The Best Housewarming Gifts for Anyone's Home
The Best Housewarming Gifts for Anyone's Home
As we settle into the comforts of our homes, why not take this moment to enhance your sacred haven with decorative touches all from the ease of your computer? An accent of a terra-cotta vase as saturated as the sun can offer rays of pleasantry without even stepping outdoors. And a justifiably delayed housewarming gift for the friend who can use an evil eye chess set to brush up on her tactical skills during free time will do wonders.
An object is more than just an object if it can serve some sort of delight during these precarious times. Your home, now office plus more, is worth improving on if it helps you feel good about your space and the energy it radiates. From modern light fixtures by Brooklyn-based Michele Varian to one-of-a-kind watercolor porcelain trays by Danish designer Caroline Arnecke of Meadow Ceramics, here you will find an eclectic mix of unique and beautifully functional pieces to complement anyone's humble abode.
1) Lito Eye Plate
L'Objet
libertylondon.com
￡50.00
Echoing the whimsical spirit of Lito's jewelry collection, L'Objet created pastel-hued ombre plates for serving or to simply admire up on a wall.
2) Zeno Floral Crepe Paper and Ceramic Vase by Federica Bubani
Federica Bubani
modaoperandi.com
$150.00
Designed in collaboration with floral artist Andrea Merendi, this handcrafted terra-cotta vase makes a bold statement without the flash. Intricately detailed paper flowers included.
3) Lucas Salt and Pepper Shakers, Lapis
Aerin
neimanmarcus.com
$195.00
Gorgeous enough on its own, these salt and peppers shakers are made of polished brass topped with lapis, which is known to provide clarity and truth.
4) Flatware Settings
Snowe
snowehome.com
$152.00
The brushed-gold finish of this 20-piece flatware set is what makes it so special—luxe subdued. Made of Italian steel, it also comes in black satin and classic stainless.
5) Kusama Pumpkins
Yayoi Kusama
moma.org
$280.00
Capture one of artist Yayoi Kusama's iconic artwork with this miniature resin version. Add to your collection of tiny objects to bring joy to your space with these brightly colored and whimsical designs.
6) Set-of-Six Swirled Glass Straws
Tessaro
modaoperandi.com
$99.00
Reminiscent of Venetian glass, these candy-colored straws are the perfect, and better looking, alternative to single-use plastic straws.
7) Evil Eye Transparent Acrylic Chess Set
Casacarta
luisaviaroma.com
$24.00
This modern take on the classic set is eye-catching, serving both as a form of leisure and a striking centerpiece to any coffee table.
8) Shot Glass Set
Tiffany & Co.
tiffany.com
$140.00
Designed in signature Tiffany Blue, this four-piece crystal glass set is ideal for slow-drinking concoctions, whether it's your morning ginger elixir or your after-hours nightcap.
9) Hand-Blown Carafe
Foundrae
goop.com
$1320.00
Hand-blown by Istanbul-based artist Feleksan Onar, this decanter comes in green prasiolite engraved with the Latin word fide, which means trust.
10) Brass Off Center Globe Table Light
Michele Varian
michelevarian.com
$460.00
Michele Varian, purveyor of beautiful and unique things for the home, designed a collection of contemporary lights illuminating a soft fluorescence ideal for that break-time reading.
11) Bibliotheque Candle
Byredo
nordstrom.com
$85.00
For anyone who enjoys the smell of pages from a book can infuse their home with Byredo's Bibliothèque, accented with soft notes of patchouli, peach, plum, and vanilla.
12) Spode Green Italian Teapot
Spode
fortnumandmason.com
￡98.00
Indulge drinking tea from a stunning green teapot made by Spode, a brand rich in British heritage.
13) Woodfired Tea Cup III
Milk and Clay
milkandclay.com
$100.00
Handcrafted with intentional specks of melted ash make this earthy-toned tea cup a not-so-precious vessel for the many tea breaks while WFH.
14) Pilea Peperomioides (Chinese Money) Plant
Pilea Peperomioides
plants.com
$54.99
The money tree is a perfect indoor foliage plant, purifying the air from toxins. Also, it is known to bring forth positive energy and good luck, according to the beliefs of feng shui.
15) Countertop Citrus Juicer
Made by Jules Vertrees & Jacquie Lewis
uncommongoods.com
$90.00
Forget the complications of electricity-powered appliances and opt for a simple way to work in the kitchen.
16) Sant Ambroeus Classic Cookie Tin
Sant Ambroeus
myshopify.com
$36.00
For those yearning for the simple pleasures of an espresso and biscotti at a cafe can now order straight to their homes from the iconic Milanese pastry shop, Sant Ambroeus.
17) Watercolor Porcelain Platter
Meadow Ceramics
meadowceramics.com
$59500.00
Danish designer Caroline Arnecke creates one-of-a-kind, slow-process ceramics that are organic in shape with colors reminiscent of the sea, forest, meadows, marshes, and the night sky.
18) Banded Alpaca Throw
Parachute
parachutehome.com
$159.00
Finding a soft but durable throw that only gets better with age is a difficult feat. Parachute offers a 100 percent alpaca yarn throw handmade in Peru that shows promise.
19) Women Framed A5 Print
Frances Costelloe
libertylondon.com
￡80.00
North London–based designer Frances Costelloe draws inspiration from Matisse's simple, linear style. From lampshades to framed drawings, Costelloe interprets the female form in numerous ways.
20) No.1 Small Hashish Lava Rock Diffuser
Photogenics+Co
saksfifthavenue.com
$88.00
Infuse your dwelling with lava rocks scented with essential oils of your choice. This one features notes of black currant, sandalwood and vetiver.
Including yours. Take the spare time to decorate.