Style Director David Thielebeule’s Gift Guide: The Great Indoors
This holiday season WSJ.’s style director is looking forward to staying in as much as he is going out. These ten gifts are perfect for that rare night at home during the most festive time of year
1. The Row Sweatshirt
If you are going to relax in a sweatshirt, make it the very best sweatshirt. This perfect version from The Row’s newly launched menswear collection is made of mélange double-faced cashmere jersey. If you’re feeling extra luxurious, there is even a matching pant. $1,495, barneys.com
2. Dior Bois D’Argent Candle
This refined Dior candle perfectly mixes amber, musky and woody fragrances. Its clean and masculine scent brings the outdoors to you. $85, dior.com
3. Fibre Tibet Throw
Stay warm on the couch and help preserve Himalayan artisan traditions with this cozy cashmere throw, woven from handspun cashmere collected by Tibetan nomads. $2,495, abchome.com
4. Riedel Stemless Wine Tumblers
I entertain at home quite a bit and that typically means wine and wine glasses. These innovative Riedel stemless tumblers are far harder to break than traditional glasses, but still deliver the classic aromas of your favorite Syrah or Bordeaux. $30 for two tumblers, riedel.com
5. Paul Evans Chess Table
And where better to rest that glass of wine then this vintage Paul Evans chess table from 1969? Price upon request, toddmerrillstudio.com
6. Edie Parker Custom Coasters
Protect your new table with something personalized, like Edie Parker’s bespoke acrylic coasters. They make the customization process simple and chic with their online tool that allows you to choose your favorite colors and add a monogram or cheeky phrase. $395 for a set of four, edieparker.com
7. Apple TV 4K
Staying home often means settling in to binge watch your favorite shows. The latest Apple TV 4K makes finding all the latest and greatest effortless. Whether you are looking for House of Cards on Netflix, Transparent on Amazon Prime or a classic like SATC on HBO they are all just a click, or with Siri a word, away. Prices vary, apple.com
8. Kate by Mario Sorrenti
Once your shows have wrapped get inspired with this book of never before published portraits of the iconic Kate Moss. Taken by her then-boyfriend Mario Sorrenti these intimate images offer a glimpse at the model before she became a global sensation. $100, phaidon.com
9. Necessaire Skincare
When the time comes to head back into the world, get ready with new clean skincare line Necessaire. Created by Into the Gloss co-founder Nick Axelrod and Estee Lauder alum Randi Christiansen, the unisex line consists of the body wash, the body lotion and the sex gel – which might actually keep you in the house after all. Prices vary, www.necessaire.com
10. Linda Farrow Aviator Sunglasses
Because we all have to rejoin society eventually, I highly recommend these Linda Farrow aviators. The lenses are just dark enough to wear anywhere- from the sunniest beach to the shady streets of NYC. Plus they take inspiration from the work of Slim Aarons, so you are sure to be chic wherever you end up. $1,105, lindafarrow.com
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