Holiday shopping can be a daunting task. With a seemingly endless array of options available, finding a meaningful gift that your loved one will actually like and use can feel overwhelming.

We have scoured hundreds of products and compiled a list of gifts for the design enthusiasts and old house lovers in your life. This collection of options are pulled from large ethical retailers, small businesses, and independent shops creating a gift guide from which you can feel good about shopping and gifting.

For Old House Lovers

For a gift with a history, look no further than hand-crafted Tongue and Groove Soap Dishes from Re:Purpose Savannah. This women+ led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization selects antique longleaf pine flooring (that is unable to be reused) saved from historic buildings in Savannah, Georgia. Longleaf pine is now an endangered species, and these unique pieces ensure that every bit of existing material is put to use.

For those that like to show their devotion to old homes wherever they go, the “Save All the Old Houses” Unisex Pullover is the only gift they’ll need. Cozy, practical, and versatile, this pullover is “the greatest invention since pocket doors."

Old houses can take many forms and styles. Maybe your ideal old home is shotgun, Italianate, Queen Anne, Prairie, Camper, Greek Revival, A-Frame, Craftsman Bungalow, or Art Deco. See all of these options together on the Home for the Holidays Card from Lunch City Studio. Products from this independently owned shop are small batch, plastic free, ethically sourced, and handmade.

How to Read Houses: A Crash Course in Domestic Architecture is an essential resource, not only for old house lovers, but also for anyone looking to understand the architecture and design of residential spaces. This pocket-size guide first provides visual vocabulary to recognize house types, materials, and elements, then demonstrates these features in a range of architectural styles. The information provided will enrich visits to new cities, landmark homes, or neighborhoods close to home.

Affordable, portable, and fun, the “I Love Old Houses” Sticker from our partners at CIRCA is an ideal gift for those who appreciate homes with some age. This colorful declaration of love can adorn any surface.

For Design Enthusiasts

In communities across the country urban infrastructure is ever-present yet often overlooked. From the creators of the 99% Invisible podcast, The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design highlights the origins and stories behind the elements that allow our cities to function. It’s urban design exploration packaged in an engaging guidebook.

The design shop of late internationally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid offers contemporary takes on household items that bear signature hallmarks of Hadid’s architectural masterpieces, such as eye-catching curves and sharp angles. The DUO Salt and Pepper Grinder combines those hallmarks in elegant fashion and comes in five color combinations.

Take a stylish approach to gingerbread making this year with the Woodland Mid Century Modern Gingerbread House Kit. This complete kit means no baking is required to assemble and decorate an edible mid-century dream home.

Subtle design meets fair trade production with the Wooden Taper Candle Set. Available from Jungalow, where every product purchased supports the planting of two trees via Trees for the Future, this set compliments a wide range of design aesthetics and styles.