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Going Away Gifts for an Impactful Goodbye

Contributor Tiffany Thi

Last Updated October 23, 2024

Your friend, coworker or family member is going away. The right gift shouldn't just be about the time you've had together, but also a token of good luck for their future. To help you figure out just what to give, it might be easier to think of the personalities of where they're going to. To do that, we looked at the top-searched accents, accessories and gifts by state: find where the person in your life is moving on to — and get them the thing that will make them feel right at home in a new place!

*Decor Trends Map data taken on December 22, 2021 from Google's Trend Report 1 and Report 2

1. Wall Art

Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington

A whopping 13 states prefer wall art over any other accessory, and we certainly get the hype. It’s one of the most expressive gifts out there – and with such a variety of subjects (from animals to architecture to landscapes and more), it’s easy to match the personality of any giftee.

36X47 Golden Steps Framed Wall Art

$205

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71X32 Multi Color Rectangle Polystone Wall Art

$226

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48X65 Black + Grey Polystone Framed Wall Art

$285

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39X29 Inch Gold Polystone Rectangle Wall Art | Set of 2

$267

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2. Mirrors

Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee

At seven states, mirrors are in third place. We can’t say that these states are any more “self-obsessed” than the others (we’ve all been caught checking ourselves out in a mirror, after all!) – so we’ll just say they have a higher appreciation for what mirrors actually are: elegant wall decor!

Milsie Grey 40" Mirror

$45

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Hillsboro Mirror

$85

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Deliah Mirror

$125

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Wall Mirror Classic Layered Metal Large Mirror

$254

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3. Lanterns

Montana, Vermont

Second runner-up goes to Lanterns, at five states. We think it no coincidence that each of these states is a “big-sky” state, where the nights are full of stars – and encourage outdoor repose.

Brown Iron Lantern Set Of 3

$46

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6.5 Inch Clear Glass + Macrame Rope Candle Jar

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Black Iron Lantern Set Of 2

$66

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Turquoise Wood Lantern Set Of 2

$93

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4. Planters

Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

Right in the middle (at fourth place) are Planters, the favorite of three states, each of which see reasonably distinct seasons – and an abundance of seasonal plants. Notably, states with year-round sunshine don't appear to be the hugest fans of planters; perhaps it’s the lack of something that makes it all the more appreciated!

White Ceramic Round Planter Set Of 2

$132

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17 Inch Metal Pink Pig Planter

$100

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Grey Ceramic Round Planter Set Of 2 | Drainage Holes

$126

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Brown Iron Planter Set Of 3

$178

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5. Wine Holders

Ohio

Ohio, singular in its appreciation for vino. Wine Holders – the favorite of exactly the one state, which, we can imagine, knows how to have a good time!

Voyage Natural Wood 4 Door 68" Sideboard Buffet By Nate Berkus + Jeremiah Brent | Drawers | Storage

$1,195

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Voyage Brown Sideboard Buffet By Nate Berkus + Jeremiah Brent

$1,195

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Amery White + Brown Two Tone 72-90" Kitchen Island Counter Height Table With Wine Storage

$1,100

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Amery White + Brown Two Tone 4 Glass Door 4 Drawer 66" Sideboard Buffet With Wine Storage

$895

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6. Bookends

Kentucky, New York

In second to last place (in a two-way tie), are Bookends. Kentucky and New York take home this most literary of honors!

6 Inch White Marble Swirly Bookends Set Of 2

$49

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7" Black Polystone Animal Print Cat Reading Bookends | 2 Piece

$37

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8 Inch Wood Bookend

$33

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10" Bronze Polystone Sculptural People Bookends

$45

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7. Trays

Hawaii

Trays are the most-searched accessory in Hawaii – and nowhere else. We’ve never been to a party where food was served on trays that we didn’t like – so we’re going to call it: the Aloha state is the most hospitable of all!

3 Inch Wood Metal Tray

$67

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Multi 3 Inch Wood Lacquer Shell Tray

$72

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36" + 26" Black Metal Nesting Trays Set Of 2

$99

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22" 18" White Marble Rectangle Nesting Trays | Set of 2

$85

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8. Vases

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachussets, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Almost half the country wants vases, stat. Vases, the favorite of a gargantuan 23. Why these chic decorative accents designed to keep our flowers alive and beautiful are so popular, we’ll always understand – but then again, if we had it our way, all eight of these home decor accessories would be tied for first place! (Note that some states have an equal amount of interest in more than one accessory; for example, New York claims vases and bookends as its top-searched gift.)

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14" Glass Vase Two Tone Grey & Brown

$19

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23 Inch Distressed Blue Terracota Jug

$95

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13" White Speckled Ceramic Abstract Arched Vase

$35

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Alabaster White Textured Ceramic Vase-Set Of 3

$41

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