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Thoughtful gift ideas for the home enthusiast — or even yourself

For even more gift suggestions, see “11 Great Gifts for Gardeners” and “8 Books for Design Lovers.”

1 | Baobab Collection The Caravan Collection of scented candles captures the timeless allure of ancient camel caravans journeying across the deserts of Africa and the Orient. A woody fragrance of fir, wood fire and vetiver will spread through your home like the magic of a fireplace to celebrate the holidays. $150-$840. Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks locations or US.BaobabCollection.com.

2 | Elaine Smith From the new Holiday Collection, handmade pillows feature luxurious fabrics and outdoor-safe trims. Frasier Fir (20 by 20 inches), $198. Giving Burgundy, (12 by 20 inches), $106. Bain’s Outdoor Living in Rumson, Blufish Home in Avalon or Perigold.com. 3 | Vietri Old St. Nick Handled Square Platter. $199. Kate & Co. in Spring Lake, The Westview Shop in Lakewood, Sweet Pea in Spring Lake or Vietri.com. 4 | Serena & Lily Wicker Christmas Trees. Small $48; medium $68; large, $98. Set of three, $198. Serena & Lily in Summit or SerenaAndLily.com. 5 | Hudson Grace Skier Napkins, Set of four, $42. HudsonGraceSF.com. 6 | Kathy Kuo Home Cheese Cutting Board and Tools Set, $90. KathyKuoHome.com. 7 | Etú Home Mod Tree Charcuterie Board in white. Large, $125. EtuHome.com. 8 | Beatriz Ball Bird on Branch Ceramic Chip & Dip Set, $198. BeatrizBall.com. 9 | Urban Natural Bottle Match Striker, $48. Urban Natural in Montclair or UrbanNatural.com.

10 | Michael Aram & The Met Pomegranate Silver & Gold Menorah. Store.MetMuseum.Org. 11 | Jonathan Adler Basketweave Lacquer Jewelry Box, $325. JonathanAdler.com. 12 | Blue Pheasant Alessia Natural Cake Stand, made of travertine, $268. Saltwater House in Bay Head or ShopBluePheasant.com. 13 | Mottahedeh & Co. Apple Green Lace Tea For Two, boxed set, $340. Also available in Cornflower Blue, Green & Cobalt Blue. Set Your Table NJ at The Avenue Shoppes in Lakewood or Mottahedeh.com. 14 | Sojourn Pottery Favorite Mug in Cay, handmade in Portugal. Set of four, $96. SojournPottery.com. 15 | Matouk Diego Throw, made in Peru of 100% baby alpaca fur. Other colors available. $425. Down to Basics in Rumson or Matouk.com. 16 | Mark & Graham Nutcracker High Ball Glasses, Set of four, $59. MarkAndGraham.com. 17 | Anna New York Kivita Coasters, Emerald & Gold, Set of two, $195. AnnaNewYork.com.

For even more gift suggestions, see “11 Great Gifts for Gardeners” and “8 Books for Design Lovers.”