This year’s Holiday Marketplace celebrates cozy hobbies and the comforting rituals that bring warmth to winter days. Each product invites moments of rest, creativity, and intentional slowness during a busy season. Thoughtfully curated from small businesses and like-minded makers, this collection honors the balance between productivity and pause—for workdays and weekends alike.
At Appointed, we believe that thoughtful design elevates the everyday. The Holiday Marketplace reflects that philosophy in every detail, from limited-edition collaborations to hand-picked artisan goods that spark creativity and calm. Whether you’re searching for a meaningful gift or simply seeking inspiration for your own desk or downtime, this collection was designed to feel both elevated and personal.
Curated with Intention
Each year, we seek out makers who share our commitment to quality, craft, and design. This year’s marketplace features a mix of exclusive Appointed designs and new collaborations with pieces made to delight and inspire. Discover tools and objects that celebrate the art of giving: from sleek, functional stationery to handcrafted home goods and creative pursuits that encourage slowing down.
Some of our favorites to highlight:
- Baronfig × Appointed Squire Hex Pen: A luxe, premium aluminum pen crafted in collaboration with Baronfig—a New York-based stationery brand creating tools that help you see clearly, think deeply, and record the moments that matter. Its smooth, balanced design makes writing a ritual, whether jotting down daily notes or penning a holiday card.
- The Daily Task Pad: Our newest special-edition take on the productivity notepad. Designed to help you tackle your day while keeping an eye on the healthy habits that keep you moving
- Field Kit Glass Soy Wax Candle: A hand-poured glass candle from Field Kit that brings warmth and calm to any space, perfect for lighting during quiet winter evenings.
- Piecework Jigsaw Puzzle: A beautifully designed 1000-piece art puzzle from Piecework that invites you to unwind and recharge. This is a creative gift for cozy nights in.
- Fog Linen Round Brass Plate: A timeless brass tray from cult-favorite Japanese brand Fog Linen that doubles as a desk catchall or elegant accent for your home.
- The Artist’s Set: A guided sketchbook from Art Life Practice with cult-favorite colored pencils from Caran d’Ache. This set encourages creativity through thoughtful prompts and premium paper—ideal for artists, dreamers, and those seeking mindful moments.
A Celebration of Thoughtful Gifting
The Holiday Marketplace was designed for meaningful gifting. Each item tells a story: the Japanese-made Toyo Steel Toolbox brings minimalist design to organization, the Wildflower Embroidery Kit offers a hands-on way to create something beautiful, and the Potato Total Cookbook adds comfort and joy to every kitchen.
From desk accessories to creative kits, each piece was chosen to encourage balance—between doing and resting, working and dreaming. Whether you’re curating a thoughtful gift for someone special or treating yourself to a moment of creativity, this collection has something to bring warmth and intention to your season.
From Our Desk to Yours
We invite you to explore the full Holiday Marketplace to find your next comforting hobby. Discover special-edition stationery and curated goods that inspire calm, creativity, and connection.
Gifts that feel like home and designed to delight—from our desk to yours.
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