8 of the Best Gifts for a Fancy White Elephant Gift Exchange
Updated: November 2024
Everyone likes to be fancy once in a while. If your group is looking for some little luxuries for your gift exchange, you’ve come to the right place. All of these gifts are $55 or less.
Note: all prices are as-of publish date, and may change.
#1. Statement Mug
A beautiful mug from which to drink your very-necessary morning caffeine, especially this time of year. These are handmade and will look pretty hanging out on your desk all day. If mugs aren’t doing it for you, they also sell a bunch of latte and beverage mixes i.e. things to put in your mugs. Enjoy!
#2. Scented Candle
Everyone loves a good scented candle, and this Parisian brand is a cult favorite. You can’t go wrong with any of the scents, but we’re partial to the Fig because its the perfect balance of floral and woody.
#3. Woodford Reserve Rye
You can never go wrong with a good bottle of liquor, and this Woodford Reserve Rye is really special. The flavor isn’t too bold so it is perfect for mixing or sipping. It also comes in a beautiful bottle so you will want to leave it sitting out on your bar.
#4. Olive & June Manicure Set
Olive & June are known for their stunning nail polish colors and high quality manicures. Now you can get their Manicure Kit and do your own nails at home. It comes with all of the tools you need for a manicure, plus one color polish and a top coat.
#5. Avocado Vase
Fill this beautiful vase with water and put an avocado pit in the holder at the top. Then sit back and watch your little tree come to life. Perfect for the design-minded or green-thumbed in your group.
#6. Modern Paint by Numbers
Paint by numbers but make it adult. Includes paintbrushes, watercolor paints and everything you need to create your own masterpiece. We’re thinking this will come in handy this winter when you’re trapped indoors.
#7. Packing Cubes
Packing cubes are a great addition to your travel essentials and once you start using them you’ll have a hard time understanding how you lived without them. This set comes with 4 in various sizes and is available in a number of colors.
#8. The Ordinary Mini Discovery Kit
If you know The Ordinary, you know that this is a steal. Promise you everyone will be fighting over this one. This set comes with travel sizes of their full skincare regimen.