The most meaningful gifts are the ones that bring beauty and balance to everyday life. They might be something crafted by hand, something artisan that carries scent or texture inspired by gardens, or something that simply makes a space feel more like home. Whether it is skincare rooted in carefully selected botanicals, chocolates with history, scents that carry a sense of place, or curated objects and home décor that tell a story, each piece has been chosen for how it adds beauty to a home. This year, our team sought out makers and designers who create with intention.
The Abundance Set – UMÉ
UMÉ’s Abundance Set reflects the studio’s design approach, where the materials, form, and placement of an object shape how it lives within a space. Founded by Designer and Architect Mei-Lan Tan, UMÉ combines traditional craft with a contemporary design sensibility and releases new pieces periodically throughout the year. The set includes seven large, hand-cast Erode soaps in Daily Detox, Lavender Creme, Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Cardamom Vetiver, Herbes de Provence, White Grapefruit, and Cedar Sandalwood.
The bouton plates in black, grey, and marble complete the set and offer a clean, intentional way to position the pieces within a room. Each soap is individually cast, making every piece one of a kind and intentionally designed to flow with the visual rhythm of a home. A thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates refined materials, sensory rituals, and objects that bring artistry into daily life.
The Chocolate Box – May Lindstrom Skin
The Chocolate Box brings together seven of May Lindstrom Skin’s most recognizable formulas in refillable minis housed in amber glass. The set includes The Honey Mud, The Blue Cocoon, The Problem Solver, The Clean Dirt, The Pendulum Potion, The Jasmine Garden, and The Youth Dew. It is a thoughtful way to experience the artisan products created by May Lindstrom, widely considered an originator in the clean skincare space. For more than two decades she has focused on plant-based formulations designed with care and intention. This collection offers a thoughtful introduction to her approach and makes an easy, memorable gift for anyone who has wanted to explore the line. Editor’s favorite in this box: The Jasmine Garden.
Isle de Nature – Beeswax Candle
Isle de Nature’s beeswax candle pairs a hand-crafted ceramic vessel with beeswax sourced from beekeepers in Dominica. The Pagua Bay fragrance brings a calm, natural, and simply amazing scent to any room. Thoughtfully made and beautifully packaged, it is a gift that fits naturally into a home and adds a sense of warmth the moment it is lit. The brand works with local beekeepers in Dominica and reinvests in the island’s ecology.
Mālie – ‘Ōhi’a Lehua Holiday Collection
Inside this beautiful gift box is a lovely trio of products: beauty oil, body cream, and body gloss. Each one leans into Hawai’i’s botanical richness, with ingredients like macadamia nut oil, mango butter, and kukui seed oil that leave the skin soft and nourished.
Ten percent of sales from the ‘Ōhi’a Lehua Holiday Collection are donated to Limahuli Garden & Preserve in support of efforts to protect and perpetuate Hawai’i’s treasured ‘Ōhi’a trees. As a housewarming or host gift, the set feels both indulgent and meaningful, bringing a sense of nature into a new home while giving back to the environment that inspired it.
The Laundress – Indulgent Detergent Collection Trio
The Laundress Indulgent Collection transforms fabric care into a sensory home ritual with three mood-rich fragrances crafted to elevate both your space and your wardrobe. Created by two NYC fashion executives and Cornell Textile & Fiber Science alums, the brand was born from the frustration of not having proper solutions to care for clothing investments at home.
Powered by BioRadiance enzyme technology, each scent keeps fabrics vibrant while offering long-lasting fine fragrance. A luxurious choice for anyone who appreciates beautiful, well-made gifts for the home.
Arlie Glass – Plumeria Glass Tumbler Cup
The Plumeria Glass Tumbler Cups bring a piece of Hawaii’s unique flora to the table. Using a freeform flameworking technique, artist Arlie Pemberton transforms borosilicate glass (also known as Pyrex) into designs that last far beyond their natural life. Inspired by the tradition of making and giving lei, she melts and shapes each glass pua over a 2,200-degree flame in her home studio on the North Shore of Oahu.
The first ready-to-ship release of this tumbler sold out in less than 30 minutes, and it is easy to see why. Each bloom inside the cup is individually formed. Lightweight yet resilient, the glass works just as well for sparkling water as it does for cocktails or warm matcha. The tumbler is as a vessel and beautiful botanical sculpture in one.
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Neuhaus Chocolates – Holiday Tower Large
The Neuhaus Holiday Tower is a striking three-tier gift set that brings Belgian artistry to seasonal celebrations. Each layer reveals a different assortment, including the Festive Sharing Box, Les Gourmands, and the Large Holiday Cracker, all crafted in Belgium with sustainably sourced cocoa.
Elegantly wrapped and ribboned, it becomes a beautiful centerpiece for gatherings and an elevated gift for anyone who appreciates premium chocolate. A standout choice for hosts, clients, and chocolate lovers alike.
ACTIVIST ® – Supernatural Skin Set
ACTIVIST’s Supernatural Skin Set is built around one of nature’s most revered ingredients: Mānuka honey. This collection brings together the brand’s bestselling essentials for an elevated, nature-led skincare ritual that feels grounding, restorative, and indulgent. Thoughtfully presented with a handcrafted pouch, it is a gift that celebrates natural beauty. Inside the set, each product reflects ACTIVIST’s commitment to quality and traceability.
Their raw Mānuka honey is independently tested and certified in New Zealand under MPI guidelines, Non-GMO Project verified, and confirmed glyphosate residue-free. The result is an ingredient with exceptional integrity. The ritual begins with the Mānuka Honey Botanical Soap, an enriching bar that cleanses without stripping. The Mānuka Honey Mask softens and comforts the skin. After rinsing, the Green Botanical Serum provides deep hydration with a blend of plant oils, and the Mānuka Honey Lip Balm seals in moisture with a smooth, comforting finish.
