Gifts & occasions

Gifts with a little more thought

Good ideas for birthdays, thank-yous, moves and all the occasions in between.

THE CONSIDERED LIST

For the moments that deserve better than a default.

GIFT GUIDE

Gifts for People Who Have Everything Except a Good Suggestion

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OCCASIONS

Flowers That Feel Like a Real Gesture, Not a Last-Minute Fix

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THE SHOP LIST

The Home Stores Worth Knowing Before You Start a Room

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VETTED

The Cleaning Products That Actually Pull Their Weight

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New guides

Gifts with a little more thought updates

Partner guide Gift buying and occasion guide

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A practical step-by-step guide to how to choose a birthday gift for someone who has everything, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next steps.

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