Shinola’s timepieces feature meticulous craftsmanship with signature details, including a bold dial, coin-edge bezel and wire lugs. The Birdy ladies’ watch shines with a mother–of–pearl dial and a rose gold PVD case. $525, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich, saksfifthavenue.com, shinola.com.
Designer Marcel Wanders celebrates nature with the Five Seasons collection of diffusers and candles for Alessi. The winter scent, Brrr, emits notes of bergamot, lily of the valley and musk. $99, available through Lux Bond & Green, Westport, West Haven, lbgreen.com, alessi.com.
Our furry friends deserve the best, and the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams pet bed provides luxurious comfort for the pooch in your life. The polished stainless steel frame supports a plush cushion covered in a pet-friendly performance fabric. $1,165, Greenwich, mgbwhome.com.
A thoughtful hostess gift, the Karen Adams calendar from Bespoke Designs is illustrated and hand decorated with a unique design for each month. The six-inch-square calendar includes an easel for display. $61.50, Westport, bespokedesigns.com.
Practicing the art of decoupage, John Derian sources imagery from his collection of antique and vintage prints, which are then applied onto handblown glass. The Amaryllis Divers tray measures 17-by-22 inches. $385, available through Pergola, New Preston, pergolahome.com, johnderian.com.
Jewelry designer Julie Vos draws inspiration from the arts, architecture and travel to create her stylish and classic pieces in semiprecious stones, pearls and imported glass. The Florentine pearl earrings in 24k gold plate feature a gilded cap atop a 12-mm shell pearl. $145, available at Hoagland’s of Greenwich, hoaglands.com, julievos.com.
Time to break out the bubbly and oysters to ring in the New Year. The Lily Juliet Champagne bucket, Sorrento bowl and ottoman tray are fashioned from luminous resin. $495–$695, available through Lux Bond & Green, Westport, lbgreen.com, lilyjuliet.com.
Lattice House carries shoes, sneakers, bags, wallets and belts fabricated from antique Turkish kilim rugs, so no two are alike. Sneakers, $165, @latticehouse on Instagram.
Inspired by marble, agate and lapis lazuli, Baobab candles replicate the look of stone. When lit, the marbleized hand-blown glass takes on an ethereal glow and radiates fragrances of leather, tuberose and berries. $125–$760, available through Home Boutique of Greenwich, homeboutique.com.
Jewelry designer Vitae Ascendre created the 18k yellow gold teardrop charm necklace using a 3D printer. The piece is cast and then finished by hand. $420, available through Noya Fine Jewelry & Accessories, Westport, noyacollections.com.
Made with locally grown fresh fruit from small family farms, Plain Goods conserves are produced in small batches for an intense, full-bodied fruit flavor. $20, available through Plain Goods, New Preston, plain-goods.com.
Both sculptural and functional, the Bonbonnière, designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, is a clever place to store treats or treasures. The box is crafted from mirror-polished stainless steel with a solid-oak stem top. $125, available through Privet House, New Preston, privethouse.com.
For the most fashion-forward pets, B. Viz Canine Couture creates dog collars and leashes with genuine Fortuny fabric. Multiple patterns and sizes are available from George Home. Prices start at $80, Washington Depot, georgehomect.com.
Get your guy organized with the Haythe leather commuter bag from Moore & Giles. The organically tanned leather case can accommodate a 17-inch laptop and includes a key clip, business-card holder, phone pocket and interior dividers. $875, available through Mitchells, Westport, mitchells.com, mooreandgiles.com.
JL Rocks’ Axis ring in 18k rose and yellow gold is embellished with 38 diamonds. This one ring can be worn in five different combinations. The ring can be further customized in a choice of precious metals and size. $1,850, Westport, jlrocks.com.
To raise funds for the Rowayton Arts Center, artists have donated paintings (six-by-six-inch wood panels) to be sold at the holiday gift show, which runs from November 23 to December 24. Susan Fehlinger’s oil painting Clustered Barns is one example of the artists’ original work being offered. $45, Rowayton, rowaytonarts.org.
Headquartered in Washington, CT, Grey New York Grey New England is known for its handcrafted Italian leather goods. The New England Shopper tote is constructed in a pebble full-grain nubuck, with a removable internal pocket system. $690, available through Mis En Scene, Washington Depot, misenscenehome.com, greynewyorkgreynewengland.com.
The unique design of the Tear Drop light is the work of Japanese artist and designer Tokujin Yoshioka. An orb of light floats within a transparent crystal glass sphere for a dramatic glow. $920, available through The Glass House Design Store, New Canaan, theglasshouse.org.
This article appears in the December 2018 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).