The 2022 Elliman Insider Holiday Gift Guide

By Grace Cassidy Dear 12th-hour gift givers: we see you! Whether you’re looking for last-minutes recos for the holidays or banking ideas for the next occasion, here’s hoping this gift guide helps you keep on giving. 1. Airbnb Gift Card An Airbnb gift card is the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for any travel bug on your list. There is truly something for everyone with Airbnb, which has more than 6 million places to stay and over 35,000 experiences, both virtual and in-person. With an incredible variety and range, any of your loved ones—from the adventure-seeker who wants to stay somewhere totally unique to the friend who needs a relaxing vacation by the beach—will appreciate this thoughtful gift. Douglas Elliman agents and employees receive an exclusive discount of 5% off all gift card purchases. Learn more at Elliman Essentials . 2. Yours Truly, Wine Yours Truly, Wine is the exclusive US importer of more than 40 Italian wines, including rare, organic, and limited production varieties. You can easily purchase just one bottle for the wine-lover on your list, or purchase someone close to you a membership, which will get them six bottles of tasteful and curated vinos delivered right to their door every three months. Learn more at Elliman Essentials . 3. The Heirloomist If you’ve got old memories laying around, or you know someone on your list that does, The Heirloomist will help to turn prized possessions and meaningful items into modern art photographs. New York-based photographer Shana Novak takes stunning photos of meaningful keepsakes in her studio, and then sends the keepsake back while giving clients a beautiful piece of art that can be hung anywhere in their home. Learn more at Elliman Essentials . 4. SoulCycle Classes SoulCycle classes are a perfect gift for the person on your list who has everything. They’re great for anyone who’s already into fitness or someone who’s got some New Year’s resolutions that they’re trying to keep. These spin classes will get the heartrate up and get participants to break a sweat while being led by passionate instructors in a candlelit room with high-energy music. Douglas Elliman agents and employees can buy 10 SoulCycle classes and get 1 free! Learn more at Elliman Essentials . 5. Bedding from Frette The homebody on your list will love opening anything from Frette . Offering luxurious bed sheets, duvets, throw blankets, towels and more, Frette has the products you don’t know you need until you have them. You can also book a private in-store appointment for a more personalized and tailored experience, receive at-home installation and styling from a white-glove delivery service and monogram any piece. Frette Products are available to Douglas Elliman employees at a special 20% discount from typical retail prices. Learn more at Elliman Essentials . 6. Fragranced Candle from LAFCO The perfect fragrance can transform any space, and LAFCO is the perfect purveyor of home fragrances to find a gift for the candle-lover on your list. What began 30 years ago as an importer of traditional European apothecary products, LAFCO created its own collection of House & Home candles notable for their complex, aromatherapeutic fragrances combined with soy-based, low-paraffin wax. Plus, they’re made from responsibly- and sustainably-sourced materials and packaged in beautiful, colorful handblown glass vessels. 7. Leif If you simply don’t know where to start when it comes to gift-giving, give Leif a peruse online. The Brooklyn-based company started as a curated online store in 2011, but more recently opened a brick-and-mortar in Williamsburg. Browse for stunning home goods including pillows, decor, lighting, vases, dinnerware, artwork, bathroom goodies, and much more. 8. Paloma & Co. Founder Paloma Contreras started Paloma & Co. in 2019 after spending years as an interior designer. Based out of Houston , Paloma and Co. offers consumers a chance to decorate their own home from the curated collection of a well-regarded and experienced designer, featuring beautiful home decor and lighting, as well as furniture and antiques. 9. Bolé Road Textiles Bolé Road Textiles is a New York-based design studio selling handwoven pieces from Ethiopia. With an expansive collection of curtains, throw pillows and blankets, table linens, towels, bath mats and more, you will easily find the perfect piece for yours or a loved one’s home. 10. Estelle Colored Glass For the fun-loving entertainer on your list, Estelle Colored Glass offers fun and vibrant colored glassware, including stemware, martini glasses, champagne flutes and even cake stands. We adore the wide range of colors, which makes it easy to shop for anyone and easily match their decor or existing dinnerware—or get a mixed set with different colors for when everyone needs to know which glass is theirs. 11. Dog Bed from Zaare Folks For anyone on your list whose dog is more family member than pet, this handwoven dog bed, available on Etsy , is made from expert craftsmen in Bolgatanga, Ghana, and comes in a range of colors to match any existing home decor. Dogs will love the support from the walls, and you can fill the bed with your dog’s favorite pillow or blanket to make it more comfortable.