18 Perfect Presents for Holiday Season
No matter who’s on your nice list this year—hipster cyclists, sophisticated hostesses and fashion-forward canines, perhaps?—we’ve found a stylish gift they’ll enjoy for many new years to come.
STRIPED WOOL BLANKETS (above)
A cool, misty Canadian climate produced the dense and cozy wool used to weave these heirloom-quality throws and blankets—and inspired their soft, heathered hues. Classic detailing includes slim stripes and whipstitching. From $178, gogreenisland.com
HEIRLOOM LETTER OPENER
New West KnifeWorks’ owner Corey Milligan handcrafts each one in Jackson Hole using hand-forged Damascus steel and locally harvested elk antler tips. $179, newwestknifeworks.com
RAVENNA GRAVY BOAT WITH SPOON
Even if the gravy doesn’t turn out, it’ll look great when served in this elegantly embellished stainless-steel and 24-karat-gold boat by Beatriz Ball. $99, beatrizball.com
SILVER & TURQUOISE CLUSTER BRACELET
The Zuni artist who handcrafted this vintage cuff-style bracelet circa 1970 may be unknown, but there’s no question about the striking statement the one-of-a-kind piece—featuring nearly 90 stones—makes. $1,200, shiprocksantafe.com
MOUNTAIN HAUS CANDLE
Interior designers Nina Freudenberger and Bryn Schuyler of Haus Interior married the scents of blue spruce needle and lavender, then added notes of cedarwood, patchouli and sandalwood to create this coconut wax candle’s “sweeping, adventurous” scent. $34, hausinterior.com
CHROMO MARTINI GLASS
Not only is this black-walnut vessel fully functional, it insulates better than glass, keeping your martini colder longer. Designed by furniture-maker David Rasmussen and handcrafted in Carbondale, Colorado. $61, davidrasmussendesign.com
GAZELLE WALL MOUNT
Perfect for the non-hunter on your list, this playful, geometric trophy head is made from hot-dip galvanized (to prevent rust), powder-coated iron. 39.5” x 15.5” x 11.” Available in black, white or orange. $200, shop.bendgoods.com
HARDWOOD WALNUT CAKE STAND
Designed with serious bakers in mind, this pretty (and engravable) pedestal combines the beauty of FSC-certified walnut with the practicality of a durable top plate and bottom that can support even the tallest layer cake. $70, aheirloom.com
ACRYLIC RISERS
Perfect on a table, shelf or stack of coffee table books, these acrylic risers topped with crystal and smoky quartz stones add a glamorous finishing touch. $175-$350, roxbycjdesigns.com for retailers
SHORELINE THROW PILLOW
Rhode Island-based Studio Dunn partnered with a local quilter who cut, pieced and stitched this pillow’s colorful hand-dyed cotton fabric. 16” x 16” or 20” x 20.” $215-$255, studiodunn.com
LINDSEY THORNBURG CLOAKS
New York City-based fashion designer Lindsey Thornburg partners with Pendleton Woolen Mills to create these toasty-warm hooded cloaks in bold Native American-inspired patterns. lindseythornburg.com
BEKES WOODEN BICYCLE
Attila “Ati” Bekes designs and engineers each bicycle to fit its owner before hand-sculpting it from stack-laminated plywood. 307-272-6459
JOEY BED
For the pup or cat that has it all, a modern handmade-to-order bed may be just the ticket. Choose solid walnut, cherry, oak or maple, and a durable, water-repellent Sunbrella fabric. pupandkit.com for custom quotes
ROUNDSTACK STOVE
This colorful, contemporary take on the classic ceramic woodstove can transform even the chilliest little corner into a warm and cozy nook. Available in three sizes, five styles and 17 colors. Stackstoves.com for dealers
ACACIA BOSQUE TRAY
Glittering druzy and polished agate stones are the perfect match for a streamlined slab of solid acacia wood. We’d display a stack of cookbooks on ours. From $395 each, belleandjune.com
WALKING ROCK BABY MOCCASINS
These darling crib shoes by Future Glory keep tiny tootsies warm with authentic Pendleton wool and full-grain leather soles and fringe. $65, futureglory.co
BOXCAR ELECTRIC TABLE LAMP
Handmade to order in Portland, Oregon, this little walnut wood lamp takes up less space on a tabletop than a cell phone and emits a much cozier glow. $108 with Edison bulb,
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LICONI CENTERPIECE
The glacial lake of Liconi, in Italy’s Valle d’Aosta, inspired the form of this delicate and dramatic centerpiece. Alessi enlisted designer Pierfrancesco Cravel to capture the rugged topography—with help from a high-definition, stereoscopic satellite image of the lake—in stainless steel. $215, at hivemodern.com
