Notes for a thoughtful home.

The coziest home gifts make a room smell, look or feel warmer: an apothecary jar candle ($20), a wax melter with a few soy wax melts (from $26.50), or a Swedish kitchen set with a tea towel and two d … read more

The best kitchen stocking stuffers are flat, light and useful: a Christmas Swedish dishcloth ($7), a mini Turkish metal bowl ($6) or a soy wax melt duo ($6.50). All three cost under $10, fit any stoc … read more

The best hostess gifts under $25 are small, useful and easy to carry in: a patterned Turkish serving tray ($12 to $17), an apothecary jar candle ($20), a Swedish tea towel ($16), or a simple pairing … read more