the soubrette brunette: The Soubrette Brunette's Holiday Gift Guide 2021

For the last few years, I've put together some fun gift guides for the holiday season. (In case you missed them in the past, check out my HSP and introvert gift guide, my 2019 gift guide, and my 2020 gift guide for ideas!)

While these posts take a lot of time and effort to create, I really enjoy doing them... so without further ado, enjoy my holiday gift guide 2021 edition! I try not to repeat themes from year to year, so I've been on the hunt for totally new present inspiration. Take a look at my 2021 gift guides below and get shopping! Given postal delays and supply chain issues, you won't want to wait until the last minute.

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Pop Culture Gift Guide

Do you have a pal who won't watch anything but old episodes of The Office or can't get enough of RuPaul's Drag Race? Then these pop culture gifts are a great place to start. The best gifts for pop culture fans are ones that will amuse – so these are meant to put a smile on the recipient's face.

Check out this pop culture gift guide below and click on the corresponding links to shop.

a. The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook

b. Golden Girls mug

c. My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?

d. Friends couch bath fizz set

e. Great British Bake Off pin set

f. Parks and Recreation waffle button

g. Welcome to Dunder Mifflin

Even More Astrology Gift Ideas

I included some astrology gifts in my post from 2019, but I thought it was time to include another astrology gift guide for 2021. These gifts for astrology lovers of all kinds will dazzle your most spiritually inclined friends or serve as a great introduction to the Zodiac.

When you need good astrology gift ideas, get inspired from my selections below.

1. astrological year wall calendar

2. Sephora astrology lip stories lipstick

3. illuminated tarot deck

4. Homesick candles astrology collection

5. "what's your sign" horoscope game

6. wish on a star earrings

7. heat-changing zodiac mug

Gifts for True Crime Fans

If you're anything like me, you're obsessed with cults and infamous unsolved cases. These gifts for true crime lovers will scratch that itch in a harmless way.

For friends who love mysteries, who can't get enough of Dateline and Forensic Files, or who are obsessed with anti-MLM content on YouTube, add these true crime gifts to your list.

a. The Murder on the Links candle
b. "your MLM is not a small business" sweatshirt
c. at-home murder mystery night game
d. murder most puzzling
e. Cultish
f. I'll Be Gone in the Dark
g. "the husband did it" mug

Best Gifts for Gardeners and Plant Parents

It's tough to find the right gardening gifts, especially in the off-season. I've compiled this selection of gifts for plant parents and gardeners so it's simple to find something to fit their green thumbs.

My gardener gift guide is well-suited for newcomers and seasoned horticulturists alike. Take a look at these gardening gifts and check something off your growing present-buying list.

1. pollinator tea towels

2. fruit and veggie windowsill garden kit

3. "say aloe to my little friends" tee

4. gardening trivia cards

5. floral gardening tool trio

6. succulent throw pillow

7. A Year in Flowers

Stress Relief Gift Ideas

The need for stress relief gift ideas was high in 2020 – and 2021 wasn't much better for many folks. If you have a loved one who's anxious, depressed, or burned out at work, you'll definitely want to compile some good gifts for stress relief.

While these don't have to specifically remain Christmas gift ideas for stress relief, these items can provide a welcome respite from the world and help your loved one relax during this holiday season.

a. Merry Jane's CBD Solution: Wellness

b. facial roller and gua sha duo

c. CBD bath bomb

d. weighted eye mask

e. unwind lavender kit

f. dumpling heated slippers

g. faux fur robe

Fun Gifts Under $50

Sticking to a budget for a Secret Santa or other gift exchange? If so, take a look at what I consider to be the best gifts under $50. (Some of them are much less expensive!)

Finding gifts under $50 doesn't mean you have to sacrifice on quality or value. These gift ideas under $50 are pretty practical and fun. Plus, these Christmas gifts under $50 are probably presents that your recipient wouldn't buy for themselves – even if they can afford to. Check out these gift ideas under $50 if you want to keep costs low and delight high.

1. boba tea light

2. oxford comma t-shirt

3. 2 qt air fryer

4. Bibliophile: Diverse Spines

5. Outremer eau du toilette

6. Pride and Prejudice gift set

7. orange juice carton vase

Gift Guide For New Homeowners and New Renters

I know firsthand how overwhelming moving and buying a home can be. While it's an exciting time, it's a lot to handle. I wanted to share some gift ideas for new homeowners, as well as some gifts for renters, that are totally useful without being boring.

So what are the best gifts for new homeowners? It's hard to say, since many people have the basics when they buy a house. But it might be time for an upgrade – or you may want to treat them to a fancy gadget they don't yet have.

I tried not to be too clichéd with these Christmas gifts for new homeowners and gifts for new renters. You won't find a blender or a saucepan on this list, but there's a good mix of kitchen additions and general decor that your loved one will appreciate. Before you ask them directly what they need, consult this gift guide for new homeowners.