About Illysia

Illysia has been interested in fashion since she was in diapers. Most people thought she was babbling in baby talk, but she was really bring to explain how to accessorize her ensemble. She is a fashion stylist and writer.

Holiday Gift Guide For The Home

Home is a place of refuge and comfort from the world. Why not give a gift that they can enjoy at their castle? Here is a fun holiday gift guide for the home starting at just $12.50! 

Mackenzie-Childs Large Courtly Check Ornament, $38

This is such a memorable gift that will make them think of you every year when they decorate their tree. Each MacKenzie-Childs glass ornament is finely handcrafted, mouth-blown and hand-painted in eastern Europe by some of the world’s most talented glass artisans. Find it here: Ornament.

 

Pacifica Soy Candle Set, $45

An inspired gift sure to please anyone on your list. Nine clean-burning, 3-oz soy candles in the most beloved blends – Mediterranean Fig, Tuscan Blood Orange, Hawaiian Ruby Guava, Mexican Cocoa, Lotus Garden, Malibu Lemon Blossom, Tahitian Gardenia, California Star Jasmine and French Lilac. (Approx. burn time: 25 hrs. each) $45.00. Find it here: Soy candles.

 

Wine Sampler Pack from the Tasting Room, starting at $19.95

Tasting Room has some really fabulous gifts for your oeniphile friends and relatives. You can buy six 1.7 oz. bottles of wine in a sample pack with a theme, such as California reds, German wines, Chardonnay, etc. I love this gift! Or you can give them a membership to the Tasting Room’s wine club, which starts at $99 for three months. Find it here: Wine Samplers

 

Georg Jensen Cobra Candlesticks, $160 for a set of two

The stainless steel form was inspired in part by the idea of melting wax. The beautiful curve is such an organic one–it is almost as if a candlestick has begun to melt. Measurements: H: 200mm, W: 80mm, D: 90mm. Find them here: Candlesticks.

 

Georg Jensen Ilse Stainless Steel Vase, $95

This is such a pretty vase, with or without flowers in it. It makes a lovely addition to anyone’s home. Measurements: 100 x H 165. Find it here: Vase. 

The holidays are coming up quick. I hope yours is/has been wonderful, whichever one you celebrate(d). 

Best,

Illysia Neumann-Loreck