An Expert Opinion: Virginia Tupker’s Best Bets for the Home Inline
1/10De Vera is one of my favorite haunts in the city, and these small treasures (which I would complete with a personal holiday inscription on the back) are special enough to frame.
De Vera eighteenth-century German hand-colored insect-print cards, $95 each
De Vera Store, NYC, 212.625.0838
2/10These monogrammed lollipops would be a hit with all the little ones in my life.
Papa Bubble lollipops, $10
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300Jamali Garden silver julep cup, $10
jamaligarden.com
3/10I will definitely be giving gift certificates to Vitis.com, a newly launched wine flash sale site, which offers incredible vintages at amazing prices, all vetted by a master of wine.
Vitis gift card
vitis.com
4/10I was recently on a market appointment at Madeline Weinrib’s atelier and was struck by the incredible color combinations of this over-dyed floor cushion. The shades are exactly right for my living room.
Madeline Weinrib vintage Suzani pillow, $2,400
Madeline Weinrib Atelier, NYC, 212.473.3000
5/10Board games are rarely visually appealing, so I was thrilled to discover these chic editions by Restoration Hardware that will look elegant displayed on a shelf when not in use.
Restoration Hardware vintage bookshelf board games, $69 each
restorationhardware.com