Whether you’re thanking a gracious host, shopping for your favorite foodie, or indulging the wine lover in your life, these are the items I’m loving this season — beautifully designed kitchen staples, small luxuries, and tasting treats that elevate a gathering.
Zia Pia Fantasia Galantino Olive Oil
A beautifully hand-painted bottle filled with rich, peppery extra-virgin olive oil. A perfect host gift that doubles as countertop décor.
Craighill Match Striker
This weighty striker elevates the simplest candle-lighting ritual.
Parkside Flask
A sleek, adventure-ready flask designed to keep your favorite spirits perfectly chilled! This holds a half-bottle of wine and the lid doubles as a cup. Ideal anytime you need to bring the fun!
The Cookie Cookbook
For the baker (or taste-tester) in your life, this delivers recipes for every kind of cookie imaginable.
Marble Fruit Bowl
A show-stopping bowl carved from a single block of marble, with gorgeous rippled texture.
Stretch Covers Set
These silicone stretch lids turn any bowl into an airtight container — perfect for serial leftovers people and anyone forever losing Tupperware tops.
Custom Shortbread Cookies
A box of buttery shortbread that spells out any message you choose — literally the sweetest personalized gift.
Honey Trio Gift Set
This gift-ready trio of white, cinnamon, and turmeric honey adds instant flavor to teas, cheeses, and desserts.
Superlatives Place Cards
Part décor, part conversation starter, these place cards let hosts crown guests “Most Likely To…” while keeping the table organized.
Compartes Truffles
An assortment of 20 artistic truffles — colorful and almost too pretty to eat. (Almost.)
Acacia Serving Board
A sustainably sourced acacia board with gorgeous natural grain. This is perfect for prepping, serving, or building a photogenic charcuterie spread!
Salt Cellar
A sculptural, hand-crafted cellar — an everyday upgrade for any kitchen.
Mykonos Muse Book
A escapist coffee-table book filled with transportive photographs of the iconic Greek island.
Ming Incense
A minimalist, architectural incense holder that feels like a piece of art.
Bread Knife
Pair this gorgeous knife with a fresh loaf for a full experience.
Alessi Pepper Mill
An iconic pepper mill from Alessi that turns everyday seasoning into a design moment.
Maison Balzac “Olive Bottle” Cruet
A playful cruet that instantly elevates your countertop. Pair with a bottle of olive oil to add to the gift.
Total Wine Advent Calendar
How fun is this festive countdown featuring 24 mini-sized bottles of wine — all kinds of varietals. A heads up that these sell out fast every year!
Catchall Dish
A sculptural glass-and-steel dish that keeps keys, jewelry, or daily bits looking instantly organized and elevated.
Alessi Espresso Spoons
A set of architect-designed espresso spoons that turns stirring your morning coffee into a mini design ritual.
Beans by the Month
For those coffee lovers, a globetrotting coffee subscription delivering single-origin beans from a new country each month.
Tinted Brass Candle Holder
A simple modern taper candle holder that adds a warm, sculptural glow to any tabletop or mantel. This pairs well with many other styles, too.
Velvet Bow Napkin Rings
These plush velvet bow napkin rings are an instant way to add charm to a holiday table.
Cascita Agate Bowl
Hand-carved from natural agate and rimmed in 24k gold, this tiny bowl is a gemlike piece perfect for snacks or small treasures.
Ridge Zinfandel
A standout bottle for collectors and casual drinkers alike. This is rich, expressive, and ranked #3 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines. Great for pairing with holiday food!
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
A stunning, special-occasion champagne with bright citrus and floral notes — my pick when you really want to impress.
Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut
A classic, crowd-pleasing champagne that feels celebratory without going too over the top — perfect for hosts, friends or colleagues.
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon
A bold, silky cabernet that always over-delivers for the price. An excellent red for dinner parties or gifting.
Happy shopping!
xx—BB
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