My Christmas Wishlist

 
 

There's something about December that makes me want to get my house in order; not in a frantic way, but in that slower, more intentional sense of setting up the year ahead.

This year's wish list has become a love letter to the pieces I've been slowly curating throughout the year, the ones that kept reappearing in my mind when I was meant to be thinking about other things.

 
 
 

There are a few spaces I've been meaning to refresh and update lately.

For example, I've had my eye on this Salerno Upholstered Desk Chair with its antique brass swivel base and armchair comfort. I think it’s the kind of piece that makes mornings at your desk feel inviting. And this table lamp, for those late evening moments, jotting notes for my newsletter or sketching out tomorrow's client presentation. I want beautiful light for those quieter hours, not just functional brightness.

These are exactly what I've been looking for.

Speaking of jotting last-minute ideas and plans, nothing beats Cloth & Paper for minimal, functional planning. This spiral one is perfect. I love how it lies completely flat, which is one of those details you don't know you need until you have it.

Everyone needs a beautiful place to land at the end of the day, so I’m including this Kylo Ottoman for putting my feet up after a long, rewarding day.

In our busy home, the mudroom is where everything lands—from wet boots and school bags to unopened packages.
This beautiful rug is going to be the perfect addition for it. The pattern will hide any stray mud beautifully, and I trust it to handle all the comings and goings of a busy household.

When I think about the year ahead, what I have planned, what excites me, it's clear to me that it's time to upgrade my luggage. I've been using the same set since high school! The BEIS Starter Set in Maple is it.

Like every busy person out there, I value my sleep, and love a good sleep mask. This one is the best sleep mask I've ever owned and I lost it. Time to replace.


SodaStream is the best and I will die on that hill! Buying it for my studio. And I've also been on a hunt for an air fryer. Need a non-toxic one so this Ninja Crispi is going on my wish list too.

I've also been eyeing a few small luxuries which I know will bring moments of delight throughout my days in 2026: this coffee mug with its speckled stoneware finish, also loving this marble board with those scalloped petal edges perfect for serving cheese, and this gorgeous pitcher with its faceted shape and black glaze that reveals the terracotta underneath at the base.

When it comes to something special, just for me, honestly, this year I'm not going to be doing much hinting. I'm just passing on the wishlist so Santa knows what I want:

I wear the same few pieces I love every day, but I'm ready to add to the rotation.

These Jenny Bird earrings—Jenny Bird is great quality, and these are so beautiful.

These bangles—trying to up my "stack" game this year!

And this makeup bag—beautifully made, perfectly organized. I don't even wear makeup, but I think I need this.

 
 

This is what I'm hoping for this year.

The pieces that make the everyday feel more beautiful and considered.


A note: This post includes affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase any of these pieces. It doesn't affect your price, and I only share things I genuinely want for myself.

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