The Christmas gift edit: presents for someone who loves Italy
Photographer: Frankie & Marilia
Christmas shopping is about to get a hell of a lot easier! Look no further for inspiration on thoughtful gifts to give someone who’s having a love affair with Italy. Art, food, drink, culture - this country is big in all these departments, so we know they’re going to love something from our suggestions.
For the House-Proud One
PASTA PARTY PRINT
Such a fun way to jazz up a wall with a splash of colour and nod to Italy’s culinary classic. These prints are so reasonable too, so how about a Pasta Party line-up in a kitchen!?
PUGLIA-INSPIRED CANDLES
Light one of these woody candles in your home and be transported to Italy. Mirroring Puglia’s architectural clean lines, these candles will look good on any shelf or sideboard. Handmade to order, so you’ll need to get buying quick!
COFFEE TABLE BOOK
Fill the home with Italy - this coffee table book will definitely be a conversation starter and the pictures will have you dreaming of those ‘La Dolce Vita’ days.
WEDDING VENUE ILLUSTRATION
If you’re an avid reader of the La Lista Christmas Edit, then you would remember this inclusion from last year - but why the hell not! What’s not to love about a bespoke drawing of your wedding venue to treasure forever! A sure-fire tearjerker right there for any recently married couple.
APULIAN DINNER SET
Authentically made in Puglia, this dinner set will bring a touch of Italy to your home at every mealtime. Now to start cooking like an Italian chef and you’re away!
For the ‘Christmas-starts-now’ One
SPRITZ TREE ORNAMENT
Okay, so this will need to be a cheeky pre-Christmas pressie - but if you’re like us and get through the winter fantasising about the first summer spritz, then this absolutely must get hung pride of place on the tree. Perhaps a little spenny, but you never regret a spritz!
For the Fashionable One
HANDMADE JUTE BAG
Completely original, Jacksons design their bags in Notting Hill and then are handmade in Bangladesh. A jute bag to rival all holiday bags - playful, stylish, strong & easy to travel with!
‘Ciao’, ‘La Dolce Vita’, ‘Just Married’ are all perfect wording for a soon to be Italian wedding bride.
LA PERLA UNDERWEAR
Top lingerie brand La Perla launches an edit of their lingerie and nightwear completely embodying their Italian heritage. You’ll be spoilt for choice with this collection, from everyday styles to something more special.
GIGI & OLIVE HAIR BOW
A little rogue with this one, as technically not ‘Italian’ but we just love this brand! Bows, veils, bridesmaids gifts with a beautifully luxe feel. And who doesn’t love a little bit of bespoke velvet at Christmas!
SPRITZ SLIPPERS
Noticing a theme here? With these slippers you can keep your feet cosy all winter whilst dreaming of those hazy days in Italia. Lucy, our incredible founder and top wedding planner comes up with all her best ideas in a pair of these!
For the Foodie One
DOLCE & GABBANA X BIALETTI COFFEE SET
Are you even an Italian-lover if you don’t enjoy an espresso or two! And now thanks to a fun collab between Dolce & Gabbana and Bialetti you can enjoy this wonderfully original Moka coffee maker gift set. Such a fab design inspired by colourful painted Sicilian market carts.
PANETTONE
You simply cannot go wrong with Panettone! As pre-Christmas treat or as a gift to take to friends and family for Christmas day. After all tis the season for indulgent food!
For the Man in your life
PASTA LA VISTA SWEATER
Buying for him, but with big plans to wear this one yourself!? Just get a matching pair and be done with it - CUTE!
ACQUA DELL’ ELBA
We always say to nail wedding styling you must draw on all senses, so why not have your man wear a classic Mediterranean fragrance and start those Italian wedding vibes this Christmas.
The La Lista team already has most of these gifts on their own personal Christmas lists. But what have we forgotten? Pop a comment onto the Facebook Group or DM in our socials - we’d love to hear your ideas. Is it too early to say…..’Merry Christmas’!?
