SUSIE CAVE

The founder of The Vampire’s Wife wants to record her dreams in style, eat from rose-emblazoned plates and carry her husband’s angel in her pocket

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1. Rare orchids from MCBEANS

McBeans is the oldest orchid nursery in England, and its Victorian greenhouses are close to The Vampire’s Wife headquarters in Lewes. From £20 (mcbeansorchids.com)

2. THE VAMPIRE’S WIFE Ghosteen robe

Made from our signature sparkling silk velvet and woven in England, this is the perfect robe to slip into on Christmas morning and wear all through to the night. £1,995 (thevampireswife.com)

3. ASTIER DE VILLATTE X JOHN DERIAN Dutch Hundred Leaved Rose soup plate

I adore John Derian’s store in New York, a favourite for homeware treasures. Its plates and teacups adorned with roses and blooms all make for perfect gifts. £120 (summerillandbishop.com)

4. BULY 1803 The Benevolent comb

This beautiful comb can be personalised with an engraving and is perfect for thick, curly hair. Elegant, ergonomic and always useful. £44 (buly1803.com)

5. CHOOSING KEEPING Leather Dreams notebook

This is my go-to shop for angelic Christmas cards, Victorian Christmas baubles as well as beautiful notebooks and sketchbooks. £60 (choosingkeeping.com)

6. FIL DE FER Ballerina Christmas ornament

These vintage-style bejewelled tree ornaments match my favourite jewel-like Vampire’s Wife dresses. £23 (fildefercph.com)

7. The Pocket Angel

A precious lucky charm talisman designed by my husband, Nick Cave. £100 (cavethings.com)

8. SABBIA ROSA Pom Pom mules

Irresistible, fluffy boudoir slippers for ‘Hollywood at home’ Christmas dressing. POA (@sabbiarosaparis)

9. SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Almond soap

This makes a sweetly scented stocking filler. £14 (uk.smnovella.com)

10. THE VAMPIRE’S WIFE Bonfire candle

The candle itself is nestled in a smoky crimson vessel, with a beautiful silver and gold monogrammed label. The scent is brooding and deliciously woody. £85 (thevampireswife.com)