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Holiday Gift Guide December 9th The Toteme Velvet Venetian Slippers I’ve always been the type to slip into indoor shoes at the office or the moment I get home. And with the Swedish weather, a good pair of indoor shoes is practically essential. These velvet slippers from Toteme bring a touch of magic to the holiday season. Inspired by classic Venetian footwear, they channel a refined Renaissance elegance and reintroduce a timeless silhouette into modern fashion. Find the slippers here Image Courtesy of Toteme

Holiday Gift Guide December 8th The Boco Atelier Hairbrush ’Tis the season for hair that turns frizzy from scarves, wet rain, wet snow, and dry indoor air,  all while we still want to look our best at every holiday drink and festive party. That’s when Boco’s signature hairbrush becomes my lifesaver. Handmade in France, with boar and nylon bristles and in a size designed to be carried in a handbag, I use it daily upon arriving at the office, before a meeting, and on my way to after-work drinks. This newly launched brand has truly created a perfect gift.  Find the hairbrush here Image Courtesy of Boco Atelier

Holiday Gift Guide December 7th D.S. & Durga Cognac Reign PerfumeA modern niche perfumery from New York that blends design, music and storytelling into unique, expressive scents.Each fragrance feels like opening a storybook of wonder. Their newest, Cognac Reign embodies this creative spirit with bold, memorable notes. Unisex. A beautiful gift that will make anybody happy.  Find the perfume here  Image Courtesy of  D.S.& Durga

Holiday Gift Guide December 6th The Comfort Gift Sometimes the simple things bring the most pleasure.No fuss, nothing complicated, just pure comfort. A classic like the Hästens pyjamas and duvet slippers can never go wrong. It is the kind of gift you put on immediately and do not take off until the holiday is over. The best part? It works perfectly all year round. Find the Hästens Down Boots here and the pyjamas here  Images Courtesy of Hästens 

Holiday Gift Guide December 5th Ponchos, Porcelain, and Holiday Wishes I keep dreaming of the La Double J Soul Poncho in Bounty Placée Burgundy, the kind of piece you could discover in your grandmother’s closet and it would still feel perfectly of the moment. I have always loved ponchos; I wore my old one through countless autumns and winters before giving it away after one glass of wine too many and a stranger’s persistent compliments.This one, though, I would not let slip so easily. And while we are at it, I would not mind adding one more treasure from La Double J to my holiday wishlist, the Big Bubble Vase in porcelain in Colombo Black. A sculptural little dream, bold, joyful, and a tiny bit eccentric, just like the perfect gift should be.  Find the poncho here and the vase here    Images Courtesy of La Double J   

Ritz Paris x FRAME images courtes of Ritz Paris & FRAME The fifth instalment of the Ritz Paris x FRAME collaboration has officially landed, once again uniting timeless Parisian refinement with sun-drenched Californian ease. The result is a formula of style that feels both effortless and unmistakably elevated. Captured in a reportage-style shoot at the iconic Ritz Paris, the campaign stars musician and actress Lou Doillon — a fitting embodiment of the collection’s laid-back glamour. When retro-preppy attitude meets Parisian poise, the synergy is striking: a confident, worldly, and distinctively crafted wardrobe. As in previous seasons, the Ritz Paris emblem adds a touch of high-society sparkle to modernised staples. The collection revisits tailoring and cashmere while reintroducing the perennially sold-out Ritz Paris baseball cap, now in a rich chocolate-brown colourway. The full collection is available on the Ritz Paris E-Boutique, with pieces arriving at the Ritz Paris Hotel Boutique from 5 December.

Holiday Gift Guide December 4th A gift for the one who has everything We all know that friend or family member who seems to own everything and is notoriously hard to impress. This is where the L’Occitane hand soap steps in—with a design that works just as beautifully in a rustic cabin as in a sleek city apartment. The substantial glass bottle, apothecary-inspired pump and weighty feel give it a sense of thoughtfulness and quality. Crafted in the tradition of proven savoir-faire in Provence, this soap is made with high-quality vegetable oils and enriched with nourishing shea butter. The scent is a fresh stroll through the hills of Provence: green notes of verbena leaves and blossoms combined with crisp citrus and a hint of eucalyptus. Soft sunlight meets invigorating breeze. Size: 350 ml (glass edition)  Find the soap here Image Courtesy of L’Occitane