Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas That Ship Fast and Feel Fun

Mid December is when holiday shopping gets very real.

You’re not wandering gift guides anymore. You’re looking for things that feel thoughtful, don’t require a long explanation, and won’t show up after Christmas. You want gifts that make people smile when they open them and actually get used instead of quietly re-gifted.

That’s exactly where Pink Platypus shines this time of year.

What Still Ships in Time

Let’s start with the part everyone wants to know.

Most Pink Platypus items ship within two business days. Barware, candles, quirky home decor, tea gifts, jewelry, self-care pieces, and all those small “this is perfect” finds are still going out quickly and arriving in time to wrap.

There is one exception that matters right now.

If you’re ordering a custom pastry board or a decorative stove cover, those need to be placed by December 15th to arrive before Christmas. Custom items take extra hands and extra time, and today is the cutoff for holiday delivery.

After today, custom is still available. It just won’t be a Christmas morning gift.

Everything else on the site is still a safe bet.

The Collection That Makes This Easy

If you don’t feel like clicking through every category, start with Platypus Picks: Holiday Edition.

This is the shortcut. It’s a mix of the things people keep coming back for in December. Barware gifts that feel fun instead of generic. Candles and home fragrance that people actually like. Quirky decor, small gifts, and easy wins that work for coworkers, hosts, neighbors, friends, and family.

It’s the collection for “I want to be done shopping and still feel good about it.”

Gifts That Don’t Need Explaining

The best gifts usually don’t come with a speech. A set of barware that gets pulled out the same week it’s opened. A funny wood sign that instantly earns a laugh. A candle or tea gift that feels cozy without being boring. Jewelry that’s easy to wear and doesn’t feel overdone.

Those are the gifts that land well because they fit into real life. If you’re shopping for someone who’s hard to buy for or claims they don’t need anything, barware is an easy place to start. Shop Barware.

If you’re filling in smaller gifts or stocking stuffers, the quirky home accessories, tea gifts, self-care items, and seasonal decor cover a lot of ground without feeling random.

See all collections here.

About Custom Gifts After Christmas

If you miss today’s cutoff for custom items, don’t cross them off your list.

Custom pastry boards and stove covers make great after-Christmas gifts. They arrive when the rush is over and feel intentional instead of rushed. Sometimes those gifts hit even better when they’re not tied to a deadline.

If you want to look or plan ahead, custom pastry boards live here and custom stove covers live here. 

The Bottom Line

You still have time. You don’t need to panic buy. You don’t need filler gifts. And you don’t need to guess. Most items ship fast. Custom needs a decision today. The Holiday Edition collection makes it easy. The rest of the shop is full of giftable pieces that actually make sense.

If you’re ready to wrap this up and move on with your life, you can browse everything on our website.

Get the gift that makes people smile and call it done.