Truth be told, a bottle of spirits will always be a welcome hostess gift.
What we especially love about La Riccia’s free-blown recycled-Glass Ornaments is that they aren’t too Christmas-y and can have a life all year-round; $25 each at Il Buco.
Kohchosai Kosuga’s adorable Bamboo Tea Strainer is just $21 at Nalata Nalata.
Fog Linen’s one-size-fits-all Wool Linen Slippers are made from their fabric remnants.
Both Margot and Julie collect vases from Paris glass studio La Soufflerie.
We’re not fans of gifting scented candles (unless you’re absolutely certain of the recipient’s fragrance preferences), but we do recommend giving these prettily packaged, incredibly elegant Hand-Dipped Taper Candles.
St. Frank’s Vintage Muong Lavender Eye Pillow is colored with natural dyes; $48.
Julie Cloutier’s petite, hand-thrown, unglazed Stone/Ware Dish (it measures just 2.5 inches cross) is super-versatile and can be used to hold rings, salt, or any other small items that need a home; $26 each.
Here’s a kitchen towel that feels elevated and worthy of gifting.
Hay’s Time Hourglasses come in a slew colors and are sold in many of our favorite stores: DWR, MoMA Design Store, Nannie Inez, and, of course, Hay’s US online store.
The Marie Antoinette Wine Stopper is handmade exclusively for Nickey Kehoe by ceramic artist Andrea Kashanipour. (Anne Boleyn and Henry VII are currently sold out, but Napoleon is also still available!)