What is a home without a little embellishment? Bare walls and coffee tables do not an exemplary vibe make. If your giftee has a creative side, then a print or ornament is the way to go. For classic car fanatics, this limited-edition, hand-built scale model of the Ferrari 375 Plus or a limited-release print from Sonic Editions featuring the work of LA-based photographer Mr Huseyin Erturk could be perfect to spruce up their living space or study. Or, for the man who has everything, a little objet d’art – Buccellati’s See-No-Evil sterling silver monkey is handcrafted in Italy and feature’s the brand’s signature hyper-realistic engraving technique.

The holidays are coming, and that means plenty of opportunities to raise a glass. For the mixologist or oenophile in your life, truly luxurious barware is sure to please. Here at MR PORTER, we believe in the importance of both form and function – your corkscrew or coupe glass should be as appealing as the beverage being served. Lorenzi Milano’s Makassar ebony and leather bar set has everything a serious bartender needs, while this sculptural handmade corkscrew set from L’Atelier du Vin in black lacquered wood demands to be displayed. Your recipient a little more on the traditional side? Go classic with some premium glassware like a decanter set from Ralph Lauren Home.

The season may be filled with sparkling soirées and dinner parties, but we all know that it’s also the time of year when we can finally, truly do absolutely nothing for a while. You’re your beloved prepare for Betwixmas by gifting them some cosy textiles to line their snug. Quality of fabric is all-important here, so go for cosy mohair or luxurious cashmere, such as this tonal fringed blanket from LOEWE or subtly striped cushion by Loro Piana – one of our current favourite patterns. Or, for extra warmth, may we suggest Pendleton’s geometric cotton-mattelassé quilted blanket. Ideal for wrapping yourself in as you move between bed-sofa-fridge-bed.

We all know that one person who just can’t keep still. Not content reading their book by the fire or enjoying a little well-earned rest, they always want to be doing something. And when that something involves sharing some suitably wholesome time with friends and loved ones, who can argue. Gather a crowd together for a game of ancient bocce courtesy of this impressive set from GioBagnara, complete with full-grain leather and poplar wood box, or let them stew over a strategic boardgame – in true style, of course – with a polished stone and sculpted brass chess set by L’Objet or a leather backgammon travel set from Alexandra Llewellyn, which will be perfect for a different type of holiday next year, too.

If “acts of service” is one of the key love languages, then cooking for someone must be one of its purest expressions. Who doesn’t love being fed by someone they love? But we all know that the ambience of a meal is as much down to the finishing touches as to the cooking. Help your intended be the perfect host by gifting them an expertly chosen pick of tableware, such as R+D.LAB’s hand-finished linen table runner or a steel tray from French heritage maison Christofle and horn and silver coasters from Brunello Cucinelli – pre-dinner snacks and drinks never looked so good.

Personal style can and should extend to every area of your life. Every object is an opportunity for self-expression, whether that be an aesthetic that is bold, reserved, refined or even disinterested. This holiday season, wow your most stylish and houseproud loved one with a gift that reflects their unique taste, be it an Art Deco-inspired lamp from Tom Dixon, VENINI’s abstract fasce vase to hold their favourite blooms or a contemporary marble ashtray from Mr Seth Rogen’s homeware line Houseplant.