Gift guides are usually relegated to the last minute panic months ahead of the festive season. But as we all know, the entire year is dotted with special occasions, birthdays and holidays. And that’s just the formal and ‘obligatory’ days where one would traditionally give gifts – there’s also just-because gifts, hostess gifts, housewarming gifts. The list goes on. In short, there is never a bad time to round up good gift ideas.
We’ve selected a few items – from moderate and thoughtful to bigger-budget big-ticket pieces. Feel free to add these to your own wishlists…
Artisan vessels – chic focal point
La Grange Interiors stocks a wide range of glass and ceramic vessels – from internationally renowned artisanal brands to many one-off pieces. New in store are a host of incredible designs by Danish brand 101 Copenhagen. With a focus on unusual form and interesting texture, these are collectable, decorative, unique and functional. Ticks every gift box!
Included in this new range are the Wabi, Baku and Sphere vases. The ideal convergence of form and function.#
Gifting – all-year round ideas
By Julia Freemantle / July 20, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading
Gift guides are usually relegated to the last minute panic months ahead of the festive season. But as we all know, the entire year is dotted with special occasions, birthdays and holidays. And that’s just the formal and ‘obligatory’ days where one would traditionally give gifts – there’s also just-because gifts, hostess gifts, housewarming gifts. The list goes on. In short, there is never a bad time to round up good gift ideas.
We’ve selected a few items – from moderate and thoughtful to bigger-budget big-ticket pieces. Feel free to add these to your own wishlists…
Artisan vessels – chic focal point
La Grange Interiors stocks a wide range of glass and ceramic vessels – from internationally renowned artisanal brands to many one-off pieces. New in store are a host of incredible designs by Danish brand 101 Copenhagen. With a focus on unusual form and interesting texture, these are collectable, decorative, unique and functional. Ticks every gift box!
Included in this new range are the Wabi, Baku and Sphere vases. The ideal convergence of form and function.
statement chair – A living room centrepiece
What to give the person who has everything, including a love of design? A statement chair. District Eight’s beautiful range is a dream for anyone who appreciates fine craft and considered design.
The Lodge collection, designed by Jean-Marie Massaud is a good place to start. Chic, timeless and compact, this series of lounge chairs and ottomans are timeless enough to slot easily into most spaces and unlike a huge sofa, one can always find the perfect spot for a single folding chair. For something with a slightly larger presence, the Gmelina Wing lounge chair is a statement piece if there ever was one.
chess set – a conversation starter
District Eight’s exquisite chess set is an ideal piece to keep out on display and a great way to engage guests – kids, grandparents, friends – in a friendly (or competitive) game. The stylish minimal pieces make the piece sculptural and decorative, so it’s an artwork in its own right.
For more decorative items have a look on the site’s accessories page here.
drinks trolley – fun & functional
There’s no better gift than something beautiful, that also serves a purpose. This is the optimal combination of attributes – a way to add value and beauty to a loved one’s life.
District Eight’s Distrikt trolley has a simple streamlined silhouette – perfect for a host of differently styled spaces – and beautiful design details that make it an asset in any room it finds itself in. A talking point by the table at a dinner party, it can also easily park in a corner of your living room for fireside pre-meal drinks, or languish on the verandah to serve summer sundowners.
Artisan textiles – comfort and quality
Nothing says comfort and luxury like Belgian linen. This is the kind of thing people love to receive but don’t often buy for themselves. Like most luxurious things, it’s a nice to have rather than a need to have, but once you experience superb linen, there’s no going back.
We stock a range of beautiful Libeco linen cushions and throws – of the highest quality – in a range of subtle and simple patterns and classic colourway, an ideal timeless gift for someone who appreciates beautiful things and fine craftsmanship.