Top Navigation Explore Martha Stewart SUBSCRIBE MARTHASTEWART.COM HOLIDAY PLANNING & IDEAS HOLIDAY GIFTS Your One-Stop Holiday Gift Guide: Parents and In-Laws Your One-Stop Holiday Gift Guide: Parents and In-Laws Updated November 17, 2021 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. SKIP GALLERY SLIDES Save Pin More CREDIT: COURTESY OF POTTERY BARN They're some of the most important people on your holiday shopping list. 1 of 47 Save Pin More CREDIT: COURTESY OF POTTERY BARN There's no one like Mom or Dad, which is why their holiday gifts should be as unique as they are. Though it's easy to scoop up their favorites year after year—a simple-enough task when you know your mother's go-to bottle of red or your father's signature cologne—we'd encourage you to think beyond that realm when curating your parents' (and in-laws') presents this time around. To help you find creative options that speak to their passions and hobbies, we've rounded up several ideas that they likely won't expect, which only adds to the fun. From vegetable growing pods that helps them grow food at home (whatever the time of year!) to updated house slippers and Martha's go-to tequila, there are so many thoughtful, personal options ahead. We absolutely love the idea of gifting parents items that they'll pull out each and every day, especially since they'll think of you whenever they do. Consider adding a stone pitcher to their nightstand (one that is also pretty enough to use during a dinner party); alternatively, gift them abstract art-inspired glassware or a new cake stand (your mother-in-law will love the one on our list) lovely enough to display in their china cabinet. Want to get a little more personal? A sweet framed photo of your own child's artwork will make Grandma or Grandpa proud. Whatever you decide to gift your parents and in-laws this year, let it be from the heart; speak to their love of coffee with a fresh blend from Martha's own collection or set your father-in-law, an avid birdwatcher, up with the best binoculars on the market. Ahead, more of our favorite holiday gift ideas for Mom and Dad. ADVERTISEMENT 2 of 47 Save Pin More Neutral Tablecloth CREDIT: COURTESY OF POTTERY BARN 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. 3 of 47 Save Pin More Ruffled Cake Stands CREDIT: COURTESY OF QVC 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. 4 of 47 Save Pin More Tequila Set CREDIT: COURTESY OF CASA DRAGONES Gift Martha's favorite tequila, Casa Dragones, this season. This box comes with a bottle of the brand's delicious Joven tequila, which is intended to be sipped neat—that's where set's the flutes come in. (Martha uses the Blanco in her Martharita cocktail.) Shop Now: Casa Dragones Joven Tequila with Two Glasses Gift, $290, totalwine.com. 5 of 47 Save Pin More Plaid Wrap CREDIT: COURTESY OF DOEN Your mother-in-law will appreciate this glorified shawl, complete with a festive plaid pattern. Shop Now: Doen Ember Wrap, $328, shopdoen.com. 6 of 47 Save Pin More Next Generation iPhone CREDIT: COURTESY OF APPLE 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. ADVERTISEMENT 7 of 47 Save Pin More Smart Speaker CREDIT: COURTESY OF NEST 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. 8 of 47 Save Pin More Copper Canister Set CREDIT: COURTESY OF BED BATH & BEYOND 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. 9 of 47 Save Pin More Object Candles CREDIT: COURTESY OF DESIGN MILK 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. ADVERTISEMENT 10 of 47 Save Pin More Stone Pitcher CREDIT: COURTESY OF POTTERY BARN 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. 11 of 47 Save Pin More Hot Sauce Trio CREDIT: COURTESY OF H3IRLOOM 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. 12 of 47 Save Pin More Cozy Throw CREDIT: COURTESY OF SNOWE HOME 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. ADVERTISEMENT 13 of 47 Save Pin More Oven Mitts CREDIT: COURTESY OF DUSEN DUSEN Replace Mom's dingy pair with zingy oven mitts. Shop Now: Dusen Dusen Oven Mitts, $24 each, dusendusen.com. 14 of 47 Save Pin More CBD Box CREDIT: COURTESY OF CANOPY 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. 15 of 47 Save Pin More Aromatherapy CREDIT: COURTESY OF SAKS FIFTH AVENUE 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. ADVERTISEMENT 16 of 47 Save Pin More Artistic Glassware CREDIT: COURTESY OF NEIMAN MARCUS 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. 17 of 47 Save Pin More Nutcracker CREDIT: COURTESY OF FARMHOUSE POTTERY This beechwood-and-brass nutcracker opens shells easily and fits nicely in your hand. Shop Now: Farmhouse Pottery Crafted Wooden Nutcracker, $50, farmhousepottery.com. 18 of 47 Save Pin More CBD Aperitif CREDIT: COURTESY OF APLÓS 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. ADVERTISEMENT 19 of 47 Save Pin More Mediterranean Cookbook CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON 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. 20 of 47 Save Pin More House Slippers CREDIT: COURTESY OF TERRELIQUE 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. 21 of 47 Save Pin More Sunglasses CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON Durable and polished, these oversized sunnies will elevate Mom's look. Shop Now: Martha Stewart Protective Square Sunglasses, $50, amazon.com. ADVERTISEMENT 22 of 47 Save Pin More 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. 23 of 47 Save Pin More Pencil Roll CREDIT: COURTESY OF TOAST 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 24 of 47 Save Pin More Fruit and Veggie Seed Kit CREDIT: COURTESY OF WILLIAMS SONOM 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. ADVERTISEMENT 25 of 47 Save Pin More Cabernet Sauvignon Glasses CREDIT: COURTESY OF TARGET 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. 26 of 47 Save Pin More Teapot CREDIT: COURTESY OF TORY BURCH 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. 27 of 47 Save Pin More Houseplant Set CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE SILL 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. ADVERTISEMENT 28 of 47 Save Pin More Picnic Basket for Two CREDIT: COURTESY OF POTTERY BARN 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. 29 of 47 Save Pin More Binoculars CREDIT: COURTESY OF LL BEAN 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. 30 of 47 Save Pin More Decanter CREDIT: COURTESY OF ESTELLE 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. ADVERTISEMENT 31 of 47 Save Pin More Electric Diffuser CREDIT: COURTESY OF DIPTYQUE 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. 32 of 47 Save Pin More Martha Stewart Coffee CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON 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. 33 of 47 Save Pin More Bloom Book CREDIT: COURTESY OF AT LAND 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. ADVERTISEMENT 34 of 47 Save Pin More Cute Colander CREDIT: COURTESY OF LAND OF BELLE A colander she'll never want to put away—who would have thought? Shop Now: Land of Belle Radish Colander, $62, landofbelle.com. 35 of 47 Save Pin More Shaving Essentials CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE ART OF SHAVING 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. 36 of 47 Save Pin More Monet Puzzle CREDIT: COURTESY OF METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 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. ADVERTISEMENT 37 of 47 Save Pin More Fisherman Sweater CREDIT: COURTESY OF FRANCES VALENTINE 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. 38 of 47 Save Pin More Eden Revisited CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON 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. 39 of 47 Save Pin More Colorful Mixing Bowls CREDIT: COURTESY OF BESPOKE POST 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. ADVERTISEMENT 40 of 47 Save Pin More Children's Custom Art Prints CREDIT: COURTESY OF MINTED.COM 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. 41 of 47 Save Pin More Buddha Board CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON 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. 42 of 47 Save Pin More Tea Set CREDIT: KIRSTEN FRANCIS 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. ADVERTISEMENT 43 of 47 Save Pin More Colorful Tumblers CREDIT: KIRSTEN FRANCIS 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. 44 of 47 Save Pin More A Year of Wine CREDIT: COURTESY OF MARTHA STEWART 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. 45 of 47 Save Pin More Colorful Trays CREDIT: KATE MATHIS 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. ADVERTISEMENT 46 of 47 Save Pin More Bonbon Box CREDIT: © EVAN SUNG 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. 47 of 47 Save Pin More Rice Cooker CREDIT: BRYAN GARDNER 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. Share the Gallery PINTEREST FACEBOOK Popular in Holiday Gifts Pin Google Just Revealed the Top 100 Trending Gifts of 2021—Here's What to Buy Article Pin Your Complete Guide to Curating Stunning Holiday Gift Baskets—Including Packing Tips and Item Suggestions Video Pin Will You Buy Holiday Gifts Early This Year? 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