Giving Beautifully

Ten of San Francisco’s leading designers share exquisitely crafted gifts from the SFDC

Modern chair with two woven blankets with fringe over the arm.

Above Image: Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca throws are a sublimely cozy and customizable gift. Available through Shears & Window

Designer in inset image with larger image of side view of a chair with two woven blankets with fringe draped over the chair arm.

Eche

“My ultimate holiday gift idea is Sandra Jordan custom throws made of her signature Prima Alpaca fabric. I love picking different colors for each side of the throw to make them truly unique and unexpected. I cannot think of a more luxurious gift!”

– Eche Martinez

Shears & Window

Inset image of designer with larger image of leather magazine rack.

Catherine

“This stitched-leather magazine rack, from Rose Uniacke, is seriously chic. It gives equestrian, Jacques Adnet vibes, and I would gift it along with a subscription to a favorite magazine.”

– Catherine Kwong

Una Malan

SINDHU

“Holidays are a time for intimate family dinners and Stephen Antonson’s white plaster candlesticks make a wonderful gift as the perfect winter accessory to dress up any holiday dining table”

– Sindhu Peruri

De Sousa Hughes

Two side-by-side images with each showing modern white candlesticks in order of height.

Ceramicist Stephen Antonson’s hand-made Volute and ZigZag candlesticks.

Designer standing in front of a painting of the plains.

LAUREN

“When I think of the holidays, I think of cozy candlelit tablescapes, and these Stephen Antonson plaster candlesticks are the perfect gift to set the holiday mood.”

– Lauren Nelson

De Sousa Hughes

Inset image of designer with larger image of a set of modern vases.

CHLOE

“Most people save vases for spring flowers, but in winter I love cutting branches and putting them in beautiful, sculptural vessels. These Paola Paronetto vases would be perfect for smokebush or maple leaves, or floating gardenia in a bowl—all lovely winter time things.”

– Chloe Redmond Warner

Ann Sacks

Inset image of smiling designer with larger image of dark color candlesticks in use.

KENDALL

“Rose Tarlow’s Vermeer Candlesticks are a chance to share with those you love, the light, beauty, and warmth of the holiday season.”

– Kendall Wilkinson

Shears & Window

Designer smiling as she leans on stair balustrade.

KARI

“A jaunty plaid Johnstons of Elgin throw is the perfect gift for the Anglophile on your list. I had the chance to visit London during the preparations for the Queen’s Jubilee this past May and I was inspired by the energy and excitement. This cozy plaid throw reminds me of the Queen’s love of Scotland and it’s such a festive and useful gift for the winter season.”

– Kari McIntosh Dawdy

Sloan Miyasato

Two side by side images. One of a plaid blanket draped on back of a wood chair. The other are three sculptural vases.

Johnston of Elgin’s plaid lambswool throw, and ceramic vessels by Berkeley artist Erin McGuinness.

Designer smiling as she looks over shoulder.

KRISTEN

“I love giving handmade and local whenever possible. I’m in love with everything that Erin McGuiness creates, so my gift this year would be one of her beautiful vases. They are each unique and gorgeous, and a forever gift.”

– Kristen Pena

De Sousa Hughes

Inset image of designer with larger image of a doorstop shaped like the lower leg and paw of a camel.

CHRISTINE

“I love a conversation piece, and this Camel doorstop makes a perfect gift for the eccentric. Best of all, profits go to the Wild Camel Protection Foundation to help save this extremely endangered species.”

– Christine Lin

Soane

Inset image of designer smiling for camera. Larger image of bench chair with textured pillows on it.

BRAD

“I love the subtle luxe of these Fog & Fury pillows. The depth of texture exudes a warmth that is organic and modern. What is best is each one is unique—this individuality is inherent to the process which adds a real sense of handcraft.”

– Brad Krefman

De Sousa Hughes

And we love this festive wrapping paper from Schumacher!

Three beautifully wrapped packages with nature themed paper and solid color ribbons.

Delightfully different wrapping paper by Schumacher in Magical Menagerie, Rolling Hills, and Tiger Palm.

Giving Beautifully

Eche

Catherine

SINDHU

LAUREN

CHLOE

KENDALL

KARI

KRISTEN

CHRISTINE

BRAD

And we love this festive wrapping paper from Schumacher!

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