For An Occasion to Celebrate ...
A Tale of Cake Scotch
The latest from Highlands whisky staple Glenmorangie is initially matured in bourbon casks, and then finished inTokaji dessert wine barrels, which layers sweet, honeyed notes over the brand’s smooth, fruity character. It’s an ideal treat after (or during) the last course. $102
Galerie des Rois Tumblers
They’ll sip spirits like a royal highness with one of these crystal tumblers, whose name translates as “Kings’ Hall.” The design is taken from the Palace of Versailles, where Saint-Louis started providing glassware in 1767. $130 each
Vegan Chocolate Cherry Cake
Inventive bakery Ovenly has a dedicated following for its salty-meets-sweet confections. This two-layered cake is vegan, though they wouldn’t know it from the brown sugar-caramel filling and decadent buttercream. $85
La Grande Dame 2012 Champagne
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, the princess of polka dots, mimics the look of bubbles in the package’s gorgeous, collectible design. Inside is the first new vintage of Veuve Clicquot’s tête de cuvée—the best of the best—since 2008. $195
Chocolate Panettone
The polarizing holiday treat gets first-class treatment from a master's touch. Houston baker Roy Shvartzapel was mentored by the world’s panettone master, Iginio Massari, and also studied under Thomas Keller and Ferran Adria. $68
Wabi Sabi Cake Stand
Ceramicist Julie Hadley creates tableware for some of the world’s most discerning restaurants. Her perfectly imperfect cake stands—roughly 4 inches tall and 8 inches across—are made by hand, so none are exactly alike. $90
Calla Lily Cake Server
Give their dessert table a romantic air with a cake server inspired by a flower that’s ubiquitous at weddings. (Remember those?) A delicate brass handle that looks like intertwining twigs completes the effect. $65
Ganache Blue Box
Made from complexly flavored Criollo cacao beans, each piece of this rich chocolate ganache is topped with whimsical designs. Its holiday vibe extends to a gift-ready package wrapped in brown ribbon. $72 for 25 pieces
Helena Embroidered Textile
Freshen up that tablecloth they've been putting through its paces—since March. $175
Yellow Stripe Oven Mitt
Likewise, those oven mitts have been on home-cooking overdrive. Swap them for something that'll brighten up the kitchen, even if they become covered in grease. $24
CBD Chocolate Truffle Box
Each of these dainty confections contains cacao from Ecuador and Ghana, plus 20mg of organic CBD hemp oil grown in the U.S. Northeast. $25