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Holiday Gifts: 50 Fun Gifts $50 and Under

Posted by Studio Brillantine on 7th Dec 2022

Holiday Gifts: 50 Fun Gifts $50 and Under

Our gift recommendations & great selection for fun and exclusive gift ideas $50 and under. All 50 great gifting ideas are in no particular order of importance but will definitely inspire you this Holiday Season. Perfect for stocking stuffers, the Holiday office gift exchange or just something fun to share and bring a smile when meeting friends this festive season.

1] Sonny Angel Holiday Ornaments 2022 / Limitied Edition $25

2] Sonny Angel x Donna Wilson Creatures Series / Limited Edition $28

An exclusive collaboration with the wonderful designer, Donna Wilson! TheSonny Angel Creatures Seriesbrings you 12 unique figures designed in collaboration with the English designer Donna Wilson, known for her curious creatures made of wool. This collaborative series can be described as a place where patterns and colors collide to create adorably odd and truly one of a kind Sonny Angel figures -- a must have for any Sonny Angel collector or Donna Wilson lover! ♪

donna wilson sonny angel

3] Studio Ghibli Glass $32

Officially licensed by Studio Ghibli is this retro glass collection. Featuring a bright, charming and vintage inspired design crafted in Japan with quality glass. You will enjoy every last drop of your drink from this eye-catching glass!

studio ghibli vintage glass

4] Studio Ghibli Spirited Away Symbols Tea Cup $49

The Spirited Away “Symbols” Japanese Tea Cup is beautifully crafted by hand in Japan. This large, sturdy tea and multi-purpose cup features several characters from the Spirited Away universe. Perfect for having your hot or cold drinks in style, a must-have for Studio Ghibli fans !

Studio Ghibli Spirited Away Cup


5] Tintin Metal Figure $19

This range of flat figurines is based on 18th century plat d'étain figurines originating in Nuremberg. Every tiny detail on these top-quality collectibles is hand-painted with care and precision. Reverse side drawn in keeping with the original.

tintin metal figure



6] Tintin Wall Calendar $32

The 2023 Tintin Wall Calendar gives us some images rarely seen. Taken from December 1932 The Adventures of Tintin, Reporter in the Orient, published in Le Petit Vingtième. In 1934 this story becomes Cigars of the Pharaoh.

Through these images Hergé exposes us to some pretty scary scenes…sorry but what size spider wove that web…and stepping into a room full of cobras…maybe skip September! All the images remind us that Hergé’s drawings stand the test of time..so beautifully crafted you are captivated by their sense of space, movement, drama. Savour each month.

tintin wall calendar

7] Rune Naito Animals Figures $21

Rune Naito has created many works and characters over the years since the 1960's.
All of them are cute with gentle expressions, and continue to give dreams and impressions to everyone who sees them. Naito is credited with pioneering the Japanese contemporary culture and aesthetic of kawaii (lit. "lovable" or "cute").

Rune Naito Animals

8] Haribo Key Ring $29

Haribo is the original creator of the gummy bear and 2022 is the 100th Anniversary of the Gummy Bear.

haribo

9] Haribo Happy Shopping Tote Bag $27

A Haribo bag to carry all around ! From the original creator of the gummy bear and 2022 is the 100th Anniversary of the Haribo Gummy Bear.

Haribo Happy Shopping Bag



10] Pocket Card Case $50

Multi-use pocket Card Cases which be used for ID's, debit, credit or business cards and cash as well as for cigarettes. This case is struck from original German dies from the 1920's and is engravable and durable.

Pocket Card Case


11] Le Palle Quadrate Ornaments from Alessi $42

Through their very personal imagination, Massimo Giacon and Marcello Jori brings us a reinterpretation of the classic holiday baubles: a series of nice and colourful characters that brighten up the season, Le Palle Quadrate reinterpret classic decorations with a touch of lightness. A collection of colourful figures to decorate the tree, a corner of the house or the festive table in an unconventional and fun way. 

Le Palle Quadrate are a bit like antique decorations, a bit vintage, a bit like faces from video games--yet modern and cheerful.

Alessi Palle Quadrate

12] Chester the Cat Mug $14

Who can resist the sweet face of Chester the Cat -- perfect for your favourite drink !

chester the cat mug

13] Prisme Colours Set of 4 from Duralex $47

Duralex has been manufacturing tempered glassware since 1945. Ideal for both hot and cold drinks, these stackable, impact-resistant and chip-resistant glasses feel very comfortable in your hand and can be used in the microwave or freezer.

Duralex Prisme set of 4

14] 3D Lenticular Dino Playing Cards $15

Poker size playing cards with lenticular optical effect--each card is different.

Lenticular Dino Playing Cards


15] Cast Iron Catchall from from Areaware $47

Like beautiful pedestals, Josh Owen's solid cast iron multi-purpose tray series enhances any item that they hold by playing an elegant supporting role. In considering the design, special attention was paid to the edge treatments of the vessels. The ‘folded detail’ present in all the objects was created to provide a lip that both allows fingers to easily pick up the items and also creates a subtle drop-shadow giving the pieces a look that they are ever so slightly levitating above the surface they are placed upon.

Iron Catchall Tray

16] Block Party Mix & Match Figures from Areaware $49

Everyone at the Block Party is like you and me: each with a unique personality and story to tell, shaped by the communities they live in. Stack and rearrange their pieces any way you like – or mix and match to create your own collection of neighbourhood friends. A colourful, fun and playful art object to decorate your living space.

Block Party



17] New Morningstar Japanese Incense from Nippon Kodo Japan $7

The best-selling incense for daily use. Morning Star incense was created in the 1960s in Japan. It has been loved for over 40 years not only by the Japanese but people all over the world. The powerful fragrances in this collection mixed with high quality ingredients such as pure floral essences and aromatic woods, have made this incense a beloved and trusted worldwide brand. Morning Star is perfect for when you want to create a relaxing atmosphere. Morning Star sticks have no bamboo core, which means there is no wood odor when burning, so you can enjoy the true fragrance of the incense.

New Morning Star incense

18] Smiski Glow in the Dark Figures Series $19

Smiski are curious little creatures that love hiding in small spaces and corners of your room and they all glow in the dark.

Smiski Figures



19] Braun Alarm Clock $45

The design of the BC02XBW originates from the renowned AB 1, designed in 1987 by Dietrich Lubs. Updated to include an improved movement and luminous tipped hour and minute hands, snooze and light function. The clean simplistic dial and contrasting hands with luminous tips offer great legibility, and the quartz tick movement is quiet and precise. Its compact size and lightweight construction make it an ideal clock for home or travel.

Braun Alarm Clock



20] Gnome Nodders from Germany $20

A vintage style collectible. This old-world nodding animal has been produced from the same moulds in the same family-owned factory in Germany since 1948. Lovingly hand assembled and hand painted, this whimsical nodder appeals to the inner child in us all.

Breba Gnome Santa red

21] Animal Nodders from Germany $18

More lovingly hand assembled and hand painted, this animal figure assortment of whimsical nodders appeals to the inner child in us all.

Breba Nodders Germany

22] Studio Ghibli Cat Bus / Blind Box $28

Officially licensed by Studio Ghibli, My Neighbor Totoro “Cat Bus” Blind Box. Beautifully designed and highly detailed, this transporting feline figurine series comes in 6 playful variations. The perfect item to add some popular Japanese culture to your desk, bookshelf, or anywhere else you’d like to show these awesome figurines off! Perfect for the My Neighbor Totoro superfan.

Cat Bus Figure

23] Studio Ghilbli Kiki's Delivery Service Magnet / Blind Box $28

Beautifully designed and highly detailed, this Jiji Cat figurine series comes in 6 cute and silly facial variations of the feline companion to Kiki. They are also fit with a magnet, making it the perfect item to add some popular Japanese culture to your fridge, locker or anywhere else you’d like to show these delightful figurines off! Perfect for the Kiki’s Delivery Service superfan.

Kiki's Delivery Jiji Magnet


24] Ultraman Figure $25

A highly-detailed and accurate reproduction of the Ultraman hero as seen in the original Ultraman TV show or movie.

Ultraman 5.5"


25] Stay Safe Key Ring from Alessi $45

StaySafe, the smart and handy no touch keychain that answers the needs of modern life and safety. You can use it to open door handles, to press buttons and to hook onto handholds in public transports avoiding direct contact to surfaces. StaySafe always stays with you, with your keys, becoming an extension of your hand. Includes optional leather strap for holding keys.

Stay Safe Keyring

26] Multicolour Bottle Light LED with USB $22

Create a colourful glowing light arrangement out of any of your empty bottles. The light will fill up your bottle with the ideal glow. Simply charge the cork shaped bottle LED light, twist on, choose 1 of 7 colours and let the colourful LED enhance any mood. Brighten up any party or create a romantic atmosphere at home, whether during meals, in the garden or in the bedroom. Lasts approximately 3 hours when fully charged.

Multicolour Bottle Light

27] Multicolour Bottle String Light LED with USB $30

Create a glowing light arrangement out of any of your empty bottles. The 95cm (37.5”) string of lights will fill up your bottle with the ideal glow. Simply charge the cork shaped bottle light, wind in the wire, twist on, and let the 10 colourful LEDs enhance any mood. Brighten up any party or create a romantic atmosphere at home, whether during meals, in the garden or in the bedroom. Lasts approximately 3 hours when fully charged.

Multicolour Bottle String Light

28] Moomin 2D Diorama Figure $23

The cute Moomintroll 2D figure is a welcome addition to your desk and collection. Made of high quality transparent die-cut acrylic and easy to assemble. Made in Japan.

Moomin 2D Diorama Figure

29] Cat Bakery Figure $16

Have you ever been to a Cat Bakery before? Well, if you have…you’re lucky! In the meantime you can collect these cute, detailed bakery cats that have baked you some tasty breads, pastries and coffee, meow! Available in 1 of 5 variations, these figurines are the perfect touch to spruce up your office desk, bookshelf or any cat-lover. They are a fun way to decorate your living space...

Cat Bakery Figure

30] Tenugui Multi-use Cloth from Japan $29

Tenugui is a hand-dyed rectangular cloth with a long cultural history of daily use as a scarf, towel, bandana, handkerchief, table runner home decoration or in gift wrapping and presentation. Due to the unique chusen dyeing technique, tenugui are reversible and feature the design on both sides of the fabric. This method has a characteristic appearance due to the fact that the dye produces different shades of colour depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity at the time of dying. Fold, wrap and tie to use as you please. Handmade in Japan.

Tenugui  Cloth Japan

31] Astronaut 3D Lenticular Puzzle $20

Celebrate the Apollo Moon Landing Anniversary with Kikkerland's lenticular puzzle. This 135-piece 'motion puzzle' features an astronaut floating in space !

Astronaut 3D Lenticular Puzzle

32] Moomin Round Tin $12

A mini multi-purpose Moomin themed tin for small treasures...

Moomin Mini Tin

33] Cork Eyeglass Case $16

Fold flat case for your glasses. A convenient flat-folding cork case for glasses or sunglasses with a soft fabric lining. Foldable glasses case with magnetic clasp and fabric lining

Cork Eyeglass Case

34] Studio Ghibli Totoro Enamel Pin $24

These cute Totoro enamel pin collection are perfect for the Studio Ghibli fan !

Totoro Enamel Pin Collection

35] Sigmund Freud Museum Gift Accesories $17-25

A special selection of gift souvenirs from the Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna, Austria.

Sigmund Freud Museum Gift

36] IQ Test Bamboo Wood Puzzle $18

Disassemble and reassemble this sculptural bamboo wood puzzle. The collection has many choices and difficulty levels.

IQ Test Bamboo Wood Puzzle

37] IQ Test Metal Puzzle $18

Disassemble and reassemble this sculptural solid metal puzzle. The collection has many choices and difficulty levels.

IQ Test Metal Puzzles

38] Viva Bike Bells Universal Sound $33

This sturdy bell made by Tokyo San-Esu Co. since 1974 is a design classic and this model remains their most popular bell design. It has the classic and pleasant sounding tone and as stamped on its surface emits the distinct "Universal Bell Sound" which lasts 4 seconds for your safety.

Viva Bike Bell

39] Happy Eternity Baby / Nerona Sheep $40

Nerona is from the Happy Eternity Baby Nativity set and is designed for those who love the special atmosphere of Christmas and appreciate innovation in tradition. A nativity half-way between industrial and artisan, characterised by fine production quality and meticulous attention to detail.

Nerona Black Sheep Figurine

40] Cat in a Cactus Blind Box $18

Cat in Cactus is a unique blind box series that’s sure to “grow” on you! Featuring 4 different breeds of cats each hidden underneath a succulent plant, within a planter pot. Twist the plate of the pot and you have their heads poking out to greet you! They’re playing ‘peekaboo’ with you! This perfectly detailed figurine series has a total of 4 variations with different types of plants and pots – The perfect addition to your desk, bookshelf, or any location you’d like to give a little more character! Perfect for cat lovers !

Cat in Cactus

41] Smiski Glow in the Dark Bobbing Head Figure $40

Smiski has been made into a bobblehead ! This large bobbing head Smiski can be placed on your desk, in your living space or secured to your car dashboard to keep you company. Made of the same phosphorescent material as regular Smiski, he keeps glowing even after the light turns out.

Smiski Bobbing Head Figure

42] Little Cabin Incense Burner $20

The Little Cabin Incense Burner is the perfect way to freshen up your home, patio, or anywhere you want to enjoy incense. Small and easy to use, this adorable wooden house will give incense lovers a reason to smile. The smoke rising from the chimney gives any room a rustic charm while emitting a fresh fragrance.The perfect gift for any occasion - housewarmings, winter holidays,etc., - for all the incense lovers. It’s also a nice little gift for yourself. While you sit and read that novel, drinking your tea, light your Little Cabin Incense Burner and relax. Includes 10 incense logs with balsamic wood scent to get started...afterwards use with your favourite incense sticks or cones.

Little Cabin Incense Burner

43] Kastehelmi Tealight $35

Inspired by morning dewdrops, Kastehelmi’s glass droplet design brings the outdoors in. Available in a fresh range of other colours inspired by nature that highlight Iittala’s coloured glass expertise. Creates beautiful reflections with a lit tealight inside of it.

Kastehelmi Tealight

44] Customisable Cookie Stamper $22

Customisable Cookie Stampers--add a personal touch to your cookies ! Be the talk of the next party and surprise your friends with a personalised treat. Each Cookie Stamper come with interchangeable letters, numbers and symbols for endless possibilities. The perfect gift for anyone who enjoys a spot of home baking, or just eating a delicious cookie!

Customisable Cookie Stamper

45] Studio Ghibli Yummy Plate $25

Featuring a bright, charming and cute design on a tempered glass mini plate. The colourful dish may be used for small snacks, treats and fruit or a desk and room accessory--perfect as a gift or your personal Studio Ghibli collection.

Studio Ghibli Yummy plate

46] Tea For Two Teapot $50

Tea for Two: a small teapot for 1-2 persons. Extremely attractive, functional, easy to use, and clean. With a glass filter that can be removed. Naturally heat resistant, microwaveable, dishwasher safe. It is made of pure borosilicate glass, does not emit any substances, is odor, and taste-neutral.

Tea for Two Teapot

47] Tintin Milou/Snowy Egg Cup $34

Milou's cute face in an egg cup-- what a great way to start the day! Okay he’s looking rather confused, but will makes you smile. The egg cup may also be used for serving condiments or your favourite sauce !

Tintin Milou Snowy Egg Cup

48] Mini Plant Pot Yoga Cats $29

Set of four yoga cats are the perfect inspiration while they meditate alongside your house plants. Relax and enjoy your new feline friends!

Mini Plant Pot Yoga Cats

49] Peaks Caldon Ring Holder $38

A mini sculptural object made of porcelain, the Peaks Caldon Ring Holder will display your rings elegantly.

Peaks Caldon Ring Holder

50] Pino Funnel $36

Pinocchio or Pino is now a cute and adorable funnel and a wall decoration when not being used.

Pino Funnel

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Studio Brillantine is a design shop in Toronto, Canada and carries an extensive selection of gifts as well as international design objects and curated gift ideas from all over the world.