Four Bold Gift Ideas for the Interior Design Star In Your Life

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Still shopping for someone who seems to be forever striving to improve their interior decor game? We suggest looking no further than expertly curated design shop Hammer & Spear—which specializes in chic goods for the home—to really hit it out of the park with her present.

If your design-minded giftee has ever set foot in the moody, modern boutique, we can pretty much guarantee she found more then a few items to covet, so to make it a bit easier for you, we cherry-picked a few possible pressies we know would knock her design-savvy socks off.

Peace Pipe

Ben Medansky "Gold Luster Pipe," $160

Obvi, this insanely pretty pipe by popular ceramicist Ben Medansky was made for smoking herbal blends (wink wink) like those created by California alchemist Wild Coyotea. Regardless of what your giftee plans to stuff it with, she'll be so psyched to display this exquisitely designed, gilded objet d'art in a not-so-secret spot.

Burning Love

D.S. & Durga, "Burning Bazaar," $75

This seasonally scented candle has a long history. Its fragrance—an intoxicating blend of wood, clove, gingerbread, and pine—was inspired by the rumored scent lingering after a holiday market fire more than 750 years ago. Since your design-savvy pal likely loves to set a signature mood in her home, this luxe, limited edition scent would be a welcome addition to her space.

Cozy Cover Up

Teixidors ecological merino wool throw blanket, $300

Textiles are totally important to anyone who wants to transform their home into a sanctuary. These ultra-soft and cozy throw blankets—made with sustainably-sourced merino wool—look minimally chic while offering plenty of warmth, which means your giftee will love having one around for guests during winter soirees, or themselves on particularly chilly nights.

Sneaky Speaker

Vifa "Helsinki" speaker in Dusty Rose, $449

Admittedly it's a bit of a splurge, but doesn't the decorating fiend in your life deserve something as stylish and functional as this portable speaker? Since it connects to its user's Bluetooth, your giftee can perch it wherever she thinks suits her abode best. Plus, she'll be impressed with the power this petite device packs.