say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VII. The Comtesse

say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VII. The Comtesse

'The Comtesse' couldn't have had LESS royal beginnings; growing up on Long Island, one hour outside of New York city to a Norwegian Jewish mother and an Irish Catholic father. She spent her childhood dreaming of far away lands and dashing foreign princes to whisk her away from dreary suburban life.

Fast forward 20 something years later and she lives in Paris about to divorce a French Comte - the famed 'Mad Comte', before her 30th birthday. Oh how far she has come. As she and her fluffy white Persian cat, Baby Otto von Bismarck, eagerly await their divorce settlement of a beautiful château in the champagne region - she is poorer than the local peasants.

An aloof, humorous - dare I say - charming, American girl who prefers all night political and business discussions over a few glasses of Champagne or Whiskey - than gossip, still has a sultry and feminine side. She spends her time between her Design Furniture Magazine and hours pampering in the bathtub and watching Netflix Serial Killer documentaries. 

Let's see what this Yankee Comtesse wants her loyal subjects to gift her and Baby Otto von Bismarck during her month long Hanukkah and Christmas festivities.

 

words + curation
Kristen de la Vallière

date
December 6, 2016

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In the bedroom

say hi to_ Bower x Studio Proba

Studio Proba x Bower Nirvana Rug | You might not be the Queen but it’s your house - so you can have a throne if you want to | Price Upon Request

 
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Cos x Hay Mega Dot Beadspread in royal purple | They don’t call it royal purple for nothin’ | 135€ 

 
say hi to_ Byredo

Byredo Burning Rose Candle | A candle fit for contemporary royalty | 55€

 
say hi to_ Patricia Urquiola

Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia Shimmer side table | To keep your champagne glass on | 2.040€ 

 
say hi to_ Cat Shelter

Standard Architecture - California Cat Cube | A modernist vacation home for your cat to hide in | Price Upon Request

 
say hi to_ Flos

Flos Table Lamp by Michael Anastassiades | To steal back from your evil ex-husband (he doesn't even know who Michael Anastassiades is) | 342€ -

 
say hi to_ Cinnamon Projects

Cinnamon Projects Circa Incense Burner | To fill your boudoir with smokey fragrances | 139€ 

 
say hi to_ Agent Provocateur

Agent Provocateur Rosalina Slip Black | To lounge in your boudoir | 1.265€ 

 
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HAY Mirror Mirror | To admire yourself in and plan selfie angles | 58€ 

 
say hi to_ Jewellery Box

Quiet Storms Hand Blown Glass Ceramics Jewellery Box | To keep the diamonds your suiters buy you in | 242€ 

 
say hi to_ HAY Jewellery box

Cos x Hay - Bits and Bobs Glass Box | To keep one word love notes from your courtiers | 10€ 

 
say hi to_ Bower

Bower Water Mirrors | To admire yourself in passing | Inquire for Price

 
say hi to_ Lighter

Latitudes Lighter by Tsubota Pearl | To light your VOGUE cigarettes | 33€ 

 
say hi to_ hangers

Hay Hangers | To hang all of your Céline garments on | 10€ 

 
say hi to_ Eyemask

Morihata Charcoal Eyemask | Purify your eyes while sleeping = real definition to beauty sleep|  21€ 

 
say hi to_ Agent Provocateur

Agent Provocateur Felina Slip  | To surprise a knight at the end of a night out | 275€

 
say hi to_ Pillow

Muun The Pillow | Did you ever read the Princess and the Pea? Well these days royals just want high quality pillows. So good, that even if you put a porcupine underneath this you wouldn’t feel it | 120€ 

 
say hi to_ Crystal Poster

Debbie Carlos - Crystalscapes Poster | Power crystals in large format | 60€ 

 
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say hi to_ Mirror

Studio Pepe Marble Mirror | To apply your rouge à levres | in 520€

 
 
say hi to_ Cat Cube
 

Meyou Paris Cat Cube | Baby Otto von Bismarck’s throne | 149€ 

 
say hi to_ Pyjamas
say hi to_ Pyjamas

Maison du Soir Sydney in White Pyjama Set | For when you stay in bed all day and watch Netflix Documentaries | 54-119€

 
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For the Bathroom

say hi to_ Aesop
say hi to_ Aesop

Aesop Resolute Hydrating body Balm Tube | I love the color, the smell and the packaging en plus | 33€

 
say hi to_ Serge Lutens

Serge Lutens - 5 o’clock gingembre | Ginger, wood and spice - a sultry combination by famed Parisian parfumeur | 74€ 

 
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Seem Soap | For when you are a royal but you can not afford diamonds and sapphires and love to take baths with luxurious gem shaped French luxury goods (exclusive collaboration with say hi to_) | 32€

 
say hi to_ Toothbrush

Morihata Allblack Toothbrush | Luxurious and minimalistic ways to brush your teeth | 6,50€ 

 
say hito_ Marvis Toothpaste

Marvis Jasmine Toothpaste | Tastes like heaven | 6€

 
say hi to_ Towel

DusenDusen Towel | Nice motifs for your bathroom | 35€

 
say hi to_ Aveda Shampure
say hi to_ Aveda Shampure

AVEDA Shampure Shampoo + Conditioner | To keep your hair healthy in a luxurious bio kind of a way | 47-64€ 

 
say hi to_ Face Wash

Morihata Binchotan Facial Soap | I trust the Japanese with my face care | 27€ 

 
say hi to_ Bathmat

Mae Engelgeer - POP Bath rug | To add some color to your marble bathroom | 45€

 
say hi to_ Wary Meyers

Wary Meyers Terrazzo Bar of Soap | Add some confetti to that new years bath | 13€

 
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Literature

say hi to_ The Freaky King and Queen

Supereditions - Draw your own book - The Freaky King and Queen | Make up your own story about that kinky couple who throws all the crazy parties and taxes you too much | 11€

 
say hi to_ Paris vs New York

Paris vs. New York | Fun illustrations to compare her two favourite cities | 13€

 
 
say hi to_ How to make a nation
 

How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide | Gotta start somewhere | 50€

 
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To Wear

say hi to_ Céline Mink coat

Céline Mink Coat | When you have to get out of the house and go to the Patisserie | 19.000€

 
say hi to_ Gloves

Italian Leather Glove in Black | To sexily slip off for gentlemen men to kiss your hand | 139€ 

 
say hi to_ Céline Glasses

Céline Glasses | To read the news in | 223€ 

 
say hi to_ LEMAIRE

Lemaire Flaired Pants | Disco Boss Comtesse | 530€ 

 
say hi to_ Slides

Tibi Cecil Calf Mules | For casual mornings browsing the Louvre | 307€ 

 
say hi to_ Céline Jacket

Double Breasted Tailored Jacket in Black soft tailoring wool | When you meet with your advisors | 2.450€

 
say hi to_ Earrings

Céline Dot Triple Long Earrings in Gold Brass | To wear to the Opera | 380€ 

 
say hi to_ Pants

Stelen Caspian Wide Leg Pant | Silky and wide legged in that Royal Blue | 47€ 

 
say hi to_ Pearl Massage Ring

String of Pearls Massage Ring | To wear to court as a fabulous Comtesse by day and then to give a massage to the Comte by night | 4.370€ 

 
say hi to_ Céline

Céline Triangle Heel | To go to walk in your new Chateau for the first time in | 1.361€

 
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Content
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | X. The Traveler
Design Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, Travel, object design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, Travel, object design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | X. The Traveler
Design Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, Travel, object design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, Travel, object design Kristen de la Vallière Comment

The two strong passions that Samantha and Lotte have in common is for an undying thirst for adventure and technology. Lotte makes concessions for Samantha as long as camping turns into ‘Glamping’ and 8 hour hikes and excursions are followed up by a night under 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets and morning facials at the spa. 

See what these wild girls want to share and where they want to go for the holidays this season as we got a glimpse of their Holiday wish lists!

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Design Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, Travel, object design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | IX. The Urbanite
Design furniture design, Illustration, Prints, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière 2 Comments
Design furniture design, Illustration, Prints, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière 2 Comments
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | IX. The Urbanite
Design furniture design, Illustration, Prints, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière 2 Comments
Design furniture design, Illustration, Prints, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière 2 Comments

Manny and Sabrina live in Barcelona and spend their days looking for new up and coming illustrators and print making and of course, skateboarding.

Not getting to escape the city much, they love to surround their home in plants and greenery and inspiring books which celebrate nature. Have a look at what this cool urban couple wants this year for the holidays.

Design furniture design, Illustration, Prints, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière 2 Comments
Design furniture design, Illustration, Prints, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière 2 Comments
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VIII. The Minimalist
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, minimalism, The Minimalist, Object Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, minimalism, The Minimalist, Object Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VIII. The Minimalist
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, minimalism, The Minimalist, Object Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, minimalism, The Minimalist, Object Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment

Hiroto, a still life photographer from Kyoto, is not a huge fan of colors. He thinks that man can not compete with the vast plethora of hues that nature creates. His favourite textures come from stone, wood and concrete - loving to adorn his home and studio in cedar and marble.

Have a glimpe at the holiday gift guide Aoi, his first assistant, has put together for Hiroto... including a few pieces of clothing she hopes he is generous enough to gift her with this year!

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Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, minimalism, The Minimalist, Object Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VII. The Comtesse
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say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VII. The Comtesse
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, The Philosopher, Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, The Philosopher, Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment

An aloof, humorous, dare I say, charming American girl who prefers to discuss politics with the boys than shop with the girls, still has a sultry and feminine side. She spends her time between her Design Furniture Magazine and hours pampering in the bathtub and watching Netflix Serial Killer documentaries. 

Let's see what this Yankee Comtesse wants her loyal subjects to gift her during her month long Hannukkah and Christmas festivities.

Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, The Philosopher, Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, The Philosopher, Design Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VI. The Workaholic
Design design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, stationary, the office Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, stationary, the office Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | VI. The Workaholic
Design design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, stationary, the office Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, stationary, the office Kristen de la Vallière Comment

This small fireball of energy, with her slicked back hair and brightly coloured suits, runs from the meeting room to business lunches to events, back to the office and loves to adorn her office with fun and sometimes unnecessary things.

Mía, loving luxury and anything playful in nature, shows us what she will buy herself for the holidays this year.

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Design design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Gift Guide, furniture design, stationary, the office Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | V. The Philosopher
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Design Holiday Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, furniture design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | V. The Philosopher
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Design Holiday Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, furniture design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment

Usually in or around the bed, almost always in his light blue pajamas, with his yellow Canary Tooie, a whiskey which he never actually drinks and a book - Raj is a true blue homebody philosopher. 

Let’s have a look at what this this handsome, anxious intellectual wants his boyfriend to bring back for the holidays this year.

Design Holiday Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, furniture design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Guide 2016, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, furniture design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | IV. The Tastemaker
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, furniture design, Furniture, Design, Fashion Design, Object Design, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, furniture design, Furniture, Design, Fashion Design, Object Design, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | IV. The Tastemaker
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, furniture design, Furniture, Design, Fashion Design, Object Design, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, furniture design, Furniture, Design, Fashion Design, Object Design, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide Kristen de la Vallière Comment

Massimo and Ingrid, known throughout all of the design social circles in Italy as the couple who sets the trends among them all, we’re pleased to have gotten a glimpse at their Christmas list this year.

Have a look at what this fun loving Italian power couple have on their Christmas list.

Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, furniture design, Furniture, Design, Fashion Design, Object Design, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Gift Guide 2016, furniture design, Furniture, Design, Fashion Design, Object Design, Holiday Guide, Gift Guide Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | III. The Nudist
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Design Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Holiday, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | III. The Nudist
Design Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Holiday, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Holiday, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment

Ursula grew up on the outskirts of the black forrest in a free spirited German family spending summers at nudist camps with friends. Feeling more at one with nature - in the nude - she likes to collect reminders of free summers passed, with body celebrating relics throughout her home.

Here is her holiday wishlist, which may come in useful for you if you find yourself shopping for a free spirited nudist in your own entourage.

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Design Holiday Guide, Gift Guide, Holiday, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | II. The Gourmand
Design Holiday Guide 2016, Goliday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Guide 2016, Goliday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | II. The Gourmand
Design Holiday Guide 2016, Goliday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Holiday Guide 2016, Goliday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment

Passionate about enjoying food, the kitchen, her French background and at least looking the part of the accomplished chef... we take a glimpse at Mathilde's holiday wishlist - in the event that you have someone similar to shop for this year.

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Design Holiday Guide 2016, Goliday Guide, Gift Guide, Furniture Design, Object Design, Holiday Gift Guide 2016 Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | I. The Artist
Design Guide, Holiday, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Fine Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Guide, Holiday, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Fine Kristen de la Vallière Comment
say hi to_ Holiday Guide | I. The Artist
Design Guide, Holiday, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Fine Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Guide, Holiday, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Fine Kristen de la Vallière Comment

Have a peek at some things we could imagine being on Selma's holiday gift list this year for her + Jens. Perhaps they will inspire you if you are shopping for your own artist or musician this year.

Design Guide, Holiday, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Fine Kristen de la Vallière Comment
Design Guide, Holiday, Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide 2016, Fine Kristen de la Vallière Comment