To Your Host with Love
When I find something I absolutely fall in love with, I have to talk about it, recommend it, share it as much as possible. Like a hidden treasure in our city, it was probably over a decade ago that Maison Lipari popped onto my radar (I did my wedding registry with them to be precise). I was surprised to learn that they had created their personal luxury product boutique over 50 years ago, but after merely a few minutes of premium service, I knew I was in the hands of experts.
I’ve had some of my houseware, décor and other exceptional luxury items from Maison Lipari for years and years – they remain timeless to this day. And so, from my house to yours, here is a gift guide filled with stunning ideas that will amplify the beauty of anyone’s home.
1. Something Neon – Tweed masks | 2. Essence 260 – Hand Sanitizer | 3. Fornasetti – Golden Burlesque Scented Candle | 4. Fornasetti – Nuvola Scented Candle | 5. Jonathon Adler – Paradox Vase Small | 6. Jonathon Adler – Medium Vase | 7. Jonathon Adler – Muse Kiki’s Derrière Vase | 8. Missoni – Keith Hand Towel | 9. Missoni – Keith Bath Sheets | 10. Colore – Small Plexi Tray | 11. TASCHEN – “Living in Japan” | 12. TASCHEN – “Living in Morocco” | 13. TASCHEN – “Living in Bali”
14. TASCHEN – “Living in Mexico” | 15. TASCHEN – Helmut Newton | 16. Chopard – ‘Love’ Eau de Parfum | 17. Eye Accessorize – Fingerless Studded Gloves | 18. Eye Accessorize – Gold Tiger Brooch | 19. Eye Accessorize – Snoopy Pearl Brooch | 20. Piper Heidsieck – Champagne Gift Box | 21. Summer Memories Jewelry – Handmade Jewelry
ACCESSORIES
Whether you’re accessorizing your home or yourself, there is nothing more luscious than that opulent tweed fabric, that fragrant perfume, or that sparkly piece of jewelry. Each piece acting as an extension of self-expression, I love to go the extra mile and give the gift of more is more! A little glitter here, a little dazzle there – I can personally attest to the fact that when you open that gift box and it sparkles back at you… well, suffice to say you will bring a smile to her face.
HOUSEWARE
An easy go-to for any host, anything from home accents and décor fills a home with beauty. I personally love giving (and receiving) coffee table books – they are not only stunning accents of colour on any tabletop, but they are also aspirational moments tying a room together. Bali, Mexico, Morocco… all right there at the centre of our conversation. I love it. Adding eccentricity and personality, I know that gifting a vase, candle or plexi tray is sometimes a small way to add big energy to a room.
Picking out a gift sometimes requires the help of an expert – and now that Maison Lipari has a location on Decarie, it’s even easier to get that help and guidance. Exceptional service and exquisite taste, they always steer me in the right direction when it comes to picking the perfect gift!
Photography by Patricia Brochu