50 Great Gifts for Color Lovers
Here's what to give your friends who can't get enough of the rainbow
If you've got a friend with a personalized license plate that reads ROYGBIV,* finding a suitable holiday gift will be a relatively easy task. From candy-colored iPad sleeves to a kelly-green espresso maker, I've rounded up some of the best (and brightest) gifts that will beg to be unwrapped this holiday season.
Ultra Flat Wall Clock
Telling time will be so much fun for whoever receives this clock. You'll know she's putting this gift to good use when she makes plans to meet you at orange-thirty.
Delonghi kMix Espresso Maker, Green
Nothing says "I'm lucky to have you in my life" like this kelly-green espresso maker by Delonghi. Your caffeine-loving friend will now have a bright visual to perk him up in the morning. It is also available in magenta, blue, yellow, white, red, platinum or black.
Imprinted Palette Egg Caddy
If you have a pal who loves to host brunch, this palette will ensure his or her eggs always are served with élan.
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Pantone Folding Chair
What creative products will Pantone think of next? Whoever is the lucky recipient of this gift will have fun getting seated on his or her favorite swatch.
iPad Sleeve by Gräf & Lantz
Give one of these Skittle-colored iPad sleeves for a sweet-toothed friend with both tech and style savvy.
Extra virgin olive oil in hand–painted bottle
Extra virgin olive oil is every cook's best friend, especially when packaged in such a pretty bottle. After enjoying the premium EVOO inside, a friend can enjoy hanging on to the bottle — two gifts in one.
Stick Lighter
These lighters may help you rekindle an old relationship or set off some sparks with someone new.
BISTRO Toaster Orange
Who wouldn't want a toaster to match their morning cup of OJ? I know I'd appreciate this citrus-colored beauty on my countertop.
Small Knit Color Cozy Mug
Help a friend keep her fingers toasty with these cozy mugs. Ideal for holding a cup of peppermint mocha, hot chocolate, or hot apple cider to help get your pal in the holiday spirit.
Tube Top Color Lamp | 2Modern
These neon lucite table lamps can easily find a home on a loved one's nightstand.
Frost White Collection Model One® Radio
Hello, yellow! Like sunshine, this stylish radio will send its musical rays throughout a room. A friend with vintage leanings will appreciate its nod to analog design and cheerful color.
Dandelion Stool
Shaped like lollipops, the extra-cushy seats on these UK-designed stools are made for springy comfort and visual surprise.
Colored Bottles
Eco-smart, Italian bottles in turquoise, fuchsia and citron will add fun to the simple act of pouring water at the dinner table.
Colorful Alphabet - A3 poster print in Letterpress style
This alphabet print would help plant the seed for a lifetime of loving color. Give this to new parents for a welcome way to liven up the new nursery.
Laguiole Steak Knives, Multi
Cutting a piece of prime rib will now be a colorful affair. With 6 juicy colors, these knives will instantly brighten up a cutlery tray.
OFFI - Kapsule Chair
Storage and seating are the ultimate combination in this delightful blue chair. It's also available in neon green, deep purple and luminous orange.
'Color Light'
Here's the perfect gift for that friend who loves to throw nighttime parties — think modern disco ball for a makeshift living room dance floor.
Dramm Garden Hoses in Bright Colors
These garden hoses just beg to be picked up. This may be an ideal gift for a spouse who loves to garden (or who forgets to do his or her chores).
Scoops of Flower Measuring Spoons
This "potted" bunch of measuring spoons is the perfect gift for baker friends with flour thumbs. No watering required.
DODOcase for J.Crew for iPad 2
The fashion-forward folks at J.Crew have partnered with Dodocase, creators of this playfully colorful Moleskine-like iPad cover. Give to bookworms who have adapted to e-readers; they won't mind being judged by this cover.
Dog Bowl
Your four-legged pals can get in on the gift action with one or more of these colorful food bowls. Put a treat inside, and it's guaranteed to be the gift that's unwrapped first.
Elevate 6 Piece Set
These colorful handles help a cooking newbie differentiate between a ladle and a spatula. With grips this pretty, they would be perfect for hanging along a kitchen backsplash.
Rock that Horse — Robot One
Color and patterns collide in a friendly robot print for an inventive friend.
Hazel Stark — Folded Ribbon Cushion, orange colourway
This gift is perfect for someone who still may be a little color shy. The folding ribbon pattern will help her ease into adding a punchy accent to their sofa or bed.
Jackson M6T22 6 Cubic Steel Tray Contractor Wheelbarrow
If you've got green-thumbed friends, this cheerful blue wheelbarrow will be the perfect addition to their gardens. They'll have fun carting around their latest plantings, and if they happen to have a vegetable or fruit garden, you might get to sample the tasty results.
4164 Bar with Wheels by Fermob
This rolling bar may be a challenge to wrap, but show up to a friend's house with it, and you'll be welcome to come over for a drink anytime.
Wesco Bread Bin - Orange
If you were tempted by that orange toaster by Bodum, this classic bread tin is the perfect companion. A bland countertop will welcome this bold burst of orange.
Tall Wobbly Tumblers
Add some fun to a friend's refreshing drink with tall tumblers in magenta, orange, purple, red, lime and teal.
Retro Trim Phone Green
While it may be tough to find a friend who still has a landline, this phone will add plenty of nostalgia and a retro touch to any home. The perfect holiday gift for a childhood chum or long-distance friend.
Palm Springs, November 1957, Removable Round Wallpaper
This cool-colored, round and removable wallpaper is a great gift for your friends who rent. They can create a polka dot pattern with the polka dot paper — fun!
FREITAG - F81 Mac sleeve 13"
From the creative minds at Zurich-based Freitag come laptop sleeves, stylishly made with the same reclaimed truck tarps as their other recognizable products. Give to a green-minded friend who will appreciate repurposing otherwise discarded materials.
Building Brick Candles
A jumbo Lego candle in a primary color is a great way to build on your relationship with someone fun.
Lalinde Coffee Table
With a nod to mid-century modern style, these coffee tables pack just the right amount of color punch for someone still settling into a new space.
John Lewis Loft Desk, Reborn
Here's a generous present for someone who works from home and could use a little color-coded organization.
Colored Ceramic Votives
This set of six ceramic votives will help illuminate any home. Each votive has a unique colored, glazed interior and gunmetal exterior.
Eco Drinking Can
Here's the present for someone trying to kick his soda habit in the new year. Every time he or she is tempted by that cold aluminum can, your friend can chug refreshing, healthy water from this, saving his money for the next home design project!
BUILT Getaway Lunch Tote
If you've got co-workers whose New Year's resolution is to pack their lunch, this colorful lunch bag will inspire them to stay on track from day one.
Peas Pass the Salt and Pepper Shakers
These peas are so cute, you just want to squeeze them. Anyone would have fun shaking these to season their holiday dinners.
Retro Kitchen Print
With a nod to Scandinavian and mid-century patterns, this vibrant print will please a tea-drinking friend.
Merino Wool Felt Box
Help a buddy get organized with this wool box. It is soft to the touch, and just the perfect accent for a space in need of decluttering.
3-Piece Melamine Mixing Bowl Set
Give some citrus-colored cheer to someone who loves to cook. Who knows who will be the happy recipient of baked goods produced with this set of mixing bowls?
Reusable Ice Cubes Submarine Set of 6
Drinking a plain glass of water is more fun when it's cooled by these little yellow submarines.
Yellow Fluo Vase
In this vase, a colorful bouquet or dried branches will add the perfect amount of color balance. The cheery neon yellow stripe will also help a friend get through a long winter with the promise of spring sunshine on the way.
Gummy Bear Light
This adorable green lamp (also available in red or yellow) will add a playful glow to any space.
Mod Hourglass
Analog timer anyone? These mod hourglasses would make a sculptural addition to a friend's décor — especially if she likes timed challenges.
Two Timer Small
The irregular shape and bright color of this clock brings a shot of interest — and two time zones — to an office or kitchen.
Silverware Clock
Bon appétit! A clock like this just begs to be in the kitchen of a color-hungry chef.
If you've got a clumsy iPhone-toting friend, a case like this will help provide a little cushion for those inevitable drops. And the bright pattern will make a ringing phone easy to find in an oversize purse.
Queen of Love Armchair
If you just won the lottery, you could splurge on one of these chairs for the BBQ king or queen in the gang.
* ROYGBIV: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet — colors of the rainbow
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* ROYGBIV: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet — colors of the rainbow
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