My Favorite Things

From hostess gifts to holiday party favorites, discover splurge-worthy treasures and everyday must-haves in our My Favorite Things Collection.

Discover the joy of giving (and receiving) with our My Favorite Things Collection, curated especially for anyone hosting or attending a Favorite Things party this holiday season. From thoughtful hostess gifts to unique treasures perfect for a holiday party exchange, this collection is filled with both splurge-worthy indulgences and practical must-haves that make everyday life easier. Whether you’re shopping for gifts for her, seasonal décor accents, or a little treat for yourself, you’ll find something delightful to share and celebrate.

Each piece in this collection has been chosen to reflect the spirit of intentional gifting—items that are not only beautiful, but also meaningful and useful. With charming hostess gifts, cozy comforts, and special surprises, our My Favorite Things Collection makes it easy to show up to your next holiday gathering with the perfect present. Celebrate the season of giving by discovering thoughtful gifts that inspire joy, spark conversation, and make lasting memories.

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Favorite Things Gifts

There's something quietly transformative about receiving a gift that was chosen with real thought behind it, something that says the person who picked this actually knows you. That's exactly what our Favorite Things collection is built around. Whether you're hosting a curated swap, attending a party, or simply treating someone to the things you love most, this collection gives you a starting point that already feels exceptional. We've done the hunting, so you don't have to, every piece here has earned its place through craftsmanship, character, and that unmistakable quality that makes a gift worth talking about long after the occasion ends.

At Small Batch, our roots in North Carolina and our background in design mean we approach gifting the way a creative director approaches a project, with intention, restraint, and an eye for what actually resonates. This isn't a collection of filler items assembled to hit a price point. These are the things we'd genuinely hand to someone we love, wrapped beautifully, with a note that means something. If you're looking for hostess gifts that double as favorite things, or pieces that elevate a themed exchange, you'll find them here.

Favorite Things Gift Ideas for Every Style and Occasion

The beauty of a favorite things gift exchange is that it asks you to be honest about what brings you joy, and then share it. Our collection makes that easy. You'll find handcrafted cocktail napkins with wit and warmth, artisan bath and body sets that turn an ordinary evening into something indulgent, and statement home accents like hand-woven baskets that look as though they were sourced from a trip abroad. We also carry the Let's Celebrate gift set, which has become a go-to for anyone who wants a finished, beautiful presentation without the effort of assembling it themselves.

These favorite things gift ideas aren't just for one type of person. Whether the recipient is a devoted homebody, an entertainer who always has a full table, or someone who simply appreciates beautiful objects in everyday spaces, there's something in this collection that will genuinely resonate. Our bath gift sets and candle gifts consistently top the list for exchanges because they feel luxurious without being overly personal, exactly the sweet spot for a group swap.

My Favorite Things Gift Exchange, What to Look For

If you're organizing a my favorite things gift exchange, the pressure to find something that feels genuinely special is real. The typical rules, a set dollar amount, something you personally love, enough for every guest, make the selection process both personal and practical. We've built this collection with exactly that balance in mind. You'll find pieces at a range of investment levels, from beautifully packaged gourmet seasoning blends and cocktail napkin rolls that photograph beautifully on a table, to the Flower Explosion Tea Towel that's equal parts functional and charming.

What distinguishes a favorite things party gift from a generic present is the story it carries. Our products come from makers we know, artisans whose methods are slow, deliberate, and impossible to replicate at scale. When you place something from Small Batch into a swap, you're not handing over a placeholder. You're sharing a discovery. For those who love pairing bar-forward finds with their exchanges, our glassware gifts offer the kind of visual impact that earns immediate appreciation across a table.

• For the entertainer: Cocktail napkins, wine chillers, and artisan barware make natural favorites, they're used often, displayed proudly, and always start a conversation about where they came from.
• For the home stylist: Hand-woven baskets, picture frames, and handcrafted throw blankets appeal to anyone who thinks of their home as a curated space, each piece adds texture and warmth without overwhelming a room.
• For the self-care devotee: Bath and body sets, indulgent candles, and beautifully packaged pantry finds are perennial favorites because they feel like a genuine treat, the kind of thing someone might not buy themselves but will absolutely love receiving.
• For the coffee enthusiast: Pair a favorite mug or specialty blend with a thoughtful card for a compact, complete gift that lands well every time, explore our gifts for coffee lovers for ready-made combinations.

Favorite Things Gifts from a Local Gift Shop in North Carolina

Small Batch began in 2017 as a few shelves inside our design studio, lovingly stocked with pieces we'd sourced ourselves and were proud to put our name on. That same standard still defines every item we carry today. As a gift shop in New Bern NC, we have the advantage of real relationships with our makers. We hold the things before they reach the shelf. We ask how they're made, where the materials come from, and whether they'll still feel special years from now. That process of intentional curation is what makes this collection different from anything you'd find scrolling through a mass marketplace.

As a local gift shop in North Carolinawe're also deeply connected to the region's creative community. Some of the pieces in this collection reflect that, Carolina-made craftsmanship that carries a sense of place alongside its beauty. For anyone looking for Carolina-made gifts specifically, this collection is a natural starting point, with options that feel locally rooted without feeling limited in scope.

The gifts for friends and thank you gifts categories within our broader shop overlap naturally with the Favorite Things ethos, because the best favorites are ones you want to immediately share with the people you care about most.

What Makes Our Favorite Things Gift Ideas Worth Coming Back To

A well-curated favorite things gift exchange doesn't just make the occasion more memorable; it changes how people think about gifting going forward. When someone unwraps a piece from Small Batch, they experience what it feels like when gifting is treated as a craft rather than an obligation. The packaging reflects care. The product itself has a story. And the overall impression is one of warmth, refinement, and genuine intention.

That's the standard we hold ourselves to with every item in this collection, and it's why so many of our customers return season after season, not because they have to, but because they've come to trust that we've already done the work of finding what's truly worth giving. If you're ready to explore the full range of what a favorite things gift can be, this collection is the place to begin.