Christmas Gift Guide Part 1 – 2024

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Due to my health, this year’s guides are starting a little later than usual. Hopefully, it’s worth the wait as I have some wonderful ideas that suit all budgets and recipients. You might even find something to add to your own Christmas list this year!

So without further ado, let’s get on with the gift ideas.

Escape Reed Diffuser from The Copenhagen Company.

If you are buying for someone who likes home scents then The Copenhagen Company is the place to check out. Offering a range of candles, diffusers, room sprays and more, this family-run business has had a passion for home fragrance since 1999.

The Escape Reed Diffuser features top notes of orange and lemon, middle notes of orange blossom, and base notes of cedarwood and vetiver. We’ve had ours in the living room for the past few weeks, and it diffuses a subtle fragrance around the room. It gives an uplifting boost when you smell it and has been created to bring about feelings of happiness.

The Escape Reed Diffuser comes in at £15.

Frozen Mint from LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW.

If you have a liquorice lover in your life, then the Danish liquorice brand LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW is a must-know brand. This B-Corp registered company offers a range of treats perfect for the festive season.

The Frozen Mint treat is meant to remind you of a fresh, white winter and mixes sweet liquorice and soft milk chocolate with a hint of mint.

I got my parents involved in trying these out and they said: “We like them.  The coating was lightly minty and crispy when you bite into it.  Inside had a nice liquorice flavour and slightly chewy without the synthetic taste and overt chewiness of some brands.” So I take that as a very big thumbs up!

This 295g of Frozen Mint comes in at £14.95.

Christmas at VistaPrint

It’s not a Christmas gift guide without a mention of VistaPrint who offer great ideas for personalised gifts and treats every festive season.

This year, I got a couple of my parents’ photos from their adventures put onto items for them.

Metal Print

My dad really wanted to have a look at the metal prints. These prints use either brushed metal or coated white aluminium to give a unique finish to your images. The aluminium metal offers a textured, muted look with metallic highlights, while coated white aluminium provides vibrant, true-to-life colours and a smooth finish.

While just 3mm thick, they are made to be lightweight and sturdy, lasting for a long time. While I’ve not tried it myself, apparently, they are waterproof and can be used outside on a deck or a porch too.

The price of metal prints starts at £22.99.

Small Personalised Cushion

As a surprise, I also picked out this small personalised cushion. Coming in at 35.6cm x 35.6cm, I thought this photo worked perfectly with it!

One of the great things about their personalised pillow range is that you can even add images to both sides. I decided to go for a black back as I didn’t feel this photo worked as double-sided very well. The cushions are made from 100% polyester and are soft to the touch, including a built-in white zip.

A personalised cushion starts at £18.99.

England 1980 Vintage Rugby Shirt by TOFFS

For someone who loves sports and all things vintage TOFFS is the perfect find. This UK-based company has been creating old-fashioned football and rugby shirts since 1990, helping you relive the love of a team from yesteryear in beautiful style.

Incredibly, they cover 240 football teams from around the world, with each article made using all-British materials. Each high-quality replica recreates the iconic jersey designs down to the finest detail.

I got this fantastic England 1980 Vintage Rugby Shirt, which has long sleeves and buttons at the front. It is made of heavyweight cotton, and you can even personalise yours with a name and number!

The England 1980 Vintage Rugby Shirt comes in at £71.

Ted Baker London

Sometimes there is nothing better than heading to Boots and grabbing some items which are in their 3 for 2 offer as Christmas approaches and Ted Baker has the men in your life covered with their range on offer.

Ted Baker Body Care Duo

The perfect stocking filler comes in the form of this Ted Baker Body Care Duo which costs just £10. Featuring a Hydrating Hair & Body wash (250 ml) and Fig Leaf & Cedar Body Spray (150 ml) this fragrance captures the distinctive notes of fig leaf and cedar leaf, which are complemented by a warming heart of cracked black pepper.

Designed to keep you feeling your best while also providing a sensory experience with the fragrance, this scent encapsulates the sophistication and refinement that Ted Baker is known for.

Ted Baker Toiletry Bag

For those who are looking for something that offers just a bit more the Ted Baker Toiletry Bag could be the answer. Coming in at £25 this set includes Fig Leaf and Cedar body spray (150 ml), Hydrating hair and body wash (250 ml), Fig Leaf and Cedar cleansing bar (150 g) and a reusable Toiletry bag.

You might be interested to learn this set is vegan-friendly and perfect for both travel and everyday use!

Ultimate Indulgence For Happy Feet – Foot Care Bundle from BARE FEET

BARE FEET by Margaret Dabbs offers a range of products perfect for taking care of your feet and hands. They are designed to be long-lasting and smell amazing while also being good value and cruelty-free.

The Ultimate Indulgence for Happy Feet is just one of their gift sets available this Christmas. Inside, you will find a soothing foot soak, foot file, exfoliating foot scrub, and conditioning foot cream, giving you everything you need to pamper your feet after a long day of shopping or festive parties.

With an RRP of £35, you can buy the Ultimate Indulgence For Happy Feet for £29 saving you £6 on buying them separately.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Gift Set From Perfume Direct

Is it Christmas without a new perfume? And if you are wondering what to go for this year, no matter what notes you love Perfume Direct has you covered.

Personally, I have fallen in love with the Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, this wonderful scent offers a citrus aromatic fragrance and has been a favourite of many since its launch in 2007. Featuring notes of:

– Top notes: Clementine, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Green Tea, Ivy
– Middle notes: Mandarin Orange, Basil, Chamomile, Peony
– Base notes: Sandalwood, Amber

This set includes a 125ml EDT of the perfume and a 75ml Body Lotion. Containing 95% natural origin ingredients, the French beetroot alcohol used in their formulas comes from a network committed to responsible farming.

The Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Gift Set comes in £118 however is on sale for £94.99 right now!

Pearhead

Pearhead is a US brand new to the UK, that offers a wide range of products across the gifts for babies, pets, home sections and more. With some really interesting products on offer, they are well worth checking out!

Pet Collar Frame

This frame is such a lovely idea as a memorial for a pet, or just to keep a collar that has worn out. It offers the space to place in a photo and their collar and I am going to be sorting out one of Sally’s old collars alongside a favourite picture to place inside mine.

With a thick inside, much like a shadow box, there is room to make sure the photo and collar fit well, while the thick wooden frame allows it to be stood up or hung on the wall.

The Pet Collar Frame comes in at £14.99.

Dog Butt Magnets

I absolutely love this collection of 4 magnets which feature four dog butts, I mean who wouldn’t want this on their fridge?!

Perfect for adding as a stocking filler or a funny Secret Santa gift these Dog Butt Magnets cost just £4.99.

Filofax Saffiano Special Edition Personal Organiser from Pen Heaven

If you are buying for someone who loves stationery, then Pen Haven has you covered. I’m not sure you can get a nicer Filofax than this special edition one in rose gold.

Coming in A5 size, it is obviously refillable year after year and can even be embossed with initials, or one or two lines of text. Plus, if you aren’t the best at wrapping, Pen Haven even offers a gift-wrapping service just look how nice it looks!

Featuring a diary with a double-page spread to a week, coloured notepaper, and more inside, the cover also has card slots, a pen look and somewhere to tuck your notebook, making sure you are always on time for your next appointment.

The Filofax Saffiano Special Edition Personal Organiser comes in at £40.

Lilley Monica Womens Black Lace Up Ankle Boot from Shoezone

Not all of us have lots of money to spend and if shoes are on the wishlist you are buying for then checking out Shoezone might be the answer as they have a range of stylish shoes and fashion dupes that won’t break the bank.

From Lilley, the Monica women’s boot includes both a zip-up fastening and a lace-up front. Made from a synthetic material, it features stitch detailing and a cleated sole, making it a much-reached-for boot over the winter months.

If the Monica Boot sounds perfect for you it comes in at just £24.99.

Double Dutch Mixers and Tonics

Double Dutch offers the perfect range of mixers and tonics for the season and even has a wonderful range of recipes to help you make the most of them!

From soda water, to double lemon and cranberry and ginger, they have all drink types covered and you never know they might just help you find your next favourite mix. After all, they are ready to “bring the energy and the flavour to your party” with luxury flavours and made using only the best ingredients. What’s more, Double Dutch is a certified B-Corp!

Available to buy on their website both as a one-off and as a subscribe and save Double Dutch is also found at Ocado, Amazon and Fortnum & Mason.

Murder at the Matinee by Jamie West

An unexpected call from a competing playwright pulls Bertie into another mystery. A puzzling newspaper ad boldly claims a murder will occur during the third act of a play. But there’s a snag—no such murder is written into the script!

When a real victim turns up and the police get involved, Bertie finds himself working alongside Inspector Hugh Chapman once more. Their uneasy partnership is tested as they try to uncover the truth behind the killing.

Each suspect comes under scrutiny, but this time even Bertie isn’t above suspicion. Can old rivalries and differences be set aside to solve this cunning case?

Sound like a book for you? Grab it now from Amazon where it comes in at £9.39 for a paperback.

Contact Coffee Co.

Made by two Royal Marines, one who has now left and one who is still serving, the idea came from two people who were frustrated with the poor freeze-dried coffee they had during operations and exercises around the world. They wanted to come up with something more, that still allowed it to be brewed quickly with the least amount of supplies.

They prioritise field testing to make sure every product is “soldier proof” and tastes delicious over aesthetics. So while it might not be the best-looking packaging, it will taste good. Their coffees can be bought as a one-off, or as part of the coffee club, which offers a discount for subscriptions!

These boxes of 10 single-serve coffee bags come in at £4.99 each and make a perfect stocking addition.

Classic British Sweet Bouquet from Sweet Bouquet

Are you looking to buy something for someone with a sweet tooth? Then Sweet Bouquet is a website to check out. Offering a range of pre-made bouquets filled with both sweets and chocolates, you can even pick one full of a favourite treat!

This particular bouquet is the Classic British Sweet Bouquet, which contains much-loved favourites such as Flumps, Haribo, Fizz Wizz. Refreshers and so much more! In fact, you will find around 33 treats included in the bouquet. The hardest part about this gift might be the recipient working out which sweet treat to start with!

The Classic British Sweet Bouquet comes in at £26.95.

Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS200 6.5Gbps from NETGEAR

Going to have a busy home this Christmas? Know someone who loves to game and needs a router upgrade? Then perhaps the NETGEAR Nighthawk range might be one to think about.

At the base level, the Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS200 supports up to 80 devices and has coverage of up to 186m2. What’s more, when compared to WiFi 6 you are looking at up to 2.4x faster speeds and has made to be easy to set up with any service provider out of the box, all you need is the Nighthawk app!

As such this is a great router for those who love to game, stream or end up finding themselves on conference calls regularly!

The NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS200 comes in at £199.99 with different models available for more.

Painted Candles and Candle Holder Kit from Craftiosity

Craftiosity is a brand I’ve featured over the last few years and I’m thrilled to be featuring them once again. Available as a subscription service, or one-off boxes, Craftiosity offers craft kits in a box, allowing you or the recipient to try out a range of different makes.

This year, I was kindly sent their Painted Candles and Candle Holder Kit which comes with everything you need to paint your own candles and make a lovely stand for them and I think it’s something even I can manage to do! Each kit includes clear step-by-step instructions and everything you need bar some simple household items such as a ruler or pencil are included in the box!

Sadly, this particular kit has now sold out however there is another candle kit in the form of a Rose Quartz Ombre Candle Craft Kit where you make your own candles! One-off boxes and subscriptions start at £26.96 and you can find out more in their online shop.

Yoghurt Maker and Sachets from EasiYo

Know someone who loves to make their own food in the kitchen? Then how about letting them know all about Easiyo in the form of this yoghurt maker?

Making yoghurt is easy with EasiYo. It takes just a few minutes to prep your yoghurt, and then all you need to do is wait overnight as the magic happens. Even better, EasiYo uses no electric parts, so no power is required, meaning it doesn’t take up too much room.

What’s more, there is a wide range of sachets available for use with this machine and you can even subscribe and save and make sure you always have sachets in to make more!

The Easiyo Yoghurt Maker comes in at £20 and sachets start at £3.20 each.

Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner Gift Set from Alterna

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves haircare? Then check out Alterna. They offer two of their best-selling premium haircare products as a gift set this year, allowing you to save a bit compared to their separate RRP and treat someone’s hair to a luxury wash.

Offered in a lovely gift box, these products are free from SLS/SLES, parabens, phthalates, DEA/TEA, and synthetic colours, and they are suitable for colour-treated hair. They have been clinically proven to provide moisture, smoothness, and manageability while reducing breakage by more than 99%, along with thermal protection up to 230°C.

I’ve been using these for my last few washes, and I have to say I am impressed. They have made my hair feel softer and smoother. It was also feeling very dry with the change in weather, and it has improved since using them!

The Caviar Anti Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner Gift Set comes in at £63.84.

I really hope these ideas have given you something to think about this year, plus keep an eye out for part 2 coming soon!

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