Are you in need of a home gift for a hostess, or hunting for a tribute to a house proud loved one or an important figure in your life? Shop local for these gestures of love and admiration. By doing so, you add the warmth of community to your gift. The merchants and artists who keep our towns vital and interesting will add their personal touch to your gift and your season of magic!
Gifts for the Home in New Mexico
Mediterrània
This beautifully crafted Uriarte Talavera tequila set includes a charming tray, a stylish saltshaker, and four elegant glasses, making it the perfect choice for holiday and year-round imbibing.
Santa Fe School of Cooking
No dinner party is complete without a snack tray, and this Chamba black clay triple dish offers the perfect solution. Its three bowls are ideal for presenting a variety of appetizers that will delight your guests’ taste buds.
Los Poblanos
Mugs and saucers from Whisky + Clay are made with a blend of porcelain and stoneware and finished with a rich black glaze that leaves some of the textured clay exposed. Each piece is unique and made to be treasured for a lifetime.
High Noon General Store
Handcrafted with precision, High Noon’s exclusive pillow features intricately interwoven patches of luxurious cashmere, offering both texture and elegance. Its artful design makes it the perfect focal point for a minimalist setting.
Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe
Las Cosas is Santa Fe’s premier kitchen shop for both culinary enthusiasts and passionate entertainers. Among the standout pieces is this platter, whose bold yet delicate design brings a refined pop of color to any dining table.
Artful Tea
Discover a perfect cup of tea with this Mulled Wine Fruit Herbal blend, perfect for cold winter days. This loose-leaf tea combines the fruity richness of apple, hibiscus, and orange with the warming spices of cinnamon and cloves.
Maison Smith
Pair this sensuous stone plate with hefty gunmetal black cheese fork and knife from Maison Smith for a bit of zen elegance to your table this holiday season.
Sarabande HOME
An ingenious gift for the tea lover, the Kinto unimug comes with a strainer to steep your loose-leaf tea, a lid, and a mug that doubles as a pot. Made of heat-resistant glass.
Detours at La Fonda
Capture glimmering lights of stained glass with these willowy feathers by Colin Adrian from Detours at La Fonda.
Classic World Rugs
Renowned for their high-end, sustainable, hand-knotted oriental rugs, Classic World Rugs also offers a beautiful selection of hand-woven baskets. Adorned with simple designs and rich tones, each basket adds character to any home.
Caleb Kullman Studio
Handcrafted from silicon bronze, these sophisticated salad utensils are both functional and stylish. Expertly hammered, each piece is finished with beeswax.
Three Roots
Three Roots curates pieces for the smart and stylish home. Add a splash of color to your glassware collection with these exquisite rich orange glasses, beautifully adorned with gold and designed to fit perfectly in your hand.
The Collective
The Collective offers a vibrant array of home décor, such as these captivating feather wall decorations, available in a variety of sizes and colors.
Santa Maria Provisions
Nestled in Sena Plaza Courtyard, this boutique is a treasure trove of home decor, stylish tableware, and charming his-and-hers items. Among their enchanting selections are these eye-catching metal candle holders adorned with floral elements.
V&R Interiors
Holiday stockings featuring delightful designs of owls, bears, and deer from V&R Interiors make the perfect festive gift. Beautifully embroidered and crafted from cotton with playful tassels, these charming stockings are ethically made in India, adding warmth and whimsy to your holiday decor.
The Firebird
Stay warm this winter with The Firebird’s collection of fireplaces. This L-shaped model transforms any gathering into an intimate, warm, and inviting atmosphere, ensuring a cozy ambiance for your space.
Barton’s Bloom Boutique
Put some heart into your gift giving with this heart vase in black. The talented team at Barton’s Bloom Boutique can even fill it with flowers for a hostess gift that will be treasured.
Black Diamond Curio
Whether it’s a simple homed-cooked meal or a casual get-together, these denim placemats are just the thing for a well-dressed table. Made of sturdy denim and decorated with bold geometric designs, they’ll only get better with age.
Sarabande HOME
Serving forks and spoons go stylish with this pair from Sarabande HOME. From the French design house Sabre, these sleek servers would be perfect for serving holiday sides or salad.
Pennysmith Papers
Bring some bling to your tree this season as you channel your inner Freddie Mercury, Prince, Taylor Swift, or Dolly Parton. Happy on their own and joyous when grouped together as a quartet.
Maison Smith
Smithey Ironware – the go-to for cast iron pans – also make sturdy utensils for the well-kitted kitchen. The slotted spatula is ideal for lifting out a delicate piece of fish while the ‘mighty spatula’ has a curved edge, making it perfect for using with round skillets. Both are made from stainless steel with walnut handles.
Design Warehouse
These glass spoons with bowl and handle in contrasting colors are perfect for scooping up holiday condiments, adding the perfect pop of color to your table.
Casa Nova by Natalie
Banish the darkest winter day with these colorful mugs, made by the Potterswork studio in Cape Town, South Africa. These hand-made and hand-painted ceramics combine the very best in beauty and functionality.
The Ark
The Ark is a hidden gem offering a delightful array of books, jewelry, and gifts for all ages. Whether filled with toys from The Ark’s collection or a little snack, this functional plush kitty backpack makes the ideal gift for a young adventurer.
Temple
Impeccably curated, Temple is the newest go-to place for holiday shopping for the home. Take care of everyone on your list with unique gifts like these candles by Spanish makers Cereria Mollá 1899. Fragrances like Tuberose and Jasmine, or Tea and Lemongrass are subtle, evocative, and feel like a fresh Mediterranean breeze.
Story Natassja Santistevan and Julia Leonard / Principle Photography by Tira Howard
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