Gift List: Interior Designer Augusta Hoffman’s Most-Coveted Finds

Rip & Tan: How would you describe your approach to holiday gifting?

Augusta Hoffman: I think about what I would want! While a potted paperwhite or nice bottle of champagne always feels luxurious, I like to find things that feel personal, playful and very considered.

Rip & Tan: What are some items you’re most excited to gift loved ones this year?

Augusta Hoffman: For all the new babies in my life, I ordered mini custom cord pillows from Bode. I love to have their team illustrate state flowers and birds that bring instant personality and whimsy to a nursery space. I also stocked up on glamorous and charmingly mundane homewares from Frank Traynor’s show with The Future Perfect—my sister is getting a jewel-encrusted can opener. 

Rip & Tan: Which home items are on your personal wishlist this year? 

Augusta Hoffman: Anything and everything from Jan Barboglio. 

Rip & Tan: In a season defined by entertaining, what are your go-to host’s gifts? 

Augusta Hoffman: My husband bottles up homemade, classic negronis and clarified spicy margaritas. He is getting very into custom labels and packaging this year. It all feels very festive!

Rip & Tan: What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?

Augusta Hoffman: The first weekend in January, I am planning to break out all of my vintage silver candlesticks and fine china from Laboratorio Paravincini to host my closest friends for Chinese takeout and champagne. It is my favorite way to bring everyone together after holiday travel and extend the season’s festivities. 

From the Jenni Kayne Collection

Merit Baguette Hoops—Such a classic. You can’t go wrong with a beautiful piece of jewelry. 

Aspen Ceramic Candle—If you can’t actually be in Aspen, at least you can smell like it!

Untitled 2 Framed Print—A framed piece always feels sentimental.

Marble Coasters Set of 4—For all of those negronis.

Bistro Vintage Finish Pie Server—Best paired with a homemade treat.

Other Curated Favorites

Personalized Cocktail Napkin with Lace Trim—Such a sweet gift to personalize. Red cursive is preferred. 

Cast Brass Mistletoe—Everyone needs a little mistletoe around the holiday season! 

Jamb Candle—I love a moody verdigris moment and this is such a chic collaboration. 

Candle Lighter—A festive lighter to go with the beautiful candle! 

Advanced Kintsugi Kit—For all of your clumsy friends.