Gretchen Rubin’s Gifts for the Home

flowers in clear glass vase on table

I always feel better and happier when my home is organized and filled with beautiful things – especially in the kitchen where it feels like we always end up congregating. Here are some of my favorite items from over the years that also make great gifts.

Note: This post includes products that I believe in and love myself. It also includes affiliate links, meaning I will receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase from these links. This never comes at any cost to you. 

You might ask, “Can one particular brand of toaster be that much better than an ordinary toaster?”  Turns out–yes.

I love flowers, and I love paper flowers. I have paper flowers in my apartment entryway as well as in my office.

How I love to make a chaffle (cheese+waffle). We talked about the chaffle in episode 241.

John Derian’s designs are absolutely delightful. I particularly like the trays and plates.

John Derian for Target
John Derian for the Met

I gave Jamie an air fryer for his birthday a few years ago, and it’s one of the most successful gifts I ever picked out for him. He uses it constantly.

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