Going Away Gifts for an Impactful Goodbye

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.

71X20 Grey Vibrations Framed Wall Art

$195

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71X32 Multi Color Polystone Wall Art

$195

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60X40 Sepia Toned Airplane Wall Art

$195

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28X55 Teal And Tab Painted Squares Wall Art

$150

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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!

Deliah Mirror

$125

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Magnolia Home Chloe Arched Brass Mirror By Joanna Gaines

$245

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Derrie Black Mirror

$75

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Mirror-Antique Silver 30X70

$450

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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.

13 Inch Antiqued Metal + Glass Lantern

$35

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6.5 Inch Clear Glass + Macrame Rope Candle Jar

$9

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Black Metal & Glass Lantern

$65

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36 Inch Wood And Silver Metal Lantern

$150

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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!

17 Inch Grey Planter Set Of 2

$130

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Gold 22 Inch Metal Floor Planter Set Of 2

$130

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Brown Iron Planter Set Of 3

$175

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Grey Ceramic Planter Set Of 2

$95

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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

$1,195

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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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Wenny 60" Two Tone Counter With Bench + Stool Set For 6

$1,250

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Jaxon Grey Wine Cabinet

$595 was $850

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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!

8 Inch Chess Bookend

$65

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8 Inch Multi Wood & Metal Globe Bookend Set Of 2

$89

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8 Inch Wood Bookend

$49

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7" Black Polystone Cat Reading Bookends

$37

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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!

27 Inch Teak Wood Ship Tray

$40

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Set Of 2 Blue Tile And Wood Trays

$75

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Set Of 3 Wood and Metal Trays

$85

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

$99

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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.)