Finding the perfect gift takes persistence and luck. We asked the owners of three local home décor and design businesses--Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions, Sarah Olsen of Merriment and Roxanne Potter of Pomegranate Designs--to help us find stylish gifts that will enhance any home.
1. Rustic Picture Frames, Pricess vary
Add a bit of farmhouse chic to your walls with these frames. Each features the same rough-hewn feel, but with different sizes, colors and patterns to choose from. Cluster a few of these together on a wall to create a custom collage of family photos. Interior Impressions
2. Accent Pillows, Prices vary
These 100 percent cotton pillows from Marshes, Fields and Hills feature natural fabric and hand-painted messages, giving them a stylishly distressed look. Perfect for livening up the living room or personalizing a guest bedroom, these accent pillows are available in a variety of sizes. While there are many to choose from, Merriment owner Sarah Olsen suggests customizing your own for a one-of-a-kind gift. Merriment
3. LAFCO Candles, $44-$60
These artisan candles are designed to stimulate all of your senses. The scents, created by expert perfumers using natural essential oils, are layered into the wax, ensuring that the fragrance never overpowers the room and lasts the life of the candle. Made of vegan hard wax and featuring hand-centered, pure cotton wicks, each candle is housed in a hand-blown glass vessel that adds a touch of modern sophistication to any space. Merriment
4. Hot Skwash velvet pumpkins, $17-$54
Handmade velvet pumpkins with real stems attached, these one-of-a-kind creations come in a variety of colors and make great accent pieces on a holiday mantel. The real stem adds a natural element while the rich velvet brings textural interest. Pomegranate Designs
5. Blessing Beads, $35-$76
These strings of hand-painted beads from Sercy Studio in Atlanta are a beautiful accent to any room and a thoughtful gift for newlyweds or new parents. Available in long garlands or small strands, each is adorned with a handmade cross or heart and can be customized with dates or initials, making them uniquely personal. Merriment
6. Wine Decanters and silver tray, Pricess vary
These decanters add elegance to your holiday table, and their wide round bottoms keep them from being easily knocked over as they aerate your favorite wine. This silver tray’s blend of chrome and mirror finishes is trendy yet understated, and it can be used anywhere in the home to add a pop of glamour. Interior Impressions
7. Live Edge Cutting Boards, $85-$145
Rather than a traditional square cutting board, a live edge board is made from a single plank of wood that is cut to reveal the unique beauty of the tree’s interior. Made in northern Minnesota, these boards make the perfect hostess gift, as they add a bit of rustic charm to preparing and serving hors d’oeuvres or charcuterie. Pomegranate Designs
Where to find these gifts
Interior Impressions
Merriment
Pomegranate Designs
