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The pandemic has changed the way we spend our time, and many of us stay at home more than ever before. Does your gift list include loved ones who are experiencing fever in the cabin? Here are some items that can make life at home more comfortable.
Parachute Home is known for its quiet, machine washable, luxurious textiles, and the new Cloud Cotton Robe is no exception. This comfortable robe is soft and light, made of 100% Turkish cotton, with two layers of fluffy gauze, a close-fitting waist belt and two hidden side pockets. This casual robe has a unisex design and is available in sizes from S to XL and seven colors.
Fans of PF Candle's earthy fragrance will love its new series of hand sanitizers and shower gels, which include the four most popular perfumes: teak and tobacco, amber and moss, swelling and golden hour. The vegan formula is produced in downtown Los Angeles and is made with Castile soap and high-quality scented oil; does not contain sulfates, parabens or phthalates; and is packaged in recyclable glass bottles .
Petaluma artist Poppy Dodge is a self-proclaimed "color maximizer" whose paintings are influenced by modern quilting and abstract collages. On November 4, Dodge will launch a print series of 6 to 8 of her favorite paintings, starting from 8 x 10 inches and priced at $50. Acrylic painting is $200.
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If someone on your gift list needs to slow down and smell the roses, then Flamingo Estate’s Bathhouse Edit products are made from garden ingredients and are the perfect gift. Edit includes Australian acacia, bergamot peel, Tuscan rosemary shampoo; lavender, tulsi, globulus, seabuckthorn conditioner; sage, ylang ylang, tulsi, desert yarrow Grass, blue chamomile hand soap; and wild clary sage, blue eucalyptus, and St. John’s wort shower gel. (Names like this, they sound fancy, and can relax in the bath.) These four items come in 16-ounce bottles.
Do your feet or the feet of your loved ones (perhaps your mother, sister, aunt or wife) need to rest this holiday? Take a break, and when you finally have to get up from the sofa, put on Roam's pink and white Dream Puff slippers. The upper is made of memory foam and the cotton fleece is more comfortable. These slippers fit the feet tightly to avoid the feeling of flip-flops.
If you are shopping for the ultimate Californian man, try this colorful men's PCH full-zip hoodie inspired by adventures on the Pacific Coast Highway. This double-layer hoodie has multiple pockets: a zippered dry pocket, a secret pencil case, and a nylon lining double stitched bottle bag, perfect for holding a bottle of beer or other beverages. The two color methods are blue with orange and red stripes and white with yellow and red stripes (with blue pockets). Both options come with the brand's iconic bottle opener, koozie and dialogue card.
Don't forget to prepare a gift or two for your fur baby as a holiday gift. (Are we kidding? He or she is already at the top of your list, right?) This is the ultimate luxury gift for your French bulldog, Chihuahua or Pomeranian: a piece of soft wool from the Los Angeles fashion brand Vince Cable-knit sweater made of cashmere blend. Available in coastal blue and off-white, this sweater is suitable for dogs weighing 4 to 24 pounds and up to 20 inches in length.
For most of the pandemic, people in places that need the sun, surfing, outdoor exercise, and making Instagram content trot to Tulum, Mexico. Therefore, LA brand Hiro Clark's super soft Tulum T-shirt made of 100% slub cotton knit fabric celebrates this sunny beach destination. (In the spirit of the brand's collection, the name is intentionally reversed.) Grey and black T-shirts are part of the brand's Rivalry collection, which includes T-shirts featuring Ibiza, Holbox, Waikiki and Kauai.
Discard the top layer. Embrace art in the bedroom and sleep in a Scandinavian way using 100% organic Belgian, French and Dutch linen linen modern Danish duvet suits. When the cover arrives, the garment is washed to obtain softness, and the more times it is thrown into the washing machine, the softer it will be. This duvet is woven and hand-sewn in Portugal, with five patterns inspired by nature, four solid color options, and two matching pillowcases.
Jenni Kayne's super soft natural alpaca pillow is carefully hand-woven by craftsmen in the mountains of Peru. It is comfortable, soft and durable. The size of the pillow is 24 x 24 inches and includes a down insert. Color options include ivory, oatmeal, and light gray-tones suitable for any room or style.
The Figueroa hoodie is made from soft organic cotton in Los Angeles. It has stylish straight pockets and is screen-printed with the Unified People logo. This high-quality hoodie features a comfortable, loose fit and exaggerated long sleeve design to enhance comfort and style. Available in sizes from S to XXL.
The imaginative collaboration between Block Shop Textiles and Fireclay Tile was inspired by four female artists-Georgia O'Keeffe, Mavis Pusey, Alma Siedhoff-Buscher and Bridget Riley. Drawing lessons from the brand’s aesthetics, the four-piece tile series offers unlimited layout options to create unique pieces. Two-piece and four-piece sets are available.
What is your logo? Check out the Zodiac tapestry blanket displayed by Calhoun & Co. founder Kerry Stokes. The Brooklyn, New York designer was inspired by "communities, friendly faces, interesting places, and a Saturday morning coffee and our dog." The size is 50 x 68 inches, excluding the edges.
Home chefs will admire these Pak Chih-dai cazuelas from Humble Ceramics, designed by Los Angeles artist Delphine Lippens. These parts are intended to be used in a variety of ways, such as plates, deep dishes, and trinket bowls/all-rounders. This is also an ideal container for flower arrangements. The possibilities are many.
Wear these double-sided double-sided velvet blankets from From, Mila, Orange County to keep you warm and comfortable. They were hand-printed by artists in Jaipur, India. For the faithful lair in your life, the blanket can be used as an ornament on the bed or draped over the sofa so that you can easily grab it while watching the holiday episode of The Great British Baking Show.
During the festival, the smell of pine trees has such a soothing feeling. Why not give a gift that exudes a festive atmosphere-black pine, granite, meadow dew, and freshly chopped wood to be exact-and support our national park? Purchasing the Yosemite Park Project Lodge Polzon Soy and Coconut Candles helped fund the maintenance of the 800-mile trail in Yosemite. It includes a gift tag, so no packaging is required.
Decorate your dining table with these unique ikat double-sided napkins handmade by Gregory Parkinson. One side is Ikat, and the other side is hand-made block printing. The napkin is made of 100% cotton and has a variety of patterns, which is very suitable for holiday meals. Sold in a set of six.
Garza Marfa’s Khadi desert blankets are inspired by vintage Bolivian frazadas and are very eye-catching. You might want to wear them as a wrap. Made of wool and cotton yarn hand-spun in India, the lightweight blanket guarantees to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.
Sock Candy's cotton socks series provide eye-catching prints for minimalists who want to show their individuality, while mercerized cotton keeps socks super soft and comfortable. From the eye-catching oversized pomegranates, figs and grapes juxtaposed with zebra stripes to butterflies and flowers, Sock Candy makes things interesting. Each order is packed in a custom mailbox with the company’s iconic color, pink tissue paper, a thank you card, and of course sweets.
K'era Morgan, the founder of K-apostrophe, transformed her multimedia artwork into colorful pillows and other home textiles. Her pillow measures 17 x 17 inches and is a bold gift for those who want to support black-owned businesses.
For the beer or soda drinker in your life, Fort Standard in Brooklyn, New York has designed a graphic, lightweight solid brass corkscrew that is both beautiful and practical. If you need a special touch, please add a custom stamp for $10.
There is nothing more indulgent than sleeping on silk pillows, especially when they are washed softer. According to Brooklinen, sleeping on its luxurious mulberry silk "protects skin and hair from friction damage." Who can argue with it? Add a silk blindfold ($29) and call it a night.
The Canyon lumbar pillow by Miami artist and textile designer Élan Byrd provides relief for the lower back without sacrificing beauty and thoughtful design. Available in olive and terracotta raw silk.
Chinanteco blankets are designed by Petra de Luna and woven by hand in Mexico. They are made of recycled cotton, polyester and acrylic materials from the local clothing industry. They are designed for the free spirit in your life-used as beach blankets, camping trips, picnics And other adventures. The size is approximately 55 x 70 inches.
Recycled plastic carpets may be good for the environment, but they may be hard for the feet. However, the indoor and outdoor door pads of the Norwegian brand Heymat have soft soles and do not hurt the eyes. They are also washable, durable, and designed to absorb dirt and moisture. The company's goal is to make a doormat that you will be happy to return home-this is reflected in its name, which is an interpretation of the Norwegian expression "heimat" or "going home". Available in three sizes and a variety of patterns and materials.
Marques Harper contributed to this gift guide list.
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Lisa Boone is a feature writer for the Los Angeles Times. Since 2003, her work has covered home design, gardening, parenting, indoor plants, and even youth sports. She is a native of Los Angeles.
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