The Daily Meal's 2012 Holiday Decor Gift Guide Slideshow
Presents for the Kitchen Wall
Elle Décor: HARVEST HARD WALLPAPER BY MARK HEARLD — St. Jude's Fabrics & Papers
This single color wallpaper, printed in the U.K. with water-based inks and paper from sustained forests, champions itself as one of the six winners in the Elle Décor 2012 British Design Awards. Rolls are available in three color options: blue slate, corn, and chalk white (blue slate pictured here), at 52 centimeters wide by 10 meters long, with design from original linocuts by Mark Hearld. The rolls are sold at $95 each.
Presents for the Kitchen Wall
AHALife: Versailles Wallpaper by Rosa Ruey — Double R Studio
This hand-drawn wallpaper is printed with environmentally friendly ink. Designed by artist Rosa Ruey, the paper is clay-coated with varied trim width. Rolls are untrimmed and unpasted, at 61 centimeters by 68.6 centimeters, priced from $50 per roll. Samples are also available.
Presents for the Kitchen Counter
AHALife: Rose Delivery Service — Ode a la ROSE
Available in packages of four months, eight months, or 12 months, this service delivers bouquets of 21 fresh-cut roses to your door. Available in red, pink, yellow, gold, or white, the roses are hand-tied with raffia, wrapped in rose petal-covered tissue, and hand-delivered in a box. Delivery is limited to the New York City metro area, but can be replicated in similar services near you. Prices start at $360 for the four-month service option.
Presents for the Kitchen Floor
AHALife: Black Marble Rug — Suki Cheema
Measuring 5-by-8-feet, this 100 percent cotton rug provides a bold anchor for your kitchen or dining space, a fresh replacement for the black and white tiled floor. Drawing inspiration from traditional Indonesian prints, this hand-woven rug is a reworked modern and graphic take, priced at $680.
Presents for the Kitchen Counter
AHALife: Elk Casserole Dish — Arthur Court
This handmade Pyrex casserole dish is not only practical, but a bold design statement. Handmade of sand-cast alternative metal, with the Pyrex dish inside, this 21-by-11-by-3-inch dish runs at a cost of $150.
Presents for the Kitchen Counter
AHALife: Cornélius Monkey Tray — Ibride
This "regal monkey" tray, handmade of pressed paper, is both dishwasher safe and wall-art appropriate — making it both decoration and kitchen utility. The tray, measuring 25.6-by-18.5-inches, comes with hooks for hanging (should the recipient desire), and is priced at $194.
Presents for the Kitchen Counter
One Kings Lane: Gold & Green Florentine Tray — Architectural Anarchy
This Florentine antique comes vintage with some wear, and is hand-painted in gold and green. The wood tray is a one of a kind, care-necessitated item, sized at about 13.75-by-0.75-inches and priced at $187.
Presents for the Dining Ceiling
One Kings Lane: 1920s French Bronze & Crystal Chandelier — Verruno Antiques
This 1920s French Louis XV-style bronze chandelier comes with Czech crystals, three lights, and six candles. At about 20-by-33-inches, the gold and clear colored chandelier is wired and in working condition. The antique is priced at $1,795.
Presents for the Kitchen Counter
One Kings Lane: Rosewood & Silver Box — Carnaby Home
This rectangular rosewood box, detailed with strips of silver-plate running along the top and sides, is perfect for stowing your recipes or tea bags in the kitchen. Sized at 3-by-7.75-by-2.5-inches, this brown and silver box is priced at $165.
Presents for the Dining Space
One Kings Lane: 1940s French Settee — Castle Antiques & Design
This 1940s French settee comes in excellent vintage condition, with intricate carving and newly upholstered seats and back cushions. At 47-by-25-by-37-inches, this wood and striped cream colored seat is priced at $1,675 and requires professional care for cleaning.
Presents for Kitchen Seating
One Kings Lane: French Farmhouse Pillows — Peacock Alley Textiles
This pair of custom double-sided pillows comes with linen-blend covers and down inserts. Colors include brick red, tans, greens, golds, and blues, with the same pattern placement on the front and back. Measuring at 20-by-20-inces, the pillows are dry-clean only and priced at $395.
Presents for Kitchen Hands
Restoration Hardware: French Oak Soap & Lotion Collection
These custom-blended USA soaps and lotions have European fragrance notes that feature herbes de Provence mingled with purple iris, white oak, and smoky wood. Elegant in winter, the hand cream is quick-drying, made from a non-greasy formula with allantoin, a softener for tough skin. Soaps feature cleansing and moisturizing properties, both free of parabens. Sized at 16-ounces each (with other options of 2-ounce and 8-ounce for the hand cream), the lotion and soaps range from $5 to $18.
Presents for the Kitchen Space
One Kings Lane: Small Butler Console Table — Cose Belle Charleston
This antique table is in excellent condition, painted white and sized at 17.5-by-34-by30.5-inches. It has a flat top and is perfect for that nook and cranny in your kitchen or butler's pantry. This item is priced at $545.
Presents for the Kitchen Space
One Kings Lane: Wrought Iron & Leather Wine Rack — Ruby & George
This mid-century modern wrought-iron wine rack has leather holsters and holds six bottles. Measuring 10-by-9.5-by14-inches, this brown, black, and brass colored item is in excellent condition, and is priced at $185.
Presents for the Kitchen Counter
AHALife: Giraffe Pattern Salt & Pepper Shakers — Waylande Gregory
These giraffe-patterned salt and pepper shakers are handmade by artisans in Peru with rich matte glazes and accents of 22K gold and platinum. Measuring 3.8-by-2-inches, these shakers are available in red and gray and function as both design elements and practical pieces. These shakers are priced at $135.
Presents for Kitchen Seating
One Kings Lane: 1920s Plaid Wool Blanket — High Falls Mercantile
This 1920s wool blanket from the Czech Republish was purchased from Maison Objet in 2006 and is in excellent condition. Dry-clean only, the blanket measures 61.5-by-96-inches and is colored in cream, red, and black. This gift is priced at $279.
Presents for Kitchen Seating
Restoration Hardware: Luxe Faux Fur Throws
These faux fur blankets come in six different styles: coyote, mink, lynx, artic fox, chinchilla, or sable. Materials vary per style chosen, as well as color. These blankets are machine wash, measure 50-by-60-inches, and are priced at $79.
Presents for the Kitchen Cabinets
One Kings Lane: Set of Four Tall Tumblers — Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Mary McDonald for One Kings Lane
These recycled glass tumblers are made in a vibrant shade of red. Measuring 2.5-by-4.5-inches, they are dishwasher-safe and priced at $39 for a set of four.
Presents for the Kitchen Cabinets
One Kings Lane: Set of Two Honeycomb Wineglasses — Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Mary McDonald for One Kings Lane
These glass and silver colored wineglasses are hand-wash and measure 2.75-by-4.2-inches; priced at $49 for a set of two.
Presents for the Kitchen Counter
The Fancy: Morphik Chip & Dip Bowl — Karim Rashid
This flared chip bowl and round dip bowl are combined into a single serving piece. Designed by Karim Rashid, this piece measures 14-by-12.5-by-3.75-inches, and is made of Morphik's signature Nambé Alloy. This item is priced at $205.
Presents for the Kitchen Table
One Kings Lane: Set of Four Stone Snake Napkin Rings — Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Mary McDonald for One Kings Lane
Inspired by a trip to India, these jeweled, snake-shaped napkin rings are colored in natural brass and ruby. Made of brass and jewel stone, the rings measure 2-by-2.5-by-1.75-inches and are priced at $39 for a set of four.
Presents for Kitchen Seating
One Kings Lane: French-Style Leather Chairs — Vintage Chic LLC
This pair of vintage, French-style chairs are painted white with gold accents and upholstered in brown leather. The wood chairs come in good condition with some wear, measure 20-by-18.5-by-40-inches, and are priced at $1,195 for a pair.
Presents for the Kitchen Cabinets
Etsy: Vintage Blue Canisters — Zees Vintage
These vintage blue canisters have a cottage look and come in large, medium, and small sizes. Ranging from 5-by-4.5-by-14-inches to 7-by-6-by-18.75-inches, they are perfect for storing sugars, teas, or other kitchen odds and ends. Prices vary.
Presents for the Kitchen Cabinets
AHALife: Black Animal Shot Glasses — MollaSpace
These detailed wildlife shot glasses are designed to sit level upside down or propped on their snouts or antlers. Available in elephant, eagle, lion, and reindeer, they come in sets of four and are made of ceramics and pewter. These glasses are priced at $28 for sets of four.