Stock option | Habitués of Bergdorf Goodman’s perennially chic seventh floor have always been drawn to the work of Pennsylvania-based Mary Jane McCarty, whose floral textiles and accessories have been carried exclusively by the shop for the past two decades. Now, just in time for the holidays, the store has unveiled her one-of-a-kind, hand-stitched stockings embellished with antique Chinese embroidery and vintage tassels. $315, at Bergdorf Goodman, Fifth Ave. at 58th St., NYC, 212-753-7300, maryjanemccarty.com.
For the Consummate Host | Wrapped in a removable leather strap with nickel grommets, the Henley centerpiece bowl begs to be stacked with bright pomegranates at your holiday table. $1,295, at Ralph Lauren Home, 888 Madison Ave., NYC, 212-484-8000, ralphlaurenhome.com.
For the Foodie | The simple saltcellar is elevated to an art form in this sculptural porcelain and stainless-steel design. $110, at Bloom, 43 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-5940.
For the Neat Freak | This sumptuous quilted shagreen box is the perfect catchall for everything from sparkling baubles to pesky junk mail. $2,750, at Monc XIII, 40 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 631-808-3333, monc13.com.
Brooklyn Hard Candy | Old-fashioned sweetshop goodness infuses these retro candies made in Brooklyn by two Cordon Bleu graduates. $10 a jar, at Haven’s Kitchen, 109 W. 17th St., NYC, 212-929-7900, havenskitchen.com.
Amagansett Sea Salt | Direct from the beaches of Amagansett, this locally harvested sea salt is a saline sensation. $9 a jar, at Stuart’s Seafood Market, 41 Oak Lane, Amagansett, 631-267-6700, amagansettseasalt.com.
Morris Kitchen Syrup | This spiced apple syrup, one of four flavors from Brooklyn-based Morris Kitchen, tastes great with both a bourbon nightcap and a stack of pancakes at breakfast. $13 a bottle, at The Meadow, 523 Hudson St., NYC, 212-645-4633, morriskitchen.com.
You & Me Cookies | For health nuts saddled by a sweet tooth, consider these cookies with a nutritious crunch—courtesy of Grape-Nuts cereal and rolled oats. $20 for six in a variety of flavors, at Larchmont Meateria, 9 Addison St., Larchmont, 914-833-0508, youandmecookie.com.
Empire Mayonnaise | Brooklyn-based Empire Mayonnaise has given a sleek upgrade to everyone’s favorite creamy condiment, with flavors ranging from smoked paprika (shown; $6.50 a jar) to decadent white truffle ($9). At Brooklyn Larder, 228 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, 718-783-1250, empiremayo.com.
Tumbador Chocolates | Hand-crafted in Brooklyn, these delectable chocolates (think toffee crunch and lemon fig caramel) are sinfully elegant. $75 for a box of 45, tumbadorchocolate.com.
Cubic Art | Made from bronze, sycamore, and glass, these stunning Robert Marinelli cocktail tables are like sculpture for the home. $38,303 each, at Profiles, 200 Lexington Ave., NYC, 212-689-6903, profilesny.com.
Taking inspiration from the depths of the sea, Paris-based designer Thomas Boog makes masterful, one-of-a-kind shell art in the form of furniture, lighting, mirrors, and more, all created by placing each naturally harvested shell by hand. The Swiss-born Boog, who has had a showroom in Paris for 30 years, started collecting shells at an early age. “On family vacations I wasn’t allowed to go in the water,” he says, “so I would collect shells and display them on my lounge chair. My childhood obsession never went away.” Getting your hands on an original Boog creation just got a lot easier: His fanciful shell pieces are now being sold Stateside exclusively at the Manhattan gallery Maison Gerard. The collection features 50 new statement-making pieces including mirrors, credenzas, and a bevy of intricate lighting. Thomas Boog Collection, Maison Gerard, 43 E. 10th St., NYC, 212-674-7611.
Amagansett | Homenature owner John Heilmann has taken over the same space where he launched his popular home-goods shop years ago (the larger store in Southampton is still going gangbusters). “The location is cool and hip,” he says, “and the new store has a lot of funky little finds.” 255 Main St., 631-527-7088, homenature.com. North salem Local yoga teacher Jane Beltz is bringing a bit of yesteryear back to a 164-year-old building. Featuring blankets, baskets, and other homespun goods and gifts, the Union Hall General Store is both a community hangout and a place to just kick back and relax with a cappuccino. 2 Keeler Ln., 914-485-1550, unionhallgeneralstore.com. Water Mill Designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, the Parrish Art Museum has finally moved into its new home. Modeled after the fast-disappearing potato barns of the Hamptons, the building will house the museum’s entire permanent collection for the first time in 115 years. 279 Montauk Hwy., 631-283-2118, parrishart.org.
On November 15, Knoll Luxe and Savoir Beds unveiled “Dream for the Sky,” a luxury bed collaboration benefiting the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Now through December 5, you can go to charitybuzz.org to bid on this one-of-a-kind stunner, which features 18 embroidered flying birds on the headboard, one of them carrying an olive branch made of Swarovski crystals. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the foundation, which is named for the late actor Christopher Reeve, who died in 2004 from complications related to a spinal cord injury, and his wife, who died from lung cancer less than two years later. “This project is personal,” says Knoll Luxe creative director Dorothy Cosonas, whose daughter became paralyzed from a rare autoimmune disease. “The foundation is a place that creates hope, and like birds, that hope can rise into the sky.” Additionally, Knoll Luxe and Savoir will be selling a limited edition of the beds throughout the coming year, with a portion of the sales also going to the foundation. The Dream for the Sky bed is on view through December 5 at the Savoir Beds showroom, 28 Wooster St., NYC; for more information, call 212-226-3640 or go to savoirbeds.com.
Holey Grail | They may look like high-end colanders, but these Espera bowls by RabLabs are much too chic for draining veggies. Fill them with fruit or nuts for a tantalizing display. Large, $1,220, small, $330, at London Jewelers, 2046 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 516-627-7475, rablabs.com.
Take Refuge | The French-based company Refuge brings alpine allure to its wood and metal Hoyo bench, equal parts rustic and sleek. $2,856, at ALT for Living, 110 Greene St., NYC, 212-431-1000, altforliving.com.
Duly Noted | Alison Berger’s Writer’s Console comprises layered black glass, amber bronze, and a top etched with phrases that refract light. $20,700, at Holly Hunt, 150 E. 58th St., NYC, 212-891-2500, hollyhunt.com.
Adjusting Nicely | As functional as it is beautiful, this Paul M. Jones Collection for John Boone side table adjusts to your desired height and positively shimmers with an amethyst mosaic top. $6,450, at John Boone Inc., 1059 Third Ave., NYC, 212-758-0012, johnbooneinc.com.
For the Architecture Buff | Mid-20th-century style fanatics will swoon over Long Island Modernism (W. W. Norton), a compendium of cutting-edge regional home design. $80, at Barnes & Noble, 555 Fifth Ave., NYC, 212-697-3048, barnesandnoble.com.
For the Fashionista | A little bling for the bar cart, this jewel-encrusted bronze bottle opener by L.A. decorator Kelly Wearstler makes an ideal stocking stuffer. $425, at kellywearstler.com.
For the Art Lover | The Azuero Earth Project recently debuted a limited-edition set of six artist-designed dinner plates manufactured by Lenox (pieces by Richard Prince, Mary Heilmann, and Teresita Fernandez are shown here). All proceeds benefit Azuero, a nonprofit dedicated to environmental conservation. $750 for the set, at the New Museum, 235 Bowery, NYC, 212-219-1222, azueroearthproject.org.
