hi hi and welcome to day 7 of my 2026 gift guides! today’s gift guide is all about tiny luxuries that can elevate daily living just a little! whether it’s by drinking from a glass straw, putting on a face mask or wearing under eye patches after a night of less-than-stellar sleep, having a REALLY good pair of kitchen scissors, or adding a bloop of vanilla bean paste to your coffee or baked good, tiny luxuries are fun and here’s a roundup of some of my favs, all under $25 — perfect to pamper or elevate your besties stocking (or your own)!
one: first up, i don’t know what it is about this Evian Facial Spray, but it is absolutely a LUXURY. i got it to refresh my face during a wedding earlier this year, but toted it with me on my most recent trip, and after a hot day outside or after you take your makeup off, a little spritz really is so refreshing and dare i say, luxurious? (p.s. i had the travel size)
two: next is this facial ice roller — when you wake up in the morning and feel kinda puffy, this really helps (and also helps to wake you up!) it just feels like a tiny luxury for your skin (albeit cold)
three: for me, nothing feels more fun and nice then having an ongoing magazine subscription. i love the magnolia magazine because it comes out quarterly and always has inspiring pieces, festive holiday info and decor ideas, etc. mine actually expired this year and you’ll likely find this on my christmas list again this year!
four: under-eye patches are quite common today, and i swear by anything from this brand. pop ‘em on and go about your morning, and after, you’ll feel brighter!
five: i had surgery last year, and got these face masks as a form of relaxation while i was recovering. my skin never looked better, tbh.
six: turn your bedroom into a 5-star hotel with a bedside carafe with accompanying cup for middle-of-the-night thirst (perfect also for your guest bedroom to feel high end!)
seven: forever a fan of beeswax candles, this ‘candle by the hour’ set-up is fun to look at and adds elevation to any table, plus it snuffs itself when the “hour” runs up! this makes a great gift!
eight: i LOVE fresh flowers on my table or island, but found it hard to get good tulips last year… these tulips are SO realistic looking, they were a common compliment when hosting!
nine: nothing also says tiny luxury like an aesthetic, ceramic vase! i put said tulips ^^ in there during the spring/summer and its a great combo!
ten: i have been a long-time user of glass straws, and feel like they elevate any drink you make — coffee, electrolytes, smoothies, etc. (they can break, so always check them before use!)
eleven: is there anything better than a cozy, soft 100% cotton muslin blanket? for me, in a world of soooo much polyester and faux in the blanket world, i think there is nothing better or more luxurious than a 100% cotton muslin blanket.
twelve: ever go to a fancy bakery to get the best chocolate chip cookie of your life and it’s topped with flaky sea salt?! i think flaky sea salt is such a kitchen luxury - perfect for desserts, a salted maple iced latte, etc, etc.
thirteen: plus, a good vessel for your salt (flaky or otherwise) feels like a tiny luxury to me.
fourteen: similar to flaky sea salt, i am a HUGE fan and believer that vanilla bean paste is a tiny luxury. it just makes whatever you put it in better — substitute it for vanilla extract while baking, or add a little to your homemade latte, and thank me later!
fifteen: would you rather eat a dessert out of a plain bowl, or a beautiful dessert cup?! i think dessert cups definitely feel like a tiny treat luxury!
sixteen: lastly, a really good pair of sharp and good kitchen scissors IS a tiny luxury (especially when they don’t get lost!)
Alright, that’s all for today! What are some of your favorite tiny luxuries?!
