Designed by Anna Rabinowicz for RabLabs, Lia bottle stoppers are made from rare clustered violet flake and precision glass and bring exquisite style and functionality to your dining table.
$55, rablabs.com
A spirited style is handcrafted in richly grained acacia wood and gleaming alloy bases. When the pieces are stacked together, the rotation builds so that the whole column appears to twist upward.
$130, SaksFifthAvenue.com
Hermès’s Bleus D’Ailleurs teapot steeps in high style.
$595, ‘ Turpan, 55 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-2444
Delightful handmade scarves by Leslie Giuliani feel good, look good and do good. All sales of art and handcrafted items through the Silvermine Gift Shop help support the Silvermine Galleries and Arts Center.
$125 – $150, Silvermine Gift Shop, New Canaan, CT, 203-966-9700, SilvermineArt.org
Sir Elton John’s Holiday by NEST Fragrances. This candle has a blend of evergreen and balsam fir needles combined with rich woods and a sparkling citrus accord.
$38, Lillian August, 32 Knight St., Norwalk, CT, 203.847.3314
Diane von Furstenberg bright red boxes energize your home with a brilliant pop of color. A perfect hostess gift that you might want to keep for yourself!
$55, DVF.com
‘Made of bone, this exquisite ice holder will turn your drinks table into the life of the party,
$345, Homenature, 6 Main St., Southampton, 631-287-6277, HomeNature.com
This gift set includes Taste Red and White blends that are uniquely expressive the local terrior. Renowned artist Barbara Kruger created the label exclusively for Bedell Cellars.
$90, Bedell Cellars, 36225 Main Rd., Cutchogue, NY, 631-734-7537, BedellCellars.com
Give the gift of quiet conversation and shared memories with this delightful tea set – includes a Ribbon Box sampler, two porcelain cups and two white ceramic tea trays.
$75, DianeJamesHome.com
Deck the halls and spoil the hostess this holiday season with Diane James Home, from luxury faux florals to festive ornaments, soaps and more. These botanically inspired gifts are so lovely, you’ll want them for yourself!
$22 – $430DianeJamesHome.com
In a world awash with scented candles, this new creation by famed jewelry designer James de Givenchy is a real gem. In three scents.
$65, Barneys.com
This article appears in the December 2011 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).