With a professional background rooted in graphic design, Viola Sutanto has a keen eye for developing mesmerizing prints for everything from eco-friendly packaging to cool iPhone apps. Her San Francisco-based design brand, Chewing the Cud, has evolved into a go-to ecommerce destination filled with lifestyle products that are just as thoughtful as they are stylish. I caught up with Viola to find Read more

Talented couple Robert and Cortney Novogratz seem to be having a ball running a household of seven children and a successful design empire. With a season of shows on Bravo and HGTV under their belt, the makings of new home goods line, and a published book, Downtown Chic: Designing Your Dream Home: From Wreck to Ravishing, design lovers just can't seem to get enough of them, and we understand Read more

Christiana Coop, co-owner of Hygge & West and Ferm Living Shop has a chic style that I've admired for several years. This year, she's sharing some of her favorite ideas for holiday gifts, inspired by, in her words, "animal.ish" designs and cozy wool. Of the wool pieces, she notes, "I love the coziness of wool and think it makes a great gift. Living in San Francisco, I actually get to enjoy it Read more

A longtime lover of the arts, Scott Hill worked odd jobs at galleries and played with his rock band, the Heroine Sheiks, before landing a freelance gig building retail windows at Ralph Lauren. Passionate and undeniably talented, he became the director of creative resourcing and design for the company before eventually opening his own store, Old Village Hall, in upstate New York in 2004. Five Read more

As mothers attending countless children's parties, Cathy Keyani and Lisa Fulker couldn't help but notice the amount of waste accumulated at every celebration. They decided there had to be a better way to throw thoughtful, well-designed parties using environmentally friendly materials, and ACME Party Box was born. Whether it's selling party supplies that double as home decor, favors that can be Read more

Louise Bell, a self-described "design junkie," former magazine creative director, and adorable Aussie, is the mastermind behind Table Tonic. The online shop stocks reasonably priced, quality, global decor that always feels on-trend. When she's not scouring the market for the modern day bohemian, Louise chronicles her design musings, wardrobe picks, health food cravings, and family life in her Read more

Founded by Matthew Grenby and Irene Chen, iomoi is known for having a super-chic line of home and fashion accessories. With dozens of design options to choose from in each product category, as well as fonts for a name or monogram, the process of selecting a gift feels fun and personal. I caught up with the duo to find out what's on their list this year to give and receive. Read more