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As part of our Editor's Picks series, our digital editor shares her top holiday gift picks.

In need of last-minute gift-shopping ideas? Allow our team’s personal wishlists to provide a little inspiration. And make sure to check out our entire Christmas Edit for more.

Our Digital Editor's Top Holiday Gift Picks

LOEWE Honeysuckle Scented Candle in Yellow

The festive season is when all candle lovers can shamelessly express themselves. I can’t wait to get my hands on LOEWE’s ultra-chic honeysuckle scented candle in yellow.

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Necklace, 10 motifs in Agate

Christmas is all about sparkles and I’ve been dreaming about Van Cleef & Arpels’ vintage Alhambra Necklace with 10 motifs in agate for a very long time.

Bottega Veneta Leather Point Bag in Seagrass

As we’re saying goodbye to Daniel Lee’s tenure as the creative director of Bottega Veneta, there’s no better time to get this leather point-handle bag in seagrass.

Gucci & Balenciaga The Hacker Project Neo Classic Wallet

I’m probably just being a victim of hype culture here, but I’m loving Gucci and Balenciaga's hybrid creations and I’m particularly into The Hacker Project Neo Classic Wallet.

Louis Vuitton Postcards Box, 30 Airlines Labels

Every celebration is a good opportunity to add a new item to my coffee table. In this postcards box with 30 airline labels from Gaston Louis Vuitton's collection, the Maison celebrates the (dying?) art of travelling.

Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine

As replicating the pleasures of coffee shops at home became a reality over the past two years, I’m looking to level up my coffee game with a Barista Express espresso machine by Breville.

Vespa 75th Anniversary Models

To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Vespa launched a limited-edition model available only in 2021. It’s definitely time to bring out my Italian-ess.

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Ooh, we're digging the breeze. The pastel sunsets. The beauty of walking out of an office building and not being absurdly, immediately, utterly drenched in sweat. Is it too soon to cheer on this splendid weather? We certainly don't think so — and we're marking the occasion by lighting a candle or two to welcome this new season.

Penhaligon's

A set of 4 votive candles (HK$670)

Released as part of their festive collection, step into Penhaligon's fragrance factory where candles flicker in fours.

The set includes 35g candles with earthly, blissful scents that include Maduro Leaf, Comoros Pearl, Anbar Stone and Roanoke Ivy.

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WOODCO

Casanova (HK$380) 

Founded by a local mother-and-daughter duo, WOODCO features hand poured, small batch coconut wax candles. They've been making a name for themselves with various collaborations since their launch.

Their fall series sees scents that are toasty, spicy and warm; excellent for night time rituals.

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Loewe

Candlestick shaped candle, various scents (HK$900)

Nothing says "best dinner host" like having a centrepiece with candles shaped like... well, candlesticks.

For the Spanish luxury fashion house's first-ever homeware collection, they've snared our favourite, most nostalgic garden bouquets to complement any dinner setting. Scents include Tomato Leaves, Juniper Berry, Coriander and even Liquorice.

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Rituals

The Ritual of Sakura (HK$225)

Oh, boy, do we have a soft spot for anything cherry blossom-themed. The Ritual of Sakura home collection also includes fragrance sticks and refills, with their new packaging being more sustainable and easier to recycle.

For us, the delicate marriage of blossoms and rice milk is the ultimate fragrance for a chilly afternoon.

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Boy Smells

Cedar Stack (HK$330)

Eco-friendly and cruelty-free brand Boy Smells is here to refresh your home essentials with a 'genderful' attitude.

Cedar Stack, their best-selling scent, carries notes of cedar chips and dried tobacco, interwoven with notes of peppercorn and dried ginger — close your eyes, and you could almost imagine yourself in a dreamy cabin far, far away.

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BeCandle

Vase Candle: BeCandle x The Grey Green (HK$2,500)

For the realists of the world; the practical minds with a keen aesthetic; the worldly, passionate souls who seek something a little other.

This stainless steel vessel showcases two sides, literally and figuratively. You'll be able to choose from two types of fragrances — The Foggy Dew, an iris and cardamom concoction, or After Rain, a lighter raspberry and basil mix. Perfect for gifting, or as a dramatic focal point in the apartment.

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