Team PORTER’s Favorite Home And Lifestyle Gift Ideas

“Since the birth of our second son six months ago, my husband and I have really got into hosting dinner parties. Heading out to buzzy new restaurants is, sadly, now a thing of the past, so we bring the fine-dining experience and ambience into our own home instead. These glasses by La DoubleJ are playful yet elegant, and will provide a gorgeous pop of color to a tablescape. We love visiting Venice, so the fact that they’re handmade from Murano glass adds a welcome Venetian touch.”

“When it comes to hosting at home, nothing completes a tablescape quite like a chic glass carafe, and this striking yet minimalist version from Louise Roe’s S.R. Collection with her daughter Sophia Roe is the perfect centerpiece. Elegance must be a birthright for the Danish mother-daughter duo, as their entire line is filled with pieces that will instantly elevate your interiors with their distinctly Scandi sophistication. In fact, I have a few more of their designs on my wish list this festive season.”

“My favorite dinner parties are always on the informal side (key ingredients: the food and drinks to be ample and delicious, the conversation to be flowing, and the table to look inviting). So, Gohar World’s exquisitely playful tableware makes for the perfect addition to set the scene and the vibe. These silver-toned lemon squeezers are as much decorations as they are instruments – and are sure to bring a smile to guests’ faces when they sit down at the table.”

“I love giving gifts that are both beautiful and practical, and Smythson’s ‘Evergreen’ diary is exactly that. Bound in the brand’s signature textured leather, it feels luxurious and timeless, while the pale-blue, gilt-edged featherweight paper inside adds a touch of sophistication to every note. Whether jotting down meetings or social plans, it’s the perfect way to stay organized – and because it’s refillable, it’s a gift that truly lasts.”

“I first fell in love with Louise Roe’s homeware collection on a trip to Copenhagen last year (if you’re ever visiting, stop by her store for a browse and a cinnamon bun at The Roe Bar), and I have been dreaming of this ‘Pirout 01’ vase ever since. Crafted entirely by hand in Portugal, the twirling shape evokes the graceful movement of a ballerina and reflects Roe’s affinity for minimal forms. I plan to set mine at the center of my festive tablescape this season, filled with sprigs of fresh eucalyptus and snow-white chrysanthemums.”

“The holiday season is a time to be a bit extravagant, which is why this Astier de Villatte three-tier ceramic cake stand caught my eye. It’s a work of art that would be the highlight of my festive table. I’ll use it to create a mince-pie tower with double cream cascading down.”