8 holiday gifts for under $50

5 Hold it!
This Adler-esque jewelry stand is a quirky accent for any bright young thing's bedroom or bath. The painted-aluminum owls put your favourite bling on display, so you can enjoy gazing at it even when you're not wearing it. $14 US, urbanoutfitters.com

7 Old world view
Vintage maps and globes are perennially hot design memorabilia. If you know someone who loves mid-century design or who's a big traveler, get them started on the road to collecting with a petite globe. This circa-1950s model features countries that have disappeared and political lines that have shifted in the decades since it was manufactured, offering a glimpse of an era long past. Scour online for finds, or hit the flea market circuit. This beauty came from the Etsy shop (etsy.com) White Elephant, which recently opened a sticks and bricks shop in Hamilton, Ont. $45, etsy.com.

6 Flybrary
Avid readers and (ahem) avid coffee-table-book browsers alike will adore Umbra's Flybrary shelf. It fits anywhere a sleek floating look is desired: by the bed, in the living room, or in the kitchen where it can hold heavy-rotation cookbooks. $31.50, umbra.com

8 Jolt of style
Give the gift of caffeine to the die-hard java hound. President's Choice Home's digital 10-cup coffeemaker combines can't-live-without-it utilitarian virtue with oodles of contemporary style. The sleek "open" design and black-and-stainless-steel finish make it an artful addition to a kitchen island. It looks designer-y, but can be had for a mere $40, and -- best part -- you can pick it up while grocery shopping, rather than trekking out to the mall during the holiday rush! $39.99, Real Canadian Superstores across Canada. For locations, visit pc.ca

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