Thoughts That Count

Gifts Under $50

Cocktail Stirrers
Set of four, $45 at Michael Aram, 136 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-461-6903.

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Sea-Fan Finger Towels
Set of two, from $25 at Gracious Home, 1217 Third Ave., at 70th St.; 212-517-6300.

“3 Chefs” Utensils
Set of three, $50 at Scandinavian Grace, 167 N. 9th St., at Bedford Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-384-7886.

Wineglass Tumblers
Set of four, $29 at A&G Merch, 111 N. 6th St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-388-1779.

Kuhn Rikon Paring Knives
Set of three, $25 at Sur la Table, 75 Spring St., at Crosby St.; 212-966-3375.

“Comma” Platters
From $1.95 at CB2, 451 Broadway, nr. Grand St.; 800-606-6252.

Chopsticks
From $1.95 a pair at Pearl River Mart, 477 Broadway, nr. Grand St.; 212-431-4770.

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Hourglass
$42 at Cursive in ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway, at 19th St.; 646-602-3806.

Split Bamboo Accent Rug
$20 at JCPenney, Queens Center, 92-59 59th Ave., Elmhurst; 718-592-1800.

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Middle Kingdom Ceramic Bud Vase
$22.50 at Golden Calf, 86 N. 6th St., at Wythe St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-302-8800.

Punch Bowl Set
$36.95 at Crate and Barrel, 650 Madison Ave., at 60th St.; 212-308-0011.

Recycling Bags
Set of four, $22 at Design Within Reach, 408 W. 14th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-242-9449.

Gifts Under $150

Marcel Wanders Birdhouse
$85 at The Future Perfect, 115 N. 6th St., at Berry St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-599-6278.

Thomas O’Brien “Darby” Barware
From $60 at Aero, 419 Broome St., nr. Crosby St.; 212-966-4700.

Oscar De La Renta “Kent” Wood Tray
$150 at Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.; 212-753-4000.

Dirt Devil “Kruz Stick”
$99.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond, 620 Sixth Ave., at 18th St.; 212-255-3550.

Tripod Stemware
Set of four, $105 at The Future Perfect, 115 N. 6th St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-599-6278.

Monogrammed Dinner Plate
$80 at Charlotte Moss, 20 E. 63rd St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-308-3888.

Stainless Steel Cooking Utensils
From $16 each at Alessi, 130 Greene St., nr. Prince St.; 212-941-7300.

Collapsible Strainer
$60 at Moss, 150 Greene St., nr. Houston St.; 866-888-6677.

Italian Wine, Classes, and Tastings
From $35 at Vino Italian Wine & Spirits, 121 E. 27th St., nr. Park Ave.; 800-965-8466.

“Skew” Barstool
From $99.95 at CB2, 451 Broadway, nr. Grand St.; 800-606-6252.

“Pluto Sunburst” Clock
$125 at the Conran Shop, 407 E. 59th St., at First Ave., 866-755-9079.

Organic Bath Towels
From $11 each at JCPenney, Queens Center, 92-59 59th Ave., Elmhurst; 718-592-1800.

“Propello” Table Fan
$150 at the Conran Shop, 407 E. 59th St., at First Ave.; 866-755-9079.

Marc Newson Samsonite Duffel Bag
$140 at Moss, 150 Greene St., nr. Houston St.; 866-888-6677.

“Peekaboo” Umbrella Holder
$64.95 at CB2, 451 Broadway, nr. Grand St.; 800-606-6252.

Badminton Set
$69 at Restoration Hardware, 935 Broadway, at 22nd St.; 212-260-9479.

Gifts Under $300

Artisan Series KitchenAid Mixer
$300 at the Home Depot, 980 Third Ave., at 59th St.; 212-888-1512.

Iron “Link” Side Table
$199 at CB2, 451 Broadway, nr. Grand St.; 800-606-6252.

Polycarbonate “Stone” Stools
$245 at Kartell, 39 Greene St., nr. Grand St.; 212-966-6665.

Wüsthof “Culinar” Steak Knives
Set of four, $249.95 at Williams-Sonoma, 10 Columbus Circle, at Broadway and 59th St.; 212-823-9750.

Medard De Noblat “Eden” China
Five-piece place setting, $239 at Michael C. Fina, 545 Fifth Ave., at 45th St.; 800-289-3462.

Cuisinart Wine Cellar
$199.95 at Williams-Sonoma, 10 Columbus Circle, at Broadway and 59th St.; 212-823-9750.

William Yeoward “Buzzy” Honey Pot
$162 at Michael C. Fina, 545 Fifth Ave., at 45th St.; 800-289-3462.

White Mountain Ice-cream Maker
$199.95 at Williams-Sonoma (online only), 10 Columbus Circle, at Broadway and 59th St.; 212-823-9750.

“Elvis” Chair
$299 at Tiny Living, 125 E. 7th St., nr. Ave. A; 212-228-2748.

Alessi Oil and Vinegar Set
$292 at Moss, 150 Greene St., nr. Houston St.; 866-888-6677.

Breville Multispeed Juice Fountain
$299 at Williams-Sonoma, 10 Columbus Circle, at Broadway and 59th St.; 212-823-9750.

“Bauhaus Arc” Floor Lamp
$199 at CB2, 451 Broadway, nr. Grand St.; 800-606-6252.

Dog Bed
$240 at Design Within Reach, 408 W. 14th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-242-9449.

Silver “Mia” Pitcher
$173 at Alessi, 130 Greene St., nr. Prince St.; 212-941-7300.

“Warhol” Luggage
From $159.99 at Burton Snowboards, 106 Spring St., at Mercer St.; 212-966-8068.

Two-way Baby Alpaca Throw
$250 at Jonathan Adler, 47 Greene St., nr. Broome St.; 212-941-8950.

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