Your One-Stop Holiday Gift Guide: Parents and In-Laws
Stone Pitcher
Perfect on a nightstand or a tablescape, this stone pitcher brings subtle polish wherever they place it.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Mason Stone Pitcher, $35, potterybarn.com.
Neutral Tablecloth
This goes-with-every tablecloth brings a touch of rustic Provence to their dining space.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn French Striped Tablecloth, $99, potterbarn.com.
Ruffled Cake Stands
With their classic shape and fluted edges, Martha's signature cake stands put Mom's pies, tarts, and bars on a pedestal.
Shop Now: Martha Stewart Cake Stands, $58 for two, qvc.com.
Tequila Set
Martha uses this tequila in her famous Martharita cocktail. It's equally good on the rocks or in other creative sips (which is where this set's glasses come in).
Shop Now: Casa Dragones Joven Tequila with Two Glasses Gift, $290, totalwine.com.
Plaid Wrap
Your mother-in-law will appreciate this glorified shawl, complete with a festive plaid pattern.
Shop Now: Doen Ember Wrap, $328, shopdoen.com.
Next Generation iPhone
Buy Mom the new iPhone 13 Pro in the baby-blue colorway. She'll be obsessed with its looks alone, but it's new-and-improved features (including the updated camera system) will wow her, too.
Shop Now: Apple iPhone 13 Pro, $999, apple.com.
Smart Speaker
Consider this the ultimate smart speaker for regular hosts (and no one throws a party like Mom or Dad!). It offers full-house music control—and they can use it to set timers or navigate other connected devices.
Shop Now: Nest Audio Smart Speaker, $99, bestbuy.com.
Copper Canister Set
This super-shiny, copper-plated canister set keeps flour, oats, and beans fresh with an extra-tight seal.
Shop Now: Old Dutch Copper Hammered Canister Set, $57.99, bedbathandbeyond.com.
Object Candles
These shapely candles—the fruits of a family-run business in Ishikawa, Japan, which has been hand-creating traditional Japanese candles, called "wa-rousoku," since 1892—are almost too aesthetically pleasing to burn.
Shop Now: Obakki Totem Candles, $95 for five, shop.design-milk.com.
Hot Sauce Trio
Our test kitchen can attest: This small-batch hot sauce trio, handcrafted by renowned Baltimore chefs David and Tonya Thomas, is wonderfully vinegary, peppery, and earthy. Simply put, any spice lover in your life will be thrilled to find this all wrapped up during the holidays.
Shop Now: H3irloom Hot Sauce Trio, $33, h3irloom.com.
Cozy Throw
Add some depth to their living room with this merino lambswool throw in a monochromatic checked print.
Shop Now: Snowe Checked Throw in Slate Blue, $148, snowehome.com.
Oven Mitts
Replace Mom's dingy pair with zingy oven mitts.
Shop Now: Dusen Dusen Oven Mitts, $24 each, dusendusen.com.
CBD Box
Give your parents and in-laws the gift of calm with Martha's holiday-themed CBD box, filled with gummies in all kinds of unique flavors, from Persian lime to kumquat.
Shop Now: Martha Stewart CBD Holiday Gift Box, $65, shopcanopy.com.
Aromatherapy
This discovery set is an introduction into the world of aromatherapy—and makes a bath that much more luxurious.
Shop Now: Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Wellbeing 10-Piece Bath & Shower Oil Collection, $99, saksfifthavenue.com.
Artistic Glassware
That midnight glass of water never looked so good. These abstract glasses are works of art.
Shop Now: Massimo Lunardon Multicolor Swirl Water Glasses, $225 for set of four, neimanmarcus.com.
Nutcracker
This beechwood-and-brass nutcracker opens shells easily and fits nicely in your hand.
Shop Now: Farmhouse Pottery Crafted Wooden Nutcracker, $50, farmhousepottery.com.
CBD Aperitif
Add a splash of calming CBD-infused botanicals to a gin and tonic—or sip it solo on the rocks.
Shop Now: Aplós Non-Alcoholic Spirit, $48, standarddose.com.
Mediterranean Cookbook
In Claudia Roden's Mediterranean, a feast of the region's cooking, the Cairo native seals her place in the pantheon of culinary gurus.
Shop Now: Claudia Roden's "Mediterranean," $40, amazon.com.
House Slippers
Mom's house slippers just got a major upgrade. These machine-washable and recyclable slides have built-in massage beds at the soles for added comfort.
Shop Now: Terrelique Relaxation Slips, $40, terrelique.com.
Sunglasses
Durable and polished, these oversized sunnies will elevate Mom's look.
Shop Now: Martha Stewart Protective Square Sunglasses, $50, amazon.com.
Salad Serveware
Help the romaine or kale lover in your life (your father-in-law, perhaps?) hail Caesar in style with these salad servers, distinguished by their leather-wrapped handles.
Shop Now: Jayson Home "Eve" Salad Servers, $52, jaysonhome.com.
Pencil Roll
Mom can wrap up her sketching, watercolor, or flower arranging supplies in this handy roll.
Shop Now: TOAST Ticking Stripe Pencil Roll, $40, us.toa.st
Fruit and Veggie Seed Kit
Compatible with all Click & Grow Smart Gardens ($199.95, williams-sonoma.com), this seed set includes chili pepper, tomato, and strawberry pods that will be ready to harvest in 30 to 40 days.
Shop Now: Williams Sonoma Click & Grow Veggie Seed Kit, $30, williams-sonoma.com.
Cabernet Sauvignon Glasses
Your favorite Cab lovers will appreciate this glass, which is made especially for full-bodied, complex red wines that are high in tannins.
Shop Now: Riedel Winewings Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Glass, $35, target.com.
Teapot
Lettuceware is back in a big way, so set your mom or mother-in-law up with a kitschy, whimsical tea set to make sure they're ahead of the trend.
Shop Now: Tory Burch Lettuce Ware Teapot, $248, toryburch.com.
Houseplant Set
Turn your parents into plant parents with this aptly-named set. Choose between three, five, and seven low-maintenance varieties.
Shop Now: The Sill "Plant Parent" Set, from $48, thesill.com.
Picnic Basket for Two
Gift them this picnic basket for two and encourage them to spread a blanket out in their backyard—or travel to a scenic local park—come spring.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Picnic Basket for Two, $99, potterybarn.com.
Binoculars
Are they avid birdwatchers? If so, they need these—consider them the Rolls Royce of binoculars.
Shop Now: Nikon Monarch 7 Binoculars, $499.95, llbean.com.
Decanter
Upgrade their bar with this sleek decanter. Its amber hue works across multiple décor schemes and color palettes.
Shop Now: Estelle Decanter, $150, estellecoloredglass.com.
Electric Diffuser
They've never seen a room diffuser quite like this. The first of its kind, this touch-activated iteration from Diptyque plugs into the wall and fills the room with one of the fragrance house's signature scents with a single tap.
Shop Now: Diptyque Electric Wall Diffuser, $120, diptyqueparis.com.
Martha Stewart Coffee
Help them start their day with Martha's favorite organic, fair-trade beans; they brew nuanced, full-bodied coffee with a deep, rich finish.
Shop Now: Martha Stewart Coffee "Martha's Blend" by Barrie House, from $8.99, amazon.com.
Bloom Book
Written by psychosomatic therapist, flower essence practitioner, and registered herbalist Heidi Smith, this book, full of recipes and rituals for all of life's ups and downs, is a flower essence guide to cosmic balance.
Shop Now: "The Bloom Book" by Heidi Smith, $23.99, at.land.
Cute Colander
A colander she'll never want to put away—who would have thought?
Shop Now: Land of Belle Radish Colander, $62, landofbelle.com.
Shaving Essentials
Give Dad another reason to pamper himself in the mornings with this all-star, five-blade razor and sandalwood shaving cream. The cream's rich and foamy lather make for a luxuriously smooth shave while the razor's micro-engraved patterns give it an extra comfortable grip.
Shop Now: The Art of Shaving Engraved Five Blade Razor, $200, theartofshaving.com; Sandalwood Shaving Cream, $28, macys.com.
Monet Puzzle
Together, there's nothing they can't do—finishing a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, included. Present them with their newest challenge, which depicts one of Monet's most iconic paintings upon completion.
Shop Now: The Met Monet Bridge and Lilies Puzzle, $24.95, store.metmuseum.com.
Fisherman Sweater
A wool fisherman sweater is a classic gift. We love this feminine cardigan-style take on the staple, featuring a sweet collar and pockets—and your mom will, too.
Shop Now: Frances Valentine Wool Fisherman Sweater, $398, francesvalentine.com.
Eden Revisited
The latest from Ngoc Ming Ngo and Umbero Pasti, this book offers readers a beautifully photographed tour of Pasti's world-famous garden, Rohuna, where thousands of plants—transplanted from local constructions sites—currently thrive.
Shop Now: Eden Revisited: A Garden in Northern Morocco, $39.99, amazon.com.
Colorful Mixing Bowls
Whether they are chefs or bakers, they will always appreciate a new set of mixing bowls (especially when they look like this!). This stackable set is perfect for whipping up their latest muffin recipe or heating up leftovers.
Shop Now: Mepal Deep Mixing Bowls in Pine, $70 for four, bespokepost.com.
Children's Custom Art Prints
Turn grandchildren's mini doodled masterpieces into a framed print (or three!) to cherish forever with Minted's custom art.
Shop Now: Minted Kids' Drawn Art, prices vary, minted.com.
Buddha Board
Mindful living is about to get a lot more fun with this "water-drawing" board. Simply dip the brush into water, paint or write to your heart's desire, and watch your creation come to life before evaporating back into a blank state.
Shop Now: Buddha Board Water Painting Set, $37.95, amazon.com.
Tea Set
Black, green, herbal, or masala? Suit someone's fancy with these boxed sets of farmer-direct Indian blends.
Shop Now: Vahdam Tea Gift Boxes, from $25, vahdamteas.com.
Colorful Tumblers
These tumblers bring a dolce vita vibe to any table. Mix up the sunny, sophisticated colors, or give a matched set.
Shop Now: Sir | Madam "The Rialto" Tumblers, $52 for two, sirmadam.com.
A Year of Wine
If your parents or in-laws are wine connoisseurs, gift them a year of Martha's all-time favorite wines, along with exclusive suggestions for serving and pairing.
Shop Now: Martha Stewart Wine Co. A Year of Wine, from $225, marthastewartwine.com.
Colorful Trays
As eye-catching as they are functional, these limited-edition pressed-plywood trays come in a veritable garden of botanical prints that make a grilled cheese on the coffee table feel like a picnic en plein air.
Shop Now: Utopia Goods Limited-Edition Trays, from $89 each, utopiagoods.com.
Bonbon Box
These gorgeous hand-made confections come packaged in a sweet storybook box. Your book (and chocolate!) loving mom will be delighted.
Shop Now: Stick with Me 12 Piece Bonbon Box, $49, swmsweets.com.
Rice Cooker
Want to know the secret to the fluffiest rice? In restaurants across Japan, they use the donabe rice cooker, "Kamado-san." For us, it's the perfect gift pick for the family's foodie.
Shop Now: Kamado-San Danabe Rice Cooker, $220, toirokitchen.com.
They're some of the most important people on your holiday shopping list.