2025 Editorial Holiday Gift Guide

by Lindsey Shook

Tis’ the season to string the lights and make spirits bright. As you begin to deck the halls, allow our annual editorial holiday gift guide spark inspiration. Here, editor-in-chief Lindsey Shook shares thoughtfully curated items on her list to give and receive this season.

“Treat the caviar aficionado in your life to a mother-of-pearl serving set by Gohar that will keep every bite pure.” – $298

“Doesn’t everyone need their own Bottega Veneta Jenga set? Encourage game play in style.” – $6,900

“Some food lovers are known to travel the world in search of the perfect dumpling. Gift the Essential Dumpling Took Kit by Printworks that will help make every bite a treat.” – $66

“If you are as obsessed with pilates as I am, then you probably want your own reformer. The Original Folding reformer by Your Reformer offers modern design and the functionality of a commercial Reformer—providing the ideal solution for building an at-home studio.” – $2,550

“Celebrate Mexican artisanship when giving this Oaxacan Mezcal Set at Obakki that was handcrafted by third-generation ceramicist Ana Beatriz who learned the ancestral craft from her mother. – $290

“I hope my name is on the nice list so that a sweet elf sends me a bottle of my favorite scent—Elisabethan Rose by heritage brand Penhaligon that blends rose, hazelnut leaf and vetiver magically.” – $260

“Renowned industrial designer and artist Marc Ange and 11 Ravens just unveiled Colosso, the coolest pool table on the market that will entertain family and friends while looking great.” – price available upon request

“Every hostess wants a drawer full of cocktail napkin options. Bestow your favorite party planner with a set of Après Ski Cocktail Napkins by Atelier Saucier. Made in the US using reclaimed, tie-dyed fabric, they are playful and sustainable.” – $32

“Known for their stimulating fragrances, Frederic Malle just released their Joyeux Noel holiday candle by Dominique Ropion. Inspired by Northern European winter nights—notes of pine, amber, cinnamon and an unexpected touch of cotton candy, this limited-edition scent will deliver immediate joy.” – $115

“Discovered inside a cave in Piemonte, Italy by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen and hospitality icon Brad Korzen, this perfect wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano will wow any chef or foodie alike. Made using milk from cows that graze the meadows of Benedello di Pavullo, Brad’s Parmesan Wheel by Flamingo Estate is hand-turned more frequently than in any standard aging process by Massimo—head cheesemaker of Giorgio Cravero’s family who have been refining the art of affineurship in Bra, Italy, since 1855.” – $4,500

“Everyone craves a comfy robe for winter. Wrap your loved ones in a Striped Velour Bath Robe by ORS, available at Nickey Kehoe.” – $290

“Everything California-based lighting company SkLO makes is simply divine. Their Frame decanter is individually handblown using opaque pastel glass in shades that fade in a subtle ombré. A perfect way to pour wine or water this holiday season.” – $200

Pinetti’s Bowling Set that is available at Artemest, will get the entire family off the devices and engaging in a game of classic fun, without compromising style.” – $1,930

“For the man that has it all, this Hemingwrite (Ernest Hemingway Freewrite Signature Edition), is a special edition collaboration between Freewrite and the Ernest Hemingway estate, offering an analog tool to inspire literary thoughts and ideas without the digital fuss.” – $1,099

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