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.”

Gifts for a Home Well-Lived

Harper Organic Formed Bowl, Gold Rim

Organic form, quietly refined
Hand-formed with a softly organic silhouette and a hand-finished gold rim, this bowl gathers keys, jewelry, or small treasures with quiet elegance. Whether placed on a nightstand, vanity, or entry console, it brings understated warmth and artisanal texture to everyday rituals.

“A small vessel that makes every day feel a little more considered.”

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.”

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.”