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Christmas 2020 deserves to be a good one and presents don’t have to be a grand gesture. They can also be pretty or practical. Here are a few ideas for gifts from companies big and small and all can be delivered.
For beauty lovers and self care gifts click here and for gifts for foodies click here or if you want to do your own gifts, check out this post on DIY gifts for boyfriends
Kindred Fires Luxury Personalised Candles
What can I say about this candle? It smells divine, the personalisation is super cute and it sets off a lovely glow when lit.
Our candles are hand-poured in the UK in small batches, using luxury fragrance to make a truly special gift. We use soy wax in all of our candle products and also containers which can be re-used or recycled where possible.
Our candle here is £24.00 available directly from www.kindredfires.com prices start at £16.00
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Reed Diffuser from The House of Eden
The House of Eden is an online boutique crammed with all sorts of lovely things. I chose this reed diffuser which fills our living room with a beautiful scent that isn’t too overpowering. Check out the website – you are sure to find something you love:
The reed diffuser is priced at £24.99 and available directly from
www.thehouseofeden.co.uk
Nautical Map Canvas from Ink & Drop
Ink & Drop has a huge range of prints and frames of all shapes and sizes. From classic prints to neon words, you can even create your own.
We chose this nautical map on canvas RRP £25.00 – the frame is really clever as it clips together using magnets (it’s probably nothing new but I hadn’t seen it before).
You can check out everything they have to offer here: www.inkanddrop.com
Visconti Leather Wallet Embossed by Engravers Guild
Engravers Guild has so much choice when it comes to personalised gifts, you really are spoilt for choice. This leather Visconti wallet is £38.95, which includes embossing and gift box, and has been embossed with the lucky recipients initials and I think it looks really classy.
Other items include jewellery, watches and prefume bottles. Have a look on the website www.engraversguild.co.uk
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El Camino Bracelet & Steps
We first fell in love with El Camino when we received a bracelet for our Father’s Day gift guide. Monsieur Incidental wears it all the time, it really is gorgeous.
Handmade in the UK the jewellery is suitable for all, matching necklaces and friendship ring are also available. They can be customised in the form of Steps, silver or glass charms representing seas, oceans, counties and more.
Take a look at www.elcaminobracelets.com – I hope you love them as much as we do.
Story Jewellery
A lovely gift for any friend is this friendship knot ring from Story Jewellery.
Enhanced with a heart-melting message, this friendship ring is the perfect motivational gift for best friend. It is a love knot ring.
Friendship ring is available from www.storyjewellery.com
KelZo Jewellery
KelZo jewellery is handmade by Kelly and Zoe from Our Transitional Life, one of my favourite, inspirational blogs. The fun, colourful, quirky designs made from vegan polymer clay are definietly one of a kind and affordable. A portion of the profits from the PRIDE collection goes to charity too – what a lovely pair they are.
Available from www.kelzojewellery.com
Nixplay Smart WiFi Frame
This is an especially good gift for friends and relatives we haven’t been able to see:
Nixplay’s largest frame at 13.3 inches means you can see all your favourite photos on a big screen with even more quality and style. Looking to share all your holiday memories this festive season? Add this to your home to embarrass the little ones and to feel even more nostalgic this Christmas. Along with the rest of Nixplay’s Wi-Fi Cloud frames, it can also be connected to Alexa and Google Home – linking up your frame to one centralised hub is easier than ever. Its 1920 x 1080 FHD IPS display with 16:9 aspect ratio as well as its modernised black finish gives you another elegant way of displaying your memories in your home!
Available from Nixplay.co.uk RRP £219.99
Confident? The Guess-A-Range Party Game
Whilst there’s not much we can feel confident about this Christmas; you can be sure to have the perfect party game with Confident?. Whether you’re planning a virtual Christmas party, or wanting something to entertain your entire household this festive period, Confident? is the hilarious guess-a-range party game.
Do you know how many slices there are in a medium-sliced loaf of bread? Or how much sleep the average person gets a night? Do you know how many times Trump has tweeted since taking office? With Confident? you don’t need to know the answer to play, simply decide upon a range in which the answer falls, write it down – bottom to top – and reveal. The most confident player with the smallest correct range wins.
Perfect for all ages 8-88. RRP: 29.99. www.confidentgame.com
Slipper Boots from Bedroom Athletics
Slippers are always a popular Christmas gift and even more so this year as we are spending so much time at home, indoors. With a huge range of slippers, slipper boots, robes and more for both men and women Bedroom Athletics has you covered.
Give the gift of warm, comfortable cozy toes with a pair of slipper boots from £15.00
Bamigo Socks
These super soft socks are breathable so you can enjoy unrivaled freshness throughout the day. They also feature a reinforced heel and toe for added comfort. The ribbed cuff and flat seams provide a custom fit, adding to the overall level of comfort you’ll experience. Monsieur Incidental has been wearing these and says they’re super comfy, they’re certainly very soft.
A 4-pack of socks is £24.99 available directly from Bamigo.com
A Festive Puzzle from Puzzlecrazy
Puzzles have increased popularity in recent months (I can’t think why…) and these festive puzzles make a great gift. For each puzzle sold the artist receives a commission. We will certainly enjoy doing this one.
Starting at £23.50 from www.puzzlecrazy.co.uk
Silver Age Figurine – DC Comics by Jim Shore Superman
DC Comics Justice League is a comprised of the worlds most iconic superheroes. Jim Shore celebrates Superman in an iconic pose in his signature wood carved look and folk art styling. Sure to be a treasured gift across the generations.
Superman is currently on sale £27.50 available from www.jimshoredesigns.co.uk
The Positive Planner
The Positive Planner is a gentle daily companion that helps you get more organised while most importantly improving your mental health and wellbeing. A great starting point for someone looking for a mindfulness gift or to make self-care a regular practice.
We created The Positive Planner to encourage you to make journaling and mindfulness an everyday practice. You’ll find sections dedicated to daily intentions and reflections, a mood checker and gratitude as well as loads of useful tools designed to enhance positivity and manage your wellbeing. But in all this, the Yellow One is still a planner at heart and features everyday organisational extras such as meal planners, shopping lists and monthly diary spreads.
Available directly from www.thepositiveplanners.com £20.00
Greens Steel Beast Tumbler
The great thing about these tumblers is you’re not limited by what they can hold. Each cup has thermal insulation technology so they can store anything from water, coffee, soups, smoothies, even cocktails!
Each tumbler comes with a vacuum-sealed, spill-resistant lid which preserves the vibrancy and vitamin content in your food and drink that would have otherwise lost their nutrients and appeal after exposure to air and light. They also come with a sweat-free, powder-coated exterior which will keep your libation firmly in your hand and prevent drippy condensation forming on the outside.
The tumblers also come with two straws, one thick and one standard, and a straw cleaning brush.
£19.00 available from Amazon and www.greenssteel.com
Zippo Heatbank 9s
Great for pretty much anyone, the Zippo Heatbank 9s is the ideal gift this holiday season. A combined handwarmer and powerbank in one which has been specially designed for a sleek and ergonomic feel to fit comfortably in your hand, whilst being compact enough to fit easily in any pocket or bag.
It offers up to 9 hours of power for charging any USB compatible phone and device, and the adjustable heat settings delivers gentle, even warmth. They’re great for those out walking the dog, working from a chilly home-office, or just to keep in your everyday bag for when you need it for charging up your tech.
RRP £39.95 available from Amazon
Tile Limited Edition Bluetooth Tracker
Tile Pro has a 400 ft. range and the loudest ring, making it the most durable tracker yet. Tile Mate is perfect for the essentials in your daily routine. Tile Slim is shaped like a credit card so slots easily into wallets, bags, jackets and coats. Here is how Tile works – ring it when you’ve misplaced something, if it’s close by, and if you fear you’ve left your belonging further away, check where your item was last seen on a map. This allows you to tap into Tile’s community, the world’s largest lost-and-found
The Tile Performance Pack RRP £58.99 and is available from www.thetileapp.com
Poo-Pourri Before You Go Spray
I am sure this will raise a few chuckles but, as someone who has Crohn’s disease, something like this can make “going” when out and about a little less daunting for anyone with an IBD. It’s also great as a cheeky gift for someone who is renowned for taking lots of “loo breaks” in the office – there’s always one!
The Poo-Pourri Secret Santa ornament is available from Holland & Barrett for £6.99
Christmas Decorations: Because you can never have too many!
Decorations from Tower Bridge
All are available to purchase in the Tower Bridge online shop here: https://shop.towerbridge.org.uk/collections/christmas
Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore
Santa is first and foremost a toy maker. Each year he delights in the creation of new toys for girls and boys. This beautifully crafted Jim Shore piece showcases all of Santa’s works, from the time honored Nutcracker to teddy bears and unicorns. Designed by award-winning artist and sculptor Jim Shore for Heartwood Creek.
This already sits on the side in our living room and out children love it.
Available directly from Jim Shore Designs £65.00
Santa Please Stop Here Hanging Ornament – Kloche by Millbrook Gifts
The Spirit of Christmas. A collection of delightful wooden decorations that capture the essence of that special time of year. This glass dome, Christmas decoration encases a magical fireplace, adorned with a colourful stocking, ready for santa and ribbon to help hang off your Christmas tree.
I love this, it is Christmas in a glass dome.
Available from www.giftgivingallwrappedup.co.uk £12.95
Window Stencils from Snow Windows
Create your own amazing winter scene on your windows with this reusable, pack of 4 stencils. Arrange them in any order, spray them with snow spray and remove to reveal your winter wonderland.
Each individual stencil measures 42cm wide x 29.7cm high.
£1 from every sale of this stencil will be donated to https://www.home-start.org.uk
We used the Halloween ones and received lots of compliments, I’m looking forward to impressing my neighbours with the Christmas ones too
Available directly from https://www.snowwindows.com/product/christmas-stencil-pack/ £18.99
Finally you will need something to wrap those gifts…
Gift Mate Gift Bags
Gift Mate’s Christmas bundle has a variety of sizes and styles so you have a selection for EASY and QUICK wrapping this Christmas.
If – like me – wrapping presents isn’t your strong suit, this bundle is the answer.
Each bag is reusable and comes with its own draw string bow – simply place your present, no matter how awkward the shape, into the bag and pull the draw string and you have beautifully wrapped gifts, just like that.
This 36 piece set is £24.99. Please see more here: https://buygiftmate.co.uk/products/copy-of-x30-christmas-offer-value-bumper-set
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