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20 Best Gifts For Women for the Home in 2021

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Who’s on your holiday shopping list this year? Is it your ultra-put-together friend whose house looks like a full-on HGTV photo shoot every time you go over? (Seriously, how does she keep it so clean??) Maybe it’s your wife who can’t pass up a trip to Homegoods and redecorates that house every six months, or the neighbor who always has the cutest front door wreaths year-round. 

If you’re looking for the best gifts for women this holiday, you’re sure to find just the thing in this list of 20 curated products. 

1. RGB World Rustic Bead Garland

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Farmhouse Beads 58in Wood Bead Garland with Tassels Rustic Country Decor Prayer Boho Beads Big Wall...
Rustic-styled garland beads with tassels is a great wall decor to have.

Top Features:

  • Simple wooden beads 
  • Nearly 5 feet long
  • Great for farmhouse decor

We’re not really sure why we’re obsessed with this bead garland — we just are. This simple, 58-inch strand of prayer beads is just the piece your friends need to drape on coffee tables, bookcases, end tables — anywhere that needs a little authentic, farmhouse touch. 

Leave it as is or paint the beads for a one-of-a-kind gift for the home. Reviewers loved the size and value of these versatile beads, though a few mentioned quality issues and a strong smell upon unboxing that dissipated with time. 

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2. Lavivie Boho Decor Macrame Coasters

Top Features

  • Four color options 
  • Trendy fringe
  • Handmade

Macrame came back in a big way just a few years ago and honestly hasn’t left yet. We love seeing this ‘70s craft technique in uncommon and surprising ways, such as this set of four coasters that come in soft pink, off-white, caramel brown, and wine red. 

Wondering if your friend or family member will like these coasters? Reviewers were overall pleased with the quality, thickness, style, and packaging, and one reviewer even found them pretty enough to hang on the wall. 

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3. BlueMake Woven Seagrass Basket

BlueMake Woven Seagrass Belly Basket for Storage Plant Pot Basket and Laundry, Picnic and Grocery...
The natural look really accentuates a unique feel in your laundry room.

Top Features

  • Versatile storage applications
  • Made by hand 
  • Can be used to hold potted plants

Natural fibers add a sense of depth and texture to homes and apartments, and it’s a special bonus when they serve a useful purpose. Your friends and family members can store dog toys, blankets, and even potted plants in this handcrafted seaweed basket. 

Most reviewers loved this basket (and backed up the claims that it can be used for plants), though a few weren’t happy with the workmanship or the size of the product. 

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4. DeChicor Faux Leather Throw Pillow Covers

Top Features:

  • Choose from four colors
  • Easy-to-clean 
  • Good sized

Ever bought someone a home decor gift only to find it’s so not their style? With this set of faux leather pillow covers, you won’t need to worry about seeing your present regifted at the next family birthday. 

These 18-inch square covers add upscale style to any home, whether the vibe is boho chic or Cali cool. While some people ran into unfortunate zipper malfunctions, most reviewers loved the look of the covers and their durability for kid and dog-filled households.

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5. LOMAO Sherpa Fleece Blanket

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Top Features:

  • Cozy fleece fabric
  • Machine washable 
  • Five sizes, multiple colors

We’re calling it — this needs to be the coziest holiday season ever. Gift this cloud-like fleece blanket to your friends and loved ones, and it will be. Whether draped on couches or folded at the end of a bed, this blanket looks great and is sure to be put to good use. 

Customers who purchased this blanket loved the softness and size, but a few mentioned experiencing shedding or deteriorating seams after washing. If you purchase this blanket for a friend, make sure to mention the laundry instructions. 

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6. SZELAM Store Digital Mirror Clock

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Top Features:

  • Customizable brightness level 
  • Charge other devices
  • Use as a mirror

Sure, our phones can do everything and more, but we (like many others) are trying to be a little less attached at the hip to our devices going into 2022. This digital alarm clock with a mirrored surface is one of the best gifts for women who are trying to break up with their phone AND wants some luxe decor, too. 

Many reviewers (several of whom mentioned they found the product through TikTok) loved the look, brightness settings, and USB ports. However, a handful of people mentioned slight quality issues such as slow charging and time inaccuracies. Also, note that this product needs to be powered through a USB cord and not a standard AC cord. 

View SZELAM Store Digital Mirror Clock on Amazon

7. Godinger Gold Edged Coasters

Top Features:

  • Luxe materials 
  • Protects furniture
  • Simple and easy to style

Who doesn’t want a little more gold in their life? Delight your friend, sister, aunt, mom, wife, neighbor (you get the picture) with these gold-edged marble coasters. 

Reviewers loved how these heavyweight coasters melded with any decor but mentioned that the gold can start to chip, and the marble can show stains. 

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8. Umbra Hanging Jewelry Organizer

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Umbra Trigem Hanging Jewelry Organizer Tiered Tabletop Countertop Free Standing Necklace Holder...
Elegant and simply amazing, this jewelry organizer is a sure-fire hit.

Top Features:

  • Keeps jewelry tidy 
  • Stores necklaces, rings, earrings 
  • Minimal style

Unless your friend is the absolute queen of organization, we’re willing to bet she has at least one cluttered drawer of jewelry. This Umbra organizer is the solution she (or any other woman in your life) needs to go full Home Edit on her tangled necklaces. 

Reviewers appreciated the ability to hang different lengths of necklaces on the bars of the organizer, and most felt the product did the job and looked good doing it. Some reviews mentioned the product was larger than expected (the 3-tier organizer is 19 inches tall) and that some parts were made of plastic rather than metal or ceramic. 

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9. My Lumina Purification Sage Lavender Candle

Top Features:

  • Herbal scent 
  • Cotton wick and soy wax 
  • Great for yoga 

Whose house couldn’t use a little energy purification right now? For the friend who maintains a home that also feels kind of like a yoga studio, this palo santo, lavender, and sage candle that claims to reduce stress and cleanse auras is a thoughtful gift. 

Most reviewers loved the aroma of the candle, though not all since scent is definitely subjective. With any candle, it’s important to practice proper candle safety and keep wicks trimmed for the best experience. 

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10. Aromatherapy Candle Gift Set

Top Features:

  • Multiple scents 
  • Soy wax 
  • Up to 150 total hours of burn time for the set

What’s better than one candle? A set of six, featuring varied and equally alluring scents, such as cedar teakwood, fig, and sweet grapefruit. 

Overall, people who bought these candles loved the different scents, though several reviewers thought the fragrance was too subtle or didn’t care for it. 

View Aromatherapy Candle Gift Set on Amazon

11. Ashler Faux Sheepskin Rug

Top Features:

  • Multiple sizes and colors
  • Suede back
  • Soft synthetic fur

We’re always on the lookout for a fabulous faux fur rug. Whether tossed on the back of a chair, placed on a dining table bench, or used as an accent rug, this is one of the best gifts for women, especially your most “design-y” friends. 

There are plenty of options for sheepskin rugs on Amazon, but this one came back with particularly high ratings, and many customers praised the look and feel of the item. However, a product can’t get all positive reviews when so many people buy it, and some buyers felt the quality didn’t live up to expectations.

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12. Sendowtek Bamboo Charging Station

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Sendowtek Bamboo Charging Station for Multi Devices 6 in 1 USB A Port Charger Station Compatible...
Convenience to the next level, this charging station is made for you.

Top Features:

  • Charges six devices 
  • Attractive bamboo material
  • Protection from over-charging and over-heating

With so many devices, it can be so easy to let one run down its battery while you’re busy charging the others. Give your friends the gift of full power at all times with this bamboo charging station, which features the ability to charge six devices at once. 

Reviewers liked that this station kept all devices and cables together and looked nice as well. Some people complained the station wasn’t right for their type of tablet and that not all the chargers were Apple-compatible, so make sure to review the specifications to make sure it works for your giftee. 

View Sendowtek Bamboo Charging Station on Amazon

13. BodyRestore Shower Steamers

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Top Features:

  • Scented with essential oils
  • Calming eucalyptus aroma
  • 15 tablets per package

Bath bombs are great, but what if you don’t have a bathtub (or don’t have the time to spend soaking in one)? These eucalyptus shower steamers are a fun, home-related gift your friends and family will love. 

Many reviewers loved the fragrant escape these tablets offered, and negative reviews mostly complained the smell wasn’t strong enough. 

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14. eufy Robot Vacuum

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Top Features:

  • Saves time for buyer
  • Quiet, yet powerful
  • Over 1.5 hours of vacuum time per charge

Admit it — you and probably every woman on your gift list wants a robot vacuum. The acclaimed eufy vacuum packs a serious cleaning punch in a small (and quiet package). 

Reviewers gushed over this vacuum for its ease of use and cleaning abilities — even in pet-filled houses. While it doesn’t entirely replace a manual vacuum, reviewers mainly were happy with this product. A very small minority of buyers received faulty products or simply weren’t happy with the way the eufy worked, so be sure to look through negative as well as positive reviews. 

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15. Kurrajong Farmhouse Artificial Plant

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Kurrajong Farmhouse Desk Plant | 8" x 4.5" Artificial Plant in Pot | Beautiful Faux Plant for...
The best way to add life to a dull desk is with an artificial plant.

Top Features:

  • Realistic look 
  • Attractive cement pot 
  • Compact for tight spaces

Some say gifting plants is bad luck, but they never said anything about fake plants. We’re going on the record to say we think this imitation succulent is a great, low-maintenance holiday gift for your busiest friends. 

According to reviewers, this plant looks real enough to fool people and is well worth the price. The main negatives — and there were few — focused on the plant being smaller than expected.

View Kurrajong Farmhouse Artificial Plant on Amazon

16. VIVITEST Ceramic Essential Oil Diffuser

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Oil diffusers are one of the things that make your home aromatic.

Top Features:

  • Ceramic body 
  • Two sizes 
  • Easy cleaning

Just like the Febreze commercials taught you, smell is super important to the overall feel of a home. This ceramic diffuser spreads aromas throughout a house and doesn’t need to be monitored as closely as candles do. Reviewers gushed over the power of this sleek diffuser, though a few mentioned problems with the product leaking.

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17. Nature Boulevard Organizing Baskets

Top Features:

  • Hold their shape
  • Useful for keys, wallets, or household trinkets 
  • Minimal design

These baskets will help your friends and family answer the eternal question of “Where are my keys?” once and for all. The flexible fiber trays hold anything from wallets to makeup and feature a minimal style that goes well in most homes. These hand-washable baskets came highly reviewed by customers who touted their durability and versatility.

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18. ArtbyHannah Minimalist Prints

Top Features:

  • Trendy, modern design 
  • Superior PS frame
  • Great for gallery walls 

Art is subjective, but these minimal line drawing prints for the ladies in your life are a pretty sure bet. Whether used separately or hung as a trio, these are an excellent gift for your most stylish friends. While some people received prints with broken glass (always a possibility when shipping fragile items) or damaged frames, even more people were pleased with the minimal design and low price. 

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19. Living with Color: Inspiration and How-Tos to Brighten Up Your Home

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Living with Color: Inspiration and How-Tos to Brighten Up Your Home
Inspiration and relaxation, this book is a keeper.

Top Features:

  • Attractive hardcover 
  • Teaches color theory
  • Great coffee table book

We love getting and gifting books — especially when they’re pretty enough to double as decor. This tome from designer Rebecca Atwood teaches color theory and design in an attractive package. While some people found the book overly simple, many loved the informational overview of designing with color and even used the book itself as decor. 

View Living with Color: Inspiration and How-Tos to Brighten Up Your Home on Amazon

20. Folkulture Cloth Napkins

Top Features:

  • Great for various decor styles 
  • 100 percent cotton 
  • Unique shibori design 

For the friend who throws dinner parties (fancy!) in their spare time and lives for a nice place setting, there’s this set of four blue and white shibori napkins. The pattern reads as high-class tie-dye and is a wonderful way to complete any celebratory table. While some people found the design inconsistent or undersaturated at times, others loved the look of these napkins. Note that these linens are hand-wash only, and following those instructions may head off any quality issues after washing. 

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