12 Gifts That Will Delight Your Hosts

Thank goodness the world has finally opened up (a bit) in time for the holidays. If you’ve been invited to a seasonal soirée, show your appreciation with these offerings.

(And if you’ve got a book lover on your list, here’s our guide to some of the top design books of the year!)


FOR THE ENTERTAINER EXTRAORDINAIRE:

An example of amazing artistry: This hand-turned bowl combines walnut and maple wood to striking effect.

 

A new spin on entertaining:  This lazy Susan is made from quartz.

Cambria and Room & Board have collaborated on a new home goods collection, which includes the Loring Lazy Susan, part of the companies’ home goods collection.

 

A high-tech way to create a meal: This cooking system offers over 20 functions and includes a recipe library with new recipes added each week.

CookingPal® Multo intelligent cooking system


FOR THE COCKTAIL CONNIEUSSEUR:

A glassware set that blends spirits and sports: This collection features bases reminiscent of a hockey puck.

Tom Dixon Puck glassware collection

 

An elegant assortment: This set features six iconic glasses from the House of Baccarat.

Baccarat’s Wine Therapy Set (Find it in New Jersey at Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton or Neiman Marcus locations.)


FOR THOSE WITH SOPHISTICATED SCENT SENSE:

A way to bring the outdoors in: This new collection of diffusers includes floral, woodsy and citrus fragrances.

Outdoor Fellow Reed Diffusers

 

A seasonal frangrance fusion: This collection, which includes a diffuser kit, refill oil, room spray and candles, is scented with cinnamon, apple cider and cloves.


FOR THE OLD-SCHOOL GAMER:

An heirloom-quality backgammon board: This set features brass hardware and an inlaid burlwood interior.

Aerin Shagreen Backgammon Set (Find it in New Jersey at Bergdorf Goodman or Neiman Marcus locations.)

 

A tabletop version of a timeless classic: This tabletop head turner features amazonite and sterling silver spheres.

Tiffany & Co. Walnut Tic-Tac-Toe Set (Find it in New Jersey at Tiffany & Co. locations.)


FOR THE FREQUENT HOME-WORKER:

An iPhone support system: This alabaster phone stand is both beautiful and practical.

Anna ALTA Tech Stand

 

A traditional way to keep track of time: Made of hand-blown glass, this desk clock can be engraved or monogrammed.

Simon Pearce Barre Clock (Find it in New Jersey at the Irish Centre in Spring Lake or at Bloomingdale’s locations.)


FOR DESIGN ENTHUSIASTS:

A subscription to Design NJ: It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year long!