While I like to think I'm creative enough to conjure up the perfect gift idea for every person I know, I always end up hunting for a well-compiled, trusty gift guide to point me in the right direction.
There are a few sources I often turn to amidst present-buying panic, but one has got me through truly tough times – Goop's guide to Christmas, curated by none other than Gwyneth Paltrow. Filled with personal, deeply luxurious, and highly bespoke items, Gwyneth's guide is the perfect source of inspiration that has something for everyone (and I mean everyone).
It comes as no surprise that practically everything in the round-up is irresistible, but I've selected my six absolute favorites from the list to inspire your Christmas shopping this year.
Gwyneth-Approved Christmas Picks
Gwyneth's personalized list of Christmas gifts is undeniably luxurious. Featuring high-end cookware perfect for a kitchen gift, garden tools (like this rather stylish Pruner and Sheath from Bare Bones), and chic Dutch ovens, there's something here for every shopper.
My first pick out of Gwyneth's selection is perfect for lovers of the finer things. The Ginori soup plate is delicate, elegant and oh-so sophisticated, made from fine china and printed with an ornate floral design. Anyone would be happy to receive this vintage-style classic, but I suggest gifting it to someone truly special.
Always ahead of trends, Gwyneth embraces the ever-popular love for classic cookware by including this Staub cooking pot. Catering to all the food lovers out there, this charming cast-iron round cocotte pot is perfect for stews and soups during the winter season.
A bedside table staple, this elegant carafe is perfect for a middle-of-the-night pick-me-up. Not only wonderfully convenient, but the night carafe water set is refreshingly contemporary and minimal in design. It's a simple yet surprisingly impactful flourish that will elevate your nightstand set-up in an instant.
No kitchen is complete without a good mixer. Kitchen appliances can be a little unsightly, but Smeg's retro stand mixer puts an end to this theory in an instant. Finished in a timeless cream, it's a vintage kitchen essential any lucky recipient will want to display all year round.
A thoughtful and timeless gift, the MATCH old-fashioned glass is perfect for whiskey lovers. While receiving glassware is hardly a new idea, what makes this style so unique is its vintage feel. Featuring a stamped pewter base, it's a charming, characterful design layered with patina. It's ideal for lovers of both whiskey and all things antique.
While a pasta water scent might sound strange, I was instantly intrigued by this ingenious little invention when I saw it amongst Gwyneth's round-up. We've all received the inevitable wintry scent at Christmas, so why not mix things up with this playful gift that will spark conversation and intrigue during gift unwrapping?
Gwyneth's list of Christmas presents is filled with inventive and refreshing ideas. Whether it's gifts for gardeners or presents for food lovers, she's covered all bases with her thoughtful collection of picks.
