Cassi Namoda's Holiday Gift Guide
In the four years since her first solo show, the artist Cassi Namoda has created a powerful body of work through her evocative and poignant paintings, which chronicle everyday life in post-colonial Mozambique, where Namoda was born. Having grown up between Africa, Haiti and the U.S., Namoda now lives between East Hampton and Los Angeles, where her largest-to-date exhibition, " Forgotten Limbs," debuts this weekend at the François Ghebaly gallery.
A Cast Iron Teapot
This antique-inspired kettle from Mariages Frere retains heat longer during winter — a simple luxury that any tea lover will appreciate. Likewise the romantic story behind the fleur de lys detail, which references a French ship that transported tea around the world in 1827. Mariage Frères, €210.
The Best Baked Goods in The Hamptons
Treat someone to a gift card at Carissa’s, my favorite bakery in East Hampton — famous for their flourless cakes and meringues. Carissa’s The Bakery, from $20.
A Trip to Shou Sugi Ban House
This Japanese-inspired bed and breakfast in Water Mill is an ideal escape from the whirl of New York City — and only two hours away. Spend a night and sign up for a sound bath at the retreat and spa, or swap the activities for a massage, from $795.
A Weekly Box of Seasonal Veggies
Gift someone a winter CSA at Amber Farm Waves in Amagansett and they’ll get a box of beautiful, fresh vegetables for anywhere from 5-26 weeks — enough to last well into spring.
An Endless Supply of Books
Sign a friend or family member up for a library card. It’s free! And there’s nothing better than getting lost in a cozy stack of books in winter. New York Public Library