12 best high-end gifts for couples
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From enthusiastic home cooks to adventure-seekers to wine lovers, there’s a thoughtful and practical gift that 's fit to spoil any couple on your list.
Snowshoes
Men’s and Women’s Atlas Snowshoes: available at Backcountry
The adventurous couple you know will love a matching set of snowshoes. These lightweight shoes strap onto snow boots and allow users to traverse through the woods, over fields and across streams in any weather condition. They offer a fun way to explore the wintery world. The Atlas Elektra Montane Snowshoe is a great model for women and men.
A wine subscription
Winc Wine Club: available at Winc
The vino-loving couple on your holiday list will love a subscription to the Winc Wine Club. Every month, a box of four unique bottles will show up on their doorstep selected according to their personal tastes and preferences. Winc is constantly updating their its selections with new delicious bottles from around the world, so there’s no getting bored with this gift.
A stand mixer
KitchenAid KP26M1XOB 6-Quart Professional Series Mixer: available at Amazon
If you know a couple famous for their bagel-making projects every weekend, a beautiful stand mixer is the perfect way to up their baking game. KitchenAid is known for making the most beloved electric mixers on the market, and you can select from dozens of beautiful colors to match their specific kitchen aesthetic. The mixer is a great size for most home kitchens.Â
A premium chef’s knife
Misen 8-Inch High-Carbon Knife: available at Amazon
Every well-stocked kitchen needs a high-quality chef's knife. Treat the foodie couple you know to a super-sharp chef’s knife that will last for years. The Misen high-carbon knife is a great size for hands, so everyone at home can use it with ease. The knife also comes in three color options to match your friends’ style.Â
A protein delivery
Meat and Seafood Delivery: available at FarmFoods
Stock your friends’ fridge and freezer with high-quality meat and seafood with a delivery from FarmFoods. Select from various cuts of beef, pork, chicken and a wide variety of seafood to fill a box that will delight taste buds. All the protein on the FarmFoods site is sourced from small-scale farms that practice the highest standards of production. Your friends will have a blast working their way through all of the delicious food, and they’ll think of you every meal.Â
Matching temperature control mugs
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug: available at Amazon
Many couples love to start their morning together with a cup of steaming coffee. But what if that coffee never got cold? Ember mugs offer precise temperature control so each drinker can dial into their exact perfect temperature. The mug will keep coffee or tea piping hot for hours. Choose one black and one white mug so both parties can identify their own mug.Â
A cozy two-person tent
MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent: available at Backcountry
The campers you know will love a protective but lightweight tent to pack on their next mountain expedition. The MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent is a cozy but not-too-small two-person tent that’s great for fall, spring and summer weather. It packs up neatly into the included compression stuff sack so campers can easily pack up camp and hit the road without a snag in the morning.
A high-speed blender
Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender: available at Amazon
It’s easy to find dozens of ways to put a premium high-speed blender to use. Whether you know a couple who loves to clink their green smoothie glasses in the morning or a couple known for making the best guacamole for game night, the Vitamix E310 will be a much-welcomed gift. This powerful blender comes in three color options and is designed to fit comfortably under most standard kitchen cabinets.Â
A luggage set
Kenneth Cole Reaction Renegade 3-Piece Luggage Set: available at Macy’s
The jet-setting couple in your life will easily put a high-quality set of luggage to use. This set of three rolling suitcases from Kenneth Cole Reaction includes something for everyone. A larger 28-inch suitcase is perfect for long trips, while the small 20-inch piece is the perfect size for a carry-on. All of the bags have a matching pewter hard shell exterior that’s super light so the bag itself won’t weigh you down.Â
Super fluffy towels
Unique Turkish Cotton Towel Set: available at Macy’s
There’s nothing like stepping out of a hot shower and into a cloud-like towel. Treat the couple you know to that experience every day with a set of the fluffiest bath towels. The Unique Turkish Cotton Towels from Enchante Home are luxurious, super-soft 100% cotton towels that are quick to dry and easy to maintain. You can build a set with bath, hand and face towels to fit your needs.Â
Reusable storage bags
Stasher Platinum Silicone Food Storage Bags: available at Amazon
Reduce waste and help your friends keep their leftovers fresh for days with a set of silicone storage bags. Stasher bags are dishwasher- and heat-safe reusable zip-top bags that keep produce and cooked food fresh without the waste of single-use bags. This set of four includes a range of sizes and works in the freezer, too.
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