Going Punk for the holidays

Lucie Ayres
7 days ago
4 min read

Because the end of this year demands it.

Another year, another chance to delight.This year, I’m drawn to things with a little edge: gifts that feel a bit rebellious, a little playful, and definitely not trying too hard. The 22 Interiors 2025 Gift Guide is full of indulgent treats, elevated everyday objects, and pieces that toe the line between refined and punk. These are the things catching my eye and sparking inspiration—and hopefully, they’ll do the same for you.

In no particular order, here we go:

DELICIOUS: The Ultimate Gift Tin: Fishwife x Fly by Jing x Graza

The tastemaker’s pantry in a tin: sustainably sourced tinned fish, cult chili crisp, and lush olive oil. Three design-forward food brands in one gorgeously giftable package.

👉 Shop the tin

DROP DEAD DESIGN: Crumple Wine Glasses (Set of 2) via Obakki

Elegant, irreverent, and Japanese-crafted—these crumpled glasses are a tactile joy to hold and a sculptural statement on any table.

👉 Get them here

CHOCOLATES SO GOOD, YOU HIDE THEM FROM OTHERS: and Sons

Chocolate for the person who loves chocolate and the person who doesn't love chocolate (because they will after they taste these, I promise). These obscenely delicious without being too decadent little morsels of delight could do no wrong.

👉 Get a box for everyone including yourself

IMAGINATION STIMULATION: Watercolor Pencil Set by Caran d’Ache

For the quietly creative or the color-obsessed. A beautifully presented set of Swiss watercolor pencils that belong on display as much as in use. That feeling of just doodling and coloring with a fresh set...

👉 Add color here

UNEXPECTED FUN: Collection of Japanese Kit Kats

For those who want to be adventurous but not THAT adventurous, these Japanese-imported Kit Kats are a cult favorite and make for the perfect petite gift or stocking stuffer. What flavors are they? That's for you to decipher!

👉 Best snack gift

HOSTING CLASSIC: Stainless + Walnut Serving Bowl Trio

Cool steel meets warm walnut—this bowl trio adds elegance to any kitchen or dining moment. Practical, modern, and just a bit luxe.

👉 Add some fancy nuts and olives to make it a set

UNIQUE AND IMPACTFUL: Aimes Brass & Travertine Bookstand

For the reader, the collector, or the design connoisseur: this polished brass and natural travertine stand elevates any coffee table book into an objet d’art. It's at the top of my list - hint hint.

👉 Display with style

CANDLESTICKS THAT ARE BOTH HUMBLE AND EXQUISITE: Strong Hearts

A love letter in brass. These will delight any host or hostess. Promise.

👉 Heart and buy it here

HOLIDAY COCKTAIL: Sausalito Unsinkable Chocolate Liqueur and Rye

Two bottles and a recipe is the ideal gift for the holiday cocktail that combines the warmth of small-batch bourbon or rye with a rich chocolate liqueur. Perfect for fireside sipping or impressing the cocktail connoisseur.

👉 Explore the collection

👉 Print the receipt to include with the gift

DIVINE ADVENTURE IN SCENTS: Serge Lutens Discovery Set

Eight moody little bottles, one dangerously good gift. Serge Lutens is legendary - and thisset of iconic eau de parfums lets your recipient channel everything from seductive mystique (La fille de Berlin) to smoky introspection (Ambre Sultan). It’s like giving them a wardrobe of moods—mysterious, floral, spicy, and unapologetically French.

👉 These scents always make sense

ONE OF MY FAVORITE COFFEE TABLE BOOKS: Remote Experiences

If you know me, you know Antarctica is on my list of places I need to visit. This book offers up inspiration for not only remote experiences but places to go to escape from the day to day life as we know it.

👉 Gift the dream of far away worlds

DESIGNED TO PULL : Marina Abramovic's Method Cards

Marina Abramovic is the ultimate punk in the world of performance art. These cards help one focus and locate their highest creative potential using some of the methods she's experimented with in her years as an artist.

👉 For the creatively minded

FOR THE INTELLECTUAL: The Paris Review subscription

For the one who prefers paper cuts to push notifications. The Paris Review is literary rebellion wrapped in perfect print—defiantly analog, deeply thoughtful, and just the right amount of pretentious.

👉 A gift that comes quarterly

ALWAYS WRAP IT WITH STYLE: Shana Frase Wrapping Papers

Every perfect gift deserves a perfect wrap. Shana Frase’s painterly prints turn packaging into part of the present.

👉 Find your wrap

GET IT TOGETHER FOR THE HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAY CLEANING - an oldie but goodie we created about getting your home ready for the holidays - from 2017 (remember the Huffington Post?)
TABLE SETTING IDEAS HERE
HAVE A LAUGH AND GET SOME GOOD ADVICE 'cause you can't take life too seriously. Note: headphones on
CHILL - this soundtrack by Marconi Union is meant to be the MOST RELAXING SONG EVER COMPOSED according to neuroscientists.

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This year wasn’t what anyone expected, that goes without saying. What really stood out to me were the moments that felt meaningful: the nonprofit projects we got to be part of, the kind feature in Agency magazine (screenshot below) and the early work on new builds in communities recovering after the fires. I'm so grateful for those experiences—and for everyone who stuck around, showed up, and believed in beautiful spaces. There’s more to come, including some truly incredible projects on both coasts (yes, the Hamptons are calling), and I can’t wait to share them with you.

Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season!

Until next time,

Lucie + the team at 22 INTERIORS