GOOP SCOOP! Did You See Gwyneth Paltrow's Personal List For Best Holiday Gifts? Read It Here If You Didn't....

Memo to KDHamptons Readers: If you haven’t already signed up to receive Gwyneth Paltrow’s amazing blog called GOOP, you should do so today. Not only is she a lifelong Hamptonite, this Oscar-winning golden girl actually shares her fantastic finds as well as scoop from her “insider” relationships with gurus, influencers and experts with her loyal readers. KDH has read Gwynnie’s GOOP from the start and we totally love it! At 39, this mom of two, and wife of rockstar Chris Martin could not look any better, or sound any happier. How do you do it girl??? Well at least we can get a bit of scoop…..from GOOP! Thanks Gwyneth~

No doubt some of Gwyneth’s gifts will make it into mom Blithe Danner’s stocking!

**Here is Gwyneth’s Holiday Gift Guide which she emailed out to her GOOP readers today. Better get shopping quick guys as these items will likely sell out with Gwyneth’s stamp of approval! Hello?? I am so ordering that retro phone today!

The Holiday Gift Guide

Once again the holidays are almost upon us! One of our favorite yearly tasks is bringing you the holiday gift ideas newsletter, and this year is no exception—we have some very special finds. It gets us in the spirit and makes us realize how much there is yet to do! For more ideas, check out last year’s letter as well.

Love,
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For Women:

Loquita

I was sent a few Loquita scarves this year and fell for the collection’s punk rock meets polo aesthetic. These will make for elegant but slightly quirky gifts for friends. Use the code “GOOP20” for a 20% discount off all scarf and pareo orders through Dec. 15th.

Pareo pictured, $235. Prices range between $170 and $300.

Sarah Chloe

Sarah Chloe makes gorgeous, super simple custom bangles for kids and adults. The engraved and pave “Ella” bangles are especially cool. Readers get a 20% discount off “Ella” bracelet purchases on the site when they enter “GOOP20” at checkout (valid through December 10th.)

Prices start at $88 for Sterling Silver and Gold Vermeil; $398 for Pave.

And just to be random … my songs of the week are:

Florence + The Machine – “Shake it Out”

I Blame Coco – “Selfmachine”

Iron And Wine – “The Shepherd’s Dog”

Prairie Creations

Deb Nester of Prairie Creations makes “Priceless Prints,” silver kits that you can use to take your child or loved one’s fingerprint to make a silver print pendant. This makes for a great gift for new moms. GOOP readers will receive a 10% discount on purchases through the end of the year by entering “GOOP” at checkout.

Priceless Prints, $74.99

Carolina Bucci

This ring is definitely a big ticket item, but there’s nothing out there quite like Carolina Bucci’s jewelry. Her personalized rings are completely custom (and awesome.)

Ring, Price upon request.

Call or email their flagship store to make your order:
Tel +44 (0)207 838 9977
info@carolinabucci.com

Maya Brenner

Maya Brenner has taken personalized jewelry to the next level by bringing in the “state” and “world” option. For your committed New Yorker or Californian (or Tennnessean, for that matter), her necklaces make a meaningful gift. She also does letters, numbers and zodiac signs. Maya is giving readers a 25% off their purchase by using the code “GOOP25” through December 31st.

Prices range between $130 and $325 for the States necklaces.

For the Home:

Planter

One of the best gifts I received this year was so incredibly simple and easy to recreate. A friend bought an antique wooden crate and filled it with several different herbs. You can find these kinds of crates at pretty much any flea or antiques market (she found this one at Sunbury Antiques Market outside of London) and fill it with the herbs of your choice. It’s a nice, practical decoration that you can easily recreate as a gift for friends.

iomoi

iomoi, one of our “greatest hits” from last year has rolled out even more wonderful and completely customizable products this year. The personalized lucite trays and canvas notebooks are super cute. Enter “iomoi4goop” to receive a 20% discount for purchases over $100 between now and November 17.

Lucite trays – prices start at $150; Canvas Notebook starts at $58.

Yubz

This is one of my favorite gifts to give friends. It’s a retro handset that you connect to your mobile phone. Because I spend so much time on the phone, I worry about cell phone radiation, and this is a great way to avoid it. Enter “GOOP2BUY419” for a 10% discount on your purchase.

Retro handset, $39.96 each

The Elder Statesman

This season, The Elder Statesman, purveyor of understated luxury cashmere and alpaca goods is rolling out his custom service. Customers wanting to have bespoke goods made—from socks, to sweaters, to blankets—can make contact via email for a consultation. Once you have a consultation booked, you can choose a style (from their vast catalog) and take a look at swatches to come up with a design together.

Just two of the kinds of things The Elder Statesman can do, price upon request.

Lollie Designs Pillowcases

Made in England, these pillowcases are hand-stitched with the name, number or message of your choice. A friend had some made for my kids last year and I’ve held onto the idea ever since. Don’t worry US readers, shipping is not astronomical! GOOP readers get free shipping on any purchase over one pillowcase when they use the code “GOOP” at purchase.

£24 for one, £48 for a set.

Hippopota

Christian Jaillite photographs, prints and mounts pictures of people’s (and pets’) most loved objects. The final product is a truly personal art piece. Christian’s very first photograph for this series (below) was his son’s well-loved hippo that has pride of place in his dining room.

Prices depend on size and framing but begin at $500 (20% of proceeds go to the World Food Program)

And even more randomly, Mario Batali made my kids and me these doughnuts last week. Click here for the recipe.

Cut Brooklyn

Joel Bukiewicz is a knife maker based in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The workshop’s high quality, handmade knives come in both carbon and stainless steel and the handles come in walnut (from an ancient tree in PA) or in several vibrant colors. Twice a week, Cut Brooklyn posts the new knives available here. I gave one to a chef friend last year and she’s hooked.

Prices range between $250 for a paring knife and $600 for a chef’s knife.

Juniper Books

My friend Thatcher Wine (he took me to Eddie Murphy’s Raw at Madison Square Garden in 1987—that’s how far we go back) runs an incredibly unique and bespoke service for book collectors, providing design, organization, custom covering, maintenance services, and more for library/book collections. Uniquely, he also works with customers to come up with a design to wrap their entire collection. If you’re not quite there yet, he also sells small themed collections. Current favorites are his exquisite, vellum Jane Austen Set, and his Cook’s Book Set. By entering the code “GOOP” at checkout, readers will receive a 20% discount on orders made through December 15th.

Jane Austen Set, $225; and Cook’s Book Set, $325

Greenhouse Design Studio

This is a new favorite stop for eco-friendly and beautiful gifts for the home. Here are just a few of their lovely wares.

Vintage Silver Trays, $19 – $35 ; Cool Blue Vintage Letters, $79; Seltzer Bottles, $29

For Men:

Kenton Sorenson

Kenton Sorenson produces hand made leather goods like this awesome iPad Case. All Kenton’s leather is undyed and darkens to a golden brown in the sun.

iPad Portfolio, $190

Kaufman Mercantile

Kaufman Mercantile is the most amazing store for minimal, contemporary men’s stuff. Be sure to check them out for gifts this season. One of our favorite products from Kaufman Mercantile is the Postalco Document Case—the ideal, chic carrying case.

Document Case, $270

Otis Batterbee

Otis Batterbee of London makes the ultimate luxe gifts for men—great wash bags, eye masks, not to mention their gift sets. The Prince of Wales eye masks are perfect for the traveling businessman. GOOP readers get a 15% discount on any purchase by entering the code “GOOP01” at purchase. PS. They ship abroad!

Medium Grand Tour Waxed Wash Bag, £65; Lavender Filled Eye Mask, £40.

Penhaligon’s

Penhaligon’s is an old favorite and we’re loving the Blenheim Bouquet scent for men.

Blenheim Bouquet, $120

Best Made Co.

This is a sweet patch to sew into the inside of your man’s shirt.

I just found Edition01, a super cool website that curates special limited editions by awesome designers.

For the Kids:

Miller Goodman

Miller Goodman is a UK based design duo that produces modern, wooden toy sets that are fun for kids to play with and nice to look at for adults.

Shapemaker blocks, $75 ; Playshapes $150

Hello Hanna

We love Hello Hanna’s mini-activity sets, sticker books, and paper dolls, which offer fun ways of getting kids through mealtimes and all that extra free time during the holidays. My kids love customizing their placemats while they wait for dinner. There are plenty of themes for girls and boys. US readers can enter “goop2011” to receive 20% off any purchase over $20.

Prices range between $9.95 and $11.95

Fauna Pillows by Ross Menuez

Cuddly toys that are both cute and nice to look at. Ross Menuez silkscreens all kinds of animals on organic cotton. Check out his dog selection—pretty great! Enter “GOOP” for a 20% discount at checkout through December 12th.

Prices range between $28 and $104

Noel Wiggins’ Rattles

This is a perfect gift for a baby—a beautiful take on the classic rattle that will remain a keepsake. Enter “GOOP” for a 20% discount at checkout through December 12th.

Prices range between $70 and $200 depending on material and number of balls.