Bliss POINT

Interior designer BRIGETTE ROMANEK— a go to for Beyoncé, Gwyneth, Demi, and more—finds joy in smoky scents and vintage seating

Vanities /My Stuff

■ Style File

DAILY UNIFORM: Jeans and a button-down, EVERYDAY ACCESSORY: A Foundrae bracelet (2). WORK BAG: Christian Dior Book tote. It's strong enough to hold my computer, binder, and all my tear sheets of furniture pieces (3). FESTIVE FROCK: A dress by Emilia Wickstead. She makes elegant, understated pieces that leave something to the imagination (12). PARTY SHOE: Christian Louboutin (8).

■ On Beauty

EYELINER: Pat McGrath Labs (13). WASH DAY: Monat (6). NAILS: French or baby doll pink.

■ At Home

RECENT ADDITION: De Sede vintage sofa in orange leather—perfection! (5) LINENS: Beltrami bedding is spectacular to me (16). LIGHTING: By Gabriel Hendifar, the mastermind behind Apparatus. He's created an entire world (1). ON THE WALL: Loma Simpson (9). AROMA: Maison Margiela Replica candle, By the Fireplace (15). IN THE DRIVEWAY: A Tesla and a couple of furniture wrapping blankets—comes with the job. FO R FU RRY FRIENDS: Lay Lo. They make the beds stylish. I'm excited to work with them soon (10).

■ For Pleasure

HAPPIEST HOUR: Early morning, around 5 a.m., when it's still quiet. READING:The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (4). WATCHING:Motherland, a comedy about motherhood. I cry with laughter, LISTENING TO: Tyler, the Creator; SZA; James Blake (14); Kendrick Lamar; Post Malone; Sade; and Beabadoobee.

■ The Menu

MORNING CUP: Coffee or a strawberry probiotic smoothie from Erewhon. INDULGENT DRINK: CocaCola (ll). POWER SNACK: BjornQprn popcorn. HOME-COOKED SPECIALTY: Pesto pasta with caprese salad. TAKEOUT: Woon Kitchen. Beef noodles, scallion pancakes, or gai lan (7). Comfort food.

Turn the page for Romanek's holiday guide.

■ On Holiday

PERFECT STAY: Ritz Paris (l). TRAVEL DAY FOOTWEAR: Gucci platform sandals (12). IN THE CARRY-ON: Cozy Earth socks (8), Goop Beauty lip balm (5), Escentric Molecules, Molecule 02 eau de toilette (4), Sleeper pajamas (9), and outfits— I love A.W.A.K.E. Mode's blazers (7), skirts, and dresses. As long as I check the weather, I can curate. TOILETRY BAG: Hermes.

■ Gift Guide

FOR THE KIDS: A climbing wall. FOR THE AESTHETE: A trip to Rome to see, well, everything (11). FOR THE HOST: Lady M Signature Mille Crepes cake (3). FOR THE ENTERTAINER: Michael Verheyden T-Light candle holders. They are stunning and when the candle is lit, the glow is soft and pretty on a dining table (10). FOR INTERIOR ENTHUSIASTS: My coffee-table book, Livable Luxe (6). ON THE WISH LIST: A new album from the late singer Prince or an Honor Titus painting (2).