Today’s gift guide is all about home and hearth – the gifts I’ve selected would be perfect for your niece who just bought her first home, for your son or daughter who moved into a new apartment, or for the gracious holiday hostess. These gifts could also bring a little warmth and good cheer to someone’s desk or office space. My old friend Perry said it best – “The prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.”
1. L.L. Bean’s classic New England staples are trusted and high quality – and this 19″ handcrafted Fresh Boxwood Wreath is sure to brighten any front door. $39.95 at L.L. Bean | 2. Geometric shapes are a hot design trend this holiday season – we’re seeing them everywhere from e-mail blasts to fashion jewelry. West Elm’s Cube or Faceted Terrariums accent a dining room or coffee table. For bonus points, check out this how-to guide and fill them with succulents or cacti. $29 – $89 at West Elm | 3. Pottery Barn’s 12″ Metal Letters would add a personalized touch t0 a photo wall. $29 at Pottery Barn | 4. This couture Audio Clutch designed by Rebecca Minkhoff will bring to bring high style to a home or office. Perfectly bridging fashion and function, it pairs wirelessly to any Bluetooth device. $399 at Stelle Audio Couture | 5. This sleek and contemporary Loft Indoor / Outdoor Fireplace is portable and flexible – in summer months, the gel fuel cans can be swapped out for pillar candles for an inviting aesthetic without the warmth – a great gift for all seasons. From $170 on Amazon | 6. Linnea’s Lights Candle in Forest Fir is a near-perfect substitute for the scent of a freshly-cut evergreen tree. We burn this in our office daily – we just can’t get enough of its delicious aroma. $30 at Terrain | 7. Rifle Paper Co. – a favorite of the Elements team – designs all kinds of whimsical goods, from stationery to iPhone cases. Their 2014 Herbs and Spices wall calendar is a two-part gift – calendar and art, all tied into one. Just add a bow and you’re ready to go! | $16 at Rifle Paper Co.
Visit our Holiday Gift Guide Pinterest board for more gifts for the home, as well as all of the Elements Gift Guide categories for 2013 – and happy shopping!
