Merry and Bright

Turn up the holiday cheer with color-drenched presents for everyone on your list.

11/25/2014, 4:00 a.m.

By Marni Elyse Katz

Kosta Boda “Mirage” crystal vase

With vibrant ribbons that change shape and shade depending on the light, this elegant vessel from master glassmaker Göran Wärff is a strong statement piece.$500, Didriks.

$500, Didriks.

“BeoPlay H6” headphones

Made of memory foam wrapped in lambskin, these brushed metallic headphones—worn by DJ Hannah Bronfman at New York Fashion Week—feel as lush as they sound. $399, Bang & Olufsen.

$399, Bang & Olufsen.

Kate Spade New York “Greenwich Grove” porcelain teapot

Calling all Downton Abbey devotees: This multihued tea set with curvy gold handles is a lighthearted accompaniment to scones and clotted cream, and sure to delight girlfriends and great aunts alike. $150, and porcelain cup-and-saucer set, $60 each, Bloomingdale’s.

$150, and porcelain cup-and-saucer set, $60 each, Bloomingdale’s.

Dana Haim antler-and-pompoms mobile

Brooklyn artist Dana Haim uses found and handmade materials to create whimsical mobiles for children and the young at heart.$1,250, Good.

$1,250, Good.

Crosley Radio “Cruiser” turntable

Vinyl is back with a vengeance. Surprise your teenage cousin with this oh-so-hip three-speed turntable (complete with built-in speakers and a fun chalkboard finish) for instant cred.$100, Nordstrom.

$100, Nordstrom.

Suede moccasins

An Italian sports car was on his wish list, but given his lack of garage space, he’s sure to find these buttery driving mocs a worthy substitution. Featuring woven leather uppers and contrasting laces, they’ll take him one step closer to his European racing dreams.$580, Bottega Veneta.

$580, Bottega Veneta.

Pure City “Newbury” bicycle

Named for Boston’s iconic shopping street, this handsome bike is tricked out with the urban essentials: reflectors, a rack, and a leather seat with springs (to help absorb the shock of pothole- riddled roads).$399, Wheelworks.

$399, Wheelworks.

Haptic Lab “Sailing Ship” kite

his boat kite, made from bamboo and nylon by artisans in Bali, is as charming above a bed as it is soaring through the sky. $40, Magpie.

$40, Magpie.

Missoni Home “Margot” polyester-blend throw

Large enough to cover a full-size bed but lightweight enough for winter lounging, this luxe Missoni throw pairs well with a bottle of cab and an invitation to meet up fireside.$1,540, the Morson Collection.

$1,540, the Morson Collection.

Bodum “Pour Over” borosilicate glass coffeemaker

Available in six limited-edition colors, Bodum’s simple pour-over brewer produces a balanced cuppa—sans paper filter—for the caffeine connoisseur on your list. $20, KitchenWares by Blackstones.

$20, KitchenWares by Blackstones.

Magis plastic “Cu-Clock”

Magis’s thoroughly modern take on the cuckoo clock trades gears and chains for a clean white façade and an abstract bird that marks every hour with a song.$349, Lekker.

$349, Lekker.

“St. Ives” leather bag

Jet setters with artistic flair will appreciate this cavernous handpainted bowler bag, which boasts handles at the top and the side, as well as a shoulder strap, for maximum flexibility. $3,195, Burberry.

$3,195, Burberry.

Yoko Shimizu resin necklace

Crafted from pigmented resin and paper, this brilliant blue-tile bauble from internationally exhibited jeweler Yoko Shimizu is the perfect present for the contemporary-art enthusiast.$1,600, Mobilia Gallery.

$1,600, Mobilia Gallery.

Merry and Bright

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Kosta Boda “Mirage” crystal vase

“BeoPlay H6” headphones

Kate Spade New York “Greenwich Grove” porcelain teapot

Dana Haim antler-and-pompoms mobile

Crosley Radio “Cruiser” turntable

Suede moccasins

Pure City “Newbury” bicycle

Haptic Lab “Sailing Ship” kite

Missoni Home “Margot” polyester-blend throw

Bodum “Pour Over” borosilicate glass coffee­maker

Magis plastic “Cu-Clock”

“St. Ives” leather bag

Yoko Shimizu resin necklace

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