Wax On
Chicago-based candle designer Margo Breznik designed the new Holy Basil candle with non-GMO vegetable soy wax, FSC-certified paper packaging, and containers made with recycled glassware content. $38; tatinecandles.com
Smells Like a Spa
With so much time spent indoors over the cold-weather season, nothing perks up the home environment—and gives it that “spa” feeling—like a beautiful Reed Diffuser. These are VOC-free, scented with essential oils and inspired by nature! $35; peripetihome.com
Festive Décor
Add sparkle to the holiday table with these porcelain Gilded Fig vases. $98 for set of 3; vivaterra.com
Natural Beauty
Add a touch of casual elegance to the table with AHeirloom’s American-made, handcrafted linen chambray napkins. $42 for set of 4; aheirloom.com
Winter Wonderland
These pretty Portico pillows are organic luxury at its best—made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, and featuring designs that will evoke the feeling of a home sanctuary. $50; porticohome.com
Salsa Servers
A set of three mini Mini Molcajete Dishes is a pretty way to serve up ingredients for any fiesta! Made from granite, they can also be used to serve fresh herbs and garnishes! $30; imusausa.com
Soaps de Provence
Earn major guest points by gifting your holiday hostess with these adorably packaged, triple-milled soaps made with organic shea butter and argan oil. Perfumers in Grasse, France, created the scents, which come in two collections: Classic (like Cedar Sandalwood and Verbena Flowers) and Contemporary (think Sea Mist and Yuzu & Papaya). lepideprovence.com
S P O N S O R E D
Non-Toxic Alpine Glider Chair
Give Mommy-to-be a supremely healthy glider chair for nursing in comfort this holiday season. Slip covered for easy care. pinestreetinteriors.com
Table Topper
These bright and modern-looking table toppers—tablecloths, runners and placemats—are made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles, which means they are not only sustainable, but spill and stain resistant as well. Plus they add flair to any meal! $99 and up; bottlecloth.com
On Cloud Nine
Cozy up with the chunky, Arcade Avec Light Gray Onda throw, made of hand-dyed, hand-spun merino wool and handmade in Brazil. $1,165; abchome.com
Global Glamour
The Diamond and Wave Handmade Tribal Toss pillows are handmade by artisans in India using a blend of new and vintage fabrics. $85; vivaterra.com
Room Service
Ideal for the holiday cocktail soiree, use the Diamond-shaped hardwood serving tray for everything from sugar cookies to cheese and crackers. It’s available in maple, cherry, or walnut. From $50; aheirloom.com
Paris on My Mind
A colorful series of cocktail trays designed by Londoner Yoni Alter, to evoke the landscapes of great cities like New York and Paris. Made with Swedish birch, dishwasher-safe and coated with food-safe varnish. $35; givesimple.com
Table Manners
The handmade porcelain Dune plates are sold exclusively at ABC Carpet+Home and are a nod to Japanese tea and rice dishes. $25; abchome.com
Pillow Time
Brooklyn-based designer Rebecca Atwood created the hand-screen-printed Painted Striped Pillow with pigment on natural linen $249; rebeccaatwood.com
The Toxin-Free Home
This handy book will help keep the home clean and tidy, with natural alternatives to chemical cleansers—and author Alison Haynes offers very specific solutions, not only room by room, but even, based on specific home materials: Corian sink? Enamel? Stainless steel? It’s all here. $18, skyhorsepublishing.com
Gifts With A Purpose
Founded by Dr. Ruksana Azhu Valappil, of San Jose, CA, the online-based company Neev makes goods by local artisans including these handcrafted holiday red and indigo striped table linens. From $77; neevlife.com
Pedal Pusher
Skip the car or bus, and get some fresh air with the new blush-hued Ted Baker cruiser bike designed by the British company, Quella, exclusively for Ted Baker London. $2,270; tedbaker.com or quellabicycle.com
Grab ‘N Go
Designer Marcie Carson of Mixt Studio in Hermosa Beach, CA, created the reversible boho-chic-inspired Cadence tote made of recycled Tyvek material. It weighs just 4.5 ounces and is sturdy enough to carry up to 40 pounds. $36; mixtstudio.com
Gifts That Keep Giving
Table Setting
Create a cheery tablescape with this linen placemat by Neev. Fifty-percent of the profits for Neev benefits organizations such as Power of Love Foundation to support women impacted by HIV/AIDS in Zambia. From $21; neevlife.com
Carry On
Colombian designer Paula Daza-Chenu conceived this colorful, hand-knitted Canneo backpack handcrafted by local artisans in Colombia. A percentage of the profits benefit the surrounding communities and to help underprivileged children around the world. $262; lumeswimwear.com
