The most wanted gifts for people who have everything

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Wanted for Refusing to let a cup of coffee go cold.

A heated mug that holds a drink at the exact temperature set in its app. It's a luxury nobody buys for themselves, which is what makes it such a reliable gift for anyone who forgets their coffee on the desk.

Why it's here A heated mug is exactly what someone won't buy for themselves, and it's a treat they'd use every day.

Let it slide if They finish every cup in five minutes.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw

Wanted for Being suspiciously soft for something that costs that much.

A plush throw blanket that's a favorite in luxury gift guides for good reason. It's far softer than anything most people would buy for themselves, and it holds up to regular washing.

Why it's here Everyone owns a blanket. Few people own one that's this nice, which is the whole point.

Let it slide if They're happy with a $20 fleece. Don't tell them the price.

Archie McPhee Yodeling Pickle

Wanted for Yodeling. It's a pickle. It yodels. That's the entire case.

Press the button and a plastic pickle yodels at you. It serves no purpose at all, which is why it gets fought over at gift exchanges and lives on someone's desk for years.

Why it's here They definitely don't own one. Nobody expects it, and that's what makes it work so well.

Let it slide if The recipient shares a small office with anyone who values silence.

LEGO Botanicals Flower Bouquet

Wanted for Staying alive long after real flowers would have given up.

A buildable bouquet that gives adults an evening of quiet focus and a display piece afterward. It looks surprisingly elegant in a vase and never needs watering.

Let it slide if They don't enjoy following instructions, even the fun kind.

Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer

Wanted for Solving a problem that a knife solved centuries ago.

A plastic tool that cuts one banana into perfect slices. It has a cult following thanks to its gloriously sarcastic online reviews, and it's cheap enough to give as a joke that also technically works.

Let it slide if You want a gift people will use more than once. Though they might.

Cocktail Smoker Kit

Wanted for Making an old fashioned look like a magic trick.

A small torch-top smoker that adds wood smoke to a drink right at the glass. It's a fun bit of theater for home bar owners. Lots of brands sell these, so check reviews and whether a torch is included.

Let it slide if They don't drink, or there's no home bar in sight.

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle

Wanted for Being the best-looking appliance in any kitchen it enters.

A design-forward gooseneck kettle with precise temperature control. It's a lovely upgrade for anyone into pour-over coffee or good tea, and it's the sort of thing they'll leave out on display.

Let it slide if They'd be just as happy with the microwave.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Wanted for Keeping people up until 3 a.m. for one more chapter.

A funny, propulsive science-fiction novel about a lone astronaut trying to save Earth. It's one of the easiest books to recommend to nearly anyone, including people who 'don't read sci-fi'.

Let it slide if They've already read it. Most sci-fi fans have.

TRUFF Original Hot Sauce

Wanted for Putting truffle on things that didn't ask for it.

A black truffle hot sauce in a bottle that looks more like a cologne. It's an easy upgrade from everyday hot sauce, and it looks expensive enough to feel like a real present.

Let it slide if They think truffle tastes like gasoline. Some people do.

Homesick Scented Candle

Wanted for Smelling like a home state and causing feelings without warning.

Candles with scents themed around states, cities, and memories. Picking one that fits where somebody's from makes it feel personal, even if you only found it this morning.

Let it slide if They're sensitive to fragrance, or live with someone who is.

100 Dates Scratch-Off Poster

Wanted for Ending the 'I don't know, what do you want to do?' loop.

A poster of date ideas you reveal by scratching them off one at a time. It takes the planning out of date night, and it's a cute, cheap gift for couples at any stage.

Let it slide if Your partner would prefer a gift with a little less homework.

Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit

Wanted for Bringing a campfire to the patio table with minimal smoke.

A small stainless fire pit that burns pellets or wood and sits right on an outdoor table. It's an easy way to make an ordinary night outside feel like an occasion, and s'mores are hard to argue with.

Let it slide if They don't have an outdoor space to use it in.