Maximalist Mood
For the host whose home has as much personality as their parties, head to Maison Mischief. Husband-and-wife design duo Katie and Ruben Gutierrez bring a maximalist sensibility to their Coral Gables boutique, where color, patterns, and a little drama are always welcome. Shop statement vases, cocktail-hour essentials, coffee-table books, and decorative picture frames. Bringing a framed photo of a favorite shared memory makes for a gift with style and sentiment.
High Design
Co-founded by interior designers Yael Katz and Riki Fortgang, this Surfside boutique caters to the design-savvy host. The water pitchers by Fazeek and CDG—two brands we discovered here—are among the most striking we’ve seen. Don’t miss L’Objet’s Prism glasses, the Saint-Louis Manhattan clear mixology cocktail set, or a Georg Jensen stainless-steel bowl.
Dipped in Decadence
Known for its gourmet chocolate and over-the-top gift baskets, this local institution is classic Miami. The team makes its white, milk, and dark chocolate confections on-site. Call or stop by, choose dairy or pareve options, specify the occasion and number of recipients, and pick your basket’s shape. Voilà: a sweet thank-you, sorted. Fan favorites include chocolate-covered pretzels, dipped Oreos, and chocolate-covered strawberries. For a truly customized gift, The Sweet Tooth can even print logos, faces, and other designs directly on the chocolate.
Beauty, Merci
A trip to Sophia’s Pharmacy in Aventura feels like a European beauty-shopping excursion, sans flight. Why not spoil your host with luxe skin care from Natura Bissé? Or treat them to a handmade Mason Pearson boar-bristle hairbrush, a bottle of Parfums de Marly Valaya, or one of the shop’s curated gift sets? Consider it a little pampering for the person doing all the entertaining.
Global Gifting
This jewel-box shop pairs the vibrancy of old-world markets with the sophistication of a European emporium. From Buccellati to Bernardaud, the selection offers plenty for that person who has “everything.” Discover Smythson accessories, Zimmerli robes, Christofle silver-plated cake servers, and plush towels crafted from 100 percent Turkish cotton, prized for their softness and absorbency. Baobab candles and Amouage soaps make smaller indulgences.
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