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2014 Gift Guide: Under $50

Need to find a gift for someone but have a somewhat limited budget? Look no further! We’ve compiled an eclectic mix of unique, modern gifts, under $50, for the hard-to-buy people in your life.

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Painted Concrete Candleholder – Gold from Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. \\\ $36 – 42
A utilitarian gift for anyone in your life. Pairing industrial concrete with matte gold paint, you get the best of both worlds.

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Senz Smart Umbrella \\\ $40
An umbrella that is designed using the laws of aerodynamics to help protect you from getting drenched on a rainy day.

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Stendig Wall Calendar \\\ $39.95
A Design Milk favorite. Large, bold, and graphic, the calendar is a statement piece for any wall of your home.

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Liquid Body Flask by The Principals for Areaware \\\ $45
It might look like a mylar balloon, but this mirror-finish steel flask will hold just the right amount of any adult beverage you like.

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Haand x SL Geometric Mug \\\ $48
A partnership that lead to a handmade porcelain mug with a geometric design in 22k gold and platinum.

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Soap Stones by PELLE \\\ $8 and up
Opaque, frosty colored soaps with fresh scents in the shape of faceted rocks.

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Bowie, Morrissey, Freddie, Prince Tea Towels by Bold & Noble \\\ $47.78
Bowie, Morrissey, Freddie, and Prince – enough said!

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Boskke Cube Clear Plant Pot by Patrick Morris | Boskke \\\ $19.95 – 34.95
For the urban dwellers who don’t have the outdoor space or the time to water their plants. This planter is self-watering!

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Ebony Letter Opener by Davin and Kesler \\\ $45
Probably something no one would buy for themselves but it’s such a practical gift. Yay for no more paper cuts!

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Swissted: Vintage Rock Posters Remixed and Reimagined by Mike Joyce \\\ $30.49
For anyone who loves rock music and graphic design, this book includes 200 of his ready-to-frame music posters.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.