The Blend Gift Guide

Our Westman Atelier x Nancy Pearce Pinch Pots trio set is the most perfect gift for the holidays. I would be over the moon if I received them! They are solid bronze, handmade in Los Angeles and so versatile – use them to hold jewellery on your nightstand or as a simple decorative object for your home.

Schostal is my favourite shop in Rome for monogrammed pyjamas. It’s a family-run business that’s been around for over 150 years. I always stock up when I am in town; they’re great gifts and they have the best monogramming services.

I am a sucker for Trudon candles – they truly have the most beautiful scents and they last.

I get my hair coloured at David Mallet and use his mask for a deep treatment at home.

These cashmere socks are a little luxury to brighten your day. Linnea Lund only uses the finest, sustainably sourced cashmere and everything is handmade at a family-run workshop in Italy. Plus they’re machine-washable and only get better with wear. I am a big fan of cashmere – it feels like a hug!

I love my Lyma Laser. I try to use it for 15 minutes a day. It’s a medical-grade at-home laser, and uses the most powerful light energy on the market to boost collagen production and help keep your skin clear.

A silk scarf or tie from E. Marinella is the ultimate in understated luxury. Made in Naples and now available in Burlington Arcade, London, they simply produce the finest ties in the world. Their archive of vintage patterns is a treasure trove, which we regularly use to help us celebrate various special anniversaries at Goodwood Revival.

The Lamy Safari Vista fountain pen is the result of constant design refinement – fountain pen perfection. Simple, beautiful and affordable, it’s a luxury I can’t live without. I love the clear Perspex version, paired with their blood-red ink. I madly write everything down, so I go through a cartridge a day - proof that beauty can be practical.

For a truly decadent treat, Madagascar 85% is quite possibly the most delicious chocolate on earth – the perfect stocking filler.

This fragrance is pure escapism. One spritz and I’m transported to Capri – the cypress groves, the cool Roman wine cellars and the scent of fresh fruit. It’s the Mediterranean magically captured in a bottle.

The wool, drop back car vest from Connolly comes in a variety of fabulous colours and looks great on its own or under anything. They are so warm and cosy - ideal for Christmas, as is everything in what has to be London’s most beautiful shop.

E.B. Meyrowitz makes the most beautiful sunglasses in the world. A bespoke pair in natural buffalo horn is a fabulous luxury. I worry more about losing mine than almost anything else I own, and I check my glasses drawer with the devotion of a man guarding the crown jewels.

I Fear For This Boy, £15, and The Glory Years, £23, both by Theo Fennell

Theo Fennell is one of the most naturally funny and charming people alive, and these two autobiographical books are comic masterpieces. They will have you laughing from the bottom of your stomach and will turn even the most stressful Christmas into a comedy.

You can never go wrong with a great bedding set. The sateen bedding set in crisp white has the softest touch. It's the gift for the friend who has everything but could do better – in bed.

Every dad needs a proper slipper to wear around the house. The Hudson slide from The Row is for the dad who will forget to change into real shoes before going out.

We designed the throw we'd always wanted ourselves – extra large, impossibly soft and woven in a blend of wool and cashmere. It's generous enough to layer across a king-size bed or gather everyone under during the holidays. It's the kind of piece that feels both indulgent and essential for winter.

I will always be inspired by my mother, who still serves her guests coffee in polished silver at dinner parties. I love this ritual – and I'd like to keep the tradition going by gifting a beautiful silver teapot. It makes everyday coffee feel like an occasion.

This is the ultimate gift to me, myself and I. I'm not a bag person, so I only buy bags that can live forever. And this one will most likely outlive me.

I have a huge love for pyjamas and I think no one else does them quite like Budd London. Their winter set, crafted from cotton and cashmere, is equal parts cosy and classic – keeping your little tushies warm all winter long.

These have been a constant in my world for years, they're such a pleasure to write in (and look at), whether it's work notes, meetings, journaling or personal thoughts. They've become a bit of a record of my life. I think they make a lovely gift for someone.

A Bella suit is always a good idea as far as I'm concerned. I have a few, and love wearing them every time. The jackets and trousers can be worn separately or together. I always buy the jacket on the smaller side. I think her tailoring really suits a snug fit.

I love these Bon Charge devices. The infrared mat is great to work out on or simply lie on and relax, and the lamp (pictured) is perfect to have beside you, even in your office. It really depends on what you're looking for, but either one is a brilliant way to support your system through the busy days we all lead.

Super Max Red Light Therapy Device, £1,299, and Infrared PEMF Mat Max, £999, both by Bon Charge

These are the most lovely bedsocks ever, from an old-school Scottish cashmere company. They make me feel instantly cosy; I can't think of anything better for the holidays.

I'd be super-happy to have one in my outdoor space. I'd sit in it come rain, shine, frost or snow; I wouldn't care. What a way to have a moment to yourself! And if we're dreaming, I'd add a cold plunge, too. Price, POA.

Cute, dainty, wear with a sock and jeans in the winter, dress in the summer. The best thing about them is they come in size 40+; us big-footed women have to stick together.

Being an avid high-street girl in my youth, Topshop was king, no doubt about that. This play brought back all the memories and nostalgia, wrapped up in a beautifully written story.

Since moving into my home, I want less stuff and more one-off, unique pieces. These feel like they would dress up any and every dinner table and make it a special occasion. Each one handmade, you're investing in something you'll have forever. Request a catalogue to order direct.

You can't get much more unique than Kusheda Mensah – this seat's unorthodox structure is meant to inspire all the good chats and thoughtful discussions, and there's nothing I love more than that.

Naturally dyed from plants in this mother/daughter duo's garden, the colours are impeccable. Nothing beats a bandana, especially one crafted with care like this.

These are the kind of bags that I always hope to find in the vintage markets. A sparkly, sophisticated dream that I can wear with a pair of jeans or the most beautiful dress. This is top of the list for sure.

A really good firepit that's portable and well made, easy to carry if you're disappearing into the wilds or just out in the garden. I love setting it up in winter and cooking something like mushrooms on grilled bread.

A sculptural pin crafted from polished sterling silver and hand cut lapis lazuli. I made this in collaboration with Completed Works during the Frieze art fair. The idea was something small, wearable and not too designed. Works simply on a T-shirt and sits great on a fishing gilet.

APOC works with great designers who make things thoughtfully and with bravery, and this feels like that. It’s the kind of bag that ends up being used constantly without thinking about it. I love that it looks like it’s been on a thousand scar-littered journeys.

Arguably the greatest clothing brand right now. Beautiful mitts that throw me back to the wonderful imagery of boxer Jack Johnson.

I've had [my Vitamix] for about 20 years, so if you're looking for a gift that lasts, this is the one. I use it all the time and it has never let me down. It's a brilliant bit of kitchen kit.

This perfume is so beautiful. I just think it smells homey, and I love to be reminded of home while studying in New York.

This is a dream present! I am going to Egypt for the holidays and this is something I can capture memories on, and have those pictures forever.

I looked at these and thought they are something out of Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. These would be incredible! They are also versatile, to be worn in summer and winter. This is the dream boot, to have forever. Something to treasure.

This book by my dad is an informative read! You want to be London chic? You’ve got to get to know it. You have to read about, you’ve got to research all these different places. Also, the pictures are beautiful.

Vintage sunglasses are my favourite thing on the planet. My friend said to me that I had to up my sunglasses game, and since then I’ve just loved going through vintage ones. Looking at sunglasses is also the best thing to do with a friend. I like really narrow and thin ones. Sometimes even cat-eye frames, or huge styles. No outfit is complete without sunglasses.

To me, [Sofia Coppola’s] book is basically everything beautiful and feminine and pink. I just love her eye. Her creative vision is one that inspires me every day. I think discovering her films as a young girl, especially as a teen, is really important. To also have her book and look through the pictures, behind the scenes, and to see what her creative process is like, is really cool.

This jewel in east London would make anyone’s breakfast a dream. It’s that kind of present where monetary value isn’t important but you can still give a priceless experience.

The concept of this shoe, designed for Connolly’s owner, Isabel Ettedgui, came following requests from racing drivers looking for sensibility, comfort and flexibility. It fits like a glove for the foot, achieved through an exacting last, a British racing green rubber sole and hand stitching from a steering wheel.

Many moons ago a friend sent us for Christmas a carafe and water glasses that got us addicted to Lobmeyr glasses. Two weeks later we ordered four more. Now we only drink from Lobmeyr.

I got obsessed with this game while holidaying at our place in summer house. It’s competitive, sharp and fun! Plus, playing with a Giobagnara set is a real luxury; the quality of the walnut and chips and the Italian leather-covered stands make the experience top of the game.

This would be my ideal present for my husband, if only I could find one that wasn’t a silly price. The first time I saw it was 15 years ago while staying at Il San Pietro di Positano. At the beach restaurant, a British gentleman in his early 80s wore it on his wrist. It took me a few days to ask him and I discovered it was an Andrew Grima watch, and that he and his exquisite wife were Grima’s best friends.

Founded by artist Dan Colen, Sky High Farm is a non-profit where every project and collaboration directly supports the farm’s work. The brown sneakers from the new Sky High Farm x On capsule mark the first drop in a multiyear partnership that unites On’s Swiss innovation and material expertise with Sky High Farm Goods’ distinctive vision and mission.

When my friend Chloë Sevigny gifted me her perfume Little Flower, I was a bit sceptical – I’ve never been much of a perfume person. I usually avoid strong fragrances and rarely wear perfume at all. But Little Flower was the loveliest surprise. I fell in love instantly – it’s elegant, soft and has a subtle, ladylike touch with notes of Ottoman rose and palo santo. It’s the only perfume I wear now.

Clarice Lispector was a Brazilian novelist and short-story writer, known for her innovative use of stream-of-consciousness narration. The Hour of the Star is a brief yet profound story about a woman who feels invisible – someone who neither sees herself, nor is seen by others, as part of history or the future. It highlights the struggle for self-awareness and independence in a world that denies women both visibility and agency.