These design-savvy items will add style to any woman, man, home or kitchen.
Put your vase to the wall: Saving table space has never been so pretty like it is with this hanging blown glass piece. Made by SkLO Studio of Healdsburg and Czech, this beauty attaches to a hook of bronze or nickel. $550, Gallery Lulo, 303 Center St., Healdsburg, 707-433-7533, gallerylulo.com
Sensory style: The rugged beauty of leather is a lovely surround for the warmth of a richly scented candle. The clean burning soy blend is hand-poured into an 11 oz. rocks glass, perfect for re-use once the candle’s gone. $86 (pair), Olive and Rose Studio, 111 Fourth St., 707-889-0017, Santa Rosa, oliveandrosestudio.com
Shift in shape: Sonoma Millworks fashions their VinoPlank™ wood—made of discarded French oak wine barrel staves—into this gorgeous spin on the knife block. Solid proof that upcycling is a truly beautiful thing. (Delivery: 7-10 days) $195, Sonoma Millworks 1480 Grove St., Healdsburg, 707-431-1860, sonomamillworks.com
Watering wow: Turn a simple chore into fine art. The lines on this watering can are something to behold. $45, Blomus watering can Petaluma Home and garden Petaluma Home & Garden, 516 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, 707-778-6177, facebook.com/petalumahomeandgarden
From breath to beauty: This oil lamp is a Sonoma County original design circa 1972. Wolfard Glass still makes these hand blown beauties in their Cotati studio. $45-$75, The Candlestick, 38 W Spain St., Sonoma, 707-933-0700, wolfard.com
Tomorrow’s heirlooms: These Belgian linen hand-embroidered cocktail napkins are sure to be treasured years later. Delicate hand-embroidered details are designed by Julia B. Handmade of Healdsburg. $150 (set of four), Julia B. Handmade for Life, 415-603-7666, juliab.com
Elegantly uneven: There’s something irresistible about the freeform shape of these lightweight and durable Borosilicate glasses, handblown by New York-based Malfatti Glass. $86 (pair), Olive and Rose Studio, 111 Fourth St., 707-889-0017, Santa Rosa, oliveandrosestudio.com
Cork chic: What’s a highly renewable, stylish and vegan-friendly handbag material? Cork. And it coordinates so well with wine country love. This Bay Area-made bag, with brushed cork fabric, is the perfect pretty accent to a New Year’s Eve outfit. $68, Benziger Family Winery, London Ranch Rd., Glen Ellen, 888-490-2739, benziger.com
Brass beauty: A wheel or circle needs no reinvention, but this raw-edge, asymmetrical bracelet turns that logic around. Made of brass, stunningly hand cast by Berkeley artist Nan Collymore. $385, Gallery Lulo, 303 Center St., Healdsburg, 707-433-7533, gallerylulo.com
Grower's getup: Gardeners spend hours outside taking care of plants. Isn't it time someone returned the favor? This gardener's belt can keep clippers and other tools always within reach. $185, Chateau Sonoma, 23588 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, 707-935-8553, chateausonoma.com
Shake in style: Glitz up the bar cart with this pretty gold, single-serving shaker. Made of stainless steel. $45, Olive and Rose Studio, 111 Fourth St., 707-889-0017, Santa Rosa, oliveandrosestudio.com
From the bench: Leather Smith USA by Eric Baldwin creates card holders, Dopp kits, card deck holders and more! Hand crafted from quality leathers, these are an exquisite upgrade to everyday items. $20 (and up), Made Local Marketplace, 529 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-583-7667, madelocalmarketplace.com
Wonderfully woolen: There's nothing like a handsome leather belt to punctuate a great looking outfit. But there's really nothing like a handsome woven WOOL belt. $95, Kaliber, 315 D St, Santa Rosa, 707-528-0182, shopkaliber.com
Time for style: Deep tone on tone stuns on this Timex. The entire face lights up, too. $149,Ereloom, 110 Matheson St., Healdsburg, 707-395-0550, ereloom.com
Is there someone on your holiday gift list who’s just a sucker for great design? We couldn’t love cozy socks and coffee gift cards more, but sometimes those items won’t quite do. Here’s a list of elegant gifts for the style enthusiast in your life. From a Sonoma-made knife block to modern jewelry to a gorgeous watering can, there’s lots of sleek style to give. Click through the above gallery for details.
