THE GOTHIC HOMEMAKER GIFT GUIDE: SECOND EDITION PT.1
Hello, its me.
Well, here we are again. I know your feeds are inundated with wish lists and gift guides. So, naturally, I thought it was the perfect time to resurface and offer one more. I present: the second iteration of the Gothic Homemaker Gift Guide. Not everything is gothic, but everything is meant to add warmth, depth, and sumptuous flair to your or your loved one’s daily life. I hope these items bring as pure of a joy to your life as they do to mine. Take care of each other and please enjoy.
Zöe de Givenchy Trompe L’oeil Decorative Plate
Keep this on your coffee table so people think you’re the kind of host who puts out snacks for guests. Leave the room before they realize otherwise.
All the surrealist brilliance of Dalí in one dazzling gold cookbook. One of my biggest references.
Undoubtedly a pricy slipper, but a future heirloom for sure. The more you wear them, the softer and more inviting the leather gets.
No choice but to fall for an item that's just as cozy as it is chic.
The best gift on this list.
This glossy burgundy lamp is one of my most complimented home items. It gives off adjustable warm light and is easily recharged.
The most elegant water glasses I ever did see. Lotus flowers are beautifully engraved in crystal, which makes drinking water everything but a chore. Extra credit: I used these on my Vogue holiday table!
Made in Kyoto with no chemicals, this incense commands a room with “the illusion of blue ink with elemi, juniper wood, cedar wood, papyrus, vetiver and frankincense”. It even comes with a small brass holder. I light this every morning, and it's the only thing that comes close to centering me.
What could be better than giving or receiving the gift of butter? Nothing. This is the creamiest, saltiest, fattiest butter. It's by far my favorite and very hard to find in the US. It also comes in flavors like seaweed and yuzu. Order a few different ones and package with a bow.
Experiencing SOS Chefs in person is a true honor. Atef is one of the most magical and brilliant humans I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. Give the gift of SOS, regardless of where you are in the world, and transform your cooking.
Beautiful, and just creepy enough. I’m in love with all the wax busts Trudon makes. They add drama, elegance, and a touch of humor to any space.
I keep this on my kitchen counter and fill it with salt. You can also use it to: make eggs, serve sauces, and bake individual gratins. It's like a piece of jewelry for your kitchen, which also happens to be wildly functional.
Personalized Flamingo Estate Olive Oil
What could possibly be more romantic than personalized olive oil? Leave it to Flamingo Estate to actualize handwritten love notes on a beautiful bottles.
Cultus Artem ‘Through Smoke’ Candle
The most enchanting handmade vessel houses a moody fragrance of AMBER, HAITIAN VETIVER, COCONUT PULP, and CEDARWOOD. Mine sits proudly on my mantle and amasses a great deal of attention and adoration.
A French classic. These stylish table knives are perfect for any aesthete but also glide through a hunk of meat in the same fashion as a proper chefs knife.
Nickey Kehoe Sheepskin Hot Water Bottle
Being a woman is hard! This hot water bottle cover adds a sliver of enjoyment to days spent clutching your cramped stomach in bed.
Louise Roe S.R Stainless Steel Espresso Cup
This Bauhaus inspired espresso cup is the kind of design you want to to proudly display. I’m a strong believer in low-lift large-impact items that add meaning and appeal to your everyday rituals. This is just that.
This is one of the best sauces I’ve ever had. A beautiful marriage of dashi and soy, this will make any fried egg, rice, or noodle shine.
Très chic!!!