Zoom has been there when we needed it throughout the pandemic, both allowing us to work from home and keeping happy hour alive and well. This year’s holiday season will shape up to be no exception, with many of the country’s celebrations taking place virtually. Whether you haven’t seen your family since the start of the pandemic, or moved back home and are ready to see anyone that isn’t your family, we have everything you need to keep the holiday spirit alive and well—from lighting tools that will usher an escape from the annual (and unwanted!) commentary on your appearance to the tools that will step up your cocktail game.
COOKING CLASSES
Sur la Table’s online cooking classes will save you from a holiday of takeout now that you can’t make it home to the family classics. Because let’s admit it, we’ve all been ordering from Postmates a little more than we’d like to admit.
MIXOLOGY MASTERCLASS AND BAR TOOLS
This MasterClass will help you make it through any family dinner. Accessorize your new mixology hobby with Ralph Lauren’s chic bar tools set.
GAME AND COCKTAIL KIT
Show how well you know your family and friends with this card game. A cocktail set will give you the liquid courage you need to call them out. Hey, aren’t they one ones that taught you honestly was the best policy?
WINE AND DECANTER
If you want to prove that your maturity goes beyond putting on real clothes while we all stay at home, look no further than a classic red in a beautiful decanter.
IPAD AND RING LIGHT
Who doesn’t love good lighting? We all could use whatever help we can get to counter the dark circles brought on from watching election coverage. Treat yourself to the new iPad to see your loved ones on Apple’s best display yet.
WOMEN’S PJS
Who says you can’t be comfortable and chic? Sleeper’s feather trimmed pajamas paired with Roger Vivier’s crystal slippers are the perfect way to dress up at home. A silk eye mask will keep your hair and skin protected so you can roll out of bed, straight to the party (living room), and back.
MEN’S PJS
Everyone needs a pair of party pajamas to differentiate from the loungewear that has become our entire wardrobe. This pair from Derek Rose will ensure you lean more dashing than dumpy. Finish off the look with cobalt slippers and a cashmere eye mask.
MENORAH AND CANDLES
Buy a new menorah a little early this year to help manifest the miracle we all need right now. And if you’re celebrating Christmas instead of Hanukkah and don’t have anyone to help you lug home an 8 foot tree, don’t fret! Cire Trudon’s holiday set includes a candle that will convince you a Douglas Fir is nearby.
CROWN
While we may not be attending any parties, why not have a fête sur la tête? A rhinestone crown, like this one from Gucci, is a sure fire way to add some sparkle to everyone’s screen.
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