SMELL THE COFFEE
Transform your friends and family from coffee enthusiasts into qualified home baristas with Smeg’s La Pavoni Diamantina coffee machine. Inspired by the stylistic features of the historic “Concorso” series, it’s a fashionable addition to any kitchen space.
Smeg La Pavoni Diamantina, £4,999.95; shop.smeguk.com
GOLDEN GOOSE
This trinket bowl from Goossens oozes opulence. The luxury dish is soaked in a bath of 24-karat gold, adorned with foliage and rock crystal pearls. The perfect addition to any space.
Goossens Feuillage Trinket Bowl, £1,340; goossens-paris.com
IN FULL BLOSSOM
A delightful porcelain
handmade in a small studio in Notting Hill. Designed in collaboration with London-based ceramicist Heidi Bishop, it’s the perfect gift for the friend who loves a trinket.
Heidi Bishop x Loquet Blossom Bowl, £50; loquetlondon.com
THE BIG SCREEN
Take movie nights to the next level with the Loewe Iconic TV. The combination of advanced technology with elegant sleek design, redefines the at-home viewing experience to make it more immersive than ever before.
Loewe Iconic TV, £6,999; loewe-tv-greece.com
BREAK OUT THE FINE CHINA
Hosting is an art to be taken seriously, especially during the festive season and what better way to ensure an unforgettable night than with Wedgwood’s festive nutcracker tableware collection.
Wedgwood The Nutcracker Collection, £170; wedgwood.com
ON THE BENCH
For those gym bunnies in your life who also have an eye for design, these TechnoGym benches feature limited-edition artworks by specially selected artists. Acting as a blank canvas, each bench is a unique interpretation of wellness and with all proceeds donated to Unicef, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
TechnoGym Design to Move, £7,000; technogym.com
TUNE IN
Bring back that ’70s groove with Ruark’s R610 music console and Sabre-R bookshelf speakers, where retro style meets modern sound. The dynamic duo make a stunning centrepiece for any space and are the ultimate way to rock around the tree this season.
Ruark R610, £1,200 and Sabre-R Bookshelf Speakers, £699; ruarkaudio.com
A STITCH IN TIME
Gift a one-of-a-kind piece with this decorative pillow from Massimo Alba. Each case is handmade in Italy with the highest quality yarn and personalised with kitsch hand-sewn embroidery.
Massimo Alba Personalised Pillow, £208; massimoalba.com
CHECK ALL THE BOXES
Incredibly selective with its choice of cashmere, Johnstons of Elgin promises you a gift that is of the highest standard. This warm blanket features a reversible check design with fringed edging.
Johnstons of Elgin Reversible Cashmere Check Throw, £1,095; johnstonsofelgin.com
BETTER BY DESIGN
One for the minimalists, this aluminium chair is part of Molteni’s Gio Ponti collection. A tribute to one of the most complex architects of the 20th century, the chair was originally designed in 1935 for the first Montecatini building in Milan.
Molteni&C D.235.1 Chair, £1,529; molteni.it