The 20 Best Websites For Unique Gifts, Stocking Stuffers And More (PHOTOS)...

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The 20 Best Websites For Unique Gifts, Stocking Stuffers And More (PHOTOS) We all want to give a unique gift that will be remembered year-round. Yet, when push comes to shove, we also have a tendency to completely blank out and forget what our recipients really want. Or what they don't have. Thus begins the yearly cycle of buying random scarves, candles and body lotions in a panic (which we know will only end up getting regifted). Let's put an end to this stressful tradition this year, with these 20 websites and online stores that pretty much do the thinking for you. Given Goods: This marketplace is filled with unique gifts (home goods, kitchenware and accessories for women and men) that give back. Each product includes detailed info about the artisan or brand, the product's origin and the cause you're supporting. Check out: Lapis Lazuli Studs, $99. (Proceeds help create sustainable job opportunities for women in Afghanistan.) Pink Olive: A super-cute site founded to turn the spotlight onto creative entrepreneurs. You'll find thoughtful gifts, but also the Olive Box, a monthly subscription box geared towards paper lovers. Check out: "You Are Loved" mug, $18. Uncommon Goods: Fun gifts for everyone on your list, for nearly any budget. Think of it as a quirky Pier 1. Check out: Scratch Map, $26. The Grommet: This e-tailer helps undiscovered products ("grommets") find their markets. You'll find really unique stuff here that you often won't find anywhere else -- just yet, at least. Check out: Everyday Artifact Silver Jewelry, $34. Leif: This online store is simply gorgeous to look at -- along with its well-edited selection of beautiful gifts. Perfect for that stylish but hard-to-shop-for friend. Check out: Gemstone Magnet Set, $40 for a set of 8. Polka Dot Club: OK, so these are bears. But the adorable stuffed creatures are made of only natural fibers, using heritage techniques inspired by the turn of the 20th century. They are very fancy. Check out: PDC Classic Bear, $168. Mignon Kitchen Co: A simply gorgeous online shop for foodies and the people who love them. You'll find lovely gift sets, heavenly sweets and even a few cute packaging options for the DIY-type in your life. Check out: Handmade Felt Coasters, $14 for a set of 4. CustomMade: An online destination for, well, custom-made anything. You'll find everything from hand-hewn dining tables to jewelry. Still not finding what you're looking for? Describe your idea and the site will connect you to a maker. Check out: Wallet Made From Car Seat Leather, $40-80, by Sven Schlegel. Perpetual Kid: Ever need a VW Camper Van Tent? This is where to go. Think: Silly gifts at a wide range of price points. Check out: Yep, the VW Camper Van Tent, a splurge at $500. One Kings Lane: The selection varies by the day at this e-tailer, which is part flash sale, part marketplace. Look here for vintage, one-of-a-kind and luxurious gifts. Check out: Sheepskin throws, starting at $99.



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