35 Thoughtful—Even Cool—Gifts For Your In-Laws

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Getting gifts for your in-laws isn't the most fun a person can have shopping. There's too much built-in social pressure. You need to really know them. Do they like talking wine? Whiskey? Literature? Are they tech-y? Or are they home chefs?

No matter what you're looking for, we helped you start that journey with 35 of the best gifts you can scoop for your in-laws, whether you're gifting them something for the holidays, an anniversary, or a housewarming. There are lots of good home and kitchen items for gifting to a couple or a family, and some other stuff (like games and fancy snacks) that can be shared amongst them.

Hudson Plaid Decanter

Play it safe: Ralph Lauren home stuff. Switch it up: a plaid-detailed decanter that somehow feels both showy and classic.

Ceramic Nonstick 6.5-Qt. Essential Stanley Pan

It's been a long time coming, but Stanley Tucci has gone full food-fluencer. His new cookware line with GreenPan is really, really good. For starters, get your in-laws this big-ass pan that's perfect for pastas and stews. Next year, maybe they'll ask for the whole set.

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

But for something a bit more classic, a Le Creuset dutch oven will always be a great gift.

Breakfast Butter Keeper

Listen, it's a ceramic butter keeper. A little bit of water creates an airtight shield that keeps butter from going rancid, while allowing you to keep it out on the countertop. Now they'll have room temperature spreadable butter whenever they want it.

Convivial Oil Cruet

A cruet will dress up whatever old olive oil they might be using.

Eve Coupe Cocktail Glass

Good coupe glasses are probably what they don't have, and these are some of the best looking (and most affordable!) we've ever used.

Meat, Cheese, and Wine Gift Box

No need to overthink it. They'll love a pre-made wine and cheese gift box as much as anything else on this list.

2-pack combo

For foodies, gourmet tinned fish is actually the ultimate gift. Blue Cove Fish is trying to do what's been going on in Europe stateside: sustainable tinned fish with high-quality additions. The result? Some fucking amazing tinned fish.

Organic Ribbed Bath Robe

A plush organic robe will always be the best gift they get all year. Honestly, go ahead and buy one for you, your spouse, and anyone else you want to impress.

Bonfire 2.0

Their outdoor space is begging for a new centerpiece. A smokeless fire pit—specifically, our favorite smokeless fire pit—is the answer.

Honeysuckle Candle

Honeysuckle is the perfect home scent—fresh and green, sweet but not sickly so. Plus, it comes in the best-looking candle holder out there.

The Carry-On Flex

Everybody could use a nicer suitcase.

The Luminous Capsule

For a housewarming or a hosting gift, any set from Brightland is a go. We're partial to this set, which includes olive oil, champagne vinegar, and orange blossom honey.

Stone Oil Diffuser

An upgraded gift from a candle: a stone oil diffuser. Vitruvi's are the best.

Cellar Book

You know they love wine, but they've got enough to see them through. Change it up with this next-level good Cellar Book from Smythson, which will help them keep track and take notes of all the bottles they've tried.

Framed Photo

Gift them a photo from your wedding or of their grandchildren in a custom frame of your choosing.

Duffield Travel Set

This Ugg travel set—a blanket, eye patch, and pouch for holding them—is great for any in-law who travels a bunch. Or for ones who you've heard complain about being cold.

Olous Aromatique Room Spray

Aesop room spray is exactly the kind of gift that feels special but isn't too extra. It's a great alternative to a candle.

Sand Dollar Cute Salt and Pepper Shakers

Thoughtful gifts are easier to give when someone else has done the thinking. And the making, for that matter. These salt and pepper shakers are handmade in Jamaica and double as cool kitchen table decor.

Wine Trio Gift Pack

The only thing better than one bottle of wine is three bottles of wine. You can choose ones that are in a thematic set. Like these, which are all sourced from Italy.

The Wilder

This is certainly no bodega bouquet, although those have their place for sure. This one from Urbanstems is big, beautiful, and comes in a vase they can refill once these flowers die out.

Mason

A digital picture frame is a great way to gift some smart tech that isn't too tech-y. And a great reason for them to continually ask you how to add more photos to it.

Pillar Candle

Candles are a good gift, and Hay makes these pillar-shaped candles that make for cool, modern decor.

Homemade Limoncello Kit

For the in-laws that love keeping a stocked bar, a make-your-own limoncello kit is a fun way to give them something you know they'll use but with a little interactive bonus.

Classic Round Trivet

And a small—but substantial—round trivet for housing.

Canvas Bolster Dog Bed

Also a work of art? Parachute's fancy dog beds. For the dog-obsessed in-laws.

Pour Over Coffee Maker

They love their morning coffee but the machine could use an upgrade. A Chemex is easy to use and pretty to look at, and you can opt for a bigger or smaller size depending on how much coffee they drink.

Family Edition Card Game

Probably don't buy your in-laws the OG We’re Not Really Strangers card game, but this family edition is great for lighthearted bonding.

Original PieCaken

For the in-laws that get bored of their same old restaurants and bakeries, get them something that's hard to source outside of big cities from GoldBelly. You know, like a PieCaken or dozens of bagels.

Shuffleboard And Curling Board Game

For the in-laws who have kids in the house or love to play games to unwind, this tabletop shuffle and curling board is a great new addition to the house.

Sofia Lumbar Pillow

For the homebodies, The Citizenry's collection of bed and couch additions is phenomenal. This long lumbar pillow is a work of art.

Scallop Trim

For the in-laws who love the intimacy of handwritten note, personalize a set of notecards for them. Expect your thank you note on one, too.

Memory Keepsake Dish Set

Pick three sentimental photos and get them printed on these little dishes. That's the kind of thoughtfulness we're looking for here.

Aspen Style

Coffee table books are fun to give and they're even more fun when you're buying them strategically. Assouline has a whole bunch of destination books, and this Aspen Style one is a great option for snowbirds.

Monogram 5-Piece Cheese Board & Tool Set

And for pairing with the wine, a monogrammed cheese board that stores matching tools inside. It's a great gift for hosts.

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