Holiday Gift Splurges

Sinfully delicious salted caramels in milk or dark chocolate look elegant on this black orchid dish.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, $95

This winter it's all about the lip thanks to eight hydrating lip treatments that add an extra splash of holiday color—at a $26 discount.

• Available at fresh.com, $65

Take a relaxing break with bath and body products galore in a cute, collectible tin.

• Available at lushusa.com, $60

This delicately engraved locket does double time as a holding case for Chloé's luxurious rose-scented solid perfume.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, $65

The ultimate unisex fragrance both men and women will love. Even better stored in a custom-embroidered leather pouch.

• Available at ateliercologne.com, $55 for the cologne, $25 for the pouch (free embroidery)

Created by women in Ethiopia out of melted bullet casings and recycled metals, this multi-strand necklace is a perfect accessory. Plus, all proceeds are returned to the community to fund education, health care and microloans.

• Available at ravenandlily.com, $79

Chic Parisian tea towels showcase a cupcake, an éclair and a stack of macarons. They'd even make adorable kitchen decorations framed.

• Available at yvesdelorme.com, $95

A classy place for setting out Christmas cookies. Santa will approve.

• Available at mackenzie-childs.com, $88

For the first time, Hickory Farms' gorgeous—and delicious—holiday baskets include a bottle of wine. Perfect for pairing with apples, pears, cheddar cheese and sausage.

Originally published October 2012.

This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, offerings and styles are subject to change.

• Available at hickoryfarms.com, $75