A favorite destination. A beautifully decorated room. The fragrance someone always notices when they walk through the door. These are useful clues when you are choosing a luxury gift. They give you a starting point that belongs to the person receiving it.
At Style Shack in Highland Park, we carry Assouline books, Baobab Collection candles and NEST New York. Each offers a different way to give something beautiful for the home. Visit us to compare the choices, find a present within your budget and finish it with the gift wrapping that is such a special part of Style Shack.
Assouline books for the person with a favorite place
A destination book is a lovely choice for someone who enjoys travel, design or collecting memories of a place. Our Assouline books collection includes titles such as Palm Beach, Paris Chic and Tokyo Chic. Start with a city they love, a trip you shared or somewhere they hope to visit.
For an anniversary, a book connected to the couple's travels gives you something specific to mention in the card. For a housewarming, think about where the book might live and what the recipient would enjoy opening. The cover can bring color to a coffee table, but the subject is what makes the choice personal.
If you are choosing for someone with a collection already, find out which titles they own. Bring a photograph of their shelves if that helps. We can help you consider a book alongside the other home accessories in the store.
Baobab candles for someone who loves home decor
A Baobab candle is worth considering when the look of the vessel matters as much as the fragrance. Explore our Baobab Collection selection, including candle designs such as Manhattan, Paris and Sand Sonora. Compare the colors and proportions with the person's home in mind.
Picture a console in an entryway or a side table beside their favorite chair. Would they enjoy a decorative focal point, or something quieter that sits comfortably with what they already own? Seeing the candles in person can help you judge the scale. Ask us about the fragrance of the particular candle you are considering.
NEST New York for a favorite everyday ritual
NEST New York is another part of our luxury gift assortment. Our NEST selection includes candles and home fragrance, with options such as Bamboo and Grapefruit. A familiar favorite can make a thoughtful birthday gift or a thank you for a host who has made you feel welcome.
When buying fragrance, pay attention to what the recipient already enjoys. You might know the name of the candle in their living room, or have a photograph of its label. Bring that detail with you. If their fragrance preferences are a mystery, an Assouline book gives you another way to choose something personal for the home.
Choose the gift and enjoy the presentation
A single well chosen present can feel complete. If you would like to give a book and candle together, connect the selection through the recipient's taste and add a note explaining why you chose them. Keep a candle on its own suitable surface when it is lit, away from books and gift wrap.
For shoppers coming from Deerfield, Northbrook or elsewhere on the North Shore, Style Shack offers the chance to see these brands together and ask questions before choosing. Visit us at 1839 Second Street, Highland Park, IL 60035. Tell us who the gift is for, the occasion and your budget, and ask about our signature gift wrapping. We will help you make the whole present feel considered.
