Bay Area Interior Design Newsletter: Holiday Home Guide
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here already. Many people struggle with buying home gifts for family and friends due to their personal nature. As someone who loves receiving anything for the home, I can attest that it’s the small things that help create a cozier and more comfortable abode. I’ve compiled a list of surefire winners for those interior design lovers on your list. Happy Holidays!
Sferra Linen's Celine throw, $79
Throw Blankets in Neutral Shades. Quality throws in natural fibers and soft colors will never go out of style. Cotton, hemp and wool are all good options. Sferra Linen’s Celine throw is a sophisticated steal at $79 and comes in a variety of subtle colors: www.sferralinens.com. West Elm’s Organic cotton knit throw is good for the environment and your pocketbook: On sale for $39: www.westelm.com.
Coffee Table Books for Design Lovers. Who doesn’t need an inspiring book for their guests to admire? For the city dweller, try “Terence Conran Small Spaces: Inspiring Ideas and Creative Solutions.” “Axel Vervoordt: Timeless Interiors” is perfect for the traditionalist, while “Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details” by Bradley Quinn will thrill your modernist friends.
Mistral shea butter soap from Anthropologie, $7-$8 each
Scented Candles and Soaps. Most people don’t buy scented candles and luxury soaps for themselves but love receiving them as gifts! Archipelago offers a wide variety of scents at the affordable price of $24. Diptyque is the most recognized luxury candle maker out of Paris. A 6.5 ounce candle will set you back $60. Both of these lines can be found at www.candledelirium.com.You can find an assortment of beautifully packaged and fragrant soaps at Anthropologie stores or online at www.anthropologie.com.
Essential Kitchen Accessories. Everyone needs a stylish cocktail shaker and a juicer! Check out Design Within Reach’s Tools for Living accessories store for modern utilitarian items (www.dwr.com) or Williams Sonoma Home (www.wshome.com) for classic kitchen accessories.
Serving Pieces in Wonderful White. Play it safe when purchasing dinnerware or serveware for friends by sticking to a white motif. This increases the likelihood that it will coordinate with their existing pieces. Shop Crate & Barrel for simple, affordable pieces, or Heath Ceramics for something handcrafted: www.heathceramics.com.
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