Birthday gifts for someone doing up a home over $250
Step2
Contemporary Builders Twin Bed
$399.99 at Step2
The first proper bed, moulded in one piece and low enough to climb into.
Seen at Step2, 9 Sep 2026
Lovevery
The Montessori Playshelf
$425 at Lovevery
A low shelf that turns a heap of toys into a few choices a toddler can reach, which changes how the whole room gets used.
Seen at Lovevery, 9 Sep 2026
Dyson
Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
A second Dyson product, an air purifier and fan instead of a vacuum.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Pendleton
Joshua Tree National Park Blanket
$295 at Pendleton
Desert colours in pure wool, heavy enough to be the blanket the family argues over.
Seen at Pendleton, 30 Aug 2026
Baccarat
Harmonie On the Rocks Set
$1,500 at Baccarat
Four crystal tumblers and a matching ice bucket make the home bar feel like a private club.
Seen at Baccarat, 8 Sep 2026
Bang & Olufsen
Beosound 2, Gold Tone
$4,000 at Bang & Olufsen
A gold-tone aluminium speaker with a striking conical silhouette and sound that fills the room.
Seen at Bang & Olufsen, 8 Sep 2026
Herman Miller
Aeron Chair
$2,150 at Herman Miller
The office chair for a mom who works from home and sits all day.
Seen at Herman Miller, 4 Sep 2026
Hermès
Avalon III Throw, Écru / Rouge H
$2,050 at Hermès
The unmistakable Hermès pattern in woven merino wool and cashmere, finished with blanket stitching.
Seen at Hermès, 8 Sep 2026
Nixplay
Big Classic 15.6" HD Touch Screen
$349.99 at Nixplay
A large touchscreen digital frame for sharing family photographs from a connected account.
Seen at Nixplay, 8 Sep 2026
Michael Aram
Butterfly Ginkgo Round Teapot
$315 at Michael Aram
A round teapot with sculptural Butterfly Ginkgo details.
Seen at Michael Aram, 8 Sep 2026
Stokke
Snoozi Bassinet
$479 at Stokke
A bedside bassinet that raises, lowers and rocks for the first months.
Seen at Stokke, 9 Sep 2026
Assouline
Pebble Backgammon Set
$2,250 at Assouline
A walnut case, inlaid leather board and brass accents turn backgammon into a piece worth leaving on display.
Seen at Assouline, 8 Sep 2026
Jonathan Adler
Channeled Goldfinger Lounge Chair
$2,350 at Jonathan Adler
A Goldfinger lounge chair with channelled upholstery and a sculptural frame.
Seen at Jonathan Adler, 8 Sep 2026
Lalique
Alizé portable lamp
$4,400 at Lalique
A portable crystal lamp with a hand-stitched leather handle and softly pleated form.
Seen at Lalique, 8 Sep 2026
Jonathan Adler
Jacques Round Bar Cart
$1,600 at Jonathan Adler
A clear acrylic and metal bar cart for a dedicated drinks corner.
Seen at Jonathan Adler, 8 Sep 2026
Stokke
Sleepi 2-in-1 Bed
$849 at Stokke
The oval cot that becomes a toddler bed, so one bed covers the first years.
Seen at Stokke, 9 Sep 2026
Stokke
Sleepi Dresser
$699 at Stokke
The matching nursery dresser, built to the same lines as the Sleepi cot.
Seen at Stokke, 9 Sep 2026
Boll & Branch
Modern Crochet Bed Blanket
$379 at Boll & Branch
Named by Harper's Bazaar, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
American Girl
Maryellen's Seaside Diner
$395 at American Girl
A 1950s diner built to doll scale, counter stools and jukebox included.
Seen at American Girl, 9 Sep 2026
Bang & Olufsen
Beosound A9, Sienna Brown
$5,100 at Bang & Olufsen
A sculptural floor speaker with seven drivers that commands attention before the music starts.
Seen at Bang & Olufsen, 8 Sep 2026
Stokke
Sleepi Mini Crib with Mattress and Drape Rod
$674.10 at Stokke
The mini crib on wheels, with its mattress, drape rod and sheet in the box.
Seen at Stokke, 9 Sep 2026
Michael Aram
Orchid Cake Stand
$300 at Michael Aram
An orchid-inspired cake stand for celebratory bakes.
Seen at Michael Aram, 8 Sep 2026
