Lorraine at Miele is one of my favorite Design District faces. Her attitude is always enthusiastic and her smile is contagious! A trip to Miele’s Dallas gallery to see Lorraine is sure way to put you in the holiday spirit.

Lorraine’s five fantastic finds for her holiday gift guide are some of my favorite yet. And her favorite thing about the holidays is truly heartwarming:

“When we put up our Christmas tree up on December 18th, friends and family gather around the undecorated Christmas tree, light candles and say the Christmas tree blessing. We sing a hymn and then everyone decorates the tree while my daughter puts the angel atop the tree. Everyone then enjoys dinner and drinks. It is solemn and magical tradition in our family that we have been doing since the kids were small and hopefully one that they will carry on.”

I had never heard of a Christmas tree blessing before, but I love the idea and hope to start this tradition with my family next year! Enjoy Lorraine’s holiday gift guide!

1. Miele CM5000 Tabletop Coffee Maker  // www.MieleUSA.com, or the Miele Dallas Gallery

The hottest, best tasting coffee of any tabletop coffee machine, it even grinds the beans and makes espresso (add a shot to any chocolate dessert to bring out the flavor of the chocolate), regular black coffee, cappuccino, and lattes. It makes hot milk for delicious hot chocolate, and to top it all hot foamy milk froth. It’s better than any Starbucks!

2. Slatkin Candles in Winter Wonderland & Fireside // Bath and Body Works

For only $19.95 you can gift these long burn, high fragrance candles, which will last through the holidays. My favorite two scents are Winter Wonderland and Fireside.

3. Make a Donation // Joyce Meyer Hand of Hope

Give the gift of thankfulness by donating to a great cause like Joyce Meyer Hand of Hope. They do so much that we wish we could do but never have time.

4. Angora Wool Women’s Sweater // CostCo

These sweaters are only $29.95 — a steal, considering that they are also machine washable.

5. A Miele Canister or Upright Vacuum // www.MieleUSA.com, or the Miele Dallas Gallery

This should be on everyone’s wish list. Once you use one, you will never want to use anything else!