The Gift of Intention: Rachel’s Curated Picks for a Home Well-Lived
A designer’s guide to gifts that elevate, resonate, and last
Gift-giving, when done with heart, is never just about the object. It’s a conversation—a way of saying I see you through the lens of design. Every item below is part of a story I’m continually writing: a collection of curated home decor that feels sculptural, intentional, and quietly luxurious.
This isn’t a generic gift guide. It’s my personal edit of interior designer product picks—a blend of form and feeling chosen for the way they live beautifully in real homes.
“When a gift is chosen with intention, it becomes woven into the everyday—turning moments into rituals.”
— Rachel Blindauer
Rachel Blindauer Picks: Gifts That Live Beautifully
Travertine Trove Box
Stone that holds what matters
Sculpted from gray unfilled travertine and topped with a bronzed lid, this box feels ancient, elevated, and deeply personal. No two are alike—each bearing soft veining and raw texture shaped by time. I love it placed solo on a console or layered into a vignette to hold matches, rings, or handwritten notes. A piece of quiet permanence.
“Beauty isn’t always in what we see—but in what we choose to keep.”
Sanctuary Candle
Scent that anchors the room
Housed in a handwoven rattan vessel, the Sanctuary Candle is more than fragrance—it’s an atmosphere. Myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood, and amber create a smoldering, resinous profile that lingers like memory. The dual wick ensures an even, slow burn—over 75 hours of soulfully layered scent. Place it on a console, coffee table, or bathroom counter to ground the space in warmth and depth.
“A candle should do more than scent the air—it should shape the mood, stir memory, and soften the day’s edges.”
Gamekeeper Antique Gold Catchall
The elegance of leisure, reimagined
Made of cast aluminum with a softly burnished antique gold finish, this piece holds a full deck of cards and a set of dice—but feels like an artifact. Whether anchoring a coffee table or styled on a bar cart, it brings understated structure and tactile weight to any setting. A gift for those who appreciate the ritual of the game as much as the win.
“The kind of piece that makes game night feel like a tradition—and your coffee table feel like it was styled by design insiders.”
Terra Fold Sculptural Vase
Architecture in object form
With angular lines and asymmetric ridges, this handcrafted porcelain vase captures the way light interacts with form—offering both punctuation and poetry. Its matte beige finish blends seamlessly into neutral interiors, while the 15-inch silhouette brings vertical presence to mantels, entry consoles, and narrow niches. I love using it as a standalone piece or paired with a single voluminous branch.
“In a home that speaks in texture and tone, this vase becomes your quiet anchor.”
Villandry Fleur Vine Ring
A garden at your fingertips
This hand-carved mother-of-pearl ring blooms with quiet elegance. Crafted from 18K gold–plated brass with anti-tarnish protection, the design unfurls like a vine, delicate but grounded. I wear it for brunches, garden parties, or days that call for soft romance. Pair it with linen, blush tones, and moments that feel like champagne in the air.
“Here’s a ring that doesn’t just accessorize—it speaks of spring, story, and soft intention in every golden curve.”
Mermaid Garden Convertible Earrings
A bloom of iridescence and ease
Hand-carved from ocean jade-toned mother-of-pearl and finished in 18K gold over brass, these earrings are jewelry with soul. Their convertible design—a full floral bouquet that transforms into simple posts—makes them feel like two pieces in one.
Romantic without being too precious, they’re perfect for gallery afternoons, candlelit dinners, or dressing up a linen blouse. I reach for them when I want a soft statement that still feels effortless.
“Some pieces whisper, others bloom—these do both.”
Porto Covo Necklace in Blue Lace
Layered elegance, softened by the sea
This necklace blends freshwater pearls, blue lace agate, turquoise, and pale quartz into a continuous 35-inch strand that moves with you, not against you. Whether worn long over linen or doubled with a silk blouse, it adds texture and calm. I love how the palette echoes weathered coastlines—cool, grounded, and quietly dimensional.
“More than a necklace—it’s a reminder that elegance can feel effortless.”
The Gift of Living Beautifully
Every item in this collection was selected with one question in mind: Does this enhance the feeling of home? If the answer wasn’t a resounding yes, it didn’t make the cut.
At shop.rachelblindauer.com, you’ll find more than products—you’ll find pieces with provenance, with soul, and with the kind of restraint that makes them timeless. These are Rachel Blindauer Picks—gifts curated not just for beauty, but for living.
“Give generously. Live intentionally. Design a home that holds it all.”
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
THE PIECES RACHEL RETURNS TO, AGAIN AND AGAIN
