Do not stop at the decorated Christmas tree. Where is the wreath? Hand-painted wooden nutcrackers? Holiday table centerpiece?
The thing about a sophisticated interior designer is that they have a whole bunch of in-house pieces that are inexplicable. What does that rock carved statue at the door mean? Why does the bowl have legs? They will tell you that it is a thoughtful and meticulously designed design. A design we don’t seem to understand.
But either way, you love them so much and support all the weird and wonderful collectibles that fill their home. Don’t make it sound like you’re trying too hard. This is a list of less outlandish but still super cute gifts they’ll appreciate and give you nods of approval all over – look, you Act understand.
Best Gifts for Delicious Home Decor:
A house that smells good is one we would definitely like to stay in. Fortunately, we have a ritual and a whole mix of home fragrances that will brighten the ambiance of any room. Especially when said room just served up a huge turkey feast just 30 minutes ago.
Part of the brand’s Private Collection collection designed to “make you feel good,” these aroma sticks indulge in the sweet floral scent of jasmine that naturally fills the space with the scent of citruses and fresh berries, before rounding off with peony, muguet and sandalwood. You’re fully prepared for a relaxing post-holiday dinner craze.
This holiday wreath is not. O Joyful Delight by Ellermann is a carefully arranged masterpiece of Asparagus Ferns, Christmas Pine, Pepper Berries, and Baby’s Breath in an array of floral ombré with festive shades of red berries, pine greens, and light golden yellow.
Tied with a velvet sage bow, it will be hung beautifully above doorways for the holidays to welcome guests with the fresh scent of Christmas. They may already own a Christmas wreath, but what’s more? This will continue even after the holiday season – just undo the bow!
Maison Francis Kurkdijian is known for its selection of elegant fragrances – Ā la Rose is a favorite – but candles? Not much. Which is exactly why choosing this birthday candle would be such a delight for whoever is on the receiving end.
Dipped in rich jewel tones adjacent to the classic holiday palette, each one evokes a specific sight and scent all too familiar for the season: ‘Mon beau Sapin’ walks through the fir-tree-fringed woodland; ‘Pomme d’amour’ for the sweet scents of a busy Christmas fair serving caramel apples; and ‘Pain d’épices’ for the delicious scent of freshly baked cinnamon gingerbread with bright notes of citrus and honey.
Christmas without travel is really unfortunate. While we’re stuck here, there’s no opportunity to ski on snowy white Christmas peaks or wine at the quaint Christmas market downtown. Or, cocktails on the beach, if tropical Christmas is your usual celebration.
But one can dream. Especially with this hardcover book by Carlos Sousa of the Amalfi Coast. It’s 296 pages of southern Italian seashore in descriptive words and stunning landscapes detailing the picturesque area, including the winding Strada Statale 163 cliff roads and the secret to making the perfect limoncello. Flipping through your faking of your current location for dreary Hong Kong will hopefully inspire you some imaginative travel. Until next year.
They will likely jump in to give you a big hug with this one. It’s a cashmere wool throw that they can actually expect to look very elegant over the sofa. Warm and cozy on a cold winter morning, hot cocoa is on hand. Just what they asked for. Even better, then, is this particular Loewe piece, recognizable by the jacquard anagrams woven throughout and the brown leather patch in the lower left corner.
And sure, you might not arrive in time for Christmas, but the effort is what counts. And the wait is definitely worth it for this Net-a-Porter-exclusive special throw. Anyway, you can blame the current global shipping delays and get something local in the meantime.
A piece of crystal from Lalique will really show you really Hear every time they talk endlessly about quality craftsmanship and artistic home décor. Lalique is a brand known for its exquisite pieces that are passed down through generations like cherished family heirlooms.
This MÜRES vase from the Gaïa by Lalique line would be a welcome addition—making it a talking point every time they proudly go on a house tour. Made of the brand’s famous satin-brushed crystal, it epitomizes the brand’s timeless elegance with delicately carved intertwining mulberry trees on the glossy surface. It’s limited to 188 pieces too – music to the ears of interior decorators.