The gift buying frenzy is about to hit us, but let’s pause for a minute and consider how to gift well this year. Conscious gifts from small businesses is a great starting point. We’ve put together a bumper gift selection, all from chosen from small South West London and Surrey shops as well as online retailers to help you in your hunt for the great gifts.
Gifts to make any home prettier
- Sirius Bianca Gold Dome £32.99
A stunning gold and glass dome and lots of little lights! Enough to give a magical look to your interior this winter. Soze: 19 cm x 11 cm (diameter), 20 LEDs
- Sirius Lucy glass Christmas tree light £32.99
Gorgeous Christmas tree decoration made from blown green glass with a warm festive glow. Size: height 235mm and width 130mm
- Pluto rotary Winterland candle holder is a classic, £9.99
Santa is trudging through the snow with his friend, a Rotary candle holder that spreads Christmas feeling in your home! Height: 16 cm
Order from two-ducks.co.uk
Letterpop embroided cushion by Bombay Duck Scented candles by Bombay Duck LED light wall art
- Bombay Duck embroidered cushions, £45
These fun Letterpop Heart embroidered cotton cushions are available in an eye popping variety of designs
- Entertain Me LED light wall art, comes in two sizes: 60×60 £130 or 80×80 £220
- Bombay Duck candle, £16.50
Choose from 3 delicious scents in a reusable hammered metal pot is your easy answer to many gifting dilemmas. The burnished gold, the colourful tassel, the tags make these that little bit special.
- Burn time 66 hours
- Wax weight 400g
- H 12cm x diameter 9cm
What to give your man, teen son, nephew, bestie? Men are simple to please, give him what he needs
Tommy Hilfiger high neck jumber Swole Panda bamboo socks Gant sports bag
- High neck jumber by Tommy Hilfiger, £109
Made of organic cotton. The finish has a touch of zig-zag, adding texture to this zipped high neck jumper. Regular fit.
- Swole Panda bicycle socks, £10
Swole Panda socks are knitted from unique breathable bamboo creating an unbelievably smooth and snug feel.
- Sports bag, Gant, £70
This sports bag is big enough for all your gym clothes, and stylish enough as a hold-all for your short trips.
- Chest pocket
- Detachable and adjustable shoulder strap
- 52 cm x 34 cm
Find these any many more gift ideas for men at jeremyhobbs.co.uk
A gift voucher is often the most thoughtful of presents
Penrose Clinic gift voucher to come
Tarot Card readings make fascinating and always empathic e-gifts, £35-£60. sophielutz.com
A gift voucher is often the most thoughtful of presents
- A gift voucher for The OptiLift, £125
A Lipofirm radiofrequency facelift is followed by enzymatic exfoliation, vitamin infusion and a hydrating masque.
Presented with a gift-wrapped Glow Radiance masque £125
- A gift voucher for Penrose Glow facial, £95
A facial with a 30 minute head and neck massage. Your voucher comes with a gift-wrapped candle.
- Tarot Card reading gift card. A fascinating and always empathic e-gift, £35-£60.
- A fitness gift voucher for 6 sessions, £150
A revolution in exercise, weight management, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
email: louise@fit8.co.uk or visit fit8
Can’t quite decide?….You can’t go wrong with food and drink gifs
- Stunning handmade bespoke special occasion biscuits, made to order by Sweet Collections by Nathalie
Comes in 2 box sizes. Standard (8-9) and Large (12-14). Special dietary requests can be accommodated. Standard box £50, large box £70, https://www.sweet-collections.com
- Gift Hampers from Bayley & Sage, a food lover’s deli and shop
- The sweet celebration hamper for chocolate lovers, £75
Full of treats to delight all your friends with a sweet tooth.
- The complete Christmas gift hamper to enjoy any festive day, £185
An abundant treasure trove of delicious Christmas flavours.
- The cheese celebration, £125
An exquisite selection of cheese, crackers and wine to create the perfect cheese-board.
Foodie gifts from Barnes’ favourite greengrocers
From Two Peas in a Pod, Barnes From Two Peas in a Pod, Barnes Extra virgin olive oil from Puglia
- Lazzaroni Chiostro Di Saronno chocolate or traditional Panettone 1kg, £12
- Ozerlat Luxury Turkish Delight, £16,
- Olive oil from Puglia Italy. Hand painted ceramic bottles, high quality extra virgin olive oil
£35
Pop in to see even more Two Peas In A Pod, 85 Church Road, Barnes, London SW13. Follow them on Instagram @twopeasinapod.barnes
Know anyone who loves beer?
- The Infamous Beer Cracker, £3 + value of beer of your choice or £5 + a selection of mystery beers.
- 1 Litre Growler and a “fill it up” voucher + 10% off future fill-ups, £25
- 12 Beer Days of Christmas, prices vary depending on choice of beer
Enjoy the 12 beers of Christmas with your very own mystery selection box; the perfect gift for the beer lover.
Pick from one of the following options:
Easy Drinking Favourites / £50 for 12 beers, snacks and merch
Curated Opulence Selection / £70 includes 12 extra special beers, snacks and merchandise
Build Your Own / £7.50 for the box, plus the cost of 12 beers with 10% off the fridge prices
Brewery Market offers free delivery within 2 miles of their Twickenham shop (deliveries on Mondays) or feel free to collect when we’re open. Standard delivery charges apply for nationwide deliveries.
Any gin enthusiast will appreciate these artisan gin presents
Luxury gin hamper Christmas gift box
Cricketers Gin gift boxes:
- Christmas gift box: 70cl London Dry Gin & Fever Tree Balloon Copa Glass, £45
- Luxury gin hamper.: 50cl Gin, 35cl Pink Gin £67.00
Includes: 50cl (500ml) London Dry Gin, 35cl (350ml) Berry Blush Pink Gin, stainless steel stirrers & spirit measure, g&t candle, 3 tonics, scandi style felt coasters and fluffy socks.
- You can also pick and mix your own gin hamper from the excellent Cricketers Gin online shop.
Inspiration for those difficult to buy fashionista gifts
Patrizia Pepe Jacquard jumper, Number Six Cobham Helen Moore faux fur slippers, Number Six Cobham Chlobo Moonbeam bracelet, Number Six Cobham
- Patrizia Pepe Jacquard Sweater £279
This soft and comfortable jacquard-knit mohair-blend sweater boasts a voluminous, rich texture. The sequin-embellished yarn illuminates the organic pattern with its sophisticated two-tone effect.
- Helen Moore faux fur slippers, £56
- Moonbeam bracelet, Chlobo £125