You might want to make it a double with this stunning ice bucket, a Tom Dixon design featuring mouth-blown midnight-blue glass and copper-plated stainless steel. $290, at Beam, 240 Kent Ave., #18, Brooklyn, 646-450-1469, beambk.com.
This contemporary Brass Tray with brush satin finish adds glamour to any table. $400, through Coup d’Etat, 415-241-9300, coupdetatsf.com.
Bring brilliance to the table with John Robshaw’s Bersi napkins. The hand-blocked metallic designs are made in India of 100-percent cotton. The 21-inch-square napkins are sold in sets of four. $45, Fig Linens, Westport, 203-227-8669, figlinens.com, johnrobshaw.com
British artist Nic Webb’s handcrafted sycamore-and-lime spoons feature gold leaf bowls, providing a literal taste of luxury. Price upon request, nicwebb.com.
Created by local artist Silvia Song in collaboration with natural dyer Kristine Vejar, these hand-turned Nested Indigo maple bowls undergo traditional Japanese vat dyeing to obtain their saturated hue. $350–$650, through March, 415-931-7433, marchsf.com.
The Roma Toureen by Hudson Grace is cast in earthenware from a 1930s mold. Made in Italy. $295, Hudson Grace, 415-440-7400, hudsongracesf.com.
Inspired by ancient ritual, the Apparatus Censer incense burner features a hand-cast porcelain dome set on a waxed brass stand. Finished with a stamped leather base, the Censer kit also includes the brand’s signature incense. $820, Apparatus, apparatusstudio.com
Written by Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Monsieur Dior: Once Upon a Time (Pointed Leaf Press) chronicles the heady decade when the legendary couturier Christian Dior put his stamp on fashion forever. $70, pointedleafpress.com.
Inspired by the striking patterns and rich colors of Morocco, Sahco’s Palais Marrakech fabric collection is just the right boost for the post-holiday blahs. Fabric by the yard available to the trade at Donghia, 979 Third Ave., Ste. 700, NYC, 212-935-3713, donghia.com.
Aerin’s handpainted ceramic Gold Grid box, finished in 18k gold leaf with a berry glaze is handmade in Italy and inspired by the work of Viennese designer and architect Josef Hoffmann. Perfect as a stand-alone gift, or tuck a surprise inside (think jewelry). $950, Aerin, NYDC, aerin.com
Ralph Lauren’s elegant Regina punch bowl is crafted in Italy of earthenware china, handpainted with a navy exterior, trimmed in gleaming platinum, 13-inches diameter, 7 ¼-inches high. $995, Ralph Lauren, Greenwich, 203-869-2054, ralphlaurenhome.com
Belgian-made, carved-ebony salad servers (12-inches-by-2-inches) designed by British architect John Pawson bring a touch of minimalist chic to any holiday table. $160, March, marchsf.com
Inspired by 18th- and 19th-century designs, the Cresus dinnerware collection by Astier de Villatte is handmade in Paris. Each piece is made of black terracotta clay, glazed with a signature white finish and hand-painted with gold. $84–140, through Sue Fisher King, 415-922-7276, suefisherking.com.
Bocce bud vases by master glassblower Tracy Glover are made in the time-honored Venetian technique. The Arabesque pattern is composed of intertwining flowing spirals, woven in blue, gold, white or plum. $67, Comina, Mystic, 860-536-7814, comina.com, tracygloverstudio.com.
Your guests will be sipping pretty with the Thomas Fuchs End of Day glasses handmade in Italy. The 22k-gold, polka-dot glassware is available in amethyst, gray or amber, $115 each, Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich, 203-862-5300, saksfifthavenue.com
The Yvonne tray by Interlude is a match made in heaven, featuring handsome stitched charcoal leather and sleek brass handles. $450, at Mecox, 257 County Rd. 39A, Southampton, 631-287-5015, mecox.com.
Ryota Aoki’s Pots de Lait arabesque milk pitchers are crafted from white porcelain with fluid line and smooth texture. $146–$283, through Turtle & Hare, Oakland, turtleandhare.net.
Flora Grubb live succulent wreaths continue to grow and bloom—a verdant gift for your favorite gardener. Available in several designs ranging from 10 to 16 inches in diameter. $170–$300, Flora Grubb Gardens, floragrubb.com
Let blossoms encircle you year-round with Penny Preville’s diamond and 18K yellow gold sunflower cuff. $23,215, through Shreve & Co., shreve.com
Hermès Fantaisies Indiennes cashmere and silk scarf is centered on the Tree of Life, which symbolizes growth and eternal rebirth. $730, Hermès, hermes.com
From classic André Le Nôtre–style gardens to architect Kenzo Takada’s Japanese retreat, the projects on the pages of In & Out of Paris: Gardens of Secret Delights (Gibbs Smith, 2014) will inspire Continental cultivation. $50, through Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore, mrsdalloways.com
These digest-sized (6-inches-by-8.5 inches) notebooks with vintage botanical cover art are just the thing for garden planning or jotting down grow notes: The Art of Instruction: Notebook Collection (Chronicle Books). $12.95 through Crimson Horticulture, crimsonhort.com
The Holly Beth Organics complete sample set of cleanser, toner, moisturizer and eye cream are perfect for anytime, on-the-go pampering. $52, Flight 001, Brooklyn, 718-243-0001, hollybethorganics.com
The Ghurka Venture backpack is crafted from vintage chestnut leather for an elegantly rugged look. Venture No. 249, $2,495, Ghurka, ghurka.com
Conceived by acclaimed Danish designer Cecilie Manz, the new B&O Play A2 may be the chicest speaker we’ve seen: With its sleek profile and premium leather strap, it could pass for a stylish clutch. Available in gray, green and black. $399, B&O Play, beoplay.com
Designed under her eponymous label with San Francisco–based designer Lan Jaenicke, Jessie Black’s silk-lined cashmere travel bags are perfect for toting your most precious pieces. $160, Jessie Black, jessieblack.com
The Faribault iPad sleeve from Copious Row is made in America and “upcycled” from blanket remnants. Fits all iPad models, 8.5-inches-by-11-inches, $45, copiousrow.com
A gift that can be enjoyed all year long, Bang & Olufsen’s Blue Stone BeoPlay Special Edition H6 headphones will be any music lover’s favorite new toy. $399, at Bang & Olufsen, 600 Madison Ave., Ste. 104, NYC, 212-879-6161, beoplay.com.
The Bic ACE–TEC Wahine stand-up paddleboard through L.L. Bean is built specifically for women. Measuring 10 feet, 6 inches, this all-around performer is ideal for pond, lake or calm ocean waters. $1,300, 800-441-5713, llbean.com
Wrap up in luxury with the Cristina Azario Arno throw in pure cashmere with a turquoise suede fringe (52-inches-by-68-inches), $3,800, 646-649-4806, cristinaazario.com
Tapping into Scandinavian engineering, Bikeid bikes are built with classic innovation. Frames are made of Chromoly steel, stronger than aluminum but lighter than steel. Bikes are shipped in one-to-two business days, perfect for last-minute shoppers. $590–$990, bikeid.us.
The Brooklyn Slate special edition slate cheese board (5-inches-by-18-inches) makes a beautiful server for cheeses, hors d’oeuvres and even sushi. Comes with soapstone pencil and burlap storage bag. $36, through La Fromagerie, lafromageriesf.com , brooklynslate.com
Better than sugar plums: Stir things up with these charming Mariage Frères candy sugar sticks. Delightful in tea or coffee. $6 for a packet of four, through Sweet Things, Tiburon, sweetthings.com, mariagefreres.com
These exquisite Japanese ceramic sake cups and bowls by Saiko Fukuoka bring a silver lining to tea or your Junmai Daiginjo. $60–$100, through March, 415-931-7433, marchsf.com.
Learn the craft of pasta making from local restaurant icon Chef Thomas McNaughton. As beautiful as it is inspiring, Flour + Water Pasta (Ten Speed Press, 2014) by McNaughton and renowned food writer Paolo Lucchesi, satisfies many senses at once. $35, through Dandelion, dandelionsf.com, flowerandwater.com
This charming card gets to the true meaning of the season. I Don’t Want a Lot, $5, People I’ve Loved, through Rare Device, 415-374-7412, raredevice.net
Hand-fired and glazed in Italy, the undulating ceramic Scallop bowl, exclusive to Hudson Grace, makes a beautiful display or serving piece. $265, 415-440-7400, hudsongracesf.com.
This architectural Brass Menorah includes nine individual high-polished candleholders. Available in gold, silver and black. Also available in silver-plated brass and painted steel, $2,000–$3,200, March, marchsf.com
Fritz Hansen has re-launched Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Drop chair. The rounded back provides a warm embrace; available in six colors including a gorgeous natural leather (pictured). Leather Drop chair, starting at $1,813, through Arkitektura In-Situ, arksf.com
The smart look and classic style of the Slim Line watch from TW Steel is well suited for the man who wants a more formal accessory for business or dress attire. Prices range $389–$559, available at Allen M. Jewelers, NYC, 212-764-1814, Swiss Gold, NYC, 212-869-5919, twsteel.com
Piero Lissoni’s Transformer vases for Glas Italia have a cylindrical form with unique distortion—each vase is individually handmade and cannot be reproduced. Price upon request, through Dzine, dzinestore.com
Opposites attract with the concrete and glass Combi vase, a decorative accent piece even without a single flower in it. $39, at BoConcept, 144 W. 18th St., NYC, 646-336-8188, boconcept.com.
A bespoke backgammon board from Alexandra Llewellyn is a work of art with custom details and sophisticated artistry. Up the game with a personalized message, initials or semi-precious stone and brass playing pieces. $4,280, available at Barneys NY, 212-826-8900, barneys.com, or through alexandralldesign.com .
Each of sculptor Erin McGuiness’ Porcelain Lines vessels are handcrafted of stoneware clay in her Berkeley studio and finished with a porcelain slip. $500–$721, through De Sousa Hughes, desousahughes.com
Crafted from torched solid ash that has been blackened and sealed with oil and wax, these industrial-looking, yet sophisticated turned-wood candlesticks feature copper sleeves and brass and steel detailing. $65 to $95 each, by appointment at Michael Robbins, 11 Canal St., Philmont, NY, 315-761-8010, mchlrbbns.com.
Available in three sizes, Alice Tacheny’s pentagonal cast- concrete and brass Headlands box makes organizing your treasures a stylish endeavor. $252 (as shown), at Love Adorned, 156 Main St., Amagansett, 631-267-7720, alicetacheny.com.
One of Oscar de la Renta’s favorite jewel tones, emerald green, lends sophistication to a holiday table. The Gallery medium glass serving bowl is 9.5-inches diameter, 6-inches
Linda O’Keeffe’s latest design book, Heart and Home: Rooms That Tell Stories (Rizzoli, 2014), features the personality-infused spaces of innovative tastemakers for a compilation of today’s most cutting-edge interiors. $55, Rizzoli, rizzoliusa.com
The faux antler centerpiece by Serena and Lily is made of powder-coated aluminum, finished in a white lacquer. Equally suitable for displaying on a mantel or console—add garland and ornaments for a thoroughly festive flourish. $198, 631-537-5544, serenaandlily.com.
The luxurious Rauwolf Brutalist clutch in abalone green is created from Plexiglas and briar wood, with a silk lining and hand-finished in Italy. $2,910, 646-417-3256, rauwolfnyc.com
Quietly sophisticated, Sugahara’s two-toned black tumbler has a matte finish with a semi-gloss base. #GMTG-121K, $25, through Dandelion, dandelionsf.com
Porcelain Katakuchi and Bol Blanc sake cups by Ryota Aoki sit on a powder coated aluminum and wood Void side tray by MRCW Design-Build. $28–$240, through Turtle & Hare, Oakland, 510-747-9877, turtleandhare.net.
Tesseron’s Passion XO Cognac is aged for more than 10 years and selected for elegance, lightness and a very floral quality. $300, Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market, Fairfield, 203-259-4692, harryswine.com, tesseroncognac.com.
Tuscan wine Ruffino Modus is presented in an intricate limited-edition Florentine box designed by the Milan Design School, Poli.design. The brushed-gold sleeve also functions as a pretty luminaria. $89, reservebar.com
The beauty and grace of a butterfly is captured in the Thomas Fuchs Butterfly Collection of iridescent barware and accessories crafted in silver and inlay abalone. $30–$85, Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich, 203-862-5300, saksfifthavenue.com
The Steel Pipe drink trolley by Cappellini delivers the simple and timeless aesthetics of designer Shiro Kuramata. It’s a classic in black and white with an epoxy powder-coated finish. $2,070, Cappellini Showroom, NYC, 212-966-0669, cappellini.it.
Animal hats for kids from nonprofit Krochet Kids are made of super-soft acrylic yarn. Each is tagged with the name of the woman who made it; funds raised help empower women in Uganda and Peru to rise above poverty. Panda hat, $24, through Oddz, Westport, 203-221-3116, krochetkids.org
The FEED Function bag, in Hot Sauce red, sets the trend for looking good and doing good. The purchase of this kicky bag provides 100 school meals to children in need. $100, 888-772-6811, feedprojects.com
Give the gift of hearing. With each pair of headphones sold by LSTN, a donation is made to provide hearing aids to people in need through the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Cherry-wood Troubadours, $150, 323-822-5946, lstnheadphones.com.
Shake the snow globe and watch the flakes drift over the Glass House—the iconic home designed by architect Philip Johnson. All proceeds go toward the preservation of this National Trust Historic Site. $60, Glass House Design Store, New Canaan, 203-594-9884, theglasshouse.org
Canvas Home gives 10 percent of its profits to organizations that support artisan groups in America and developing countries. The terracotta Spongeware collection is hand-glazed in blue and white in mix and match patterns. Nut bowl, $19, Canvas Home, NYC, 212-372-7706, canvashomestore.com.
The Knoll Textiles bracelet is fashioned from ultrasuede and embellished with sparkling Swarovski crystals. All proceeds benefit Goods for Good, a charity that works to help develop community enterprises in Malawi. $29, 212-343-4190, www.knoll.com, goodsforgood.org.
