Holiday gifts for the home and garden

Lighthouse Coasters

These five hand-drawn letterpress coasters feature iconic Long Island lighthouses; $10 at localibred.com.

Vegetable Patterned Apron

Tasteful depictions of root vegetables adorn this woven, organic cotton apron, which ties at the waist and has a pocket in the front; $12.99 at H & M. (A 2-pack of coordinating tea towels is available for $9.99.)

Bamboo Lotus Serving Board

This lotus-shaped bamboo server is the perfect housewarming gift for any host. The various petals allow you to display and serve all your favorite snacks; $48 at  uncommongoods.com.

Hamptons Homesick Candle

Craving summer? This Hamptons Homesick candle will bring you back to the beach with a blend of scents reminiscent of driftwood, beach plum, floral and sea spray; $44.95 at homesick.com. 

Glass Wind Chimes

These sun- and eye-catching chimes are made from jewel-toned, pyramid-shaped bottles with copper accents. Hang just one or a colorful grouping to bring the beauty of sight and sound to the garden. Available in clear, amber, red, lime green, orange, cobalt blue, aqua blue, vintage green, purple and pink; $22.99 each or $179.99 for a set of 10 at  etsy.com.

ONEPWR Blade + Cordless Vacuum

Whether you're tackling hard floors or carpets, this Hoover cordless vacuum will make cleaning a breeze; $199.99 at hoover.com. 

Long Island Platter

Serve all of your favorite dishes on this Long Island platter; $30 at Madison's Niche in Huntington Village, Garden City, Sayville and Stony Brook Village. 

Garden Party Monogram Mug

Made exclusively for Anthropologie by Rifle Paper Co., these botanically inspired mugs will remind your gardening friend of blossoms to come. Each is monogrammed with an initial of your choice and holds 13 ounces; $14 at  Anthropologie in Manhasset and Walt Whitman Shops.

To and Fro Candle Co. Candles

Candles always make for nice gifts or hostess gifts, but it's not every day you get to choose scents that will make your friend feel like she's back in the garden in December. Small-batch To and Fro Candle Co. candles are made in Glen Cove of soy wax and phthalate-free scents, and feature a unique flat wooden wick. Choose from nine scrumptious scents, including tomato leaf, fig, honeysuckle, lavender and sage; $20 at toandfrocandleco.com.

Swimming Koi Sculptures

Brighten up your garden with handmade swimming koi sculptures, available in a variety of sizes and colors; $30-$80 at  uncommongoods.com.

Punny Pie Plate and Server Set

You'll have your dinner guests cracking up with this adorable pie plate set; $48 at Madison's Niche in Huntington Village, Garden City, Sayville and Stony Brook Village. 

ABCs of Long Island Print

From Adventureland and bagels to lobsters and Montauk, the ABCs of Long Island pride is on high display with art prints, $20-$150, from The Lost Dog Art & Frame Co. in Rockville Centre. 

Jay McClellan Side Plate

Liven up any table with these side plates designed by Jay McClellan featuring handsome pups backed by riotous blooms; $14 each by Anthropologie at Nordstrom in Roosevelt Field.

Click & Grow Smart Garden 9

Expert and amateur gardeners alike will appreciate this self-watering growing system, which uses low-wattage LED lighting and a high-tech soil formula that releases nutrients and oxygen to roots as needed during every phase of plant growth. An LED light strip mimics sunlight, and biodegradable seed capsule choices include dozens of non-GMO herbs, fruits, vegetables and flowers (the included starter set includes three each of tomato, basil, and lettuce; additional capsules are available for one-time purchase or by subscription.) A free companion app provides advice. Grow indoors year-round or use to start seeds before transplanting in the garden; $199.95 at  clickandgrow.com.

No. 22 Mulled Wine Candle

Give the luscious scent of mulled wine -- sweet orange, cinnamon and clove -- by way of a luxurious candle; $48 at  outdoorfellow.com.

Galison Andy Warhol Wood Puzzle Set

Create a coffee table masterpiece with this Andy Warhol puzzle featuring his iconic flower painting; $24.99 by Chronicle Books at Bloomingdale's.

Rocket Decanters

Rocket-style decanters for liquor are ready for take-off; vodka, $148; whiskey, $198; gin $168; all by Jonathan Adler at Bloomingdale's in Roosevelt Field and Walt Whitman Shops.

Mobile Tool Storage Caddy

Typically, one stores tools in the garage or shed and either loads them into a wheelbarrow or carries them to the scene of the task. This all-in-one rolling caddy, dubbed a "mobile garden shed," keeps shovels, hoes, pruners, rakes and other supplies organized for storage and simply rolls to where you need it. A 5-gallon bucket, wrapped with a fabric pocket organizer for small tools, holds long-handled items, and a smaller bin at the rear keeps seeds and fertilizer handy; $99.95 at  gardeners.com.

Ladies Who Brunch Dish Towel

Ladies who love to brunch will adore this decorative kitchen towel; $22 at Anthropologie in Manhasset and Walt Whitman Shops.

Mistaken Lyrics Coasters

Nothing is funnier than singing a song for years and realizing you've had the lyrics wrong. These mistaken lyrics coasters are the perfect addition to your dinner parties; $25 at  uncommongoods.com.

Lotus Mini Vase

Add a pop of pastel to your home with one of these colorful vases; $21 at  infavorof.com.

Bistro Tile Measuring Cups

Measure all your cooking essentials with this set of four bistro tile cups; $34 at Anthropologie in Manhasset and Walt Whitman Shops.

Smeg Slice Toaster

This retro toaster features six levels of browning and three pre-set programs: reheat, defrost and bagel; starting at $239 at  smegusa.com.

General Electric A21 Speaker LED Light Bulb

GE LED+ Speaker bulb connects to any Bluetooth compatible device with no wiring required. Sync up to 10 bulbs and listen to music, hear the latest news and more; starting at $29.99 at  gelighting.com.

Dover Candle Holders, Set of Five

Great for holiday decorating or a unique statement piece, a set of candle holders will brighten up any room in the house; $55.20 -- $103.20 at  grandinroad.com.

Embosser With Stand

Embosser with stand If you like to preserve and gift the fruits of your labors, add a personal finishing touch with this chrome-plated steel "From the Garden of" embosser and maple stand. Additional plates can be purchased separately, as can embroidered paper tags and labels; $39.95, plus $10 for optional personalization at Williams Sonoma in Garden City.

B-hyve Sprinkler Timer

No irrigation system? No problem. This wi-fi hose-faucet timer by Orbit has a "smart" watering system that gauges the ecological needs of your yard and allows you to control watering from your smartphone. Hook it up to a soaker hose or sprinkler, set your preferences and you're good to go (to work, on vacation, wherever you want -- without worrying about drought back home). Just input what you're growing (flowers, vegetables, a lawn), and the device will set watering times and durations accordingly. Since it's connected to the internet, it tracks the weather forecast and, accounting for actual rainfall, knows when to adjust its schedule. Requires iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 10 or above, or Android version 4.3, and Bluetooth 4.0+. Also works with Amazon Alexa; $82.99 at  store.orbitonline.com.