Big on friends but limited in room? Not to worry — good things do come in small packages. Even if a tiny drawer is all you can spare, you have plenty of options with compact presents like these at the ready.

Receiving Blanket

Because babies don�t come with directions, new parents will be grateful that this 42-by-42-inch cotton flannel blanket has a swaddling guide stitched onto the hem.
To Buy: $24, www.babybox.com.

Classic Games

Palm-size games promise hours of battery-free fun. Jacks, marbles, hopscotch, tiddlywinks, and dominoes all come in nostalgic game tins.
To Buy: $12.50, www.flaxart.com.

Guest Soaps

Treat your gracious hosts to these pretty soaps in nine scents, including South Seas, Lavender Flower, and Melon Pear.
To Buy: $19, www.mistralsoap.com.

Bookplates

Whether their favorite is Goodnight Moon or The Catcher in the Rye, kids of all ages can start their own libraries. Adhesive bookplates come in packs of eight.
To Buy: $15, www.littletreepress.com.

Dotted Socks

Whatever the occasion, these wool-and-cashmere numbers will knock anyone�s boring white socks off. Stock up with three pairs for only $38.
To Buy: $14 a pair, www.garnethill.com.

Leather-Clad Pen

Pens make practical gifts, but practical doesn�t mean boring. Covered in printed leather, Deskribe�s ballpoints come in 15 patterns, including flowers and stripes.
To Buy: $20, www.deskribe.com.