Fashion and interior design go together like mulled wine and mince pies, so it only seemed natural to reference the catwalks for our interiors shopping guide. Buying gifts for the home is so personal that it’s easy to get it wrong, but you can avoid major missteps just by peeking into the recipient’s closet:

If they like Ralph Lauren’s Countryside Chic…
Those with a rustic, all-American style won’t be able to resist items that bring nature indoors. Match the earthy color palette of their leather jackets and riding boots with a set of Pantone swatch mugs, which also help create a coffee with the perfect degree of milkiness. Rablab‘s Ita trivets are made from Agate, a natural volcanic rock that’s said to bring healing, power and eloquence to its owner. Even technophiles can get in on the natural trend—Singgih Kartono‘s deceptively simple wooden radio is equipped with all the latest mp3 technology.

If they like Dior’s Retro Skirt Suits…
No vintage aficionado’s coffee table is complete without Assouline’s Barbie: 50th Anniversary, a hefty tome detailing the history of the original fashionista. AMS Objects of Desire makes antique shopping as easy as a mouse click, making items like a “Knoll Esque” pleather-covered chair available to buy online. For the mod look without the digging, try Jonathan Adler—his Ventana Mirror would look perfectly at home in Mrs. Robinson’s swinging Pasadena pad.

If they like Narciso Rodriguez’s Monochromatic Motifs…
A stark black-and-white color palette is undeniably chic when it comes to both fashion and furnishings, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Akiko Itoh‘s Salt & Pepper Maracas turn even the most everyday meal into a fiesta, while guests can challenge each other to a round of jet-set trivia with notNeutral‘s City Map plates. Covered in hand-drawn picture frames, Lisa Bengtsson‘s “Family Wallpaper” can be customized with the recipient’s own photos, giving the monochrome look a warm, personal touch.

If they like Roberto Cavalli’s Flirty Florals…
Floral furnishings no longer have to mean Laura Ashley throw pillows—this season’s versions are just as witty as they are romantic. Design House Stockholm‘s “Carrie” Bicycle Basket is modeled after a crocheted tablecloth, but rendered in bright green plastic to give it a spunky kick. Channel the flower child mentality with La Tete au Cube‘s “Tank You” bud vase, a whimsical porcelain military tank that explodes with flowers instead of bullets. For a more artistic interpretation, look to artist Adam Frank‘s Lumen Oil Lamp, which projects a dainty sprig-shaped shadow on the wall.

If they like Marni’s Crafty Creations…
Artsy types will appreciate handmade gifts such as Katrin Moye‘s ceramics, all inspired by vintage textile patterns, or delicate fretwork baubles from jewelry designer Pieter Erasmus. Those with more avant-garde taste will adore Natalie Kruch‘s Balloona Stool for Umbra—a pink wooden structure wrapped with more than 500 colorful latex balloons.

—Erin Magner