Is It Better To Give Or To Recieve?
We Love Presents, Don’t You?
It’s that time of the year when most of us start thinking about what we want to give and what we want to get for the holiday season.
Our team gives their wish lists which will not include facials or massages, as those are a given any day of the year! And this year we have added physical gift cards in addition to our online gift cards, for any last minute stocking stuffers!
Raquel x
RAQUEL’S LIST
To Give:
Everyone loves a candle, but sometimes they can feel a bit impersonal. I love these Loewe candlestick candles because they have the same delicious scents as the more traditionally shaped candles, but In a unique shape that will make the recipient think of you.
For the person in your life who has everything – and definitely for the person who has really niche interests – you can’t go wrong with art books and ephemera. You can scour second hand booksellers, or you can head straight to Climax Books. Founded in 2020 by former Dazed editrix Isabella Burley, Climax has an incredible curation of art books, videos, posters and more, plus one of a kind designer collaborations. Shop in store in NYC and London, or online.
To Receive:
Virtually Anything from Coming Soon
I know that I can be hard to shop for, but there is one store in particular that has a very strong hold on me, and that is home goods store Coming Soon. They stock a fun and colorful selection of high design items for every room of the home, and even have a furniture showroom down the street. I especially love their tableware and textile curation.
Caviar and Champagne
This Christmas will be especially celebratory for me, as John and I welcome our son and become a family of three. There’s no better way to celebrate (at home, with a newborn) than a tin of Osetra caviar and a treat I’ve been looking forward to for nine months – a bottle of Billecart-Salmon rosé champagne.
MONICA’S LIST
To Give:
Killian Perfume “Rolling In Love”
My weakness is fragrance. I recently discovered this Killian scent and I am obsessed! It’s really pretty, feminine, and sweet, which goes outside of my usual scent preference, and I feel like such a classy lady when I wear it!
Calecim Serum Set
This serum helps my skin in every way, it not only hydrates and plumps, but it heals wounds and inflammation which is always my favorite thing to address in skin. I cannot get enough of it and the 6-Pack is such a luxury.
To Receive:
You can’t go wrong with this candle! it’s huge, luxurious, lasts forever, and smells incredible. I love woody notes in any scent, and this candle doubles as a massage oil once it starts to melt down!
I had this gifted to me once, and it ended up being so great. Having a self-care sauna day is such a nice way to relax, especially solo. I love going to the sauna, and I’ve never met anybody who doesn’t also enjoy it.
SOPHIE’S LIST
To Give:
A Sensuous Body Cream / Oil
I love to gift someone something that symbolizes self-care and self-love. A luxurious body product is something few would buy for themselves, and as a massage therapist I feel it’s my duty to encourage the one’s I love to celebrate their health. My favorites include: Costa Brazil Jungle FirmingOil, Environ’ Body Kit Forte or Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm
A Gorgeous Robe
Whether it’s Moroccan Terry Cloth, or luxurious silk, it’s another symbol of treating yourself like the ROYAL you are! This is a gift you can give the men or women in your life. You can even have it monogrammed for an extra special detail! A few beauties : Fleur du Mal Angel Sleeve Robe,
Skin Organic Cotton Terry Robe or Olivia Halle Amina Fringed Robe
To Receive:
A Candle
Candles are one of my favorite gifts to receive as they are a big part of my cozy home rituals. They create a soothing atmosphere for me to unwind after a long day. The more eclectic the better! I would be happy with D.S.&Durga Tomb of the Eagles, Diptyque Feu du Bois or Costa Brazil Vela Candle
Gift Certificate to Metrograph Theatre
As a die-hard film fan, Metrograph is one of my favorite places in NYC, and a place I love to support. Their film programming is top tier and I love making an evening out of it with dinner in the Commissary!
