The 19 Best Gifts to Impress Your In-Laws

Uncommon Goods Custom Lake Art Cribbage Board

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If their parents think life is better at the lake, they’ll appreciate this etched cherry wood cribbage board, which you can customize with their home or favorite vacation spot (there are over 7,500 lakes to choose from). Corked compartments along the board’s edges store the bronze and aluminum game pieces.

Price at time of publish: $69

Avonnie Studio Custom Couple Portrait Mugs

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Personalized enamel mugs are sure to make morning coffee or tea a little bit brighter. Each one has a hand-drawn portrait and name, so you can create a set for them or the whole family. You can even add custom text to the back to commemorate an important date or place.

Price at time of publish: $85

Mark & Graham Monogrammed Wood and Marble Beveled Cheese Board

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A cheese or charcuterie plate never goes out of style, and neither will this hand-crafted marble and acacia wood board. The elegant beveled edges make it look like an heirloom piece and you can have it customized with their initials for a personal touch. They’ll want to use it every time they entertain.

Price at time of publish: $20

Waterford Elegance Accent Decanter

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If you’re looking for a gift that makes an impact, this crystal wine decanter is truly a showstopper. It’s functional as well—the curves add oxygen to their favorite wine, helping it achieve the best possible taste. When they’re not enjoying a glass of vino, it makes a chic centerpiece.

Price at time of publish: $306

Victrola Innovative Technology Victrola Bluetooth Record Player

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This intricate wood victrola looks right out of The Great Gatsby, but despite its old-fashioned looks, it packs a lot of new technology. It can play vinyl records, yes, or it can play music straight from their phones via Bluetooth. It’s beautiful and functional, the best kind of gift.

Price at time of publish: $101

Trudon Josephine Room Spray

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Bergamot, sandalwood, jasmine, and white musk make up the beautiful fragrance in this elegant room spray that will have their home smelling fresh. The gorgeous bottle is designed to look like a vintage perfume bottle, so it can (and should) be left out for people to see.

Price at time of publish: $240

Mark & Graham Turkish Hydrocotton Bath Robe

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This luxurious bathrobe will make them feel like they’re at an exclusive spa, even when they’re just relaxing in their own home. It’s made from 100% Turkish Aegean Cotton, which is both super absorbent and quick drying. Choose an embroidered monogram from the 21 design options to make it extra special.

Price at time of publish: $119

Nambé Skye Wood Tiered Dessert Stand

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This sculptural acacia wood serving stand will quickly become a pivotal piece in their hosting routine. Inspired by the calm landscape of the Isle of Skye in Scotland, the natural curves and wood grain make it the perfect canvas for anything from petit fours to fruit. Be prepared to see it at every holiday.

Price at time of publish: $55

Harry & David Truffles and Wine Gift

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The quickest way to anyone’s heart is food…and wine. So, this tasty gift set is a very safe bet. The duo comes with a box of decadent chocolate truffles and a bottle of their sweet 2015 Beeson Tempranillo dessert wine to pair with them. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Price at time of publish: $60

Minted Custom House Letterpress Portrait Art

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Help them commemorate their home in a sweet and sentimental way. This custom gift shows a letterpress line drawing of their house with the address and caption below. You can also pick the ink color and frame to fit their style. It’s beautiful, thoughtful, and something that will be placed on their wall in a place of honor for years to come.

Price at time of publish: $178

Truff White Truffle Hot Sauce

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A blend of agave nectar, chili peppers and white truffle oil make up this cult-favorite sauce. The intense umami flavor and creamy texture make it versatile enough to put on anything from ramen to fried chicken. The stylish glass bottle comes in a special edition white and gold box that looks just as impressive as it tastes.

Price at time of publish: $32

The New York Times 36 Hours. World. 150 Cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich

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If your in-laws love to travel, this book might give them some major wanderlust. Inside they’ll find weekend travel guides to 150 cities across all six continents, including places like Dakar, Beijing, Bogota, and many others. There’s no doubt they’ll be inspired, and maybe that means you and your partner will be treated to a trip.

Price at time of publish: $38

Artifact Uprising Brass Easel & Calendar

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They may have seen most of the snapshots from your wedding, but they haven’t seen them like this. Round up your favorite images and turn them into this paper calendar, which sits on a sleek brass easel. It’s a polished-looking accent piece they’ll be happy to keep out on their desk or console.

Price at time of publish: $59

Ooni Fyra 12 Portable Wood-Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven

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Give your in-laws a way to take pizza night to the next level. This outdoor oven can get up to 932 degrees in just 15 minutes, so they can cook stone-baked 12” pies in 60 seconds. It’s also lightweight and portable so they can take it with them to tailgates, barbecues, or even a picnic.

Price at time of publish: $350

Matouk Monogrammed Pezzo Throw

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This Portuguese cotton blanket is the perfect cozy accent piece for their bed or living room sofa. The herringbone print comes in silver, champagne, and blue, and can be personalized with their initials. They’ll appreciate that it’s also machine washable—a smart choice.

Price at time of publish: $115

Cuisinart Gelateria Ice Cream Maker

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The ice cream fanatics in your second family will find this sweet appliance undeniably cool. It allows them to make two quarts of ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and sorbet in 20 minutes. Offer to be their taste tester for any flavor experiments they might conduct. 

Price at time of publish: $140

FLIKR Fire Personal Concrete Fireplace

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What’s more soothing than a roaring fire when it’s getting crisp outside? This tabletop fireplace will allow them to enjoy that cozy sensation anywhere at any time. The cement keeps the base from getting hot, and it burns isopropyl alcohol so they get all of the pretty flames but none of the soot.

Price at time of publish: $99

Chantal Copper Classic Tea Kettle

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If tea is your in-laws' go-to source of caffeine, this posh copper kettle will be they’ll pour over this posh copper tea kettle. The copper-plated stainless steel piece works on all stovetops, including induction, and has a flat bottom for quick boiling. They’ll think of you every time they brew.

Price at time of publish: $160