Gracious Gifts
A Selection of Inspirational Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season and Beyond
Published November/December 2023
- By
- California Homes Staff
- Date:
- November 29 2023
TABLE DRESSING
Linens and Dinnerware Nothing elevates entertaining like setting a beautiful table. Elizabeth Barbatelli of E. Braun Beverly Hills is known for her excellent eye and infinite knowledge about linens. The setting shown includes hand-painted and embroidered placement and a napkin called Wind. The dinnerware is hand-painted Limoges from France and is available in 69 colors and patterns. The service plate is Agate Bicolor, the dinner plate is Aloe, the pasta bowl is Panache, and the Bread plate is Bird 1. Colors Green, Celedon, and Metallic Gold. The silver service is hand-forged in Austria and sold exclusively at E. Braun Beverly Hills. The cake plate is called Agate by Marie Daage in Celadon and metallic gold.
457 N. Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood 310-273-4320. ebraunbeverlyhills.com
HEIRLOOMS
Tartan Throw The wanderlust-infused shopkeeper, Judy Sieber, travels the world looking for unique products to sell in her shop, Emily Joubert. She was introduced to artist weaver Aramita Campbell on a recent trip to Scotland and commissioned a signature tartan for the shop. The color, lines, and pattern tell the story of her life. The tartan is woven on vintage floor looms in their atelier in the countryside outside Edinburgh.
Hamper There is nothing more English than a hamper. Master willow weaver, basket maker, and artisan Eddie Glew is carrying on the family tradition. Out of his workshop in Derbyshire in the UK, he creates heirlooms that stand the test of time. The hamper shown is a collaboration between the artisan and Judy Seiber of Emily Joubert and is lined in her bespoke tartan.
3491 California Street San Francisco 415-226-6811
3036 Woodside Road, Woodside 650-851-3520
QUIET LUXURY
A collection of well-crafted gifts from the discerning eye of MARCH SF.
Cake Stand This two-tier cake stand, made in Belgium, is cut from white ash and has a whimsical, organic form. Designed by Los Angeles-based interior designer Kelly Wearstler.
Candles Hand-dipped pewter dripless taper candles. Made in the United States.
Pitcher and Tumbler Made in Austria by Hans Harald Rath for Lobmeyr, the Alpha design was inspired by a Middle Ages copper beaker. The pitcher and each tumbler are made of thin and delicate "muslin" glass, mouth-blown to a thickness of .027 inches.
3075 Sacramento Street, San Francisco 415-931-7433. marchsf.com