Currently Coveting

Things I may buy for myself at some point, Christmas edition.

I’m a professional homebody who perpetually runs cold so in reality, the Offhours Homecoat would be a critical investment toward my overall health and well-being. Naturally, I’m drawn to the most expensive version of the duvet robe—but it is the most practical of the offered variations. Black crinkled cotton lined in sanded cotton jersey goes with everything, no?

I’ve been trying to put together my office and have yet to find a rug more perfect than the Nordic Knots Tigris. I’m particular with prints (this seventies zebra-tiger hybrid is one I’ve had on my mind for years but never could quite find) and even more so with shades of beige. This one is just right: not too warm, not too white, and perhaps just saturated enough to withstand the test of time.

I need another pair of pointed-toe heels like a fish needs a bicycle (not to mention, I did just admit to being an introvert who prefers staying in)—but I can’t resist a Bottega shoe. Friends will know that I wax poetic about Bottega mules and Manolo heels like I’m shilling footwear for both brands (I’m not, I wish); they’re the most comfortable and well-crafted shoes on the market. Now, the Alfie? The shape alone is telling: it’s a mule made for walking, and the sculptural details—the intrecciato weave and curved heel—make this a work of art.

There’s a theme, I’m beginning to realize. (The Bottega heel is the only outlier since I’m a staunch keeper of a shoe-free home.) When it comes to boiling water, I’m rather analog—always loyal to a stovetop kettle—but my Fellow looks a little worse for wear. I’m due for a new one soon and as a longtime admirer of Alessi design, it only feels right to upgrade. Plissé is my favorite texture, and an electric kettle means that I could have hot water at my fingertips (so long as I’m near an outlet). If I’m in the middle of writing but need a refill, I can keep editing uninterrupted.

Which means theoretically, this would be another necessity for maximizing productivity and self-care.

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