These charming organic cotton squares have unlimited usefulness—as napkins, wrapping paper, flower cones. They come in a set of three and in several lovely prints and patterns.
The Hay Kaleido Tray is perfect for catching keys and sunglasses or displaying beautiful still lifes of precious objects. And you can choose from five sizes and 15 mix-and-match colors. Made of scratch-resistant, powder-coated steel, these trays are design statements all on their own.
in 1995 was already seeing an increase in use that seems to have begun in earnest around 1960, but that increase became especially dramatic in the second half of the 1990s. We can't say for certain that the verbal use of
This ceramic salt cellar’s unglazed interior absorbs moisture, and its wide, curved opening provides easy access while also protecting salt from splashes and spills.
Silk pillowcases are said to protect hair and skin from the relative ravages of rubbing against rough cotton cases all night. Staff writer Caira Blackwell credits the LilySilk 25 Momme Oxford Envelope Luxury Pillowcase with exempting her curls and coils from frizz and fuzz. But even if your giftee doesn’t suffer skin and hair damage or dryness, sleeping on silk is a luxurious treat all the same.
This simple and elegant key ring requires no prying or wrestling; it comes in brass, stainless, and black.
These multipurpose, durable bags seal securely and can hold everything from snacks to prepped ingredients to leftovers. And they can go from fridge to freezer.
This versatile, unstructured tote, made from supple Italian leather, can be cinched to create a slimmer silhouette. Or it can be left open to take full advantage of its generous capacity. But it has just one small pocket, so organization isn’t its strong point.
Shop our inspiring gift shop to find the perfect something for your special someone. From personalised presents to delicious foodie hampers, discover something perfect for every occasion in our collection.
Make their day by sending gourmet delights to their doorstep with free delivery across selected hampersGifts under £20Gifts under £30
It’s just nice. The LilySilk case is made from the highest-quality silk (mulberry) with a respectable momme count (or weight) of 22. Caring for this silk case can be a little fussy—the instructions say to spot-clean with water or to dry clean. Yet senior editor Jen Hunter has had great success regularly hand-washing her cases with Soak detergent. All of the Em excesso effort is well worth it for a sumptuous night’s sleep.
has meant "to present someone with a gift" for 400 years, the verb has never been so widely used as it is now. It's impossible to say exactly why this is, but we may be able to place a smidgen of the blame on a certain comedian. Maybe you've seen the rerun: in a
The cheery Tubtrugs Medium Tub is made of a bendy, rubberized plastic that doesn’t crack or fade. And it’s flexible, so you can squeeze the handles together and carry it one-handed. Because this tote is both rugged and cute, it can be used in the yard as an ice bucket or a gardening caddy, or bring it Ninja indoors to wrangle bits and bobs.
You can customize this lovely and affordable hardback notebook with details such as monogramming and cover colors.
I use several of these totes in the garden, for weeding and as general totes. And supervising editor Hannah Morrill uses hers to corral toddler toys.