gr8 gifts for around the house

in the kitchen, living room, washroom, and bedroom, paired with some of my favorite interiors I've covered this year.

I’ll admit, I almost didn’t publish these gift guides. In fact, this icon ^ was completed by my designer, Emily, before I even started drafting this letter. It’s not because I didn’t want to make a gift guide, it’s just that, do we really need more? I’m still not totally convinced, but I love gift-giving, and so I gave myself the challenge to make this list extra discerning–

Every single thing on this list I’ve either bought for myself, gifted to a friend, or daydreamed about a considerable amount. Everything is chic and everything has utility too. Just the way I like it, and your gift recipient is sure to appreciate too.

Enjoy! And happy holidays!

gr8 gifts for in the kitchen

Interiors: “Gumshornsgatan”, located in Stockholm and designed by firm, Halleroed. More images and about the property—

Gaetano Pesce goes Gen Z in final collaboration

1. Alessi Toothpick Holder. The mechanics of this are truly a work of art, I wish I thought of it.

2. Beast Blender. This blender was early to fluting effects. I really love mine which I’ve had for a couple of years now and they’ve launched a bunch of new colors since that og ‘cloud white’ was released. https://go.shopmy.us/p-10714042

3. Pomponette champagne coupes.

4. Hasegawa ladders. Be the person they think of every time they get that thing down from the top shelf.

5. Gohar World Apron - The first time I had dinner at a new friend’s house, I showed up and she was wearing this apron. I instantly felt underdressed, in the best way. Give the host something practical fit for the occasion.

6. Georg Jensen Silver Alfredo Salt Jar. Maybe a box of Maldon salt to go with it?

7. Yali GlassClassic Hand-Blown Murano Glass Cocktail Stirrers. Perfect for swirling a cocktail or whatever powdered concoction people are drinking now.

gr8 gifts for in the living room

Interiors: Former silk mill on Lake Como, designed by Luca Guadagnino.

More on the magic of the film director’s foray into design–

Cinematic designs are on my mind

1. APC x Subu Slippers. I have a pair of SUBUs from years ago, but I love this cozy colorway.

2. AYTM Curva magazine holder, silver.

3. "Italian Interiors: Rooms with a View" by Laura May Todd for Phaidon. Just launched at the end of October!

4. Phaidon, My Art Book Of Friendship. For the baby, they’ll never forget their first coffee table book.

5. Bocci 14p portable light

6. Tachen Studio MAZHA Stool. Tell your friend the gift is running behind, but it will be worth it with a stool from Singapore-based Tachen. I’ve gifted their wine bags before and those are fab too.

7. Tomato room spray.

gr8 gifts for in the bedroom

Interiors: Aurora James’ Laurel Canyon Home – more images + details.

1. Kartell Componibile Storage Unit. The perfect bedside table in a small space.

2. Soft Services Theraplush ‘Hold’.

3. Seasons Brown Soni SM Diffuser.

4. Milliong Lying Bed - Sand. For your furry friends. TikTok’d here.

5. Hem Glitch Throw. Prerequisite for purchase: vibe check your friend’s throw collection and home color palette.

6. DROWSY Summer Coral Silk Sleep Eye Mask.

gr8 gifts for in the washroom

Interiors: Silver Lake home by Charlap Hyman & Herrero – more love to glass blocks.

1. Mason Pearson ‘Handy Hairbrush’. It’s giving

From a new Eames design to the Poor Things set, is this the hottest colorway?

2. Collezione Storica Tortoise toothbrush. Please don’t tell my dentist about this gift.

3. Autumn Sonata Alma Core Set. I’ve talked about this brand a lot — including in a TikTok.

4. HAY toothbrush holder. I told you, we’re doing gifts with utility this year.

5. Parachute Waffle Robe. A neutral robe is the gift that keeps on gifting. I’ve had this one for years.