Gift Guide :: the polished home
We’ve put together a gift guide for all things polished home. This one is for the hostess with the mostess. The foodie that loves cooking at home. Comfort lovers and game night aficionados. And the homebodies that love scrolling blogs and Pinterest (that’s me!). This list has the finishing touches to any polished home. Have a look…
psst: our 2024 gift guides include the ladies in your life, active and curious kids (and teens!), men in your life, polished home, and the handy homeowner.
Hanging iron bells - a charming addition to any holiday home, these hanging bells can be placed on a door, the staircase, a coffee table, … ($28)
1 Cotton fisherman throw - up the hygge factor of any armchair or cozy corner with this soft throw. ($79)
2 Marble pedestal bowl - this bowl will look beautiful on any countertop! ($69)
3 Backgammon - a classic game that’s perfect for the entertainers and lovers of game nights! Not only is this backgammon fun but it’ll look beautiful on the shelf too. ($39)
4 Dinner bell - every home needs a dinner bell and this one is made of solid brass. Would look lovely in a kitchen or near the back door! ($39)
5 Design books - here are a few good ones from this year: Home at Last ($28), The Slow Down ($33), and The Art of Home ($22).
6 Artisan KitchenAid Mixer - With a new wood bowl and a beautiful evergreen matte finish, this KitchenAid mixer will look beautiful on any countertop! ($699)
7 Custom home embroidery - for the home lover that haves it all, give them a picture of their favorite place. ($30) Also cute: Custom home sketch - $22.50), watercolor ($16).
8 Fraser Fir candle - make anyone’s home smell like a Christmas Tree with this candle. Would make a great stocking stuffer, too. ($8)
9 Greatest House key chain - this key chain is sure to make them smile every time they pull it out! ($10)
10 Basket - French baskets are the perfect mix of function and style. Take it to the farmer’s market or use it as decor! And here’s a less expensive option. ($285 and $57)
11 Winter fir candle + spray - this Seattle company has the best winter fir scent for the home! Cathy buys their hand and dish soap every year and frequently gives them as gift. ($80)
12 Dish scrubber set - elevate their everyday dishes experience with this pretty brush and tray set ($42)
13 Knife block - give something functional, but make it pretty! This slanted beechwood magnetic knife block will look beautiful on their counter! ($150)
14 Wall calendar - with beautiful sketches of far-off destinations, this wall calendar will surely bring a smile to any travel-lovers heart! ($28)
15 Live Eucalyptus Wreath - This beautiful wreath will look beautiful on any holiday home! And 20% of proceeds go to St. Jude Children’t Research Hospital. ($109)
16 European linen stripe sheet set - with a subtle striped pattern, these sheets are sure to make any bed look and feel wonderful! ($139)
17 Brass cookie cutters - with a bold finish and playful shapes, these cookie cutters will be a beautiful addition to their holiday collection!($7)
18 Solo stove - we gifted one of these to Papa and it’s totally changed how we use their backyard. Weeknight fires and s’mores for the win! ($229)
19 Mon Amour bowl - this bowl says it all! ($35)
20 Kitchen delights notebooks - A perfect place for recording thoughts, impression, lists, food diaries, meal plans, etc and with the beautiful illustrations of John Derian. Set of 3. ($12)
21 Salt block - spice up their culinary life with a Himalayan salt block! Serve veggies on it for a fun app, chill it with fruit, or grill it with veggies. ($30)
22 Washable silk pajamas for her and him - these washable silk pjs are the epitome of casual luxury. Hanging out at home has never looked better! ($59.90 and $109.90)
23 Art print - give them a unique piece of art for their home and support a small artist with this one! (from $60)
24 Mugs + Serving plate - this time of year calls for a little something special on the table! ($38-$40)
23 Ruffle pillow -this ruffle, block-print pillow is a stunner and sure to be a hit with the decor lover in your life! ($65)
26 Instant camera - for the home that needs a little more personality, gift them this instant camera. They’ll have personal photos on the walls and fridge and everywhere in no time! ($150)
27 Pillows -pillows really are a fun gift to get. Here are a few of our favorites: embroidered pillow, linen block print pillow, and striped pillow ($17-$79)
28 French Horn Taper Holder - classic and elegant, these French Horn Taper Candle Holders would look lovely in any home! ($28)
29 Classic books, painted edition -pick between Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Peter Pan, The Secret Garden or all four! ($20.95)
30 Ninja frozen treat maker - this one is on my list! My SIL has one of these and she blew us away with pineapple puree this summer! ($219)
31 Dog hook - give them a beautiful hook to hang dog leashes by the back door. This one is made of solid unlaquered polished brass so it’ll patina over time! ($87)
32 Sibley’s bird puzzle - we love doing a new puzzle every Christmas and this 1000 piece puzzle would surely look beautiful on the table. ($20)
33 Bee House - perfect for any nature-lover or backyard-gardener, this mason bee house will bring pollinators to their yard! ($25)
Happy holiday shopping!
xx
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