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THE DECEMBER SHOPPING LIST

What To
BUY NOW

With the holidays in full swing, it’s high time to close out your gifting list. From the candle LSD burns to the cozy clogs we’re all hoping to find under the tree, here are the presents guaranteed to please everyone. And, yes, that includes yourself.

1. Fragrance & FESTIVITIES

“Nothing says I don’t care like a candle.” LSD’s famous quip reverberates every winter, when our attention turns to gifting and transforming our homes with scent, lighting, and festive cheer. But, as with every great rule, there’s a great exception. “I’m really into Rigaud,” she says, pointing to the candles in her own home. “When I was younger, Rigaud was only available in France and having one in your house was the height of sophistication.”

Cire Trudon’s giant five-wick candles are impressive and go with everyone’s decor, making them great hosting gifts if you’re staying longer than a night or two. Other options include exquisite or unusual ornaments and silly, seasonal barware, like Johanna Buchanan’s wine charms (like earrings, but for your glass). If you want get a little more creative, Santa Maria Novella offers stunning wax tablets to scent wardrobes. Buy one for every room in the house and your host will be thrilled.