Holiday Gifts for Home
As the holiday season approaches, the roster of parties, dinners and get-togethers fills the calendar, often leaving us empty-handed on someone’s doorstep. These easy gifts will be the perfect solution to your busy holidays.
Hermes Avalon Blanket
Hermès, the Parisian leather goods manufacturer, is synonymous with unparalleled luxury. Aside from Kellys and Birkins, Hermes also creates luxury home goods for the well-heeled customer. If your hosts do not need a custom saddle, how about a H-Logo Avalon blanket? This sumptuous cashmere throw would garner you the lavish praises of any host, and probably guarantee future invitations. Available online at Hermès.
Each year, Swedish glassmaker Orrefors produces a limited amount of their seasonal collections. A conglomerate of several glass companies, Orrefors encourages their designers’ creativity and innovation in standard glass pieces. Best known for their art glass, an Orrefors piece will gracefully adorn and add a sense of modern sparkle to your host’s mantle or home. Available at Neiman Marcus or through Orrefors.
Cinnamon and Citrus are Perfect for the Holidays
A welcome present by any host, Parisian parfumier Diptyque has several scents that will help ring in the holidays. The woodsy lusciousness of the Feu de Bois (Firewood) and the magnificent citrus of the Pomander (Cinnamon and Orange) are the perfect way to add luster to any home. These hand-poured candles imported from France will burn up to 50 hours; light one or combine several to create a bespoke home fragrance that will enchant guests and hosts alike. Diptyque maintains U.S boutiques in New York and San Fransisco, as well as being a large Web presence on C.O Bigelow.
Sunday Brunch
If you’re a weekend guest, earn accolades by providing a delicious Sunday morning feast from Williams-Sonoma.
These delicious and flaky sticky buns are made by pastry chef Jean-Yves Charon, who swears by the croissant dough and layers of pecans. No doubt your hosts will find them just as delectable. Available for shipping at Williams-Sonoma.
The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, and if you appear on someone’s doorstep bearing one of these gifts, you just might make this year the brightest of them all.
