If you’ve ever sipped a cocktail in a gilded hotel bar or wandered through the luminous halls of a grand dame property, chances are you’ve unknowingly encountered Alexandra Champalimaud’s work. A member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame and one of the most influential women in hospitality design, Champalimaud reveals the delights topping her personal wish list this season. True to form, her curated collection leans into refined indulgences—think sculptural home decor, decadent chocolates and restorative rituals. Herewith, the tastemaker's dream holiday haul.

"I was first introduced to this class by my daughter-in-law, Charlie Champalimaud, who is a long-time practitioner of pilates. When she decided to include the reformer class as part of the offering at Belden House, I was lucky enough to get in for a one-on-one class with their instructor, Maya. It’s an incredible exercise and one I look forward to at the end of a long........

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