Small Home Indulgences
to Help You Live in the Present
In partnership with our friends at FTD
Think of the things you can’t live without, and you probably start thinking about the practical stuff—iPhones, laptops, a miracle does-it-all pot that renders a meal out of anything. But what often makes our days a little brighter, and therefore a little easier—are the things that lean toward indulgent. It’s the stuff that makes us feel good. Maybe it’s a bouquet that reminds us of our family or a wine glass that reminds us that work is over for the day. We’re quick to call these pieces extravagant, but we’d argue they’re necessities: reminders to find joy in the present.
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DANA EMMER
corporate counsel
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FTD
Hello Beautiful Lavender Rose Bouquet
FTD, $120“I love getting flowers from my three-year-old daughter, Grace. My husband lets her pick out what she thinks I’ll like, and then she makes up wild stories about the fairies and trolls that live inside the bouquet. I think she has something special up her sleeve for Mother’s Day this year because she’s been asking about Thumbelina and what kind of flowers would make the best bed.”
“I love getting flowers from my three-year-old daughter, Grace. My husband lets her pick out what she thinks I’ll like, and then she makes up wild stories about the fairies and trolls that live inside the bouquet. I think she has something special up her sleeve for Mother’s Day this year because she’s been asking about Thumbelina and what kind of flowers would make the best bed.”
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Zalto
Wine Glass
goop, $62“Doesn’t matter what your house is like: A good wine glass is a staple.”
“Doesn’t matter what your house is like: A good wine glass is a staple.”
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Staub
Grill Press Pan
goop, $300“Even though I’m usually just using this for grilled cheese sandwiches, it creates an impressive product.”
“Even though I’m usually just using this for grilled cheese sandwiches, it creates an impressive product.”
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DREW
DEMARTINISController
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goop x CB2
Runner
goop, $100“We have a very beautiful black wooden table in our dining room, which looks great beneath this runner. The juxtaposition really throws people, but it is a true representation of us.”
“We have a very beautiful black wooden table in our dining room, which looks great beneath this runner. The juxtaposition really throws people, but it is a true representation of us.”
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Incausa
Palo Santo
goop, $12“When life gets too busy, it’s nice to run around the house with palo santo and reset.”
“When life gets too busy, it’s nice to run around the house with palo santo and reset.”
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Cinnamon Projects
Incense Burner
goop, $150“My husband and I fancy ourselves modern witches—meaning we love great design with our aromatherapy.”
“My husband and I fancy ourselves modern witches—meaning we love great design with our aromatherapy.”
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STACEY LINDSAY
Articles Editor
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T3
Filter
T3, $150“Showering in LA tap water is so much more enjoyable now that I have this incredible filter. No more blonde with hard-water-green highlights.”
“Showering in LA tap water is so much more enjoyable now that I have this incredible filter. No more blonde with hard-water-green highlights.”
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Yield Design
French Press
goop, $120“The sooner I get to bed, the sooner I get to do my morning French press ritual. Is it normal to get so excited about your first cup?”
“The sooner I get to bed, the sooner I get to do my morning French press ritual. Is it normal to get so excited about your first cup?”
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Block Shop
Pillow
Block Shop Textiles, $85“I’ve read that squares represent stability and circles harmony. There’s got to be some validity to why looking at these prints always makes me feel good.”
“I’ve read that squares represent stability and circles harmony. There’s got to be some validity to why looking at these prints always makes me feel good.”
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Alyssa Nelsen
GeigerSenior creative copywriter
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goop x CB2
floor pillow
goop, $230“Chairs are out. Floor pillows are in. This plush king-size cushion is so comfortable—and not just for meditating. A poised décor accent by day and a Netflix-marathon lounger by night.”
“Chairs are out. Floor pillows are in. This plush king-size cushion is so comfortable—and not just for meditating. A poised décor accent by day and a Netflix-marathon lounger by night.”
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Chris Earl
Cocktail Straws
goop, $95“My friends laugh (or cringe?) when I start lecturing a waiter for having plastic straws on hand. But I’m just trying to do my part—one sleek, gold-tone, Chris Earl cocktail straw at a time.”
“My friends laugh (or cringe?) when I start lecturing a waiter for having plastic straws on hand. But I’m just trying to do my part—one sleek, gold-tone, Chris Earl cocktail straw at a time.”
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La DoubleJ
Platter
goop, $250“La DoubleJ makes the most elegant entertaining accoutrements known to womankind. This stunning serving tray takes a solid sunset-drinks-on-the-patio session from nice to never leaving.”
“La DoubleJ makes the most elegant entertaining accoutrements known to womankind. This stunning serving tray takes a solid sunset-drinks-on-the-patio session from nice to never leaving.”