The official start of fall means the holidays are approaching, bringing gatherings with family and friends. Refresh your home, impress your guests and treat yourself with these nine curated essentials to prepare for the 2024 holiday season:
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Antar Salt Cellar
Elevate your kitchen décor with a handcrafted salt cellar carved from alabaster. This distinctive piece works as a functional spice vessel on your countertop or dining table and doubles as a conversation starter. Available in a range of sizes and finishes. $225–350.
Alben Lane Candles
These hand-poured soy candles are vegan, free from parabens and phthalates, and come in recyclable glass jars—ideal for setting a warm, inviting atmosphere during holiday dinners. For a wintry scent, The Cottage blends spruce, musk, amber and vetiver for a woodsy aroma. Seasonal fall options include Garden Harvest, with basil, mandarin, garden herbs and ginger, and Almond Chai. $15.
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Ride & Ridden Cabernet Sauvignon
Make your dinner unforgettable with Ride & Ridden’s 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak, it delivers layered notes of sage, blackberry, shaved cocoa and black olive for a rich, decadent profile. A reliable pick for special meals and celebrations. $45.
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Bachendorf’s Din Vanh Serrure Bangle
A refined jewelry choice for gifting or personal wear, this 18K yellow gold bangle features a subtle round diamond (0.03 carat) and a smooth, timeless silhouette. It’s an elegant accessory that complements both casual and formal looks. $4,150.
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LectroFan
For frequent travelers or light sleepers, the LectroFan is a compact white-noise machine that helps create consistent sleep conditions away from home. It offers 20 unique, non-looping sounds plus variations including pink and brown noise, and includes a sleep timer—handy for naps and overnight stays. $50.
Cribsi Linen Tales European Handmade Placemats
These 100 percent European linen placemats are handmade and soft to the touch, adding warmth and texture to any table setting. Available in colors such as baked clay, dark grey, mustard yellow and blue fog, they’re made from OEKO-TEX-certified fabric to ensure no harmful chemicals were used. Sold as sets of two. $20.
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Countertop Garden Kit
Bring fresh herbs into your kitchen with a compact countertop garden kit. It brightens the space and provides ready-to-use herbs to accent holiday dishes, elevating flavors and presentation. A small, green addition that can inspire a larger gardening hobby. $50.
Aware House Loomist Turkish Double-Sided Throw
This handmade, double-sided throw is crafted from 100 percent OEKO-TEX-certified Turkish cotton and offers both style and comfort for living rooms or bedrooms. Lightweight and finished with delicate tassels, it comes in marine and beige colorways and makes a cozy seasonal accent. $65.
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Kastra Elion Espresso Martini Kit
Celebrate the season with a hostess-worthy cocktail kit that includes premium sipping vodka distilled from hand-picked Greek olives and grains, two martini glasses and all the essentials needed to craft elegant espresso martinis at home. An excellent choice for entertaining and gift-giving. $99.