Gifts That Even the Most Hard-to-Please People Will Like

Difficult people who are particular about everything deserve presents, too.

There are some people for whom buying a gift is a chore rather than a pleasure. Perhaps you drew your picky brother Roland in this year’s gift exchange and his list of dislikes is longer than a CVS receipt. Nothing you buy that you think is good will please this man, so instead of trying to achieve the impossible, go above and beyond: These gifts are outlandish in a way that will delight rather than offend.

Here’s some pithy commentary on the state of social media and narcissism that also happens to look great in a foyer.

Gold Selfie Mirror

Your recipient might run their mouth about how they have too many towels, but you’ll stop them in their tracks with these guys.

Terra Pattern Towels

Here’s a little lamp that looks like a Murano mushroom but is better because it’s not.

Scoop Lamp x Analuisa Corrigan

Give the gift of a swimming pool. Seriously. Do it.

The Honcho by Cowboy Pools

Your picky princess was probably going to buy this for herself, but now you can.

Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

It stands to reason that your recipient is particular about kitchen things, but this Caraway set is indispensable.

Caraway Prep Set

A storage cabinet in a stunning shade of ultramarine that can (and should) replace anything resembling a credenza.

Hayama Bar Cart

Dominos are a nice gift because they’re interactive, but often, they’re ugly: these are not.

Frank Lloyd Wright Domino Set

Mother’s little helper never looked so good.

Jonathan Adler Brass Pill Box

Something you don’t know you need until you have it is a tiny little garbage can for the bathroom vanity.

Mini Can

A neon tube isn’t for everyone, which is why it’s perfect for the person in your life who fancies themselves an iconoclast.

Hay Neon Tube LED

A minimal rocking chair because everyone loves a rocking chair, but not everyone wants to feel like Whistler’s Mother.

Rocking NYCHAIR X by Takeshi Nii

If the person you need to accommodate, present-wise, is a baby (literally), well…

Baby Orange 'L'Appétit' Jumpsuit

This is a present that, if you play your cards right, is also a gift for you.

Thermowood Barrel Sauna with Porch

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