My last NYC apartment, which served as the set of Curbed?s 2018 holiday gift guide. | Heidi?s Bridge

What I like to bestow (enforce?) on my nearest and dearest
Welcome! This week I?ve got holiday shopping on the brain, as we just wrapped the shoot for Curbed?s annual gift guide?in addition to city-specific guides?that will start rolling out this week. Earlier every year; I know, I know. And of course I will want you to read those, but this list is a bit more specific to my tastes and what I like to bestow (enforce?) on my nearest and dearest. ?Kelsey

Shopping

This Gaetano Pesce tray is the manifestation of eye candy, and under $100 at that ($95 from Coming Soon). It?s made of resin so as to be a bit more durable than glass, and is surprisingly versatile. Now: how to decide which color?
I would personally like to receive this bookstand?a classic shape rendered in solid black walnut, perfect for displaying the last three months of New Yorker issues or a selection of art books curated by spine design. Ahem. Designed by Antares Yee for Sun at Six, at DWR ($295).

As someone who possesses a hell of a lot of block print, I can vouch for its versatility and general appeal. I happen to love Kesslyr Dean?s linen/cotton throw blanket in a muted berry ($125) and think it would make a solid holiday gift?even if it?s not likely to be picnic weather for a few months.

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