Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your book-loving beloved? Or maybe you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, and you’re in search of something to get the party started. Sweet, silly, soulful or snarky, there’s a book for that. From love poetry to essays about romance, from humor and stories about dating to the science of desire, these are our picks for the best books to give as Valentine’s Day gifts this year.
It may be a Dry January, but that doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice the scent of cocktails, wine and spirits. Not when there are cocktail-scented candles at the ready. Possibly a perfect host or hostess gift, or just a groovy addition to your own home, here are the best boozy luxury candles that actually smell like cocktails, wine and spirits. Bottoms up!
January 25, 2020 is the start of the Lunar New Year in Chinese culture. It’s the Year of the Rat, which may make finding the perfect luxury gift seem a bit daunting. Fear not, dear reader! Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has a curated list of the best luxury gifts for the 2020 Lunar New Year, and an overview of gift giving etiquette rules for Chinese New Year.
Christmas in London is a magical time, and this year is no exception. And as the big day gets closer, one of the most marvelous elements of the holiday season starts to emerge: the luscious cakes and pastries from the best bakers in the city. Here are our top picks of the best luxurious Christmas desserts in London this year: cakes, bûches de nöel, cookies and more. Whether you’re presenting one as a host or hostess gift or making it the centerpiece of your holiday party, here’s where to go for world-class Christmas desserts. Order off the menu or work with the bakers on a bespoke creation. Either way, it’s guaranteed to be a sweet holiday.
Live in New York State? Or perhaps you used to? It’s easier than ever to give a holiday gift made by New York State artisans using local resources who are our neighbors. The New York Makers Marketplace and holiday pop-up store at Columbus Circle are where to find the best luxury holiday and Christmas artisan gifts made in New York State this year.
