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She has the scarves. He has the socks. Your best friend has 15 pairs of chandelier earrings. Mom and dad have enough grooming products to take them into retirement. A great gift idea? Fabulous tchotchkes to sass up the home. Metallic pillows and a patterned rug can light up a monochromatic bachelor pad. Chic bar gear reeks of sophistication. And a Harry Slatkin “home ambiance” candle is both an accessory and useful to mask the eau de burnt food.

Pillows

– Quilted oblong pillows (right), $18; at pier1.com.

– Terry floor pillows (left), $22.50; at pier1.com.

Rugs

– Thomas O’Brien sea foam circle rug 5×8, $149.99; at Target.

– Houndstooth rug, $600; at Jonathan Adler, 676 Wabash Ave.

– Momeni new wave multi rug (below), $259; at linensandthings.com.