Linda Pugliese
Photographer, New York
My first camera. Years ago in the
beginning of my assisting days,
my closest friends and family
all chipped in to buy me a 5D for
Christmas. I was so touched to
have their support in pursuing my
new career.
Jim Noonan
Crafter, New York
An old-school chemistry set in 1989,
full of dangerous chemicals and
solutions. Amazing that they would
give that to a 10 year old!
Sarah Goldschadt
Crafter, New York
My mom bought the family a
computer in the early ‘90s. It was the
seed that started my future graphic
design career!
Paul Vitale
Marketing+business development
director, New York
The best holiday gift I ever received
was a Charlie McCarthy ventriloquist
dummy that I had been dreaming
about for many months.
Elise Dee
Crafter, New York
My mum gave me an art deco ring
of hers that I had loved since my
childhood and my father once gave
me a hand-me-down toolbox, filled
with all sorts of wonderful hardware,
screws and nails.
Joline Rivera
Art Director, Chicago
A crocheted dress my grandmother
made for me from a pattern in
BH&G, when I was 4. I loved it so
much she had to alter for years as I
grew because I couldn’t give it up.
Michaela Hayes
Canning expert, New York
My favorite holiday is something
meaningful. The year after my dad
passed away I secretly finished 3
carved wood boxes he had started
and gave them to my mom, brother,
and sister. Their faces when they
realized what they were opening—
that is the best gift I’ve ever gotten.
Chris Fanning
Photographer, New York
My best Christmas memories are
from childhood, and now they
involve my own daughter and her
excitement for the holiday. However,
last year we went to South Africa
and rented a house near the ocean
with family and friends. That was
pretty amazing.
Will Taylor
Market editor, London
Two years ago I experienced an
actual white Christmas. I remember
being so excited to see gently falling
snowflakes when I woke up on
Christmas morning!
Nellie Williams
Graphic Designer, Chicago
Our first family computer definitely
ranks as one of the best. Until then I
didn’t think anything would ever top
the year we got Nintendo.
Matthew Robbins
Designer, New York
My favorite holiday gift memory is
the moment I opened a box filled with
my first pair of roller skates. They
were dark denim with yellow-leather
trim and awesome.
Chelsea Zimmer
Food stylist, New York
The best holiday gift I’ve ever
received was a red pajama onesie
with a trap door in the back. It
spends most of its life buried deep
within the bowels of my closet, but
every year it manages to make a
surprise appearance after too many
spiked apple ciders.
