Production coordinator Jillian King describes her decorating style as librarian chic (read: books littered about). “This Italian investment fits my aesthetic while giving me a place to store — and marathon read — 300 titles (minor dent in the collection),” she says.
Available by email order (stacy@sj-studio.com), $5,700.
“Some girls yearn for Bieber,” Chicago editor Emily Fiffer says. “But this robin’s-egg blue bag can accompany me to an R-rated movie. I prefer my fantasy.”
Available at larissa-hadjio.myshopify.com, $690.
A colleague recently commented that market director Danielle Bufalini’s style floats in the “high-end activewear” realm. “I must agree,” she says. “I’m currently sweating this marbled sweatshirt from Kelly Wearstler. Perhaps the one assigned to fill my request will throw in the leopard collar, too?”
Available at kellywearstler.com, $395.
“My mom likes to share her travels with me by way of souvenirs, and her gifts deserve a spot more honorable than my sooty Brooklyn windowsill,” copy editor Lauren Neefe says. “Santa, baby, won’t you slip the Bouroullec brothers’ slick Corniches shelves under my tree?”
Available at hivemodern.com, $75 and up.
“I’m not what one would call a snazzy dresser,” L.A. editor Evelyn Crowley says. “But this handcrafted brass collar adds instant oomph to even the most basic tee-and-jeans ensemble. In the words of Rachel Zoe, circa 2008, it’s maje.”
Available at deskohan.com, $1,438.
“It’s no secret I have a thing for battered breakfast snacks,” senior editor Lauren Berger says. “Winter means cranking out crunchy cinnamon pipes to dip into rich hot chocolate.”
Available at tienda.com, $17.50.
“Call me cheesy,” senior Kids editor Lindsey Gladstone says, “but I love inspirational messages. Like ’em even more in neon.”
Available at heartwork.com, $600.
“I drive an 18-year-old BMW,” copy chief Allison Hatfield says. “And though I dream of holding onto it until it’s officially vintage, I have the competing dream of a tiny new Fiat. In yellow. The color of sunshine. And happiness.”
For more information and to find a car near you, go to fiatusa.com. Cost is $15,500.
“I like big coats, and I cannot lie,” editor Lauren Lumsden says. “When a girl walks in with a big red coat in your face, I get happy. Especially if that girl is me.”
Available at rachelcomey.com, $1,208.
“These remind me that acid wash, side ponytails, and leg warmers once lived in (slightly offensive) harmony,” editorial intern Erika Blankenship says. “Goodbye, ’80s. Hello, Oakleys.”
Available at oakley.com, $120.
“Mini getaways keep me sane,” managing editor Jay Blades says. “So I’m crazy for Julie Thevenot’s geometric-print weekender. I can just as easily throw in Bean boots and head to the Catskills as toss in boat shoes and trek to Montauk.”
Available at shop.juliethevenot.com, $135.
“I have a deep (excessive?) appreciation for all things oil,” commerce editor Ana Tiwathia says. “So come winter, I never want to be too far from a stash of liquid gold. Pratima’s blend smells like spring, which is always encouraging.”
Available at pratimaskincare.com, $34.
“I’m not much of a cook, but I can make a mean cup of coffee,” Web editor Jennifer Jackson says. “This sleek little espresso machine will take my burgeoning barista skills to a whole new level.”
Available at nespresso-us.com, $200.
“Until I get to pack my bags for a jaunt through the Nordic wilderness in hopes of spotting the arctic fox,” research assistant Jill Rehrey says, “I’ll stick to traveling light. This pint-size version of Fjällräven’s durable backpack is ideal for toting essentials.”
Available at fjallraven.us, $170.
“This is the year I stop trolling for LOLcats on the interwebs and start making my own real-life meme,” Web director Karen Clark says.
Available at petfinder.com, $Love.
“Now that I’m a graduate, it’s time to toss out my battered, college-era Uggs and upgrade to something more sophisticated,” Web intern Kathryn Shofer says. “The snow boots of my dreams happen to be both stylish (faux fur) and practical (waterproof).”
Available at sorel.com, $195.
Padding your wish list with affordable items means you likely won’t be disappointed come receiving time. “Lucky for me, these soft and slouchy tees are ideal for all hours of the day,” assistant editor Emily Warman says. (Read: Wear them to bed as well.)
Available at everlane.com, $25.
“There are days I dream of a cabin in the north woods of Wisconsin,” commerce editor Kelly Aiglon says. “Until I make the (freezing) leap, I can get the vibe with Chicago artist Dolan Geiman’s wall hanging made from reclaimed wood and found objects.”
Available at etsy.com, $250.
“They’re just so damn pretty,” says Everywhere editor Tiffany Davis, who is known to run from anything too sparkly. “And for the record, they sound as good as they look.”
Available at monstercable.com, $350.
“I arrived a little late to the kale-apple-spinach-celery-juice-craze party,” research assistant Hanna Lee says. “But a five-speed beauty that can whip up an eight-ounce glass of fresh OJ in five seconds flat is how I’ll catch up.”
Available at surlatable.com, $200.
“When it comes to asking Santa or my secret Internet admirers for stuff, my philosophy has always been ‘Go big — and while you’re at it, somehow include food and a trip to Europe,’” says commerce editor Larkin Clark. “This Cortona cooking retreat hits both marks with courses on Tuscan and Etruscan cuisines; local market and winery tours; spa treatments; and meals at the on-site, Michelin-starred restaurant.”
Available at theinternationalkitchen.com, packages start at $1,635 per person.
“I can’t have dogs or cats in my new apartment, so I’ve been trying to brainstorm creative alternatives for a cool pet,” San Francisco editor Andrea Kasprzak says. “Based on my complete obsession with anything aquatic, moon jellies are an oddly appropriate fit.”
Available at jellyfishart.com, $285.
“We moved into our ‘new’ apartment more than a year ago and still have many blank walls,” contributing editor Meryl Levin says. “I covet all manner of architectural and interior photography, but I love the idea of an architectural painting to mix things up.”
Available at lumas.com, $1,489.
“To quote Skee-Lo: ‘I wish I was a little bit taller; I wish I was a baller,’” editor Stephanie Almazan says. “These tan-bottomed, gold-zippered bad boys make my dreams come true.”
Available at net-a-porter.com, $895.
“I’m a history buff,” editor-in-chief Ashley Parrish says. “Can you blame me for coveting a side table from DailyCandy’s very first illustrator, Ruben Toledo? I didn’t think so.”
Available at ralphpucci.net, $12,600.
“Who wouldn’t want to go inside the mind of a creature that can’t resist a twisty tie?” copy editor DeAnna Janes asks. “Plus, I want to get acquainted with the rhetoric before the film adaptation comes out.”
Available at chroniclebooks.com, $13.
“Some people say I’m nosy. I prefer to call it ‘remaining informed,’” assistant Web editor Steven Casale says. “Having this guy sit on my couch will distract people from the fact that I’m intently observing them.” What’s that you say?
Available at shop.thefutureperfect.com, $100.
“I’ve caught myself staring at this jacket over and over,” editorial intern Emily Hoban says. “The dramatic hood gets me every time. Plus‚ it’s functional enough to wear every day, dressed up or down.”
Available at cameonouveau.com, $465.
“I could spend hours flipping through the split pages of Un Deux to create different narratives,” contributing editor Susan Banchek says. “And Yoshie Watanabe’s illustrations are so pretty, it won’t matter that I can’t read a word of Japanese.”
Available at thomassires.com, $46.
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