Features Gifted Items
Christmas might look a little different this year, but I have collaborated with some fantastic brands to bring you this gift guide, featuring a whole range of gift ideas, whether you are looking for inspiration for your own Wishlist, or to find the perfect present for somebody else.
Ecooking Skincare set
Produced in Denmark, Ecooking’s products are made up of 100% organic oils, natural peptides and vitamins. Sustainable, paraben free and vegan, the Discovery Set includes skincare essentials in handy travel sizes.
The House of Eden
Looking for clothing? The House of Eden stocks a wide range of one-size clothing and accessories, as well as mix and match hampers perfect for Christmas gifts. I was sent across a couple of the items of clothing and a scarf and was really impressed with the quality and style of the pieces.
Pup Chic Boutique Jumper
If you are buying for a dog owner, you must check out the Pup Chic Boutique. They have items for both dogs and their owners, including this fantastic slogan jumper, which comes in a range of colours.
Leather Bag
Scaramanga have a brilliant range of real leather gifts including this Ella Saddle Bag, which can be worn across the body or on the shoulder, with an adjustable vintage strap.
Rejuvenated Beauty Supplements
If you are shopping for a gift that will keep on giving, the ‘Christmas Radiant Skin Collection’ is a Limited Edition set from Rejuvenated, for brighter, glowing skin – a skincare programme to restore and rejuvenate around the clock. Perfect for repairing the damage from the festive excess.
Lido Jewellery Set
Looking for beautiful Pearl jewellery? Lido have a vast range to choose from, with traditional to more contemporary designs. I fell in love with this gorgeous Pearl and Cubic Zirconia set I was sent over. You can get 15% off on the website with code Angels15.
Branche d’Olive Hand Wash
Dr PawPaw Lip Collection
I am a big fan of Dr PawPaw’s range of tinted balms and this Full House Gift Set includes the full range of six travel sized balms – Original, Tinted Peach Pink, Hot Pink, Rich Mocha, Outrageous Orange and Ultimate Red.
Contactless Payment Bracelet
K-Pay have an innovative range of products including the stylish Milan Contactless Payment Bracelet, allowing you to upload money, tap and go – meaning completely contactless payment! K-pay wearables allow you to make quick and secure payments anywhere that accepts contactless.
Hashtag The Card Game
If you are looking for a fun game to play on Christmas Day once the kids have gone to bed (13+), Hashtag The Card Game, available from Amazon, is perfect for those who are addicted to their smartphone. The aim is to find the card with #mostpostwins or #leastpostwins, depending on the side of the card you are playing.
2021 Diary
I think it’s safe to say that the majority of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. Look ahead to the new year with this personalised, slightly tongue in cheek, 2021 diary from Getting Personal. Let’s hope that next year is slightly less eventful, hey?
Tile
Limited Edition Tiles, in a range of brand new designs, are the perfect gift for anybody who tends to misplace their belongings. The handy tracker syncs up to the app to help you easily locate your favourite item without the drama.
One Fatal Night Book
What if your whole life had been built on a lie? One woman’s quest for revenge unearths a fatal secret from her past in this psychological thriller novel by Helene Fermont – One Fatal Night is available to buy from Amazon and bookshops.
How to Be a Well Being Book
How to Be a Well Being encourages you to make the most of every single day, putting aside the uncertainty and pressure of life, to fight back and maintain wellbeing. This is the book you need if you are feeling a little fragile as 2020 draws to a close.
My Therapist Says Book
If you have seen the popular Instagram account @MyTherapistSays and loved it, this book is for you. My Therapist Says covers daily life from being ghosted to work minefields, this book is just what you need whilst lockdown is preventing you from hanging out with a wine and your bestie.
Curling Iron
The Jose Eber Curling Iron creates large, bouncy, long lasting curls and waves that are smooth and frizz-free, causing less damage than traditional curling wands. The innovative clipless design provides even heat for quicker styling and a more natural finish.
Air styler
The Jose Eber Air Styler uses a high speed fan to propel cool air through the length of the styler to set hair in curls or waves, and can also be used to straighten hair. The cooling feature allows the barrel to be brought up against the scalp, without the risk of a burn.
Woodland Wild Colouring Book
Mindfullness is so important for wellbeing, this Woodland Wild Colouring Book, by Sunday Times bestselling illustrator Millie Marotta, would make a lovely gift this Christmas. With a range of beautiful drawings to colour in, this book is sure to be well received.
Personalised Towels
When it comes to personalised Christmas gifts, The Gift Experience have you covered with everything from plant pots to these gorgeous luxury embroidered his and her towels. We are *hopefully* moving into our new house in time for Christmas and I can’t wait to hang these in the bathroom once we are in!
Wardian Bonsai Greenhouse
If you are searching for something a little different, I highly recommend taking a look at The Urban Botanist. They have a whole selection of beautiful and unique plants and ecosystems, including this gorgeous limited edition Wardian Bonsai Greenhouse. The fairy lights give the greenhouse that added something, and you can also choose to include a personalised gold disc with a message of you choice, if you want to make the gift more personal.
Tailored Clothing
I have previously worked with Sumisurra, so I already knew how beautiful their clothing is. Tailored to fit you perfectly, based on the details you submit, the range includes shirts, suits and skirts as well as beautiful dresses. I am in love with the red design I picked out on the site and personalised to suit my own style. As well as the dress, I also picked out a scarf from the site, which is super soft and would make a lovely gift.
Photo Book
Photo Books are the perfect gift for loved ones who you aren’t able to spend as much time with in person, which is more important than ever this year. Vistaprint have a whole range of photo gifts to choose from, including this Extra Large Landscape Photo Book – I was seriously impressed by the quality of the photos, it will be treasured. Vistaprint also offer personalised Christmas cards, which would be a lovely idea for friends and family who you might not see this festive season.
Yardley Gift Sets
The Yardley English Rose Bath & Body Set with Gardners Apron, and Contemporary Florals Body Sprays are both fantastic gift sets, suitable for vegans, paraben and cruelty free and containing 95% naturally derived ingredients.
Ted Baker Gift Sets
Boots 3 for 2 gift range is always worth a browse and I am obsessed with their Ted Baker range including the Harmony Gaze, Opulent Radiance and Harmony Gems gift sets, which are all beautifully packaged in the signature Ted Baker style.
Black Tea Scrubs
The Black Tea Body Scrubs from Delhicious Body are 100% natural, vegan and cruelty free and make the perfect gift for those in need of some TLC over the festive season.
Gemstone Jewellery
Harfi have a beautiful range of Handmade Gemstone Jewellery, including these gorgeous Krisha earrings, available in Navy Blue and Turquoise (pictured). The quartz gemstone, half moon earrings (signifying womanhood, fertility and birth cycles) can be dressed up or down and have been handmade by skilled artisan jewellers in India.
Sterling Silver Jewellery
These cute sterling silver earring studs come in an adorable glass bottle. The Times To Treasure Jars of Joy would make a lovely stocking filler, handmade in Dorset by the lovely Grainne.
Fairy Lights
These Copper Fairy Lights from Sparkle Lighting would be pretty wrapped around a headboard or mirror, to add a little sparkle on winter days. You can use the lights indoor or outdoor and they are available in various lengths.
Cards Against Anxiety
if you are suffering from stress or anxiety, this Cards Against Anxiety pack of cards and book, which uses CBT techniques and controlled breathing practises, aims to help reduce stress and combat anxiety and depression.
Swarovski® Birthstone Star Necklace
Looking for something a little special? The Swarovski® Birthstone Star Necklaces from Engravers Guild are gorgeous and can be personalised with the initial and birthstone of your choice. I absolutely love how mine looks – I was born in May so my birthstone is an emerald, and the necklace is pretty, on a dainty silver chain.
Hot Water Bottle and Eye Mask
Perfect for the colder months, Curious Rose have a range of Pure Wool Wheat Bags, Hot Water Bottles and Migraine Eye Masks. Pure, soft lambswool, dyed, woven and knitted in a selection of stylish designs, lovingly gift wrapped and packaged with care.
Personalised Scarf
Wrap up warm this winter with this gorgeous personalised blanket scarf from Getting Personal. Choose between grey or neutral, with personalisation available in metallic silver or gold thread.
Nordgreen Watch
Give the gift of time (sorry, couldn’t resist) with a classic timepiece from Nordgreen. Their Women’s Watch bundles come with a separate strap, which can be alternated to give a brand new style, depending on your mood or outfit.
So Divine Toy
If you are looking for the gift of self love, look no further than So Divine’s latest pastel hued range, including this G-Spot Vibrator, sure to bring a smile to their face this Christmas.
Wentworth Wooden Puzzle
I have found a new appreciation for puzzles since the first lockdown this year. Wentworth have a fantastic selection of puzzles to choose from, including the lovely National Trust range. We visited Stourhead over the summer and loved how pretty the landscapes were there, this puzzle is sure to bring some entertainment during that week between Christmas and New Year when nobody remembers what day it is.
Y.O.U Organic Cotton Underwear
Sustainable fashion brand, Y.O.U Underwear have a range of luxury 100% cotton underwear for men and women. For each pair of underwear sold, two pairs are donated to vulnerable women and children. The underwear is fair trade and vegan, making this underwear a great choice when it comes to ethical gifts.
Kit and Kaboodal Jumper
I am a huge fan of Kit and Kaboodal, ever since I first worked with them a couple of years ago. I was heartbroken when Ed managed to destroy my rainbow jumper after putting it in the washing machine, so I’m overjoyed to have been gifted this gorgeous pink jumper. They have a huge range of clothing available to choose from on their website – make sure you take a look!
Dairy Diary
This gorgeously illustrated Dairy Diary features delicious recipes, making it a wonderful gift for anybody who loves to get busy in the kitchen. The Dairy Diary began in 1968 when the Milk Marketing Board launched a cookbook to be sold via the milkman and remains popular today!
Yoga Bricks
For yoga fans, these yoga bricks from Meglio are the perfect addition to their fitness kit. They help improve core balance, strength and body alignment and also come in a variety of cute pastel shades.
ARK Skincare
I’m a big fan of ARK Skincare and their range of gift sets would be a lovely gift idea. What’s great about ARK is that their products are tailored for the stage you are in throughout life, so they have been formulated for your skin at whatever age you are. Their AgeDefend range is perfect for those in their 30s and 40s, and this Discovery Collection is a fantastic way to introduce a loved one to the brand.
Soft as Silk Hand Creams
This set of Soft as Silk Hand Creams help leave hands beautifully moisturised, with rich, nourishing conditioners and antioxidant protection. Scents include Lotus Blossom, Pomelo and Vanilla.
Beautiful Skin Gummies
Beautiful Skin Gummies from Nature’s Bounty are deliciously flavoured soft gummies to take daily for healthy, beautiful skin. They are suitable for vegans, and gluten free and include ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, biotin and vitamins E and C, plus zinc.
Fabric Cushions
Yorkshire Fabric Shop have a range of beautiful designs to choose from – I love these bright cushions with their printed velvet fabric (black all over jungle leaf floral pattern), which are going to look brilliant with our cream leather sofas when we move.
Silver Kiss Necklace
This lovely silver kiss necklace from Red Ruby Rouge is sophisticated and stylish whilst remaining minimalist in its design. It comes in a gorgeous gift box, ready to put a smile on its recipient’s face.
Thriller Book
I am a huge fan of thrillers, and can’t wait to get stuck into The Cousins by Karen M.McManus. Available from Waterstones.
Items featured in this gift guide have been provided for the purpose of this post, however all words and images are my own.
