Etsy deserves an award in historic preservation — because on any given day you can find just about anything from your youth, in mostly great condition. I love beginning an Etsy search with broad terms “90s” or “Y2K,” which usually uncovers something more specific I can rabbithole myself into.
If you want to win Holiday 2025, my nostalgia tactic produces flawless results, 99% of the time. These gifts are about inside jokes. Many are very ugly, but still worthy of display because they are just so good.
Vintage Gap Body Candle Set, $80
OMG. One of you ‘90s gals needs to buy this and report on it, please.
Framed Magic Eye Poster, $90
It’s really the frame that classes it up.
Vintage Paul Frank Stool, $385
It’s your turn to be the girl with the coolest bedroom in school and her own personal landline phone number.
