Aesthete Benjamin Reynaert is an excellent source for gift giving as shopping around is actually a job requirement.

Ben knows a thing or two about beauty. He has been a creative director, brand stylist, magazine editor, and style director. Just recently he launched his own business Benjamin Reynaert Creative to work with brands and designers in their own quest for beauty. His exposure to the latest and greatest is vast. I was fortunate to meet Ben in Turkey with Tamam. It was fun just to sit back and watch him create his “piles” of items under consideration. In Turkey he was collecting striped rugs and hoards of pottery for his new weekend home #campwilmington in Delware. It has been great fun watching that house develop on his Instagram account @aspoonfulofbenjamin. You can follow along on his stories as he shops in barns, antique stores, flower markets, etc. He is a super talent, great fun, and a very nice person. Here are his picks for gifts this season.

 

First things first.

 

Ben got right to important matters – what he would like to receive.

Hexagonal Shadow Box by Parvum Opus

I adore Erika’s handmade paper objects and this shadow box is the perfect display platform for small treasures.

 

White Wine Glass by La Soufflerie

Well, actually, I’d like 12. How lovely would it be to open your cupboard to a set of these beautiful, odd shaped glasses. I love how they’re all slightly different, quirky and quite tall.

Gifts to give.

 

Reversible Cashmere Beanie by Saved New York

I like everyday items and objects made in luxe materials, like this beanie in Mongolian cashmere. Since it’s reversible it’s like giving two gifts in one!

 

Turkish Plate by Tamam

A special plate like this is great to layer onto cheese boards or use to corral keys on an entry table. It’s the perfect gift for those hard to shop for people on your list.

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