It can always be a puzzle finding what to buy for that awkward person in your family, that special present for your best friend or the mum that has everything, I'm always looking for inspiration, I am sure you are too. Well I have created this gift guide to help you plan that perfect Christmas.
For Her
For the lady who has everything, what about a bottle of Bollinger darling? This scrumptious champagne can be bought from King's Fine Foods. This purveyor of the best things you can eat has a fabulous selection of hampers and gift boxes too. For example the Princess Royal Hamper showcases elements of caviar, amedei chocolate and smoked salmon. Prices range from Early Bird Hampers at £49.99 right up to a more extravagant Pantry Hamper at £249.99. The Boudoir Hamper is one of my special favourites – it includes Ayala rosé champagne, Royal Scot flutes, Tuscan chocolates and luxurious candles and bathing oils. A great site for perfect Christmas delights.
For The Budding Cook - Royal Albert Cake Stand
Do you have a budding Mary Berry in your family? For those that love cooking show off your cakes on this beautiful Royal Albert cake stand. Featuring pink sorbet china and decorated in white polka dots with a peppering of pink roses; the adorable Cheeky Pink tableware collection is the perfect gift for the girl who loves to host afternoon tea for friends. The also do a Tea for One set for a touch of everyday luxury. Established in 1896, Royal Albert is inspired by everything English- the country garden and England's national flower, the rose. Quintessentially English, Royal Albert Gifts, Fine China & Tableware are both traditional and avant-garde. Available from all good stockists including Selfridges and House Of Fraser.
For those creative types, what about a gift voucher to make your own jewellery? The London Jewellery School runs courses from £50 and is the largest centre of jewellery making in Europe. Courses include making chandelier earrings, making a cocktail ring, tiara making and more. A taster jewellery course would also be perfect for a hen or birthday party. All the materials are provided and everything is taught in a fun learning environment but the best part is you get to keep what you make!
For The Stylish Dad - A Bottle Of Tanqueray Gin
An enduring classic, Tanqueray London Dry Gin is loved by bartenders, cocktail lovers and gin experts across the globe. This elegant smooth gin is perfect for sophisticated cocktails as well as the perfect gin and tonic - shaken not stirred of course! If you have ever tried this gin you would know that it is made with the finest botanicals including juniper, peppery coriander, aromatic angelica and sweet liquorice. It's one of the world's most awarded gins, making a luxurious and classic gift. Tanqueray London Dry Gin comes in a striking and iconic green bottle inspired by the traditional three-piece cocktail shaker. Stockists include Waitrose and Alexander and James.
For Men Who Love Grooming - Rehab London Skin Care Kit
For the Male Foodies - A Glass Recycled Cheeseboard
A unique present for those male foodies is a recycled cheeseboard from Lazy Daisy Glass. These bottles are completely food safe and you are re-using something that would normally go to the bottle bank for crushing. A great talking point you could also use it as a chopping board. All Lazy Daisy glass items are made in the UK by Kathryn in her design studio in Moray. She also has some fabulous jewellery on her site too as well as other gifts for men including a Whiskey bottle clock, cufflinks and art prints.
A Great Family Game - Don't Rock The Boat
It's hard to get the kids away from their electronic devices these days so what about a game all the family can play together? Don't Rock the Boat is a balancing game that will keep the children and their parents entertained, in fact a perfect family game. Each player carefully takes their turn to place their pirate penguins on the ship, trying not to tip it! This game is great to help develop children's logical and strategic thinking. You can buy this game at Amazon, Toys R Us and Waterstones at a very reasonable £14.99.
It's hard to get the kids away from their electronic devices these days so what about a game all the family can play together? Don't Rock the Boat is a balancing game that will keep the children and their parents entertained, in fact a perfect family game. Each player carefully takes their turn to place their pirate penguins on the ship, trying not to tip it! This game is great to help develop children's logical and strategic thinking. You can buy this game at Amazon, Toys R Us and Waterstones at a very reasonable £14.99.
That Must Have Toy- Ben 10 Transformer Station
Have you heard of Bandai? Well they produce great kids toys including Ben 10, Badge It and Power Rangers. They have some great toys out this Christmas include the Ben 10 Transformer station. Suitable for age 4 and up, the transformation station has a secret chamber and changes aliens! A perfect gift for that little boy (or girl) that love monsters, don't forget to check out the Missile Firing Action too.
For Those Telly Addicts - Power Rangers Deluxe Gosei Morpher
Power Rangers Load your Power Ranger card to activate light action and a phrase from the show and use the 10 Power Rangers cards to call the Rangers' Zords into battle! Collect additional cards to unlock additional phrases. The Morpher has over 180 phrases to unlock by collecting the Power Rangers cards in the series. Stockists of Bandai products include Amazon, Argos, Asda, John Lewis, Toys R Us and other good toy stores.
For Creative Kids - a voucher to design your own coat with Ruckjack
For The Teen Queen - Christmas Nails from Frou Frou Nails
What about some festive nail fun with Frou Frou nails. The Christmas pack
contains a gorgeous set of embellishments:- Mini Snowmen, Candy Canes, Santa Hats and sprigs of holly to give your nails a fun, bold and seasonal finish. Just apply after your first coat of polish and apply polish over. A fun festive look for teenagers.
I hope you enjoyed my Christmas Gift Guide inspiration, and that is has spurred you on to getting started on your Christmas shopping.
I hope you enjoyed my Christmas Gift Guide inspiration, and that is has spurred you on to getting started on your Christmas shopping.
To WIN a selection of these goodies including
A bottle of Bollinger from King's Fine Foods
A Royal Albert cake stand
A bottle of Tanqueray Gin
A glass cheeseboard from Lazy Daisy Glass
Don't Rock The Boat game
Ben 10 transformer station
Power Rangers deluxe Gosei Morpher
A set of Frou Frou nails
and I will throw in a selection box or chocolate orange as Christmas isn't the same without chocolate!
* prizes are coming from separate suppliers please allow up to 28 days for delivery
and I will throw in a selection box or chocolate orange as Christmas isn't the same without chocolate!
Please enter the competition by completing the Rafflecopter questions.
You can tweet daily for an extra entry
You must be 18 + to enter and UK onlyYou can tweet daily for an extra entry
* prizes are coming from separate suppliers please allow up to 28 days for delivery
Good Luck!
I've seen a lovely Reiss coat that I would love. I'd better start hinting to my hubby.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new car.....done but I'd me more than happy with Champagne ;)
ReplyDeleteHI Mels! I always want the same thing, to see my children happy. So, what I would like for Christmass is for them to get what they would like! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the festive nails, would love to have a go at them x
ReplyDeleteI would love new hair straighteners
ReplyDeleteElectric stand mixer would just make my Xmas
ReplyDeleteI'm @chris_woodgate
DeleteI just love having all my family come to dinner on Christmas day. But my selfish side wants (nay needs) new hair straightners ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love a kitchenaid mixer but seeing as they are more expensive than our car cost I don't think that will happen! ;)
ReplyDeleteHele
Love the design your own coat idea that is awesome
ReplyDeleteI mixer for baking
ReplyDeleteI would love a sewing machine
ReplyDeleteI love shopping and seeing all the lights and gifts! Everyone seems so much more cheerful too!
ReplyDeleteI'd like a Kindle - wasn't a huge fan of them when they came out but I have no room left on my shelves for regular books!
ReplyDeleteAny SPARKLY Clothing item :-) I love Sparkly & Sequins :-) a Sparkly Scarf would be lush
ReplyDeleteI am coveting the Benefit advent calendar, can't think of anything better than a beauty treat a day during the busiest month of the year.
ReplyDeleteI like receiving perfume
ReplyDeleteNew running shoes - never thought I'd see the day when I get excited over trainers!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a new pair of boots. I don't think my Uggs are going to last another winter!
ReplyDeleteDigital scales and a new baking bowl.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for some Lola Rose jewellery!
ReplyDeleteLaura Harris
I would like an item of glass for Christmas something like a hare from Rachel elliott.
ReplyDeleteAnything with diamonds ;-)
ReplyDeleteBooks
ReplyDeleteA new cooker lol
ReplyDeleteMy Daughter is in desperate need of a laptop, as she needs it for her photography course, so I am hoping to receive money which I can put towards getting her one.
ReplyDeleteI'd like a new pair of Doc Martens, hopefully Santa will oblige :)
ReplyDeleteWorld peace and a jumbo box of After Eights.
ReplyDeletei`d love some hobbycraft vouchers so that i could have a good old spend up in the new year and get inspired to work on some new craft projects in 2014
ReplyDeleteA log basket full of logs :)
ReplyDeleteId love a coat that is actually waterproof, sick of getting wet on the school run! :)
ReplyDeleteAll the family to be together
ReplyDeleteI would love a Victorian nursing chair.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great cheeseboard!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to do a toy run to our local hospital children's ward, The Hospital in question is Stafford General Hospital which has had so much bad press lately and it would be good for something nice to happen here for a change! Personally speaking, if it was not for the Maternity unit being so close and so good I would have lost my 2 1/2 year old and probably my partner too! KEEP MATERNITY SERVICES AT STAFFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL!
ReplyDeleteI'd like a splatter guard - for the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI'd like some new perfume :) x
ReplyDeleteA mobile phone
ReplyDeletemountain bike
ReplyDeletea family around the dinner table!!!
ReplyDelete(Nikki pellow lee_laura_love@hotmail.co.uk)
I would like some nice stationery.
ReplyDeletei don't know yet
ReplyDeletelisa ann tebbutt
I would love a 'magic wand' to tidy and clean my house .................. where do you get one of those?
ReplyDeleteLynda Sanderson
something shiny and white gold coloured :)
ReplyDeletekaren davey
I am after a new bobble hat for skiing :)
ReplyDeleteFor Christmas I would like Brad Pitt. :D xx
ReplyDeleteI would like peace & quiet but I know I'll only get this if I ask for a laptop so my husband will stop nagging me for mine!
ReplyDeleteI'd like a laptop to write my novel on
ReplyDeleteA new house... But if not a new handbag will do lol :)
ReplyDelete@Segga86
A potato ricer - but I'll probably get pants
ReplyDeleteA large glass greenhouse
ReplyDeleteA second polytunnel!
ReplyDeleteIts simple really , to be able to spend time with the family. I would like to get the grandchildren pressies too.
ReplyDeleteA man ;) Starting to feel like Bridget Jones and not in a good way
ReplyDeleteugg slippers
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping (fingers crossed) that this Christmas my husband wont be in Afghanistan! That's what I want.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous selection of gifts! You've done all the hard work of Christmas shopping!! xx
Lots of big things I'd like, but really I'm happy with small things (surprises are best).
ReplyDeleteI would like a kingsize goose down duvet with pillows. Too expensive for me to buy myself!!
ReplyDeleteA wheel of cheese :D
ReplyDeletea new handbag
ReplyDeleteA FOOD PROCESSOR
ReplyDeletea kenwood chef
ReplyDeleteAn iPad
ReplyDeletea new computer
ReplyDeleteA pair of hair straighteners - I think mine have had their day.
ReplyDeleteI would like some new clothes and a box of choc's victoriahine@hotmail.co.uk
ReplyDeleteSome new Felco secateurs, sad but I am a horticulture student
ReplyDeleteI'd like a new toothbrush.
ReplyDeleteA new pair of boots!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new camera, my old one has been redistributed!
ReplyDeletei would love some new headphones
ReplyDeletesome more monopoly's
ReplyDeleteHealth and Happiness, forget presents, lets have a great family festival, full of fun
ReplyDeleteA book token. I am boring.
ReplyDeleteI would love an ipad!
ReplyDeleteSome extra money to get me through my ill health!
ReplyDeleteSome new boots
ReplyDeletehttp://cherrybabyy.blogspot.co.uk/
I would love really comfortable chair for my home office.
ReplyDeleteA laptop
ReplyDeletei would love a new washer
ReplyDeleteIm not too greedy .. a nice Ipad 4 would be sufficient thank you
ReplyDeleteI would love a retro bicycle or diamond earrings :)
ReplyDeletehappy with my boys handmade gifts
ReplyDeleteI would just like everyone to have a fab day - I know it sounds trite, but it's true! A bottle of Bolly would be nice too :)
ReplyDelete@msedollyp
ReplyDeleteA lovely Allegra necklace from Alyssa Smith #hoping
I'd love a Kitchenaid Mixer I've lusted after one for a couple of years now, maybe Santa will be kind this year (doubt anyone else will be :o)
ReplyDeleteI would love an Ipad x
ReplyDeletesome new perfume would be nice
ReplyDeleteId like my gas bill to be paid! lol Not glamourous or greedy but something Id like to not have to worry about this winter xx
ReplyDeletesounds cheesey but I would like my family around me
ReplyDeletechristmas socks and a thermal vest
ReplyDeleteA gold necklace
ReplyDeletenew hairdryer
ReplyDeleteA Sizzix Big Shot
ReplyDeleteI would like a pandora bracelet
ReplyDeleteFlights to Australia!
ReplyDeleteI would love a trip to Lapland with the kids!
ReplyDelete@ashlallan
I would love this and would share with my fiancee and his father
ReplyDeleteAn ipad
ReplyDeleteA iPad mini
ReplyDeleteA comfortable, pretty jumper to keep me warm over the winter would be nice. I do love thoughtful appropriate surprises.
ReplyDeleteRachel Craig
A Barbour Jacket
ReplyDeleteA laptop
ReplyDeleteI would like a new pair of boots
ReplyDeletesome clothes
ReplyDeletebe great if santa could bring me a new car
ReplyDeleteI would like a family portrait of my whole family altogether,
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ReplyDeleteI would love some new perfume x
ReplyDeleteI would love some new shoes. I keep destroying my pairs from walking to much in them.
ReplyDeleteI would love some Chanel perfume!
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a kindle as mine recently broke and am lost without it
ReplyDeleteSome help in the kitchen and a kindle to relax with would be nice
ReplyDeleteA new watch would be nice, or earrings or any jewellery at all really haha
ReplyDeletesome nice new bath stuff x
ReplyDeleteNew slippers (frances hopkins)
ReplyDeleteall id like is to see my children and everyone else enjoy themselves, although i wouldnt mind some wine and chocs to go with that lol ;-) xx
ReplyDeleteI would love xmas to go smoothly and everyone happy
ReplyDeleteI don't want anything except for my kids to be happy
ReplyDeletesome decent films on dvd
ReplyDeleteI'd love some white skinny jeans and some perfume
ReplyDeleteSome perfume
ReplyDeletei would love a kitchen aid mixer x
ReplyDeleteI would like to escape, x
ReplyDeleteA new handbag!
ReplyDelete@rachiegr
A new printer - life as a grown up...
ReplyDeletePeace and quiet
ReplyDeleteA new front door, boring yet practical and it lasts longer than chocoloate
ReplyDeleteGHD straightners!!!
ReplyDeleteSome fabric for my patchwork
ReplyDeleteI would like a new driveway! no chance of that so I would be happy with some socks
ReplyDeleteI'd love my son to get a job he's happy in.
ReplyDeleteI would love a little brother or sister for my little boy ;o)
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new camera to capture the day with.
ReplyDeleteI like surprises!
ReplyDeleteI want an ipad
ReplyDeleteSome new clothes! Also my son REALLY wants a monster truck!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to getting some new nice pyjama's :3
ReplyDeleteSnow :D
ReplyDeleteIn an ideal world I'd love a car... but for the sake of realism.. I'd like a Sat Nav to put in my car :P
ReplyDeleteI'd really like some kitchen stuff from Joseph and Joseph. Love how bright the stuff from there is.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a new watch, the strap is going on mine. I'd also love some Sanctuary goodies and some silver and garnet earrings ;o) (Rafflecopter entries are in my real name of Nikki Hayes)
ReplyDeletemy own car
ReplyDeleteAmazon voucher for kindle books would keep me very happy. And maybe some chocolate. My partner always complains that I'm impossible to buy for, but really, i don't want lots of stuff.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a tablet, whether it's a kindle or even the new Tesco one for reading books. I currently borrow books from my local library but hate the fact that most books have nasties on the page left by previous readers.
ReplyDeletenice bottle of perfume
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ReplyDeleteGreat prize love this comp- would love to have a fun and snowy christmas!
ReplyDeletei would love a camera so i can capture all my daughter moments while she is growing up
ReplyDeleteSome real UGG boots are on my wishlist
ReplyDeleteTop of the list this year is a new phone or a SLR Camera
ReplyDeleteI would love some of the xmassy
ReplyDeleteNails!
This would certainly help to sort out Christmas this year
ReplyDeleteI would love to get an ipad this year
ReplyDeleteContinuing good health
ReplyDeleteI would love working legs, but having surgeries to help that, failing that you can't beat a lovely Celine bag or Michael Kors Bag xx @sirenmoonbee on twitter
ReplyDeleteI would like a new home to live in for christmas :D
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely pressies for my little one x
ReplyDeleteA classic Jensen Interceptor
ReplyDeleteWould love a TV/DVD combi. Just can't afford one at the moment. Saving up like mad though. Good luck to everyone x
ReplyDelete2 front teeth
ReplyDeleteA nice new sofa or some decent water proof clothing for walking my dog in the winter or a Canon 5D Markii
ReplyDeleteI've already bought what I'd like for Christmas, its the Twin Peaks DVD boxset and we're going to hibernate and watch it all over Christmas! Other than that just a trolley full of curry will complete my plans!
ReplyDeleteI would like central heating..! lol that's wishful thinking though!
ReplyDeletea new handbag
ReplyDeletei would like an ipad
ReplyDeletekay panayi
Amazing prize! Excited for this comp. I would love to be able to buy myself a new outfit or get my hair done.
ReplyDeleteA good book and some nummy chocolates.
ReplyDeleteSome flat winter boots
ReplyDeleteI want people who love my to give me more Pandora Charms for my collection, just love them.
ReplyDeleteShower gels
ReplyDeletei would like some dvds :)
ReplyDeleteI would love some nice perfume
ReplyDeleteCake!
ReplyDeleteI would mostly like a lie in, but there is no chance of that, so I would like some squirrel proof bird feeders!
ReplyDeleteI would love a new bike.
ReplyDeleteI'd like a new phone :) x
ReplyDeleteA new winter coat, one that will actually keep me warm!
ReplyDeleteGood health, energy and will power!
ReplyDeleteAll I want is to know that my children and grandchildren have a happy and healthy Christmas, as for presents there is nothing nicer than a lovingly handmade surprise gift.
ReplyDeleteI would like to have my house sorted for Christmas as we had a fire and I just want it cosy again. I also want to give my partner the best Christmas ever as he was so good through the whole ordeal.
ReplyDeleteI would love a new bed but I'll settle for cosy pj's :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love new hair straighteners
ReplyDeletea nice quiet Christmas
ReplyDeleteSpencer Broadley
s.broad@hotmail.co.uk
All I would like for Christmas is that all my family and friends would have a happy and healthy one.
ReplyDeleteHazel Rea - @beachrambler
I'd love to have a spa break to relax after the madness of Christmas Day
ReplyDeleteooh would love to have so relaxing bath goodies, but most of all just to have some quality time at home with my family , thanks for the chance to win this xx
ReplyDeletekaren cowley
I would love a Lego Mindstorm to give to my son D.
ReplyDeleteSome curling tongs.
ReplyDeleteA super yacht, go big or go home.
ReplyDeletea new camera @lucyirv
ReplyDeleteI want a new casserole dish and electronic scales! So rock n roll this year!! :)
ReplyDeleteVicki G
a coach handbag.....
ReplyDeleteWell, this is our first Christmas with our ten week old baby boy :) So i'd love ANYTHING for him, as cheesy as it is, I got all my presents this year the day he was born.
ReplyDeleteDoughnut Maker
ReplyDeleteI've just broken my hair straighteners so I could really do with some replacements!
ReplyDeletenew wellington boots!
ReplyDeleteNew PJ's, Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow albums.
ReplyDeleteI would love a juicer!
ReplyDeleteI would love a spa treatment as a Christmas gift this year.
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