Tag: Christmas shopping

Christmas Countdown: House of Fraser

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selection of Christmas items from House of Fraser

House of Fraser is a real High Street stalwart – the company’s been around since 1849! I (and lots of other people probably) still refer to the Manchester branch as “Kendal’s” and the Birmingham one as “Rackham’s” as they were once family-owned, independent department stores. There are lots of these old companies around the country which now come under the House of Fraser umbrella… even Harrods!

Anyway, that’s enough of a history lesson for one day; here’s our little selection of HoF Christmas goodies!

  1. Wedgwood neo-classical bauble: £25
  2. 5 kraft hand-drawn Christmas gift tags: £1.50
  3. Woodland Charm wooden tree: £10
  4. Novelty reindeer mug: £5
  5. Frosty boiled wool large penguin table piece: £9

Christmas Countdown: Graham and Green

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Selection of Christmas items at Graham and Green

Graham and Green stocks a well-curated, quirky and humorous collection of homeware & gift items on their website and in their two London shops. And that goes for their Christmas selection too!

  1. 3-tier circular tea light tree – £99
  2. Set of 7 angel name place cards – £9.95
  3. Penguin snow globe – £12
  4. ‘Grow Your Own’ crackers – £17
  5. Set of 4 Matryoshka decorations – £15.95
  6. Wooden crosses – from £8.95

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Christmas Countdown: Fortnum and Mason

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selection of Christmas items from Fortnum and Mason

Fortnum and Mason is the byword (byphrase?) for classy Christmas hampers. However, they do lots of other Christmas gifts and treats.

  1. Fortnum’s Christmas bag for life: £6.95 (A Christmas gift that will be used every day)
  2. 12 Days of Christmas mini crackers: £12 (Each contains a mini wooden Christmas decoration)
  3. Christmas mulling syrup: £12.95
 (Not just for mulled wine – use in Christmas pudding and festive cocktails)
  4. Fortnum’s orange pomander candle: £40 (Fill your home with the scent of cinnamon, cloves and orange)
  5. F&M black & cream chef’s hat: £16 (To be donned by the designated Christmas Dinner cook)
  6. The children’s Christmas hamper: £45 (For the budding epicurean)

Christmas Countdown: Etsy

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selection of vintage and handmade Christmas items from Etsy

Etsy is one of the best places to shop for original, vintage and handmade Christmas presents for the home, the family, the friends… and the self! There’s so much choice, you’ll easily find anything and everything for everyone on your list. If you don’t there are lots of indie sellers that can whip you up something custom – so long as you give them enough notice!

  1. Set of 3 Christmas tree ornaments: £12.83
  2. Retro 60s holiday matches in fancy sleeve case: £6.42
  3. Father Christmas blue plaque: £25
  4. Screen-printed Christmas stockings: £9 each
  5. Swedish vintage 1970s printed cotton tablecloth: £16.04
  6. Crocheted snowflake garland – white linen – 16 snowflakes: £24.38