What started as a fun task that I did for my own pleasure each year has turned into an Annual Gift Guide that so many of you continue to ask for. Truth be told, I’m not a big gift guide gal and dislike all of the flurry around spending this time of year. That said, as someone that loves thoughtful experiences, quality craftsmanship, and celebrating talented artisans, I do love curating gifts that I genuinely love and believe spark joy, provide practicality and are of the quality to endure for many years to come.
And thus, The Annual C&C Gift Guide has returned. Below you’ll find a few pieces I’m buying for others (or myself!) lusting after, or already have and want to share. Voilà!
La Forge de Laguiole Steak Knives via The Cook’s Atelier
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Move over Williams Sonoma, these are the REAL deal from Laguiole, France. Simple, refined and a true staple on your table — your beau will love using them to cut into a beautiful piece of meat.
Hasegawa Lucano ladders
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I personally have this Japanese ladder on my list this year as we undergo our kitchen renovation and have functionality deeply embedded in my brain. They are consistently highly rated and I love their sleek design versus that rickety old ladder you pull out from the garage…
Custom Wastebasket
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Fun and practical, these would be fabulous to adorn a powder room, guest room or office. She also offers COM which could make this REALLY fun…
The Little Plains Firescreen
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When I first saw the photo of this firescreen I audibly gasped. I adore the play on “the lashings of a drum or a tent” and its brass finials add a major dose of chic. It’s incredibly versatile, from the beach to chateau, and can be done in custom colorways. I might add that anything from The Bouwerie is #candcapproved.
D.Porthault Towels & linens
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There isn’t another linen company that gives me as much joy as D.Porthault. They are happy, snappy and old school in the best way possible. I recently stashed our ramshackle bathroom up north with plentiful Porthault prints just because they inject any space with cheer. I also travel with their lingerie bags which make beautiful gifts as well.
Rôtissoire and Copper Pan Set
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I was lucky enough to see this beautiful piece in action this past June when I travelled to France for my Cooking Masterclass with The Cook’s Atelier. On the final day, we headed to the countryside and roasted the most magnificent Gigot D'agneau (a french leg of lamb) in an open hearth. The mere process of cooking this piece of meat was pure seduction — and insert your handsome man tending to this beauty, it’s a downright aphrodisiac!
