Tag: Christmas presents

Gifts for… Him

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selection of Christmas gifts for men

Yesterday we featured a selection of gifts for her – today we’re putting some lovely prezzies under the virtual tree for him. Justin suggested a couple of these without prompting – was that a subtle hint? 🙂

  1. Gentlemen’s Hardware shoe shine kit: £15, John Lewis
  2. Christmas men’s beard grooming gift box: £82.30, Etsy
  3. Hand-forged bottle opener: £12, Bodie & Fou
  4. Shaving tradition set: £67.00, L’OCCITANE
  5. Barbour AW12 men’s green Barbour Wessex olive wax jacket: £118, Masdings
  6. Black Peppercorn favourites gift set: £56, Molton Brown
  7. Sandqvist Carl Gustav waxed holdall: £156, ASOS
  8. Harris Tweed hip flask in a purple & blue check with purple leather trim in presentation box: £25, Etsy
  9. Pharrell Williams Stan Smith tennis shoes: £85, Adidas

Gifts for… Her

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selection of Christmas gifts for women

I think there’s no excuse for getting it wrong when it comes to Christmas gifts for ‘her’. What woman doesn’t like to wake up on Christmas morning to a show-stopping handbag? A pair of funky shoes? Some jewellery? Make up and smellies?

I know I’ve got excited in the past by a toaster as birthday present – just don’t think it’s all right to get me household electricals for every occasion!

OK, I confess – this more or less constitutes my own fantasy Christmas wish list. So Justin, I hope you’re paying attention! 🙂

Gifts for… Girls

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Christmas gifts for girls

Yesterday we mentioned that we have 8 nephews; we have 3 nieces too. Shop shelves are often filled to overflowing with the pink princess look, but it doesn’t always have to be pink gifts for girls and blue-for-boys. Here are a few alternative ideas for the little ladies.

  1. Wildfox Snowflake jumper 7-14: £53, Selfridges
  2. Vilac multicoloured giraffe umbrella: £17, Liberty
  3. All Aboard flight bag: £15.38, Paperchase
  4. Banksy girl with balloon iPhone hard case/cover: £3.99, eBay
  5. Vivi Bunny soft toy: £20, Designers Guild
  6. Printed wellies: £24-£28 depending on size, Boden
  7. Burts Bees gift tin mini collection: £5.99, Boots
  8. Strawberry body sorbet: £8, The Body Shop
  9. Children’s jungle wall sticker set by Parkins Interiors: £90, Notonthehighstreet

Gifts for… Boys

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selection of gifts for boys

Although we have no kids ourselves, we now have 8 nephews between us – aged from 4 to 24!  Buying gifts for boys can be a minefield –  what are they into now, what’s the trendy toy this year, are there any new hobbies???  It was much simpler in our day – a satsuma and a piece of coal (if wi wer lucky!). Here’s a broad selection to suit a range of ages & budgets.

  1. Astronaut freeze-dried space strawberries: £6, Urban Outfitters
  2. Silly Socks baseball boots socks: £6.99, Iwantoneofthose
  3. Mr Men Mr Tickle watch: £12.99, WatchShop
  4. OUCH! comic strip plasters: £3.95, Prezzy Box
  5. 3D spy glasses: £15, John Lewis
  6. Gift Republic Monopoly money box: £10.40, Amazon
  7. The original metal Slinky: £4.99, Maplin
  8. Animal antics t-shirt: £17-£19, Boden
  9. Lexon Buro desk set: £80, Designers Guild