The Nice List

Holiday wishes of peace, love, and health warm the heart—and so do fabulous presents tied up with a bow. We’ve picked 40 standout ideas that achieve the magical trifecta of style, surprise, and quality—and asked tastemakers what they’re giving this year, too. Here’s a recommendation: Bless a budding gardener with a kit to get her growing. Bloomist’s paper-pot press (left) will help her start seeds, and the company’s twine stand with cutter and extra-sharp scissors (sold separately) make it a snap to tie a trellis or bundle fresh herbs.

For the rest of the story, please see the December 2020 issue of Martha Stewart Living available respectively wherever magazines are sold.