simply GORGEOUS!) . Plus Snoozies AND gosh….gifts galore! Come see us!
Yes, your gift shop is full of fun stuff!
Instead of Regal Cinemas, why not a membership to The Belcourt Theatre? For as little as $45, you can see movies for $5.75 all year, and get discounts on special events.
That is a great idea!
What great ideas! I have picked several things to buy for friends and family!
Oh good!! So glad these helped out in the holiday craziness!
NothingBundt Cakes is SOOO yummy! And I actually have that birdy frame from Pangea and I love it. :) Thanks for all the great ideas SB!
Wow, really love all these ideas. I appreciate all the thought going into getting unique (and many local) gifts. Thanks for making my shopping easier and fun!
Very helpful! Would it be greedy to ask for 50 more?
Too funny! Well… Each SB city has 50 gifts under $50, so for more inspiration, click each city at the top
Of the page (non mobile version of SB) and get lots more ideas!
What a fabulous list! Thank you so much for including my crystal stretch bracelets sold at Festivity!!!
-Allison
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I’m a little late reading this one but LOVED the ideas and wanted to point out that Kirkland’s has the faux “flicker” candles – no remote, but they are about $30- and they are fabulous and look real!!