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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 Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.