As the festive season approaches, Nicieza Studios has curated a thoughtful gift guide to make your holiday shopping easier and more inspired. Whether you’re choosing something special for loved ones or treating yourself, these picks combine timeless design, quality craftsmanship, and understated elegance.
From cozy home luxuries to self-care essentials and creative treasures, this guide is all about meaningful gifting. Let these selections bring a touch of beauty and intention to your celebrations this year.
1. Fragrance & Skincare Essentials:
- Frama Columnae Hand Wash: A beautifully simple hand wash that not only looks great but smells amazing—perfect for adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine.
- Rassa Heaven Cream: This rich, soothing cream with marine algae and neroli is a treat for your skin, and the deep green bottle is gorgeous on any vanity.
- Frama Escalier Hand Cream: The perfect little pick-me-up for your hands—this hand cream smells like a warm hug with cardamom and vetiver.
2. Cozy Home Luxuries: - Tekla Organic Bedding: These linens are incredibly soft and come in the prettiest muted tones. The striped white-and-brown set is definitely on my wishlist.
- SONMO Incense Burner: A super stylish incense burner made from local stone—handmade here on the island. It’s a perfect way to bring a little calm into your space.
- ASeriesof Incense Sticks: A refined new offering from a promising emerging brand, handcrafted in Japan by expert incense makers.
- Abel Room Spray: A lovely room spray that makes any space feel cozy. Scene 02 is my favorite—it’s all about fig, marigold, and cedarwood.
- Arket Scented Candle: The Pomelo scent is fresh and fruity, and it’s currently filling my home with the most divine fragrance.
3. Timeless Accessory Staples:
- The Slow Label Woven Scarf: I’m never without one of these scarves—it’s cozy, stylish, and goes with just about everything.
- Skall Studio Malia Bag: A chic straw bag that I wear year-ound. It’s especially perfect with a long winter coat.
- Lié Studio Frida Hair Pin: A simple but beautiful hair pin that adds a little something extra to any hairstyle—great for both everyday wear and dressier occasions.
4. Design-Driven Decor:
- Nicieza Studios Cypress Sculpture: These handmade wooden sculptures by my dad are small but stunning—great for adding a personal touch to any space.
- An Original Artwork from Nicieza Studios: Sharing art is a uniquely meaningful gift—straight from the heart of an artist!
- Akari Light Sculpture: Designed by Isamu Noguchi, these lamps are pure magic. I’m absolutely obsessed with their simple, artistic beauty—they never fail to make a space feel special.
5. For the Thoughtful Host :
- Sabré Paris Cutlery Set: My personal favorite is the Bistrot in Ivory or Navy blue.
- Frama Bottle & Frama Glass Set: Organic, hand-blown pieces that bring an elegant yet rustic vibe to your hosting essentials.
- Service Projects Arlo Cups: Sleek stainless steel cups inspired by industrial kitchens. They always catch attention when I serve coffee to guests.
6. For the Wellness Enthusiast:
- Moleskine Notebook & Muji Pens: This duo is always with me, either in my bag or on my nightstand for journaling or sketching.
- Officine Universelle Buly Custom Gifts: Personalized items, from engraved hairbrushes to tortoise toothbrushes, are both chic and thoughtful.
- Tekla Bathrobes: Soft, functional, and cozy—these bathrobes are perfect for lounging after a shower or on a lazy Sunday.
- Wabi Sabi by Leonard Koren: A beautiful book on embracing imperfection and simplicity in art and life—a perfect addition to any wellness-focused library.
I hope this guide brings some inspiration to your holiday season and helps you find the perfect gifts to share with those you love. Happy gifting!
With love,
Carla x