A holiday gift guide that I hope is aimed at being inspiring and thoughtful. Some things are beautiful, some are useful, and some are very delicious. I hope you enjoy!
John Julian Mortar and Pestle | A beautiful addition to a kitchen, anything made by this pottery studio is beautiful. I love their dinnerware and they recently released this limited edition Simple Mortar and Pestle, only 15 available.
Match Pewter Pedestal Egg Cup | Made by artisans in northern Italy, the chicest egg cup for the breakfast lover in your life. Include a carton of farmers market eggs and loaf of bread would make this gift extra thoughtful.
David Austin English Rose | I love a gift that keeps on giving. Choose one of these fragrant bare root roses and enjoy the most beautiful blooms for years to come! My favorites are Sweet Juliet and Abraham Darby.
Lobmeyer Hand-Blown Stem Vase | A timeless design using an archival drawing from 1917. This beautiful fluted glass vase is incredibly stunning.
Nickey Kehoe Ice Bucket | For the chic host, this glass ice bucket is charming.
Vintage Checker Set | A one-of-a-kind checker set that has a beautiful patina!
Jenni Kayne Fisherman Throw | This wool throw is cozy and perfect. I love the textured knit.
Medlock Ames Sparkling Wine | One of my favorite winemakers hailing from the Alexander Valley, a bottle of their sparkling wine is a festive treat. For the true wine lover, gift a wine club membership that comes three times a year or if you are ever in the area a tasting at their Bell Mountain property is truly special.
Hog Island Oyster Sweetwaters | How fun would it be to receive a bag of delicious sweet and briny Pacific oysters on ice?
Regiis Ova Caviar Tin | Founded by Thomas Keller, a big beautiful tin of caviar is never a miss. My favorite is one of their hybrids.
Flamingo Estate Personalized Olive Oil | I love the look of this beautiful bottle with calligraphy on it. A perfect gift to bring as a gift to someone’s home. (See my version below!)
Katz 2024 Olio Nuovo | Harvested in November, this vibrant green California olive oil is delicious with grilled bread and a sprinkling of flaky salt. Also Katz Vinegars are my absolute favorites for salad dressings, etc.
Caviar Server | This may seem frivolous, but as I have taken to serving caviar on special occasions I wanted to find a simple and elegant server that covers the ice. This is my Black Friday gift to me, currently 25 percent off.
Mauviel Copper Cookware Set | For the true home cook, nothing is better than cooking with copper. This 7 piece set is swoon-worthy.
Nickey Kehoe Swedish Dish Towel | I have been meaning to talk about these for a long time. They are the best drying dish towel because of their elevated waffle pattern. I use them for drying special handmade ceramics or wine glasses. I also wash produce and allow them to dry on the towel as well. A cute idea for a stocking stuffer or as a gift-wrapped with some farmers market citrus.
Apricot King Chocolate-Dipped Apricots | I ordered these after seeing them in Ruth Reichl’s Substack last year. While my intention was to GIFT them, did I eat them myself? Yes yes I did. Hence me placing a double order this year.
Baldwins Vanilla Extract 4 oz | Established in 1888, hand crafted from Bourbon Madagascar vanilla beans and aged in oak casks, I have purchased from this Massachusetts-based brand for many years.
Joyce Chen Scissors | Perfect for kitchen tasks as well as snipping blooms. A practical gift but they truly are the best scissors of all time.
Blackwing Matte Pencils | My grandfather used these as an ad executive in the 70s of Chapman & Sons and I have continued on the tradition using these as my exclusive tool for writing. Once you try one it is hard to use anything else. Perfect for a stocking stuffer as they come in a chic vintage box.
Frantoio Grove Superfat Olive Oil Soap | A 100 percent olive oil soap made from California olive oil.
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