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01 Gifting Guide

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The Art of Giving

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Words Vidula Kotian Date 10 December 2025

The best gifts unfold. From alpine flavors and hand-blown candles to timeless scarves, sculptural lamps, and curated reads, each selection carries a story of place, craft, and quiet wonder. Small moments of beauty, thoughtfulness, and discovery await in every choice.

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The Rote Wand cookbook blends mountain flavors with a taste of the future

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Anthologist candle in Hellenistic glass, topped with a brass Athens lid

      

Rote Wand. Culinary Lab.

Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel

Alpine flavors are being reinvented at 1,500 meters. From wild herbs and forest treasures to garden fruits, this award-winning cookbook turns the mountains’ bounty into extraordinary dishes, blending ancient craft, modern technique, and the magic of guest chefs. Available in German only.

 

Anthologist Candle

Parīlio

Sensual, rich, and exotic, this hand-blown Greek glass candle blends amber, jasmine, leather, and sandalwood. Evoking sunlit Cycladic beaches or fireside evenings with red wine, it’s a timeless fragrance that works from summer to winter.

Designed to Stay, The Design Hotels Book

Out now, our newest Design Hotels Book is organized by atmosphere rather than location—from poetic retreats rooted in nature to city sanctuaries shaped for curiosity—it invites you to traverse environments that linger long after check‑out. Ready to explore?

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A Kind of Guise scarf in the light, summery colors of Villa Arnica

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Tortue’s pre-mixed cocktails deliver the goodness of its bars in every bottle

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Signature Cocktails 

Tortue Hamburg

A trio of bar-crafted classics, bottled straight from Tortue’s mixology team. The Negroni offers a French twist on the Italian original; Le Pont leans fruity and summery with an easy sweetness; and the Espresso Martini delivers that smooth, velvety kick of coffee and spice.

 

Silver Heart Cushion

Stamba Hotel

A simple, timeless accent that brings a festive touch of warmth to your sofa or bed. Its gentle form and neutral metallic tone make it an easy match for many interiors.

 

A Kind of Guise Scarf

Villa Arnica

This lightweight cotton scarf, inspired by the elegant colors of Villa Arnica, offers a gentle layer of comfort against the soft summer breeze. Woven in Italy, it combines soft texture with subtle craftsmanship for effortless, timeless style.

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Cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil made from Leccino, Moraiolo, Frantoio, Pendolino, and local Lago Trasimeno olives

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Handmade in India with Studio Bagru, this cozy coverall robe was designed specifically for Ulysses

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Ash World Lotion carries warm, comforting scents and a silky, nourishing touch

Umbrian Heritage EVOO

Rastrello

Sourced from Rastrello’s own ancient olive grove in Umbria, this celebrated  extra-virgin olive oil comes from hand-harvested, centuries-old trees. Cold-pressed to preserve its character, the blend offers grassy freshness, gentle bitterness, and a peppery finish.

 

Ash World Bed & Body Ritual

Hotel Ulysses

A lotion that carries hints of distant places and memory (damask rose, nutmeg, carrot seed, amber spice)—paired with the Ulysses robe for serene, quiet nights. Together they turn the routine of night into a ritual: skin soothed, body relaxed, and ready for sleep.

 

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Each quarter, Scribner's Book Club features a curated title and an in-person Lodge event with the author

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Kit Kemp’s Sand Dollar Lamp is handcrafted plaster with sculptural curves

   

High Tide Sand Dollar Table Lamp

Firmdale Hotels

This lamp is handcrafted in plaster with a smooth, sculptural form and two curved handles. It brings texture, presence, and quiet drama to any room, especially when paired with a patterned or contrasting lampshade for a finishing touch.

 

Scribner’s Book Club – Plus Membership

Scribner’s Catskill Lodge

A year-round invitation to connect over books, community, and conversation. Each quarter brings a carefully chosen title, culminating in cozy Q&As and author events at the Lodge. Upgrade to Plus for the book, a custom bookmark, a Scribner’s hat, and more.

 

Villa Arnica image courtesy Alto Hotel Group

Stamba image courtesy Ana Gabashvili and Natalia Tarkhan-Mouravi

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