A Gift for Every Type of Wife

She can store everything she needs in this wash bag, which opens almost flat.

These pore pads have been a hit on social media because they help to keep pores gunk-free (that’s the white willow bark, a natural exfoliant). Our updates coordinator Najwa Jamal is also a convert and says they help to keep her skin consistently clear.

Tefi Pessoaput us on to this five-minute lamination hair mask from L’Oréal, which she said works so well people are constantly stopping her on the street.

A pigmented fine-tip pen beloved by artists and journalers alike.

Myha’latold us she can’t live without these suitably fuzzy socks. They’re perfect for padding around the house (and maybe even the odd errand run).

These massage balls are great for easing tension in the neck and back.

Lots of fun from something very simple.

An acrylic, initialed tray that comes in an array of bold shades.

[Editor’s Note: Some letters may arrive after Christmas.]

A set of mother-of-pearl spoons for scooping salt (or caviar) is a truly charming gift.

This teeny nightlight cycles between a whole rainbow of shades once plugged in, casting a soothing glow while she drifts off.

A whisk all of her own.

This portable book light emits a strip of light and has varying color temperatures and light levels to customize the reading experience.

This fancy-looking toothpaste has better branding than Crest or Colgate.

A commenter described this as “fizzy speed.”

A handheld fan that has 199 speed settings for maximum cool.

A simple and elegant vase that would cost three times the price at a shoppy-shop.

An initialnecklacewith a little personality to commemorate the newest addition.

This nonstick pan makes it easy to whip up a batch of crêpes. ActorJason Blumsays it works on even the worst burners and heats up evenly.

A Hobonichi Techoplannercan restore a sense of order for the wife with a snowballing to-do list. We should know — it’s made its rounds among a dozen Strategist staffers over the years.

As well as being immortal, this LEGO centerpiece is customizable.

We considered wax composition, how evenly it burns, scent profile, and throw to crown this ourfavorite candleoverall.

A pair of Loops is an essential for wives who knowpreventionis the best cure.

This half-frame camera comes recommended by Roman Coppola and shoots 72 photos on a single roll of film.

Prop a candle, Kindle, and even a glass of wine on this bamboo bath tray.

Plum Sykes says this concentrated bath oil smells just like an Austrian pine forest and has amassed a bit of a cult following among her friends.

Editor’s Note: Some sizes may arrive after Christmas.

This ultraslim power bank attaches magnetically to the back of her phone.

This watercolor set will keep her and her gal pals happy.

A set of sixcolorful Le Creuset mugs is just the type of thing she’d never buy herself.

Mackenzie-Childs has a brand-new colorway out, which could be huge news to your wife.

This pleasingly puffy Baggu nylon tote will squeeze perfectly beneath anairplane seat.

This silk mask is squishy and blocks light, so you can still scroll away as she drifts off.

A towel warmer is the “bath-time equivalent of the fetal position,” saysMichelle Markowitz. (Gifting a post-shower warm towel is basically gifting a hug.)

Solid goldearrings— that will make their way into her rotation — for under $100.

A pair of Keen Newport H2s — a favorite of multiple Strategist staffers — was first reported in our newsletter.

This nifty device uses heat and cold to reduce puffiness and improve firmness.Laufeyis a fan. “I unexpectedly can’t stop using [it],” she told us. “I impulse bought one for my sister.”

Thisbathrobeis a unicorn: actually comfortable, but not at all frumpy. Perfect for the wife who likes to be put together.

[Editor’s note: Order by December 18 for delivery by Christmas.]

Cozy platform UGGs that are also errand appropriate.

Patterns are king, and so are Marimekko’s bedsheets.

Each cooking enthusiast our kitchen writer interviewed about this pepper mill says “it’s worth every penny.”

A sleek but roomy satchel with a classic shape that will fit all her odds and ends.

Editor’s Note: Some colors arrive after Christmas.

This is what I’ll be buying my wife for Christmas.

These noise-canceling headphones block out ambient noise so she can find a zen moment anywhere.

Our favorite smartwatch is great for measuring daily movement.

Susan Orlean’s favoritesleep headphones, which she says are “very comfortable, last all night, and have very good sound.”