Katie Ridder’s 10 Must-Haves

Here’s what the design guru can’t live without.

1. Fuzzy blanket throws
Svenskt Tenn, Mohair blanket, $629, svenskttenn.com

2. Waze
Traffic app, free, itunes.com

3. Nespresso
Nespresso, Lattissima+ Intense Black, $399, nespresso.com

4. Rings
She designed these unique pieces herself!

5. Garden books
Embroidered Ground: Revisiting the Garden, $17, amazon.com

6. Meyer Lemon Marmalade and Current-Raspberry Jam
Her Aunt Robin sends it from CA. To get the marmalade recipe, click here!

7. Dahlia flowers

8. Cole Haan sneakers

9. Red wine Chateau Haut Simard Saint Emilion 2004, $29, wine-searcher.com

10. Perfume Kilian, Prelude to Love, $260, bykilian.com

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