What's On Renna Brown-Taher's Holiday Wish List?

Everyone knows it's the smallest boxes that have the best gifts.

This holiday season, should a little velvet seashell case be waiting for you to open, trust your jewelry situation is about to get a most exciting upgrade.

Renna Brown-Taher's eponymous jewelry brand is the not-so-secret go-to of chic women near and far. Never without a full jewelry box of pieces on her person - as only the most annoyingly stylish can get away with - draped necklaces, stacked bracelets, rows of rings, her style blends the magic of the sea with the modernity of metropolitan life.

Curious what's on this mermaid's holiday wish list this year? 

How do you celebrate the holidays?   
With those I love, of course! I LOVE a Christmas tree! We get our tree the weekend after Thanksgiving and stay in watching movies. My boyfriend makes what he calls "Old School Popcorn" and plays Frank Sinatra.

Where will you be this season?  
This year we are celebrating with my boyfriend’s family in New Jersey. He’s from a big Italian family and Christmas dinner consists of spaghetti and meatballs. I’m in charge of dessert—I think I’m making a chocolate pecan torte. (Shhhh…my secret weapon is ordering a baking kit from Red Velvet NYC) We’ll either be upstate or in the Hamptons for New Year's. I suppose we'd better decide soon!

Are you a last-minute or way-in-advance shopper?   
Last minute. Thanks for the reminder! This is the busiest time of year for my jewelry line so I often find myself more consumed with getting other people their gifts on time— to the detriment of my own planning.

What's the best gift you've ever received?
My mom got me Therabody RecoveryAir Boots last year and I use them all the time. It’s like a massage at home and I really feel the benefits of lymphatic drainage.

Who's the toughest to shop for on your list?
My mom! She always says she just wants soap. Who only wants soap?  I usually end up introducing her to something on my wellness list. I'm a bit of a junkie and love to introduce her to new gadgets and tools.... And I get her soap.

What's your go-to hostess gift?
Our showroom is across the street from Aubi & Ramsa so I usually come with a few boozy pints of ice cream and one of our RENNA Cheeky Gardenia scented candles.

Favorite spots around town to pick up something in person?
Bergdorfs and ABC Home. Nothing beats Bergdorfs during the festive season. The windows, tea in the restaurant, and the cheerful hustle and bustle remind me that I'm in New York, the greatest city there is! ABC always has the most unique gifts and home accents. I come in trying to shop for someone and end up with a whole new tablescape for myself.  

Any particularly festive plans or traditions you're most looking forward to this year?
Does dressing my mini dachshund up like an Elf count? Also, Polo Bar with my team and tea at Bergdorfs with friends.

What's on your list to get?   
I get more pleasure out of giving gifts! I'm a terrible recipient! But there is a human-sized dog bed on Amazon that I wouldn't be mad at.

What's on your list to give?
Well, I can't tell you who is getting what because that would ruin the surprise BUT: a framed photo and personalized desk calendar, a gift card to The Well, doggie cookies (well we know who that's for), RENNA x Alejandra Alonso Rojas Sea Urchin Studs, RENNA Venus Locket and Vesper Chain, RENNA Dream Shell Huggie Hoops. 

[Photos courtesy RENNA]