Our Design & Paper Holiday Gift Guide continues today. In this second part of our gift guide, we focus on all things for the home, including desk and wall calendars, cards, posters, skin care, crafting supplies, designer card decks, and more. We’ve found some unique items, and are sure you can find something on this list for the most demanding taste. Besides the classic favorites, there is a deck of cards inspired by the rebellious spirit of world-known designers Ray and Charles Eames, delicious Danish wine gums packages in endearing reindeer boxes, gourmet honey in luxurious black packaging, as well as statement art houseplants made with paper.
The second part of our Paper Lovers Gift Guide focuses on all things for the home, including desk and wall calendars, cards, posters, skin care, crafting supplies, designer card decks, and more. We’ve found some unique items, and are sure you can find something on this list for the most demanding taste.
Don’t forget part one of our Paper Lovers Gift Guide, which focuses on published paper goods
Also remember, earlier this week we published the first part of our Paper Lovers Holiday Gift Guide series, where you can find an extensive list of gift ideas for published paper goods: books and magazines, for both adults and children, as well as beautiful agendas for 2023, and notepads and notebooks – some for all styles and tastes.
Desk & Wall Calendars
THE LTRST Calendar 2023
The Letterist’s signature letterpress desk calendar is back for 2023 and composed of four beautifully muted shades this year – soft ivory, cool grey, sienna, and ombre on a transparent taupe acrylic stand. One velvety 350gsm page per month, with months blind debossed, dates screen-printed, and moving quotes foil stamped in gold from some of the greatest artists, designers, poets, and thinkers in history. A limited-edition small print run, which will make for an elegant gift for lucky recipients.
Link to buy: here
Anaptár Lunar Cycle Calendar
Anaptár is a special lunar cycle infographic, and an incredibly detailed, site-specific radial calendar that not only chronicles the standard annual days and dates, but also takes viewers straight to space with all kinds of astronomical data. The designer was able to come up with a way to visualize data on the Sun and the Moon in a new way.
For 2023 Anaptár has versions adapted for the geographic locations of Budapest, London and New York.
Link to buy: here
Calendar of the Slovak National Gallery
For the year 2023, Slovak National Gallery have prepared a photo calendar that brings popular and less-known views of Bratislava from 1940 – 1970 in photographs from the SNG Photomedia Collection by artists such as Eduar Pavlačka, Pavol Poljak, Karol Kállay, Ján Cifra, Ivan Kozáček, Jozef Nový, Eugen Žunko and Viliam Malík.
Link to buy: here
Moon Calendar by The Moon Sisters
‘It is written in the stars’ The phase of the Moon and the Universe have a greater influence on our lives than we realize. Ancient civilizations were intensely occupied with the universe. Temples, pyramids, and other important structures were built in harmony with the position of the stars and planets. The lunar calendar is as old as humanity itself. This Moon Calendar helps you get the best out of yourself and understand the rhythms of nature again. Available in English, German and Dutch.
Link to buy: here
WALL CALENDAR by Bomo Art
For the 2023 Wall Calendar, Bomo Art has put together a beautiful new series of details and motifs mixed from their most popular wrapping papers and greeting cards, including new additions ‘Soul of Bread’ and ‘The Nine Lives of Cats’ graphics. For each consecutive month, they have not only highlighted the subtle motifs of the most beautiful hand-drawn designs but also given you a glimpse into the discovery of the finer details: interesting facts, legends and stories that might add a little spice to the everyday life.
With the 2023 Bomo Wall Calendar, you can learn something new every month. The handy table system lets you write down your to-dos and stick in your reminders. You can also make the calendar clearer by highlighting your entries with different colours, stickers and tiny stamps. In addition to Hungarian name days, also national holidays and selected world days that draw attention to ideas and initiatives are included. Use this versatile wall calendar to keep track of your family’s activities or your work.
Link to buy: here
Paper Goods
Magic Christmas Card
Let the magic of Christmas envelop you and enjoy the holidays as when you were a child. The MAgic Christmas Card is part of the Holiday collection, a small tribute to the month of December. It is an unconventional product and does not require an envelope. It is ideal for florists and gift shops. With the help of the card you can personalize a gift or send a good thought to someone you love. Let’s bring back together the joy of writing and small but joyful gestures!
Purpur handmade paper products
Serbian creative Aleksandra Nedovic, her husband Pavle, and their daughter Srna have been building their family-owned specialty stationery brand PurPur for five years now, creating handmade paper products, designed to keep and cherish precious memories. These include unique photo albums, Baby’s First books, Christmas cards and more, which in the brand’s style entail vintage inspired illustrations and designs.
Get in touch: here
Viadukt Prints
Viadukt Editions are made in a limited print run, one color at a time, and are hand-signed and numbered. The published artists range from established to emerging; the prints however are of an affordable price and format. This is your invitation to discover the artists Viadukt Screen Print has curated for you.
Link to buy: here
Posters by Paper Collective
Christmas is coming – Give the gift of art. Paper Collective lives to discover great art, make it affordable, available and share it with the world. Since 2013, from their Copenhagen studio, they have strived to bring the best contemporary art prints to people all over the world.
Link to buy: here
Paper Houseplants by Brazen Botany
Brazen Botany is a statement art houseplant collection by Irish designer Caroline Byrne, that brightens up any space with a cool, tropical touch. The collection includes various styles, inspired by actual plant species, that give in personality what they lack in chlorophyll, and the best part of all, they require absolutely no maintenance. Each paper plant sculpture is handcrafted, while each style is unique with its own intricate details and color palettes. Every leaf is made with hand-cut layers of artisan quality paper before being delicately and skillfully assembled – just the perfect showpiece to add to your shelf or gift to your loved ones.
Link to buy: here
Gift Sets, Home & Lifestyle
Set linden honey with a teaspoon "Every drop is worth its weight in gold" by Culinary Loft
Give the set to anyone who is not indifferent to the fate of bees, as well as gourmets of delicious, natural honey. The set includes linden honey and a wooden spoon designed by Nudo Design studio. This set could not be called otherwise, because every drop of honey is worth its weight in gold. When supporting bees, we know how important it is to properly handle them and not disturb them. That is why we use organic crops, and the apiaries with which we cooperate take care of bees and the development of strong bee families. We also know that honey is becoming a scarce product because bees are endangered. The middle of the box is also decorated with bees, which “fly out” of the box like from a hive.
Link to buy: here
Skin care products by MOJO
Keep your skin hydrated. It’s always been said that the beauty of the skin comes from within, but what we apply to the skin certainly has an impact. That’s why MOJO has ensured that every drop of their cosmetics contains plenty of nutrients for your sensitive and atopic-prone skin.
Link to buy: here
Overload Soothing Spray by ALBA®1913 Polska
The spray, thanks to a very rich composition of essential oils, relaxes tired parts of the body, bringing immediate relief. Natural, herbal ingredients provide deep and long-lasting relaxation, support regeneration after overloads and strains. The mist refreshes the skin and promotes relaxation and preparation for further body activities. Vegan spray recommended for active people, athletes and travelers, but also drivers and people working at the computer or often using a smartphone.
Link to buy: here
Crafty Art Box by Klipa
Crafty Art Box is an inspirational mix of materials for calligraphy, illustration, and crafting. Packed in a hard cardboard box, it makes it easy to store on your creative desk as well as give as a gift. The creative tools are packed in a hard cardboard box, which contains calligraphy pad, sketchbook, ink for calligraphy, brushes, watercolor pencils, illustrated stickers and more.
Link to buy: here
Old Polish gift set Stara Wędzarnia (eng. Old Smokehouse) by Culinary Loft
Give an Old Polish Gift Set with Culinary Loft’s top products. All together to make someone happy and provide the highest quality delicacies for a long time. It will be perfect as a gift for someone who appreciates traditional, artisanal Polish dishes such as sour rye soup, pork loin, horseradish or dry hunting sausage.
Link to buy: here
JOU JOU organic skincare collection
JouJou Botanicals is a holistic botanical-based skincare collection made with organic, wildcrafted and sustainable ingredients. Formulated with love and intention to transform your everyday rituals into a unique and wild experience.
Link to buy: here
Artistic gift set by Culinary Loft
An artistic gift set for anyone who loves art and wants to surround itself with it. The set includes Culinary Loft’s beautiful, natural tablecloth/tread of the My Little Paradise collection designed by the artist Natalia Olbiński – made of certified organic cotton with a beautiful weave. The set also includes a delicious leafy earl grey tea with oranges, and a hand-made ceramic cup. The whole set is packed in beautiful natural packaging.
Link to buy: here
Zooksy socks
Zooksy is all about crazy patterns, sustainable design, slow fashion, responsible production, and circular economy – words we full-heartedly agree on. The sock brand has a real mission, which makes the collaboration even more fruitful on both ends. “When working on a new product at Zooksy, we always want it to bring added value for both us, and our customers. We do not force a philosophy, we all know that’s not the way, but when launching a new product on the market it must be consistent with our values. After all, Zooksy is more than just socks!“, brand manager Monika Kazimierczak says.
Link to buy: here
EAMES "HANG-IT-ALL" PLAYING CARDS by Art Of Play
The proposed visual motif of this unique set of cards is a clear celebration of the stick and ball pattern composing the original 1950s design. However, in adapting the ‘Hang-It-All’ to a new form, the studio made a surprising discovery; when traditional playing card symbols are replaced with numerals, the result is a more logical and visually cohesive aesthetic. So, inspired by the rebellious spirit Ray and Charles were famous for, Art of Play decided to ditch the aristocracy entirely and adopt a more minimalist approach: You will not find any Kings or Queens in this deck; the cards are simply numbered 1-13, a subtle but gently revolutionary gesture that we’ve never attempted before.
Link to buy: here
The BOMO Puzzle by Bomo Art
After long planning, Bomo Art’s repertoire is expanded with a beautiful game, the Bomo Puzzle! During the puzzle game, you can get to know all the details of our meticulous, hand-painted and drawn patterns. Even if you are familiar with certain graphics, you will now be able to get lost in pen- and brush strokes and discover new scenes.
The Bomo Puzzle comes with three designs (Balloons, Planetarium, and Wild Animals) and is enclosed in a beautiful gift box, where inside, we hid the 1000-piece puzzle in a small canvas bag. To help a little, we attached the sample picture. It will be a great success to fit the small, detailed pieces together and see the final result.
Bomo Puzzle is a beautiful game, an excellent activity for the long winter evenings and relaxing days spent with the family.
Link to buy: here
The ‘bookmark-pen’ by Appree
The ‘bookmark-pen’ camouflages as a leaf within your book! Bookmark pen is both a bookmark and ball pointed pen which is easily carried around and can be used to underline phrases which you want to remember or to write simple memos. Beyond the function of bookmark, analog emotions can be felt by writing. Mood and relaxation of the nature itself may be felt by writing one letter and one word at a time with the bookmark pen. Bookmark pen is composed of 3 different kinds of leaves (bamboo, Oak, banana) and 2 different kinds of colors.
Link to buy: here
Jewelry
Her Majesty Brooches by Skvost Jewelry
Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch for a record 70 years. Her charisma and legacy are still relevant beyond the monarchy. The unmistakable fashion style of the British monarch became the inspiration for the collection Her Majesty of the Slovak brand Skvost. Each of the ten brooches is tied to a certain period of the life of the royal family and is based on the design of real royal brooches of a particular decade. The base consists of a glowing Swarovski crystal, as well as pearls and silvered or gilded lying beads Miyuki.
Link to buy: here
Scented Medallions by LYKKE
The Lykke Personalized Fragrance Locket is surgical steel jewelry with 18K gold plating that comes complete with two essential oils of your choice and specially created sponges of different colors. You can apply essential oil or your favorite perfume to the sponge and enjoy its fragrance for days. Discover the charms of personalized scented jewelry that will carry the essence of you, your personality and your style with an engraving on the back of the locket.
Link to buy: here
Sweets & Drinks
28LOTS Christmas chocolates
28LOTS is a young, dynamic company dedicated to the production of the finest chocolate. Only the highest quality ingredients go into the table, which is of course created by hand and refined by hand with creative toppings. Once tried and 28LOTS has completely convinced us with this grandiose taste explosion in the heart of Vienna.
Link to buy: here
Chocolate letters by Lucifer Chocolate
Chocolate letters contain 100g handmade chocolate bars made from premium dark or milky Belgian chocolate in beautiful festive wrappers. They’re all gluten-free. Inside there’s a place where you can add something or add your own greeting card. The most beautiful greetings are chocolate!
Link to buy: here
Juliet Wines
A luxury spin on boxed wine that’s eco-friendly & delicious. Juliet is produced at a Certified California Sustainable Winery in the Santa Barbara Region, where the wines are handmade in a low-intervention style (no artificial additives) to ensure a clean, fruit-forward product reflective of the excellent quality grapes used. Juliet’s packaging is 100% recyclable and made from renewable materials.
Link to buy: here
Wally and Whiz vegan winegum
Delicious Danish winegum made from raw materials of the highest quality. It is vegan, gluten-free and allergen-free – made to be enjoyed by all. Wally and Whiz’s gift boxes are carefully curated, there is something for everyone – whether you enjoy the sweet, the slightly tart or some other taste experience. The gift boxes come in various sizes and in a broad selection of delicious flavour combinations.
Link to buy: here