2023 Holiday Gifting Guide

For colleagues, collaborators (and your boss!) 🎁

Nov 20, 2023

BOOKS OF WISDOM

The books I will gift or have gifted year after year, not just for the winter holidays, but ALL holidays plus birthdays, "just because" days and "it seems like you just had a bad day" days.

**The Creative Act: A Way of Being** **by Rick Rubin |** A beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. **| Buy HERE**

**This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life** **by David Foster Wallace |** In this rare peak into the personal life of the author of numerous bestselling novels, gain an understanding of David Foster Wallace and how he became the man that he was. **| Buy HERE**

**Remember Love: Words for Tender Times** **by Cleo Wade |** A collection of prose and poetry that explores how we can find light in periods of lostness, love for ourselves after heartbreak, okay-ness in the midst of change, and strength in letting go. **| Buy HERE**

**Life’s Work: A Memoir** **by David Milch** | The creator of Deadwood and NYPD Blue reflects on his tumultuous life, driven by a nearly insatiable creative energy and a matching penchant for self-destruction. A profound memoir from a brilliant mind taking stock as Alzheimer’s loosens his hold on his own past. | **Buy HERE**

COFFEE TABLE BOOKS

Film and TV books are always easy. Listing some of my favorites to gift and receive below, but if your gift recipient has any other artistic hobbies, try some of the below too.

Film & TV Standards and Staples

**The Hollywoodland Stack** **by Maison Plage |** Set of Three includes: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood: A Novel // I Wanted to be an Actor, but I Could Never Remember My Lines // Terry O’Neill: Every Picture Tells A Story | Buy HERE

**My Name Is Barbara** **by Barbara Streisand |** The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television. | Buy HERE

**The Wes Anderson Collection** **by Matt Zoller Seitz |** A meticulously-designed book that captures and reflects the spirit of Wes Anderson’s movies: melancholy, playful, wise, and wonderfully unique, weaving together original illustrations and production images. **| Buy HERE**

**The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921–1968** **by Daniel Kothenschulte** | This expansively illustrated publication on Disney animation gathers hundreds of images as well as essays by Disney experts, taking us to the beating heart of the studio’s “Golden Age of Animation.” | **Buy HERE**

**Bond: Photographed by Terry O’Neill, The Definitive Collection** | Iconic portraits, rare images and contact sheets from Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, Live and Let Die, Golden Eye and Casino Royale. | **Buy HERE**

For the cool kids

**Coolness: The Pure Elegance of Freedom** **by Michael Köckritz** | "What does it mean "to be cool"? Michael Köckritz finds the answer through research and collaging history and stories, talking to interdisciplinary experts and identifying the icons and personalities that so strikingly shape our modern image of coolness." | **Buy HERE**

**Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion** **by Sunita Kumar Nair |** An homage to the style icon’s timeless, distinguished beauty and legacy. | Buy HERE

**La Vie de Clare V.: Paris Chic/L.A. Cool** **by Claire Vivier |** A journey through the people, places, and things that inspire Clare and her brand, this vibrantly-hued volume, printed with a luxe cloth hardcover and ribbon bookmarked, celebrates fashion, design, travel, and creative communities alike. | **Buy HERE**

**The Ferrari Book: Passion for Design** **by Michael Kockritz** | Readers will learn about not only the most popular models, but the most important designers who have shaped Ferrari, including many exciting stories and anecdotes surrounding the legendary brand and its automotive icons. | Buy HERE

**Tika the Iggy** | From fashion to activism, hosting to travel, Tika the Iggy is your guide to living your best life from one of the most fashionable social media stars on the planet. | **Buy HERE**

**The Stylish Lift: Skiing** **by Gabrielle Breton** | A nostalgic and spectacular journey through alpine history and beyond, including this singularly unique sport's founders, superstars, influence on design and entertainment, and the evolution of its resorts, fashion, equipment, and more. | **Buy HERE**

**West: The American Cowboy** **by Anouk Krantz** | Exceptional fine art photography of the American cowboy/cowgirl and rodeo communities, the horse and cattle ranches, and the remarkable landscape of America's Wild West, by celebrated and award-winning photographer, Anouk Masson Krantz. | **Buy HERE**

**The Art of Waves** **by Clark Little** | Instagram sensation Clark Little shares his most remarkable photographs from inside the breaking wave, with a foreword by world surfing champion Kelly Slater. | **Buy HERE**

For the Art & Design Lovers

**Live Beautiful** **by Athena Calderone** | From celebrated design expert, interior designer, and creator of EyeSwoon, Athena Calderone, comes a look into how creatives decorate their spaces. | **Buy HERE**

**Rose Uniacke at Work** **by Rose Uniacke** | An unprecedented level of craft is the key signature of Uniacke’s design ethos, on display in this much-anticipated monograph of notable homes she has created. | **Buy HERE**

**Beata Heuman: Every Room Should Sing** **by Beata Heuman** | The highly anticipated debut monograph from one of today's leading designers championing playful, original interiors infused with Scandinavian flair. | **Buy HERE**

MEMORABILIA

We work in Hollywood, so it's likely that your boss or colleague is a die-hard fan of a movie or TV show. For a very low price point, you can bring them a lot of joy from the below gifts (or use these as inspiration for something similar!)

**Acrylic Movie Coasters |** Elevate your home decor with vintage-style movie poster coasters. **| Buy HERE**

**Sopranos** **Satriale's Pork Store Hat |** “I’m in waste management.” **| Buy HERE**

**Mad Men** **Sterling Cooper & Partners Mug** | Perfect for a cup of coffee… or an old-fashioned. | **Buy HERE**

**Friends** **Turkey with Fez & Sunglasses Ornament |** "The One With All The Thanksgivings" **| Buy HERE**

**The Bear** **“Yes, Chef” Apron** | The perfect gift for fans of the show or colleagues who love to cook. | **Buy HERE**

**Movie Color Palette on Canvas** | Scenes from your favorite movies are collected and analyzed to find the most common color in every frame. The average colors are then collected from every frame and displayed in chronological order. | **Customize and buy HERE**

**The Office** **World’s Best Boss Mug Ornament |** “People say I'm the best boss. They go. 'God, we've never worked in a place like this. You're hilarious, and you get the best out of us.” — Michael Scott | Buy HERE

**Marcel The Shell** **Metal Figurine by Craighill x A24** | Built to last a lifetime, and to quietly encourage you with a friendly smile as you go about your day, Marcel is crafted from a surprisingly heavy zinc alloy and individually hand painted with all of the quirks and nuances that make him so charming. | Buy HERE

**Schitt's Creek** **Rosebud Motel Room Key Ornament | “**Ewwwwwwwww, David!” **| Buy HERE**

FOOD & WINE

This is just self-explanatory. All humans eat and most humans drink. Packaging is everything here and why I selected the below.

**Graza** **Sizzle & Drizzle EVOO |** The internet’s favorite EVOO. 🫒 | Buy HERE

**Helen’s Wines** **Fusilli Palace Gift Box |** Includes a bottle of Italian wine, Jon & Vinny’s homemade dried fusilli pasta, Frankie’s olive oil, tomato paste, the J&V vodka sauce recipe, and a Heather Taylor Home kitchen towel. LA local delivery available! **| Buy HERE**

**Helen’s Wines** **Natural Wine Gift Box |** This box features two bottles of seasonal, natural wine (one white & one red). LA local delivery available! **| Buy HERE**

**Joan’s on Third** **Sweet Tote** | A tote bag filled with sweet treats, caramel marshmallows, chocolate and more, for all the sweet lovers. | **Buy HERE**

**The Huntington x andSons** **Chocolates** | A 24-piece box of chocolate bonbons using ingredients sourced from The Huntington Botanical Gardens, presented in a collectible box featuring a painting of the Gardens by Miranda Sofroniou. | **Buy HERE**

**True Zoo** **Corki Bottle Stopper** | A corgi-shaped bottle-stopper! Self-sealing silicone ridges ensure an airtight seal to keep your wine from oxidizing overnight and is dishwasher safe. | **Buy HERE**

**Rubirosa** **Pasta Sampler** | A delightful twist on a holiday favorite - the nostalgic popcorn tin. The sampler features three unique pasta shapes to cook a variety of recipes. | **Buy HERE**

**Momofuku** **Chili Crunch Variety Pack** | Features the fan-favorite spicy-crunchy chili oil in four flavors: Original, Extra Spicy, Black Truffle, and Hot Honey. It makes the perfect gift for the hot sauce lover in your life. | **Buy HERE**

**Ami Ami** **Mulled Wine Kit** | Everything you need to transform a full box of Ami Ami’s Vin Rouge wine into a sweetly spiced crowd pleaser. | **Buy HERE**

HOME / OFFICE TOUCHES

Gifting to your boss or colleague(s) can be heartfelt — a customized embosser to stamp the pages of their favorite books or a framed photo/premiere ticket/piece of press from the year are sure to make a meaningful statement. One year, my assistant got me framed ornaments and put pictures of my pups, Spaghetti and Meatball in them. I loved them. She got a raise in January.