7 Gifts So Good, We Want Them for Ourselves
Sometimes doing it right means doing it yourself. Applying mascara, organizing your home screen,
curating a social media feed—sure, you can delegate, but they all turn out better when you DIY. When it comes to
gifting, the theory holds: While our favorites will always be the incredibly thoughtful, totally unexpected
surprises from friends and loved ones, gifting ourselves something special comes a close second. We asked
seven staffers to share their ultimate objects of desire.
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ALI PEW
Fashion director
“This year calls for a major mood-lifter, something to wear that’s sentimental and feels really special. I
love these timeless, understated white-gold earrings, and nothing brings joy like putting on amazing
jewelry—especially when it’s this dreamy.”Van Cleef & Arpels
Frivole Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels, $16,700SHOP NOWIn partnership with our friends at Van Cleef & Arpels
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2
NOORA RAJ BROWN
SVP of communications and brand marketing
“Our annual winter trip is canceled this year, so I’ve been trying to create festive moments at home to
bring more celebration into our holiday season. These gorgeous plates and placemats are the perfect
distraction from the fact that it’ll be a while until we can get on a plane. Since I’m a proud graduate of
the
more-is-more school when it comes to tabletop, I’d complete my whimsical blue spread with this navy
Alain Saint-Joanis lattice flatware. No one would know we were still in Los Angeles—well, at least for a
night.”
Land of Belle
Placemat
Land of Belle, $40SHOP NOWLand of Belle
Flatware
Land of Belle, $178 to $1,000SHOP NOWLand of Belle
Dinnerware
Land of Belle, $100 to $140SHOP NOW -
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SARAH CARR
Associate editor
“We’re doing some home renovations in 2021, and I swear I’d give up boozy martinis forever for a lifetime
of soaking in this Martini in this marble bathtub—even if it means blowing the budget before we’ve gotten
past the bathroom.”goop Beauty
“The Martini” Emotional
Detox Bath Soak
goop, $35SHOP NOWPibamarmi
Marble Bathtub
1st Dibs, $13,950SHOP NOW -
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DEVIN PEDZWATER
Creative director
“Quarantine has given me an opportunity to step up my mixology game. I recently perfected the
old-fashioned, and since I’m convinced the classics taste better in hand-cut crystal tumblers, I’ve been
eyeing this stunning five-piece set from Richard Brendon.”Richard Brendon
The Diamond Collection
goop, $840SHOP NOW -
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5
KIKI KOROSHETZ
Wellness director
“It’s been about nine months since I had a good sweat—like a lying-on-the-mat-at-the-end-of-hot-yoga sweat.
And even longer since I’ve seen the inside of a sauna. I really want to be drenched at home. I’m picturing
myself wrapped up in this sauna blanket and cranking it to a level ten. Okay, maybe an eight. The blanket
uses infrared, which heats up your body from the inside, but it also gets hot to the touch—a plus in my
book. And I like that you can preheat the blanket to your preferred level and then play with the temperature
once you’re in it. To continue my vision, I’d put on an audiobook for the next thirty minutes—Party of Two
is in my queue. A potential downside, though, would be fighting over the sauna blanket when my husband tries
to commandeer it, too.” -
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ALYSSA NELSEN GEIGER
Senior creative copywriter
“Do I need a lipstick-red bag that reminds me of swirling around a glass of burgundy at Bar Hemingway in
Paris? Not exactly. Is it festive and gorgeous and completely over-the-top illogical? Let a girl dreammm. As
I keep telling (trying to convince?) my more rational half: It’s the only bag that appreciates over time!”What Goes Around Comes Around
Chanel Burgundy Suede 2.55 10″
goop, $4,850SHOP NOW -
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JACQUELINE WEITZEN
Senior director, communications
“To me, there is nothing more special than the gift of art. I’ve been following Alexandra Grant’s grantLOVE
project for some time and feel a connection with her Love print series with Oscar de la Renta. Plus, 100
percent of the profits go to charitable beneficiaries.”grantLOVE
grantLOVE for Oscar de la Renta prints
grantLOVE, $1,360SHOP NOW
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