FOR HER
Give it the old college try with the Favorite Daughter Collegiate Sweatshirt (Go Blue!) with the softest-denim, low-rise no-waistband Cool Jean in Indigo Indigo from Still Here. Caruso Caruso, Birmingham; carusocaruso.com.
Loosely rustic yet based in strength, this Tourmaline Quartz and Diamond Flower Necklace by local jewelry designer Barbara Boz stuns. Barbara Boz Boutique, Birmingham; barbarabozboutique.com.
Super-cool shiny exterior meets super-soft warm interior in DRA’s Violet High-Collar Puffer Vest in black — dress it up or down. Dolce Moda, Birmingham; dolcemoda.com.
Kerri Rosenthal creates wearable art with heart and happiness, like this Maxwork Cable Sweater — in Ocean with green heart elbow patches. Found Objects, Birmingham; shopfoundobjects.com.
Silk-screened Marilyn Monroe Tee by Gerard Marti, owner of New York Paris Gallery . New York Paris Gallery, Birmingham; robertkidd.com.
She’ll be holiday-party ready in these sky-high statement-making Fave Boots by Chinese Laundry. Sundance Shoes, Birmingham; sundanceshoes.com.
French brand Aristide specializes in luxury leather gloves, like the fur-lined Lambskin Leather Zipped Mitt, which opens to free the fingers. Voila Boutique, Birmingham; @voilaboutiqueoffocial.
This exotic crackle-finish wood Cheetah Box can inspire her view or hold trinkets. Birmingham Design Studio, Birmingham; birminghamdesignstudio.com.
A pair of radiant-cut 38 carat yellow diamonds dangle from cushion-cut white diamonds in these breathtaking Yellow Diamond Earrings. Wachler Estate Collection & Diamonds, Birmingham; wachlerdiamonds.com.
Indulge her in the fruit-forward fragrance and warmth of her favorite cashmere sweater with Urban Wick’s White Cashmere Candle. Urban Wick, Birmingham; urbanwickcandlebar.com.
Else’s Euphoria Cotton & Silk Robe offers everyday comfort in a moody floral print. Supernatural, Birmingham; supernaturallingerie.com.
Vintage find: Balenciaga Ville XXS Graffiti Top-Handle Bag is embellished with gold-tone hardware. Rotate Boutique, Birmingham; rotateboutique.com.
Pick up a Fresh Bouquet to gift to your holiday-gathering hosts. Papa Joe’s, Birmingham; papajoesmarket.com.
Continuously produced in London since the 1950s (it was featured in the Jan. 1955 issue of Vogue), the Kaymet Lap Tray (in Diamond Pink) features anodised aluminum and folding sledge legs. Lori Karbal, Birmingham; lorikarbal.com.
Cosabella’s menswear-inspired Peruvian-pima cotton Bella Pajama Set is oh-so-soft. Harp’s, Birmingham; harps-lingerie.com.
Inspired by Iceland’s dramatic landscape, art and culture Matthildur’s clothing makes a statement. Their custom fabric, called Circle Quilt, appears as stamped dots on the Albatross Jacket and Gable Skirt. Matthildur X Mark Keller, Birmingham; matthildur.com; @matthildurxmarkkeller.
A bead-set round diamond, princess, marquise and baguette diamonds are set in Zoe Chicco’s brushed-gold Mosaic Bar Necklace. My House of Style, Birmingham. Myhouseofstyle.com.
Light up her life with the sculptural handcrafted ceramic Weylyn Candelabra by Brooklyn-studio Virginia Sin. Greene & Co., Birmingham; greenandco.online.
B. May creative director Barbara May has an eye for minimalist bags and embellished with delicious embellishments in material and hand-painted color, like the Mini Drawstring Bag in Silver Linen Python. B. May, Birmingham; bmaybags.com.
Linda Richards’ Reversible Travel Coat has a silk shell with fox fur trim on one side, and a silk lining with chevron fox fur on the other. Craig Ryan Fine Clothing, Birmingham; craigryan.com.
Italian designer Isabel Benatato’s life and design inspiration is rooted in her Southern Italy upbringing, with a focus on simple and essential yet creative living. Pair her stitch-detailed Leather Blazer Jacket with her Tie-Dye Jeans, wide-leg cotton with a charcoal tie-dyed wash. Dessi’s Boutique, Birmingham; dessisboutique.com.
The Aries X-Lite Jacket by Greyson (founded by Detroiter Charlie Schaefer) is a union of sophistication and performance. Gazelle Sports, Birmingham; gazellesports.com.
Add some (functional) shimmer to her home with Anastasio Home’s 50/50 Box, rendered in solid unlacquered aluminum intended to patina into a dark pewter tone. The Good Day, Birmingham; thegoodday.com.
Made-in-Italy Colorful Wool Socks are perfect stocking-stuffers. Tender, Birmingham; tenderbirmingham.com.
FOR HIM
Katin’s super-soft Anderson Sherpa Jacket — based on their customer fave flannel — will keep him warm in a vintage-inspired look. UnTied on Woodward; @untiedonwoodward.
Travel enthusiast and Jollying founder Chris Cheung created the suitcase he wanted: The Pebble 20” Carry-On Suitcase (perfect for a 1-3 day trip). My House of Style, Birmingham; myhouseofstyle.com
He can layer for the holidays with this stand-up collar Quilted Knit Vest over the three-tone mouline and cable-knit Turtleneck Sweater and Cashmere Touch Tapered Trousers, all by German-designer Bugatti. Dolce Moda, Birmingham; dolcemoda.com.
Wrap him (or her) up in your love — and Sferra’s luxe cashmere Savoy Blanket. Cristions Fine Linen & Down, Birmingham; cristions.com.
A perfect pairing: Fairway Packing Dry Aged 34-ounce Wagyu Tomahawk Steak with a perfect-score 2019 Vinehill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley. Chef’s kiss. Old Woodward Cellar Wine Store, Birmingham; oldwoodwardcellar.com.
Assouline creates collectible books about collectible items. Each page in Rolex: The Impossible Collection (2nd Edition), by specialist Fabienne Reybaud, showcases the most iconic models by the luxury watchmaker, including the first circa-1900s wristwatch, the Explorer worn by Sir Edmund Hillary’s expedition to the summit of Mt. Everest and Paul Newman’s Daytona, auctioned for $17.8 million. Birmingham Design Studio, Birmingham; birminghamdesignstudio.com.
A sleek, modern update on old-fashioned globes: Mova’s stunning Blue Relief Map World Globe shows ocean currents and terrain features with shading and color-coding, and turns using ambient light. Lori Karbal, Birmingham; lorikarbal.com.
The custom fabric blend of Faherty’s Legend Sweater Shirt results in a soft knit shirt you have to feel to believe. Pair it with Retro Brand Black Label’s Tom Petty Tee. Caruso Caruso, Birmingham; carusocaruso.com.
Classic sweater on the outside, windproof lining on the inside: Holebrook’s quarter-zip Windproof Sweater looks beautiful while keeping out the chill. Craig Ryan Fine Clothing, Birmingham; craigryan.com.
He can show his collegiate pride with these hand-stitched Smathers & Branson Needlepoint Belts in Michigan Life or Michigan State University. Craig Ryan Fine Clothing, Birmingham; craigryan.com.
Designed in England since 1930, Pantherella socks are crafted of heavy-gauge wool blended with silk for warmth, durability and softness: Fellcroft Fair Isle Socks (center) and Robin Color-Block Cable Knit. Sterr & Doon, Birmingham; sterranddoon.com.
FOR KIDS
Super adorable Super Smalls was created by Maria Dueñas Jacobs, former fashion editor for Elle, Glamour and more. The Self Care Nail Kit has everything to make her at-home spa dreams come true: a working nail dryer, peel-off polish colors, nail-art stickers, gem rings and more. Lil’ Rascals, Birmingham; lilrascalsbham.com.
The perfect ride for older kids, the Banwood Maxi Scooter gives a vintage vibe while improving functionality and safety — the ergonomic T-handlebar adjusts to height. Iconic wicker basket included. The Good Day, Birmingham; thegoodday.com.
For him or her, this Johnny Cash Thermal is made for music-lovers. Lil’ Rascals, Birmingham; lilrascalsbham.com.
At home or in-stroller, wrap up your favorite babe with Local Beach Home Collections super-cozy Smiley Luxe Baby Blanket. Lori Karbal, Birmingham; lorikarbal.com.
Kids can color alone or with friends on this Giant Dino Poster — then use it as a tablecloth, wallpaper and more. Color with double-tipped Ultra-Washable Markers for easy clean-up from skin and textiles. Paper Source, Birmingham; papersource.com.
Saddle up! Kids can color then cuddle with this washable, re-colorable Color and Play Cowboy Doll; set includes washable markers. Lil’ Rascals, Birmingham; lilrascalsbham.com.
Start ’em early with this First Golf Set — a mini course with vibrant obstacles and clubs, for indoors or out. Found Objects, Birmingham; shopfoundobjects.com.
The same as the men’s version, Faherty’s mini-me Legend Shirt Sweater packs on the snuggly warmth. Faherty, Birmingham; fahertybrand.com.