With every Christmas, it seems to get harder to find the right presents for family and friends. It is like we are running out of ideas. Plus: Everyone seems to have everything already. Finding the right gifts for your loved ones is probably becoming the most stressful part of the advent season. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips on how you can master the art of giving – without anxiety, pinky promise.
Be Prepared
Preparation is everything. Does this sound familiar to you: All year round you have an idea what to buy your mum for Christmas and then, when December hits, it is like someone just deleted the gift hard drive in your brain. In this case, it helps to have a gift section in your notebook or even a list on your phone will do. Log your ideas. Log when people drop wishes in a conversation.
Stop Competing
Your present doesn’t need to be bigger, better or more expensive than everyone else’s. Try not to make a competition out of it and focus on what you think might be something the other person enjoys. This also applies to compete with yourself. Christmas is not a career, it is a chance to spend some time with your dearest. Presents are just the icing on the cake.
Choose Personal
If in doubt – go with something personal. Try to find out what your special someone likes, which scent they love, what kind of skincare they use. Also, initials are always an easy way to gift more personal. Another approach is to gently give a direction. Let’s say the presentee wanted to live a more sustainable lifestyle you could support it by getting some eco-friendly items such as soap bars or a recycled toothbrush. There is no limit to your creativity as long as you keep the other person in mind.
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Fish On A Rope Soap, Sting In The Tail
BodyFish On A Rope Soap by Sting In The Tail combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern touch, this soap is designed for both practicality and sustainability. Made with eco-conscious materials and packaged in recycled materials, it’s a distinctive addition to your bath routine. - Handmade - Natural ingredients - Nourishing and cleansing - Beautifully designed packaging - Recyclable packaging For over 30 years, Sting in the Tail has been designing and making products in the UK, blending British heritage with a modern touch. Based in the Lake District, they assemble everything at their headquarters on the edge of Morecambe Bay. Sustainability is at the heart of what they do, using recycled packaging, reclaimed leather, sustainable timber, and UK-made toiletries from long-standing suppliers.£12.00 -
Sea, Sud and Sand Perfume, Versatile Paris
BodySea, Sud and Sand Perfume by Versatile Paris captures the essence of a sun-soaked coastal escape with fresh, marine notes of salty sea breeze, iced pastis, and fig. Accented with neroli and a musky Tropezian vibe, this scent is a refreshing dive into a sunlit, seaside paradise. - Perfume extract 15ml, 32% concentrate - Alcohol-free, roll-on application - Only a 100% natural and vegetable oil base: Almond + Wheat - Vegan, cruelty free - Without BHT / BHA, dyes, UV filters, additives, CMR (Carcinogenic Mutagenic Reprotoxic) Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Farnesol Versatile Paris is breaking perfumery clichés with bold transparency. Their minimalist, alcohol-free fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, and made with natural blends for long-lasting, eco-conscious scents. Proudly crafted in France, they value real people, honest formulas, and sustainable practices.£52.00 -
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Calming Essentials Gift Set, Norfolk Living
BodyCalming Essentials Gift Set by Norfolk Natural Living is designed to help you re-balance your body and mind. A set perfectly formed to help create a moment of calm even on the most hectic day. Find a deeper sense of spirituality, whilst enveloping yourself in calm and tranquility. Also available in a candle. Each Calming Essentials Kit contains: 10ml Meditation and Calm Aromatherapy Pulse Oil, 10ml Meditation and Calm Calming Mood Mist, 10ml Meditation and Calm Bath Oil. Handmade in our micro-perfumery in Norfolk. Natural. Vegan. Never tested on Animals. – Meditation and Calm Aromatherapy Pulse Oil – Meditation and Calm Calming Mood Mist – Meditation and Calm Bath Oil – Vegan and cruelty-free – Handmade in Norfolk Ingredients: Pulse Oil: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Oil, Parfum (A delicate blend of 100% pure essential oils), Allergens* Mood Mist: Ethanol (Alcohol Denat), Parfum (A Delicate blend of 100% pure essential oils), Allergens*. Bath Oil: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) seed oil, Persea Gratissima, (Avocado) fruit oil, Parfum (A Delicate blend of 100% pure essential oils), Allergens*. Allergens* Found Inside Natural Ingredients: Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate,*, Citronellol, Cinnamal, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Isoegenol, Evernia Prunastri. This ingredient list is subject to change, please always check the product label for the most up to date information. About Norfolk Natural Living: Norfolk Natural Living was born out of the idea, a slow-luxury home care and wellbeing brand, designed to bring a little beauty and even pleasure to our daily rituals. As an aromatherapist, the founder Bella has always been fascinated with the benefits plants can have on our wellbeing. Which is why she has put nature and craftsmanship at the core of Norfolk Natural Living. They bottle every formulation by hand and use only natural ingredients formulated with therapeutic blends, designed to improve your wellbeing.£30.00 -
Greenhouse Incense Sticks, Earl of East
Home FragranceThe Greenhouse Incense Sticks by Earl Of East are inspired by long Summers spent in Greece. The scent is a bespoke blend of vine tomato, parsley seed and basil. It’s the ultimate fresh summer scent - perfect for long evenings on the terrace. The herbaceous nature of Greenhouse makes it a great choice for kitchen & dining settings. Light the tip of the stick with a match or lighter for 15 seconds then blow it out. The sticks have been hand-dipped in fragrance and essential oils. - 16 sticks per pack - hand-dipped - burn time: approx. 45 mins per cone - made with essential oils - scent: Vine tomato, parsley seed, basil Earl of East is creative business founded by Niko Dafkos and Paul Firmin in 2014. “A love of fragrance and a desire to build something of our own led us to develop our own line of home fragrance products, which has since expanded from just three candles to a line that encompasses, candles, incense, home mists and bath and body products, all of which are produced by us in London.”£18.00 -
Bay and Rosemary Scented Tin Candle, St Eval
Home FragranceThe Bay and Rosemary Scented Tin Candle by St Eval. Experience the uplifting scent of Bay and Rosemary in their bestselling tin candle, inspired by an English Country Garden. This green, herbal fragrance rejuvenates and refreshes any space, blending cool bay leaf with aromatic rosemary. With up to 45 hours of burn time, it fills your home with a warm, inviting glow. Perfectly sized for any room, this sleek tin candle makes a thoughtful gift or a delightful addition to your own space. Enjoy the soothing ambiance and invigorating fragrance anytime, anywhere! – Up to 45 hours burn time – Natural blend wax – Recyclable packaging – Reusable tin – Notes: An invigorating fusion of soothing bay leaf and fresh rosemary with deep, earthy pine notes and woody accords. Dimensions: w 7.6 cm x h 7.6 cm For over 28 years, St. Eval has been all about creating great candles and home fragrances. Located on their farm in North Cornwall, they are proud to be B Corp certified, showing their dedication to both people and the planet. Their vibe is all about making beautiful products that add joy to your life while keeping it green.£15.00 -
En Plein Air Parfum 50ml, Norfolk Natural Living
Well-beingEn Plein Air Parfum 50ml by Norfolk Natural Living is inspired by the expansive Norfolk skies and the vibrant energy of nature. This unisex fragrance blends fresh, zesty notes of Bergamot, Lemon, and musky Jasmine, creating a bright and uplifting scent. Crafted by hand in Norfolk, this long-lasting perfume is perfect for those who appreciate fresh, natural aromas. Key fragrance notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Lemon, Rose, Amber, Pink Pepper, and Patchouli, offering a light yet complex fragrance experience. - Unisex parfum - Long lasting - 50ml - Vegan - Handmade in Norfolk Notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Lemon, Sicilian Lemon, Rose, Muguet, Amber, Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, and Vetiver. About Norfolk Living: Norfolk Natural Living was borne out of the idea, a slow-luxury home care and wellbeing brand, designed to bring a little beauty and even pleasure to our daily rituals. As an aromatherapist, the founder Bella has always been fascinated with the benefits plants can have on our wellbeing. Which is why she has put nature and craftsmanship at the core of Norfolk Natural Living. They bottle every formulation by hand and use only natural ingredients formulated with therapeutic blends, designed to improve your wellbeing.£75.00 -
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Croissant Cafe Perfume, Versatile Paris
BodyCroissant Cafe Perfume by Versatile Paris is a a cosy, gourmand fragrance that captures the warm essence of a bustling café. With rich notes of coffee, creamy cappuccino, and buttery toasted croissant, accented by woody and tonka undertones, this scent envelops you in comforting warmth - Perfume extract 15ml, 32% concentrate - Alcohol-free, roll-on application - Only a 100% natural and vegetable oil base: Almond + Wheat - Vegan, cruelty free - Without BHT / BHA, dyes, UV filters, additives, CMR (Carcinogenic Mutagenic Reprotoxic) Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Tocopherol, Coumarin, D-Limonene, Isoeugenol Versatile Paris is breaking perfumery clichés with bold transparency. Their minimalist, alcohol-free fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, and made with natural blends for long-lasting, eco-conscious scents. Proudly crafted in France, they value real people, honest formulas, and sustainable practices.£52.00 -
Warm Tonka 3 Wick Large Candle, Meraki
Home FragranceWarm Tonka 3 Wick Large Candle. Enhance your home with the warm and inviting aroma of this scented candle. The fragrance begins with refreshing notes of grapefruit, mandarin, and bergamot, followed by a heart of rose, cinnamon, lavender, and clove. It concludes with a comforting base of amber, ginger, musk, patchouli, tonka, and saffron. - Natural soybean oil - Glass container - Cotton wick, no heavy metals - 32 h burning time - Vegan Diameter: h 7.5 x w 10 cm Meraki products are designed and developed in Denmark. The series has been inspired by the Scandinavian aesthetic and with a preference for nature. Meraki contains gentle and nourishing products with ingredients that are carefully selected due to the quality and natural aromas.£30.00 -
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Onsen Essential Oil, Earl of East
Home FragranceThe Onsen Essential Oil by Earl Of East is an uplifting blend of peppermint, eucalyptus and mandarin. Onsen is inspired by the hot springs of Japan. Bathing in an Onsen is thought to cleanse both body and mind and allows for complete relaxation. This fresh and clean scent alludes to the calming and rejuvenating qualities of Japanese bathing, leaving you feeling relaxed and zen. - size: 10ml/0.33oz - notes: peppermint, eucalyptus, mandarin - inspired by the hot springs of Japan - 100% essential oil blend - can be used in oil burners or diffusers Earl of East is creative business founded by Niko Dafkos and Paul Firmin in 2014. “A love of fragrance and a desire to build something of our own led us to develop our own line of home fragrance products, which has since expanded from just three candles to a line that encompasses, candles, incense, home mists and bath and body products, all of which are produced by us in London.”£16.00 -
Gold Small Ball Stud Earring, Tarnish-Free Gold Plating
EarringsGold Small Ball Stud Earrings. These small, polished studs offer a timeless and versatile look, perfect for any occasion. Crafted with high-quality materials, they ensure durability and comfort. Add a touch of sophistication to your everyday ensemble with these must-have accessories. Crafted from a blend of stainless steel and 18k gold, this design offers both durability and a luxurious appearance. The surface is PVD-coated to ensure a lasting, brilliant shine. The high-quality materials resist tarnishing and are hypoallergenic, making them suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Additionally, its water-resistant design allows for worry-free wear in any weather conditions. – Material: Tarnish-Resistant 18K gold plating on stainless steel – Water-resistant finish – Hypoallergenic – Sold as a pair – Premium eco pouch included Diameter: w 4 mm Care To keep your Nordic Muse jewellery in pristine condition, we recommend following these simple care instructions: 1. Avoid exposing your jewellery to harsh chemicals, such as cleaning products, as they can damage the PVD-coating and cause it to fade or chip. 2. Remove your jewellery before participating in activities that may cause it to come into contact with abrasive materials or surfaces, such as exercising or doing household chores. 3. Clean your jewellery regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt, oils, and fingerprints. 4. Store your jewellery in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat and humidity. By following these simple care instructions, you can keep your Nordic Muse jewellery looking its best for years to come!£18.00 -
Natural Diffuser Reeds, St Eval
Home FragranceNatural Diffuser Reeds by St Eval. Upgrade your diffuser with the replacement reed sticks, carefully encased in elegant kraft envelopes. Each pack includes 10 reeds, designed to help keep your favourite fragrance fresh, strong, and long-lasting. Perfect for a renewed scent experience. – 10 sticks included – Up to 3 months use – 100% natural – Suitable for all diffusers Dimensions: w 3 mm x l 25 cm For over 28 years, St. Eval has been all about creating great candles and home fragrances. Located on their farm in North Cornwall, they are proud to be B Corp certified, showing their dedication to both people and the planet. Their vibe is all about making beautiful products that add joy to your life while keeping it green.£3.60 -
Cotton Haze Organic Body Wash, Meraki
BodyCotton Haze Organic Body Wash by Meraki is designed to offer a soothing and caring shower experience. Infused with the essence of cotton haze, it combines natural ingredients like aloe vera and oat extract to cleanse and moisturise your skin effectively. The subtle fragrance adds a touch of serenity to your daily routine, making it a perfect choice for everyday indulgence. Certified Organic by ECOCERT Cosmos. Use: Pump out a suitable amount and lather over your body. Rinse off with water. Suitable for daily use and for all skin types. - Free of parabens - Free of colourants - Certified organic - Refillable bottle - 500 ml / 17.0 fl.oz. Meraki products are designed and developed in Denmark. The series has been inspired by the Scandinavian aesthetic and with a preference for nature. Meraki contains gentle and nourishing products with ingredients that are carefully selected due to the quality and natural aromas.£20.00
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