Travel essentials, kitchen must-haves and even something special for your four-legged friend.
Written by
Chelsea Gibson
Published:
Minnesota Bride Fall/Winter 2024
Wrap up in his and hers WAFFLE ROBES ($119) from BOLL & BRANCH. Made with 100% breathable organic cotton, these plush robes bring the spa experience to your home and get more luxurious with every wash. bollandbranch.com
Have the picnic of your dreams with the cute- as-can-be SCALLOPED WICKER INSULATED PICNIC BASKET ($129) from MARK & GRAHAM. It holds everything you need and keeps cold items cold with the coordinating cooler. Add an embroidered name or phrase for a little character. markandgraham.com
Handy for all your newlywed adventures, the best-selling TERMINAL CARRY-ON AND CHECKED LUGGAGE SET ($429) from MARK & GRAHAM will set you apart from the crowd with smart leather detailing and monogramming. Plus, they have oversized wheels that spin 360 degrees and a lightweight design to make travel a breeze. markandgraham.com
Serious chefs—and even amateurs—know that good knives make all the difference in the kitchen. The CARBON (prices vary, starting at $199) collection from MESSERMEISTER is the real deal. The star of the collection is the Chef April Bloomfield Knife, which is part of the company’s Forge initiative, with 20% of the proceeds from sales going to Greenwave. Beautiful handles add an elegant finish to this gift that gives back, and you can have them personalized with initials and sentimental dates. messermeister.com
The perfect solution when you want to fit in just a bit more for your vacation, the COMPRESSION PACKING CUBES (up to $45, set of 2) from MARK & GRAHAM squeeze items down to a more manageable volume—and you can add a classic monogram for a practical (and cute!) detail. markandgraham.com
A true kitchen staple, the 5.5. QT DUTCH OVEN ($300) from SMITHEY honors the best of vintage American Dutch oven design, a beautiful and functional kitchen workhorse that’s destined to be a modern heirloom. Engraving is available to make it personal to the couple. smithey.com
Crafted in Portugal, CLOUD TERRE X FORTESSA COLLECTION NO 3 DINNERWARE 16-PIECE SET ($300) is perfectly suited for everyday dining or special occasions. A bespoke approach to tableware design, this set is a harmonious blend of locally sourced raw materials and recycled clay—every piece the pinnacle of sustainability. fortessa.com
Elevate meal time for your pup with CERAMIC DOG BOWLS WITH WOODEN STAND ($129-$139) from MARK & GRAHAM, designed to be the optimal height for feeding and drinking. The wood stand and ceramic bowls lend a modern aesthetic—and you can add your furry friend’s name. markandgraham.com
Snuggle up in the softest bedding, the ESSENTIALS BUNDLE ($419-$499) from DOZE, which includes a duvet cover, down alternative insert comforter, and pillow sham(s). Designed with a three-sided hidden zipper and an anti-bunching snap system that takes the place of ties and holds the insert firmly in place, the duvet puts every corner within hand’s reach for an easier, quicker duvet change. dozebedding.com
