Shopping for holiday gifts is hard work, especially for someone you know who already seems to have it all. But luckily, there are websites that can help.
Uncommon Goods is known for its wide range of extraordinary merchandise, with thousands of gift ideas to choose from. It even has an entire section dedicated to, you guessed it, unusual holiday gifts. Or, if you love shopping on Etsy, you already know it’s one of the best places to find handmade, unique, and completely original items from small businesses.
To make your search easier, we’ve rounded up 34 of the coolest, most unique gifts from Uncommon Goods and Etsy that are sure to make anyone on your list smile this holiday season. Need more ideas? Check out our favorite gifts for men, gifts for women, Amazon gifts, and Advent calendars.
Handcrafted in Indonesia, this floral-print marigold kimono robe is perfect for casual wear. Bonus: it even has pockets!
If they just moved or really like a certain city, these glasses can have a map of it engraved.
If you’re part of a long-distance relationship, these bracelets let you touch a sensor on the top to send each other a little “love pat.”
If you have absolutely no idea what to give someone, a personalized gift like this can do the trick. These beautiful glasses can be studded with flowers for the month of birth. Hey, you don’t even have to know their exact birthday.
DIY kits are another fun gift idea, especially for couples. This one lets you make your own bubble tea in just a few easy steps.
Monogram Cheese and Crackers Serving Board
A charcuterie board is always a good idea for a regular entertainer.
If your loved one loves harvesting fruits and vegetables from their own garden, this harvest basket is an easy way to collect and transport all their delicious homegrown goods.
Keep your beloved pet close to your heart with this custom portrait pendant necklace. It can even be printed with the animal’s name, date of birth, date of adoption, or other meaningful phrases.
These adorable Zen cat sculptures are adorable and quirky additions to any garden or outdoor space.
A handcrafted cherry wood picnic table and wine rack make al fresco dining a breeze. Just pack it with all your favorite food and drinks, and stretch your legs to turn it into a tabletop when you get to your place. Plus, it can be engraved with your name and date for a personal touch.
Cold brew coffee maker and carafe
This all-in-one cold brew coffee maker and insulated jug is perfect for the mobile iced coffee lover in your life. Wherever you go, pour your cold brew directly into the insulated steel bottle, guaranteed to stay cold for up to 24 hours.
Custom pet portraits are the ultimate gift for anyone with a furry four-legged family member. From the photos provided, artist MG Stout creates vibrant and beautifully hand-painted portraits sure to be treasured forever.
Stacy Borocz Recycled Serving Plate and Bell
Carved from wood from an ancient Hungarian building, this beautifully crafted serving tray is a stunning display case for baked goods in any kitchen.
Kasey and Justin Pearson Personalized Foursome of Hearts
The personalized four-player duel game is a cute and fun gift for newlyweds, your partner, or anyone who enjoys a friendly match.
Keep favorite family recipes organized with this customizable cookbook cookbook. With space for over 80 recipes, photos, conversion charts and more, this is sure to become a family heirloom loved for years to come.
No matter the distance, you can keep family and loved ones close by with this personalized signpost that shows each member’s distance and direction from home.
KatyRyanDesigns Mask Mug
Make your morning coffee even better with an adorable personalized mug with a photo of your favorite pet or loved one.
FeatherPearlCandleCo Sweater Weather Candle
A candle is a delightful gift for just about anyone on your holiday list, especially when it smells as amazing as this sweater weather scent made of amber, warming spices, and citrus notes.
Commemorate beloved family recipes with this custom bamboo cutting board, which can be precisely engraved with a loved one’s handwriting or favorite font. You can also choose from three different sizes.
Personalized jewelry is always in fashion. We especially love this delicate handcrafted style, which is available in sterling silver, 18-karat gold or rose gold finishes.
Has anyone on your gift list just moved into a new home? If so, a personalized doormat is a sweet way to welcome guests, especially at a holiday gathering.
Integrate positive intentions and daily affirmations with life goals and free writing with this gorgeous yet simple gratitude journal. It is especially perfect to give to a loved one as we enter the new year.
Animal lovers will absolutely love these custom pet portrait ornaments. Featuring a picture you are sending as a gift, each ceramic ornament is sentimental and beautiful.
This custom framed pet portrait is another great gift idea for any furry friend. Images of your favorite pets are printed on giclée Epson matte paper and framed for a stunning composition.
This 6-Piece Natural Soap Bar Gift Set is handcrafted and 100% vegan, made with fragrant essential oils, vegetable butters and plant extracts, making a great environmentally conscious gift.
Keep your loved ones with you wherever you go with this custom leather keyring. Personalize with a special photo on the inside and a monogram or engraving of up to six characters on the outside.
Entertaining is made easy with a custom-made charcuterie platter. This plate features a separate section for your favorite treats and can be engraved with names, dates, quotes or messages for that special touch.
Paperandclaystudio Svulme Vase
One of these colorful and kitschy vases will delight plant lovers. Sleek and modern, they’ll add a fun pop of color to any space.
The only way to complete a comfy hoodie? Of course, embroider an adorable photo of your pet on it! You can choose from a variety of embroidery designs and colors, and you can even add your pet’s name for free.
This beginner needlepoint kit is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to embroider themselves or is looking to start a new craft hobby.
Golfers will love receiving these personalized pouches as gifts. You can customize everything from the colors to the foil used for the monogram.
Another gorgeous piece of personal jewelry that is sure to stand the test of time is the classic signet ring. We love this oval version, which is available in sterling silver or 14 karat gold and can be engraved with up to 10 characters.
A cute alternative to disposable face towels, these reusable round cotton cloths are made from organic cotton and bamboo and dyed with plants. Basically, they’re the perfect gift for any eco-conscious beauty lover.
There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with an ultra-comfortable throw blanket, this thick cotton jersey throw is soft, fluffy, warm and gorgeous enough to display in any space.