Holiday Gift Guide: White Christmas

By The Inside Source
November 22, 2011

Like Bing Crosby, who famously crooned Irving Berlin’s 1940 classic carol, “White Christmas,” we’re dreaming of one, too. Just hearing the first line of this song has us dreaming of the snow-blanketed lawns and crystal covered trees of our most cherished holiday memories. Crisp and clean, white works for all seasons, bringing bright invigorated polish to fashion and objects for the home. In rich textures or glossy sheens white feels effortlessly modern but radiantly warm—a combination we can’t resist.

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New Thakoon Shoulder Bag

(buy it now price, $488 )

New Burberry Ceramic Chronograph Watch

(buy it now price, $742 )

New Jonathan Adler Porcelain Match Strike

(buy it now price, $45.99 )

New Camilla and Marc Draped Leather Jacket

(buy it now price, $599)

New Diamond and Opal Ring

(buy it now price, $449.99)

New Balenciaga Opal Sunglasses

(buy it now price, $139.95)

Rosenthal Martin Freyer Vase

(buy it now price, $75 )

New White Lacquer Tray Table

(buy it now price, $627 )

David Anderson Enamel Leaf Bracelet

(buy it now price, $99 )

New Russian Fur and Leather Hat

(buy it now price, $199.99)

1. New Russian Fur and Leather Hat: Channel Lara from Doctor Zhivago in an updated version of the traditional trapper. It's cozy as it is chic. (eBay search keywords: Russian for hat)

2. New Jonathan Adler Porcelain Match Strike: Have a little fun getting the fire stared at home with this quirky porcelain match strike from the always-playful designer, Adler. (eBay search keywords: Jonathan Adler porcelain)

3. New Thakoon Shoulder Bag: Gold hardware and pristine white leather elevate the traditional saddlebag into something much more luxurious. (eBay search keywords: Thakoon bag)

4. New Camilla and Marc Draped Leather Jacket: Biker jacket edginess balanced with clean lines and buttery soft leather make this a modern day must-have for someone on your Christmas list. (eBay search keywords: leather jacket)

5. David Anderson Enamel Leaf Bracelet: Like ice-frosted leaves, this delicate bracelet will bring luminous texture and subtle sparkle to any outfit. Great for layering with other silver pieces, too. (eBay search keywords: leaf bracelet)

6. New Diamond and Opal Ring: This ring will please a giftee of any generation with its simplistic but stunning design. (We foresee instant heirloom status.) (eBay search keywords: diamond opal ring)

7. New Burberry Ceramic Chronograph Watch: Ceramic watches came to prominence with the fashion set several years ago and the trend literally keeps on ticking. The subtle black detailing against white on this chronograph number provides elegant contrast. (eBay search keywords: ceramic chronograph watch)

8. Rosenthal Martin Freyer Vase: This vase, created in the '60s, is from the Onion series by designer Martin Freyer (the man responsible for the VW emblem for Volkswagen). We love the organic, asymmetrical shape with delicate lines and a dusty matte finish. (eBay search keywords: Martin Freyer Rosenthal)

9. New Balenciaga Opal Sunglasses: Temps may have dipped, but there’s still that pesky glare to contend with all winter. Give someone a reason to embrace the drearier days in sophisticated style. (eBay search keywords: white sunglasses)

10. New White Lacquer Tray Table: With a nod to Hollywood Regency elegance this tray table, designed by Jonathan Adler for Meurice Butler) will keep any room stylish, whether it’s used for serving drinks, playing backgammon or housing window plants. (eBay search keywords: lacquer tray table)

Stella McCartney Fall 2011 (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images)

See our previous installment of the Holiday Gift Guide: Jingle Bell Rock

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