Excellent and Affordable Holiday Housewarming Gifts

It's officially holiday party season. While wine is totally fine, why not give something a little more, well, original? Here are 12 items, from a charming illustrated calendar to a limited-edition olive oil, that your host can enjoy long after the night is over (and all the wine is drunk).

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Brooklyn Slate Company Slate Cheese Board

Equal parts rustic and sophisticated, these slate boards are sourced from a family-owned quarry in New York, and perfect for presenting cheeses, charcuterie, and hors d'oeuvres. Plus, you can write directly on them with chalk, so identifying what you're snacking on is a snap. $29

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Twenty Four Hour Woman 2017 Calendar

Watch the year breeze by with this wonderfully cheeky and irreverent tear-away calendar from Brooklyn-based artist Scott Lenhardt. Like previous editions, each day features an original illustration, demonstrating how to find joy in all of life's tasks – no matter how extraordinary or mundane. $26

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Grown Alchemist Hand Wash in Sweet Orange, Cedarwood & Sage

Washing your hands regularly is a must. But come pesky cold and flu season, it's even more important to keep your mitts extra clean. That's where this Australian soap comes to the rescue. It's gentle yet purifying, and leaves skin wonderfully refreshed, soft, and subtly scented. Plus, it makes for a handsome addition to any bathroom. $29

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Malin+Goetz Votive Set

Don't be fooled by appearances. Not only do these little candles pack a fragrant punch, they also burn slowly and cleanly, thanks to a smart blend of eco-friendly waxes. Burn one at a time, or for a truly curated olfactory experience, burn multiple. $45

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'One to Five: One Shortcut Recipe Transformed Into Five Easy Dishes' by Ryan Scott

It's been a banner year for beloved San Francisco chef Ryan Scott. Not only did he just open one of the city's newest dining hot spot, Finn Town, he also released a cookbook, sharing the versatility of a single ingredient with home cooks. Carrots, for example, are featured in fun, easy-to-follow recipes for hummus, latkes, muffins, and even hot sauce. $14.57

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The Good Home Co. Kitchen Cleaning Box in Beach Days

This smart set stocks what you need (think hand soap, dishwashing soap, and surface spray cleanser) to get your kitchen spotless in a safe, toxic-free manner. The distinctive beachy scent transports you to warmer, sunnier days, and the wood crate the products arrive in can be repurposed for years to come. $50

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Sandoval 'Wood' Interior Aromatic Room Spray

Drawing inspiration from California's rugged and naturally aromatic coastline, this chicly-designed room spray helps bring the outdoors in. The blend of cedar, sandalwood, and vetiver adds a sultry touch to any space or surface. $45

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Sumner+Company Sea Salt Caramels

Photographer-turned-candy maker Christian Sumner is involved in every painstaking step of the caramel-making process, including cooking, cutting, wrapping, and shipping. That care is evident in every indulgent, buttery bite, which strikes a fine balance between savory (thanks to a blend of Atlantic and Mediterranean sea salts) and sweet. $15

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Aesop Post-Poo Drops

Everyone has to go to the bathroom, so why not keep the situation as pleasant as possible? To use, simply dispense three drops into the toilet after you flush, and following guests will detect nothing but uplifting citrus peel notes of lemon, tangerine, and mandarin. $29

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California Olive Ranch Limited Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil

From the beloved California olive oil company comes this limited-edition product, released just once a year. Resulting from the best cold pressings in the first weeks of harvest, the makers intentionally leave behind tiny flecks of olive, which impart the oil with an especially grassy and peppery punch. It's terrific for cooking, and for drizzling on dishes as a finishing touch. $19.99

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Meow Meow Tweet Bar Soap Party Pack

The packaging couldn't be any more whimsical, but it's the ability to mix and match your favorite bar soaps – whether they're for the face, hair, or body – that makes giving (or receiving) this pack that much more fun. $28

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Nest Fragrances Mini Diffuser Set

With this festive trio of long-lasting diffusers in the brand’s best-selling holiday scents (Birchwood Pine, Hearth, and Holiday), making every nook and corner of your home – like your bathroom, pantry, and closets – smell as warm and inviting as a crackling fireplace is nothing short of a breeze. $48

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Brooklyn Slate Company Slate Cheese Board

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