The Shopping Editor's Christmas List
ELLE Decoration’s Shopping & Decorating Editor reveals what’s on his Christmas wish list
By Emilio Pimentel-Reid on Tuesday 13th December, 2011
1. David Hockey’s 1969 limited edition ‘Rapunzel Growing in the Garden’ print is part of a series called ‘Illustrations for six fairy tales from the Brother’s Grimm’. An imaginative, intricate and precise etching signed by the artist and numbered 59/100 in pencil.
£3,750, professionally framed
2. Add a dash of Jazz Age style to your cocktail hour with these 20s American cobalt blue glass ‘Sky Scraper’ cocktail shakers. They come with a silver plated cap and strainer and make a cheery statement piece when not in use. From £1850 for one
3. Could this comfortable mid-century lounge chair be more desirable? Designed in the 50s by Georges van Rijk, the Belgian cabinet-maker turned fashion photographer, this piece for Beaufort is a confection in dark chocolate brown leather with ribbed detailing and chrome legs. Yum! £1,995
4. Graham Greene’s collection of 12 wryly humorous tales concerning love and sexual life is the perfect gift for bibliophiles and stylish swingers on your Christmas list. May We Borrow Your Husband 1967 signed first edition without dedication. £695
5. This gorgeously sculptural 40s French 18ct gold rose geometric ring appeals to those who love statement jewellery or simply need to toughen up a prissy outfit. Either way it’s a real standout. £2,500
6. Although my dream car is a Bentley estate, I would happily zip down the A303 on my way to Somerset this Christmas in this beautiful and completely restored 1959 Red Jaguar XK150 S 3.4 litre Fixed Head Coupe. One worth saving up for! Left Hand Drive, European Specification £59,995
7. Leave bling to others – this Omega manual wind 18 ct gold on leather strap wristwatch originally designed in 1950 has timeless appeal. It looks great on a man and even better on a woman. £1,295
8. I’m lusting after this 20s gentleman’s Gladstone bag finished in brown leather and brass hardware - it’s the perfect size for an overnight bag and doubles as hand luggage on a flight. £450
9. The gift for those who want to treat themselves is the 2000 DRC Romanee Conti (£5,820.00 per bottle) simply one of the best red wines in world. It’s recommended for drinking from 2015+, so while you wait, toast to the New Year with a bottle or case of Nyetimber 1992 Blanc de Blancs. £62 per bottle
Emilio Pimentel-Reid is a lifestyle editor and interiors stylist, who currently divides his time between London and his latest obsession – a hexagonal folly in Somerset. Follow him on twitter @WhatEmilioSaw
