“I love this handcrafted terracotta object, and its scent is surprisingly long lasting. The brand can trace its roots back to the Florence of 1221. It’s very special to think that it’s had 800 years of history.”

“Carolina Irving & Daughters’ handmade plates capture the spirit of different European countries. They have an authentic look and a bohemian-chic vibe. Even if you are serving a simple dish, they will make your meal interesting and impress your guests.”

“I love to feel comfortable and cozy at home and put my feet to rest in these slippers. I just bought another pair for Paris, and I also like to wear them at the studio. They’re the best winter item.”

“When it comes to makeup, I tend to be lazy and like something quick and easy. This eyeliner is the best for doing a smoky eye. And it comes in all different colors according to your mood.”

“While painting, I like to take my break in the studio with a cup of tea.”

“It’s always nice to have some sparkle, a girl’s best friend, and know that no one had to suffer for them. Vrai’s diamonds are grown in a lab.”

“I wear this coat at the studio to paint. Over the years, it gets stained with paint and looks like a beautiful palette. It also gives you a look of authority, like a doctor.”

“There is so much to see in one great exhibition. I like to collect the books of my favorite shows and go over the paintings again and again to get inspired.”

“These Mary Janes work with everything, and you can stack them in different colors in your suitcase.”

“Foundrae’s gold medallions have beautiful, inspiring messages that remind you what is important. They work from daytime to evening; you can wear them casually at the studio with jeans and T-shirts or to black-tie events.”

“Pineider is from Florence, but they have a great store in Manhattan, which carries the most amazing office supplies, from stationery to pens to these colorful notebooks that I always get. The quality and attention to detail is top of the line.”

“I have had these earrings for years and receive the most compliments on them. There’s something about the imperfect baroque pearls and the simplicity of the design that feels really modern.”

“I like giving rare art books and objects as gifts. I’m always very impressed by the selection at Gagosian’s bookshop, where I found a signed edition of this Cy Twombly volume. ”

“I love classic pajamas. This pair from Turnball & Asser comes folded inside a small cotton bag, which is perfect for traveling.”

“I’ve had this beautifully designed tea kettle since college, and it has never failed me!”

“I’m into clean beauty products. Tower 28 makes one of the best mascaras.”

“I travel a lot, and this has been my go-to carry-on for weekend getaways and longer international trips. I love the richness of the chocolate-brown leather, which doesn’t show scratches. And the compartments give me quick access to all my essentials.”

“I carry this lip balm with me everywhere I go. It’s mint-scented and leaves a velvety finish. It’s so good that my husband steals it all the time.”

“I love Puiforcat’s beautiful silver designs, whether it’s a vase for fresh flowers or a piece from their recent dinnerware collaboration with the Donald Judd Foundation.”

“My hairstylist, Ro Morgan, uses Sisley’s products on my hair. I love how lightweight, but nourishing, this oil is.”

“I’ve never bought a Row shoe that I didn’t love. Their loafers are a great staple.”

“I love the subtle and fresh notes of Super Cedar. It’s a scent I always come back to.”

“I have a real thing for beautiful stationery. My favorite correspondence cards are from Smythson. Their paper quality is unmatched, and they do wonderful custom work.”

“Lobmeyr makes the perfect glassware; I promise drinks even taste better in them. They are so thin and airy. This is the ideal tumbler—so subtle but so elegant.”

“Leave it to Frédéric Malle to create the perfect sheet spray. This smells so fresh with hints of orange blossom. I also adore the name, Dans Ton Lit—or ‘in your bed’—so it’s just a little sexy too.”

“I have these belts in both gold and silver, and they are the only ones I ever reach for. They also have a great men’s version.”

“This vase is from my gallery’s edition line made by Laguna B. It was inspiring to work with the incredibly talented glassblowers in Murano to accomplish the perfect opaqueness and texture. The particular shade of green is my very favorite color.”

“I have very sensitive skin, and New York winters are so dry. This is the only cream that hydrates me—and it has a beautiful scent. I heat it up in my palms and apply it with my fingers in an outward motion, almost like a gua sha, over my jawline and cheekbones.”

“The perfect low boot for trousers or jeans. Thankfully they are one of the most comfortable shoes as well!”

“I love the color and texture of straw marquetry. This Jean-Michel Frank box is so simple in form but so elevated in material. I could see it grouped with a few other small Deco boxes on a table or console.”

“I like to use this liquid lipstick almost like a lip stain, taking the tiniest amount on my finger and just dabbing it on for a hint of color. A little goes a long way, and it lasts pretty long.”

“You will never use any other salt ever again!”

“Using the simplest of geometric shapes as a foundation is one of my defining design principles, so it makes sense that it translates to my aesthetic in general. I love the geometric lines and elegant minimal style of this flatware set.”

“This is the perfect everyday pant. It has great volume, and it’s made from eco-denim.”

“I’m pretty minimal when it comes to purses. This timeless crossbody is just big enough to carry my essentials: keys, cards, and phone.”

“Cleo Wade is one of my favorite poets. I can reread her books at any time.”

“I’m always looking for gifts for my one-year-old grandson. He would look so cute in this quilted coat printed with geometric shapes.”

“I have the original leather Tabi boots from 1987. These Tabi rain boots are perfect for running around New York on a rainy or snowy day.”

“I’ve bought a number of Diptyque candles over the years, but I especially love the fresh berries scent in this extra-large size. Its long burn time ensures cozy evenings. It is a true indulgence after a day at work.”

“I like to carry nuts or chocolate in my pocket throughout the day for a little burst of energy; this is the perfect combination of both.”

“I love how primitive this lamp is. It looks like a sculpture.”

“This is my go-to shirt for any day of the week. It’s an easy pullover—with long, curved sleeves and a relaxed fit—which I can dress up or down.”

“I use these raffia trays on a table next to my bed. Everything used to sit in a confusing pile, but now it’s much more tidy thanks to this little tray system—one for receipts, one for cash, one for my glasses and watch, one for water and pills, and one for books.”

“We designed this incense holder for the furniture designer Shun Kinoshita. The reflective steel surface looks amazing with a growing ash pile on it, and the spherical ‘feet’ can be positioned however one wants. It is a sculptural piece that can be formed by the user.”

“A wonderful, well-priced, old-school tequila in a very beautiful Art Deco bottle that is nice to look at when out of the liquor cabinet. Very pretty on a steel counter.”

“I believe the greatest material luxury of our time is not having to worry about a dying phone, so I religiously charge and carry one of my three portable phone batteries. I’ve landed on this model because the cord is connected, so you never lose that piece, and it provides 60-plus hours of juice.”

“A very good espresso machine that does not burn coffee and is a kind of gleamingly technical and efficient object in the kitchen.”

“I am not sure if this is the most ergonomic toothbrush design in the world, but I derive a fair amount of pleasure from using my C.O. Bigelow toothbrush every day—and I haven’t ever had a cavity. Plus, they look good on the sink in a cup. The tortoiseshell pattern is my favorite.”

“This book has been immensely inspiring to me. Written in the 80s, it collects the sources and interiors that Suzanne Slesin wrote about in her New York Times design column about the emerging industrial style High-Tech. Lots of good ideas!”

“This is a great reading lamp that I make use of quite a bit. It was designed in the 50s by my favorite architect, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, but is still in production. The shade was inspired by the black veil worn by nuns, and it has a little ring on the top so you can easily pick it up to move it to different seating situations.”

“Someone gave me these as a gift and I could never have dreamed of such extraordinary salt and pepper mills. A petal on the stem can be pulled back to insert the pepper corns, and a small snail can be twisted to regulate the coarseness.”

“I’ve recently returned to this book, having read it once when I was just starting to get interested in opera. It was a great initiation; this time around, it’s crystalizing so many feelings and ideas I have had along my opera-journey. Wayne Kestenbaum is extremely funny and insightful.”

“This straw rug is from the Patterson Flynn collection I made with my mom, Pilar Almon. Its size is customizable so it can be large or small; mine is laid on top of a larger area rug. I’ve always been drawn to snails because of the idea that they carry their homes on their backs and that each shell is completely unique.”

“I am so calmed by candlelight; even a single candle in the evening over dinner or while relaxing can really help me to unwind. I have a pair of these classic silver Georgian-style sticks from James Robinson and I appreciate their formal restraint.”

“I eat dark chocolate every day. Sometimes more than once.”

“To help wind down when things are a little hectic.”

“I really like how clean and effective Humanrace products feel. I use this exfoliator every week.”

“This means cozy.”

“I’m not really a bag person, but this one I adore. I have it in black—and, yes, I’d take another in pink. I think she is iconic.”

“I’m heading home to Australia for the holidays, and I always want a new bikini for a summer trip. I love this navy terry cloth one by Lisa Marie Fernandez.”

“‘I love Dizziak products. This conditioner is great for hydration and it really nourishes.”

“If anyone buys me a vase, I’ll always be happy.”

“I truly think Witchy Woo is the most wonderful scent. Perfect for this chilly time of year, it’s spicy, deep, warm, and magical.”

“I don’t really wear heels anymore but an ankle boot I can do. This shape will work with most things I own.”

“I love the craft and simplicity of Carl Auböck’s designs—and I love the sound of opening an envelope. Old objects are touching.”

“I love vintage books—and crystals and zodiac signs, even if I take them with a grain of salt. Isn’t it amusing to read what the past techniques were to see the future? It’s an everyday game.”

“I love this exfoliating powder—the cleanness, the tingling feeling… It’s playful and efficient.”

“Instant photography is exciting because you need to concentrate while shooting. I love the funky colors, the glossiness of the square, and the way they age. I have a huge collection of Polaroids of models when they were starting out and of looks from styling shows; I also have many of my kids behaving very, very sillily.”

“My apartment is very blue—I am mad about wood and indigo. This chair seems like a dream for reading my book on my terrasse.”

“Christopher Niquet’s Study is about different art matters. I am very flattered and excited that the fifth issue is about my work as a stylist through the past to today. It contains a beautiful text from Natasha Stagg and a brilliant poem by Wilson Oryema.”

“I love a bike bell. It keeps my swearing in control.”

“I use this suitcase a lot. It is a very specific trunk size, which is as practical as it is good looking. I usually don’t care about luggage, but this was love at first.”

“I’ve used these agendas every year since I was 18. It’s fascinating to reopen them; they’re full of meetings, poetry, song lyrics, and codes… I alternate between red, navy, blue, and black, always engraved with my initials in gold. At the end of the year, they are very smashed but beautiful.”

“Audre Lorde is one of my favorite writers, activists, and poets. I love all her books. Zami is a very special one about her childhood and adulthood, and the evolution of her sexuality and self-awareness. Her mind gives me strength.”

“In my dream loft, this sofa would be by a fireplace. I love its color and its multiple possibilities of positions. It feels retro sci-fi.”

“This magical product is my favorite gift for friends and family. It’s the best food for skin I’ve ever met. It heals, hydrates, and smells of almonds. Once you start, you can’t stop. Herve is a Parisian facialist who I love seeing every month!”

“Every time someone is celebrating something special—a wedding, a baby, a holiday—I put together a beautiful gift box of some of my favorite things. This always includes a local handmade ceramic and these incense matches.”

“As a teenager, I was modeling in Paris and still remember visiting Diptyque all those years ago. Since then, I have always kept Orphéon hand and body gel in our homes.”

“I created our core collection to always have my favorite staple pieces available to my clients. I wear this plongé leather jacket everywhere from business meetings to formal events.”

“Ed Ruscha is one of the most iconic Los Angeles artists. I was astonished seeing the variety of his work at his new MOMA retrospective. This work on paper would fit perfectly in my library.”

“I always have a bottle of this in my bag, especially when traveling.”

“Bottega Veneta is the brand I go to time and time again for accessories. I think now is the perfect moment for the return of their classic woven hobo bag. I’ll be wearing the large white version all winter.”

“We love to entertain with dinners full of friends and family. There is something about a big table beautifully styled that allows for people to come together and enjoy time together. I am always looking for unique and interesting table settings; this gold flatware set will be perfect for the holidays.

“I always have Aquaphor on hand. It’s so healing and can be used everywhere by everyone in the family—on the kids, on the go, for makeup, for cuts, to heal… In a pot, in a tube. I love it.”

“I have collected contemporary vintage fashion for over 20 years. I have many museum-quality pieces from Margiela and would love to add a Stockman corset to my collection.”

“Ilaria Icardi is one of my favorite ready-to-wear designers and her jewelry is equally chic. The Tuxedo Ring has that balance of minimal and extravagant that I’m always looking for in jewelry.”

“I never leave home without cinnamon Altoids. They are always with me at all times.”

“Every year, we go away after Christmas through the New Year. It’s an important time to unwind and to reflect and recharge for the year ahead. With five children, my husband and I find ourselves packing a huge stack of these classic black suitcases.”

“I love hosting dinners in my flat in Clerkenwell, a little tucked away square in London. My favorite part is laying the table. These hand-painted sun plates from Emporio Sireneuse are perfect for big Italian feasts.”

“Inspired by road trips and the magic of adventure, this necklace is my current go-to modern heirloom.”

“On the rare occasions of having some time to myself, I love to listen to music at my kitchen table, whilst writing, sketching, and daydreaming of new ideas. I’m never without my Moleskine.”

“I’ve recently been taking a lot of pleasure in sketching and writing with a sharp pencil. This pencil sharpener brings me so much joy!”

“I live in old Levi jeans and an array of simple cotton tanks—my easy uniform for life on the go. I particularly love this one from Toteme; it’s a super soft cotton, and I really enjoy the cut.”

“I’ve been trying to find more time to cook these days. My handed-down Le Creuset pot is always part of the ritual.”

“There’s something about this scent that transports me to summer memories. I love that you can personalize the bottle’s sticker; mine currently pays homage to a particular goal I achieved this year.”

“There’s nothing better than owning a piece created by a friend. Métier’s Melissa Morris is never far from my heart, as I’m always carrying my life around in the Private Eye.”

“Photography is one of my greatest passions; whilst I usually shoot on a 35mm Pentax, I’ve recently become quite obsessed with creating images on a very simple Polaroid camera.”

“Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy is the text that inspired Alighieri Jewellery. To this day, it’s a source of great inspiration for me. I’ve been collecting old copies for about a decade now.”

“My work often means I’m on the road, shooting and building pop-ups in different cities. The inside of my suitcase has been known to contain an eclectic array of objects, from jewelry to boxes of films, a spirit level, and hammers! My suitcase has seen me through some interesting moments!”

“I never travel without our new Sacred Ash Incense Cones. Hand-crafted in collaboration with the London-based brand Cremate, they evoke the feeling of old libraries and wine cellars. I love the ritual of lighting the cone at the end of the day.”

“I love Cariuma’s sneakers and their commitment to the environment. I just purchased my first pair after being introduced to the brand by my daughter.”

“New York has been my home for almost 35 years, and I have enjoyed shopping at Bigelow for just as many years. Their hand wash is a staple in my washrooms.”

“My eldest daughter used to live in London, and we would often go to Selfridges to buy holiday hampers for friends and family. I am so excited that they will be carrying our cookie tins this year.”

“I’ve been flying to Milan a lot recently as we just reopened the original Sant Ambroeus. I’ve found that I much prefer traveling with a carry-on. Rimowa’s is just big enough to hold everything and still fit in the overhead compartment.”

“Alireza Niroomand, our creative director, introduced me to Mr. Porter when he was one of their brand ambassadors. It’s now my go-to shop for my two sons who both love James Perse T-shirts.”

“My wife, Sam Tannehill, is an interior designer. We spend a lot of time together looking at all the special items 1stDibs has featured. She loves Gio Ponti furniture.”

“We have two dogs, Lapo, a black Labrador, and Harry, an Australian Shepard. They love Royal Canin.”

“La Ligne’s store is very close to Sant Ambroeus’s Madison Avenue location, so I recently stopped by on my way to the restaurant and purchased a striped sweater for my wife. It’s one of her favorites.”

“The Webster is my go-to store to shop for my two daughters. I just purchased these trousers by The Attico, who we collaborated with last year, for my youngest.”

“I always make sure to bring a hostess gift from our retail line whenever I am a guest. I especially love our olive oil.”