Our editors’ top gift picks of the season based on their areas of expertise
The Venn diagram of BUST Editor-in-Chief Emily’s Rems’ fave gifts of 2023 contains three circles interlocking at the nexus of pop-culture, nesting, and eldergoth. Dress up their home, their hair, and their hi-fi with these slick picks.
Wednesday x Kitsch, Nevermore Bow Hair Ties, 2 Pc Set, $12
Gift your favorite braidy beauty these Wednesday–inspired ribbons and they’ll be tressed for Nevermore Academy success.
Barbie Signature Chevron Charcoal Rug, Multiple Sizes Starting At $109
Inspired by the iconic swimsuit Barbie was wearing when she first made a splash in 1959, this art-deco style rug gives the plastic princess a sly wink without the usual pink.
Acclaimed graphic novelist Nina Bunjevac mined her fascination with psychoanalysis, dreamwork, and esoteric philosophy to create this gorgeous Major Arcana deck and guide perfect for everyone in your coven.
@fantagraphics, fantagraphics.com
Steely Dan Vinyl Reissues Via Geffen/UMe, $29.99 Each
If there are any dad-rock afficionados in your life, they will bob their heads and do the white-man’s overbite in tribute to how smooth these remastered vinyl reissues of Steely Dan’s 1972–1980 albums sound.
Field Notes Year-Long Notebook Subscription, $120
Writerly types are always scribbling on the go, and Field Notes pocket notebooks are as fashionable as they are convenient to carry around. A year-long subscription will delight the recipient with two packs of surprising, limited-edition notebooks every three months.
@fieldnotesbrand, fieldnotesbrand.com
Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof, $239
What could be better for pals who are nesting that a tricked-out bird feeder? These solar-powered wonders come equipped with an app-controlled HD camera that takes still photos and live streaming video so they can catch all the avian action!
@my.bird.buddy, mybirdbuddy.com
My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand on Audible, $45
If your friends don’t want to spend 48 hours listening with rapt attention to Barbra Streisand reading from her epic memoir, maybe you need new friends.
