With Christmas only a couple of weeks away, our to-do list is slowly dwindling. We found 50 gifts under $50, and now it’s time to choose some luxe gifts worthy of the special someones in our lives. Don’t let the price tag on these items scare you away — if you can swing the cost, great. If not, it’s still fun to dream. Take a look at these swoon-worthy gift ideas …
FOR THE HOME
Chandelier
Artwork meets lighting with this incredible 12-light gold starburst chandelier from Merridian Home Furnishings. Add this light fixture to any space, and illuminate your home (and maybe the neighbor’s, too). Shop the chandelier for $865 at their Berry Hill store.
Chandelier, $865, at Merridian Home Furnishings
Turkish rug
Leave the plain white interiors in the past, and add a bit of color with these colorful woven rug from Nashville Rug Gallery Measuring 11.3-by-14.4-feet, this particular vintage rug is $34,650. Check out the store’s entire collection, featuring rugs of varying sizes, which start at $115.
Turkish rug, $34,650, at Nashville Rug Gallery
Custom orchid
When it comes to florals, the holiday season is the time to invest in one of the most luxe of all! At Epiphany Design Studio, you can customize an orchid with just the right color, height and holder in order to add a graceful touch to someone’s home. Prices start at $100 per plant and increase from there based on your selection.
Custom orchid, $150, at Epiphany Design Studio
Luxury fragrances
This line of British fragrances is so luxe, even Sir Winston Churchill deemed it a favorite. Now exclusively carried at Oak Hall, the Floris perfumes, scented candles and moisturizing bath & shower gels are pure elegance. Ranging in price from $45 to $235, these incredible products ensure that the price of pampering is always worth it.
Luxury fragrances, $45 to $235, at Oak Hall
Acrylic painting
This luxe love may not fit under the tree, but it is most certainly topping our wish list. The one and only Ed Nash introduces his most recent piece, an acrylic on canvas, called Flux. The 72-by-48-inch painting can be yours for $9,500.
Flux painting, $9,500, by Ed Nash
Cocktail ottoman
This holiday season, TWO for Home is seriously raising the ottoman bar. We simply can’t take our eyes off of this large zebra cocktail ottoman. Rest a stack of books or simple tabletop accents on the ottoman, or just let it shine with its printed glory as the centerpiece to your living space. Find it now for $1,200 at TWO for Home.
Cocktail ottoman, $1,200, at TWO for Home
Antique chest
We’ve always known Harpeth Gallery as our trusted Belle Meade stop for gorgeous antiques and home accessories, and this holiday season is certainly no exception. This piece can provide a simply striking accent as it rests in any area of your home. The miniature continental three drawer serpentine chest is available at the store for $750 — keys included!
Antique chest, $750, at Harpeth Gallery
Side table
Fall in love (quickly) with the Nikky side table because it’s only available during the holidays! This one-of-a-kind piece boasts beveled hand-forged renderings of the four suits and features hammered detailing and a glass top. Sitting 24 inches in height and 17 inches in width, the table sells for $760 with special holiday pricing from Ironware.
Nikky side table, $760, at Ironware
Acrylic painting
We’ve got lots of love for Lots of Dots by Trevor Mikula! The 24-by-24-inch canvas on oil painting is a wishlist-worthy decor item with purely captivating colors. Stop by Bennett Galleries to get this piece for $1,400, and check out more artwork from the contemporary Nashville artist on display.
Acrylic painting, $1,400, at Bennett Galleries
Accent table
Don’t let the idea of a simple accent table fool you, this piece is certainly worthy of your utmost attention. This round marble piece, $695, from Pierce & Company can stand next to any sofa for a useful and chic surface! Stop into the showroom’s location just off 12South to check out this item and any of the other fabulous interior finds.
Accent table, $695, at Pierce & Company
Wall mirror
If you could see our reflection, you’d see stars in our eyes. This Italian-style Venetian wall mirror from Sara Ray Interior Design is everything we’re looking for in dressing a wall. In Sara Ray’s showroom, there’s a lot to love, but this luxe love is our current splurge-worthy focus, available for $565.
Wall mirror, $565, at Sara Ray Interior Design
A LITTLE SPARKLE
Diamond necklace
We all know of that one person who pops into your head when you think about the most simplistic and regal taste in jewelry — this piece is for them. From E.J. Sain Jewelry Company, this two-tone necklace with .34K points of diamonds is available for $1,565. The length is adjustable, so stop in to try it on and start swooning with us!
Diamond necklace, $1,565, at E.J. Sain Jewelry Company
Necklace
You know the saying – diamonds are a girl’s best friend! In the case of this simply exquisite Armadani necklace, we can certainly see why. The 32-inch uniquely designed piece boasts a cabochon cut with six-and-one-half carats of sapphires and four carats of diamonds. This necklace is available at Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry for $18,700.
Armadani necklace, $18,700, at Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry | Image: Armadani
Stone gold cuffs
When you seek out one of these stunning luxury stone gold cuffs from The French Shoppe, also enjoy the luxury of choice! Pick from 16 different semi-precious stones that are hand-set in 24K gold plate over nickel-free brass. Any lucky recipient of one of these $345 cuffs will treasure it for years to come!
Stone gold cuffs, $345, at The French Shoppe
Spinel fusion necklace
You can clearly see why this black spinel fusion necklace from Margaret Ellis Jewelry is one of a kind. This fabulous piece is sterling silver with 18K yellow gold and is priced at $2,000. Picture the necklace with any glam holiday party ensemble, and we are sure it will climb to the top of your luxe wish list!
Black spinel fusion necklace, $2,000, at Margaret Ellis Jewelry | Image: Margaret Ellis Jewelry
Diamond ring
One glance at this magnificent Art Deco platinum and diamond ring from Belle Meade Jewelry and Repair and you won’t be able to look away. This French-styled ring, named “Toi et Moi,” is 2.25 carats with European cuts. The dreamy piece is $50,000.
Diamond ring, $50,000, at Belle Meade Jewelry and Repair
FASHION + ACCESSORIES
Louis Vuitton bag
This Louis Vuitton bag from Designer Finds is absolutely a luxury item worth noting right now. If you’ve been looking for one of these gorgeous bags for one lucky recipient (or yourself), the Green Hills consignment store boasts this one for a majorly reduced price of $1,600. Also, check out their entire collection of designer styles for all of your luxury bag wish listing!
Louis Vuitton bag, $1,600, at Designer Finds
Sunglasses
We always love searching for a fabulous pair of sunnies in the summer, but there’s no time quite like the holidays to wrap up a luxe pair to put under the tree! This Barton Perreira pair called the Demoiselle style will have you or any lucky lady strutting in some fabulous shades this season for $725.
Demoiselle sunglasses, $725, at Barton Perreira
Tote
When it comes to a great tote bag, we say splurge away! The Alys Tall Tote from Ceri Hoover is the luxury leather bag that can truly carry all of your essentials while also providing a chic and versatile accessory that suits any woman. Have no fear — it also has two interior slip pockets and a magnetic snap closure for easy grab-and-go. Get it in store or online from Ceri Hoover for $495.
Alys Tall Tote, $495, at Ceri Hoover | Image: Ceri Hoover
Fur vest
If you’re in the market for a statement winter fashion piece that will also keep you warm, this knitted fur vest from H. Audrey is your key luxe item to love. Additionally available in ivory and black for $515, this vest will quickly become your new favorite item in your winter wardrobe. We think it’s perfectly justifiable to wear daily this season in Nashville.
Fur vest, $515, at H. Audrey
Custom leather jacket
For the guy or gal who has it all, here’s one thing we’re sure they don’t: a custom, handmade leather jacket by Swedish designer Roxenstone, who now lives right here in Nashville. You’ll collaborate on what the jacket should look like (long, short, biker-style, hoodie, shearling-lined … whatever the heart desires) and you’ll be involved in the fitting process. This jacket is made specifically for one person and the design and tailoring will make that apparent. If you aren’t worried about spending a few thousand dollars for the sky-is-the-limit one-of-a-kind jacket, this is the gift he/she will remember for absolutely EVER. Museum-worthy quality for art that you actually wear, that is what Roxenstone delivers. Yes, we’re smitten.
Choose your color, design, length … your everything with a custom jacket made by Roxenstone.
Booties
Booties are virtually everywhere we look this season, but we’ve never seen booties like these. Part of model and designer Erin Wasson’s collection at Lucchese, the Alexandra booties are real stunners. Built with a shaft of Nile crocodile and a leather sole, these boots can be purchased online or in store for $2,495.
Booties, $2,495, at Lucchese
FOR CELEBRATION
2007 DRC Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache Burgundy Magnum
If you should consider yourself lucky enough to taste the 2007 DRC Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache Burgundy Magnum wine this holiday season, you’d close out your 2018 on a fairly incredible note. Owner of Midtown Corkdorks Wine, Spirits & Beer Paul Patel notes, “Here, de Villaine’s case for long-term potential is easily made, and I expect this will richly reward at least 15-20 years of attention.” The 1500 ml bottle retails at the Midtown store’s location for $4,299.99.
Red wine, $4,299.99, at Midtown Corkdorks Wine, Spirits & Beer
Salon Champagne
Treat your holiday parties with this prestigious Salon 2002 Blanc de Blancs Champagne Grand Cru from Harvest Wine Market. The magnificent champagne is made of 100% Chardonnay grapes and averages 10 years in the cellars to achieve its level of complexity. This luxe bottle is available for $546.99 and is certainly worthy of the splurge. Let’s celebrate!
Champagne, $546.99, at Harvest Wine Market
Here’s to aspirational holiday shopping!
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