Gifts by Design

Written by Emily Lyons and Jennifer Sergent Photography by Morgan Howarth

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The knack for selecting great gifts is a very specific talent. A few of us never falter, but most of us squeak by with smart, safe, but perhaps unmemorable choices. With holiday parties on the horizon, we consulted local tastemakers for home-related items they’d be thrilled to give or receive. Their inventive suggestions impressed us, ranging from expensive and exquisite to pretty and practical. Take a look.