Unwrapping Affordable Luxury in our Holiday 2023 Gift Guide

When it comes to holiday gift giving, a luxury gift need not come with a luxury price tag. This gift guide offers recommendations for thoughtful home and personal gifts that are more affordable than they look.

In the world of luxury home linen, high-quality products often represent a significant investment. And, as we tell our clients, those products are worth the cost. But not every luxury product necessarily comes with an imposing price tag. To help with your gift giving this season, the Fine Linen and Bath team has curated this list of exquisite gifts that embody the essence of luxury at accessible price points.

Read on to find the perfect present for any gift recipient on your list.

NEST New York Candles and Diffusers: A Superior Sensory Experience

Our newest collection here at Fine Linen and Bath, NEST New York fragrances are an indulgent fragrance experience for the home. Choose from a classic candle, a large three-wick candle, or a flameless reed diffuser. The master perfumers at NEST New York meticulously infuse scent into proprietary premium wax for a clean, even burn. The fine fragrance fills your room beautifully without ever overwhelming your senses. Our seasonal favorites are the Birchwood Pine candle and diffuser with an inviting aroma of a majestic winter forest; and the Holiday candle and diffuser, a heady blend of mandarin orange, pine, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and amber. 

NEST New York candles and reed diffusers come in stylish glass vessels.

SFERRA Luci Cocktail Napkins: The Warmth and Whimsy of Lights

These festive cocktail napkins from luxury linen manufacturer SFERRA bring the glamor and warmth of the holidays to any celebration. SFERRA Luci Cocktail Napkins -- named after the Italian word meaning “light” -- will infuse any holiday cocktail hour with refined elegance and a festive twinkle. 

These 100% linen napkins are pure white linen with SFERRA’s signature hemstitch and feature an embroidered string light motif in two festive colorways (Gold/Silver and Red/Green). Made in Lithuania.

SFERRA Roma Table Linens: Vibrant Shades and Luxe Texture

The vibrant colors and luxurious texture of SFERRA Roma Table Linens make these table linens the perfect gift for adorning any holiday table. Inspired by colors found in the lively neighborhoods of Rome, Roma placemats are designed with a base color accented with a complementary colorful border with the dinner napkin made in the reverse. The result is a chic, playful combination destined to be a classic. Made in Lithuania from 100% plain weave linen and finished with a stylish hemstitch. 

 

 

The placemats measure 14”x 20” and the dinner napkins 20”x 20” and are available in ten color choices, including Apple/Avocado, Carnation/Pink, Cameo/Tangerine, Cinnabar/Stone, Indigo/Stone, Mustard/Stone, Paprika/Stone, Peacock/Stone, Sage/Stone, and Sky/Ocean. Placemats and Napkins are sold separately in sets of four. 

A Pure Mulberry Silk Sleep Bundle for Comfort and Serenity

Give the gift of relaxation, rest, and soothing comfort with this Pure Silk Sleep Bundle from Mulberry Park Silks. Includes an oversized lavender aromatherapy eye pillow combined with a newly redesigned sleep mask. The lavender eye pillow measures 4” x 11” with a pure silk cover and an insert filled with organic lavender and food-grade flax seeds for the perfect amount of gentle pressure on eyes, face, and other areas of the body. The 22 momme pure mulberry silk sleep mask has a light-blocking design and comfortable elastic for deep, uninterrupted sleep day or night; perfect for air, train, and car travel. Masks also prevent sleep wrinkles thanks to the moisturizing properties of silk. Shop the aromatherapy pillow and sleep mask bundle.

Matouk Fabric Tissue Box Covers: An Elegant Twist on the Everyday

Everyone needs tissues in the home, but they don’t have to be boring! Add a designer twist, a pop of color, or a playful pattern to any room with a Matouk Tissue Box Cover. Made in a variety of exquisite Matouk Patterns, including Lowell, a classic white with a solid stripe in your choice of 34 shades; Daphne, featuring a delicately embroidered floral vine; or legendary patterns from the Matouk Schumacher collection, including Burnett, Astor Braid, and more. Made from high-quality cotton or linen to fit standard tissue boxes.

Matouk Pezzo Throw: An Artistic Accent

From den to living room to bedroom, the beauty and comfort of any space merits a cozy throw like the Matouk Pezzo. Made in Portugal from soft 100% brushed cotton with a fun fringe trim, Pezzo holds its own in rooms both modern and traditional. Thanks to an accessible price point and color choices that range from soft neutrals to bold brights, Pezzo makes a thoughtful gift that never fails to impress. Matouk Pezzo throws measure 50” x 70” and are made from 100% cotton. Seventeen shades to suit any room.

Alashan Classic Cashmere Blend Throw: Luxe Gift, Pleasing Price

The Alashan Merino and Cashmere Blend Throw will delight anyone with expensive taste (but without the extravagant price tag). This solid-colored, 525-gram weight blanket brings elegant simplicity into your bedroom with a pleasing weight and sumptuous feel to warm beautifully on chilly evenings. Available in 17 shades -- including our seasonal favorite, Claret -- with color-match fringe. It’s a great gift for yourself as well! It measures 50” x 70” and is made of 95% merino and 5% cashmere.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this guide to gifts that look expensive but are not! Whether you’re shopping for a Hanukkah or Christmas gift for a family member, surprising a loved one with a fun stocking stuffer, or searching for an amazing gift to thank your hostess, this luxury gift guide is a great source for finding the best gift, no matter your budget. Every luxurious gift on this list says quality, sophistication, and style…without an exorbitant cost. As always, the Fine Linen and Bath design team is here to help you with personalized recommendations for gifts, décor, and home linen that perfectly suit your budget and style this holiday season.