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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Farmers Market Soap Assorted, Sting In The Tail
BodyFarmers Market Soap Assorted by Sting In The Tail features five unique scents, handcrafted in the Lake District. These triple-milled soaps offer a high-quality lather and long-lasting fragrance. A great gift for anyone who enjoys gardening, cooking, or simply a beautifully made soap. - 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.£8.00 -
Flower Power Air Freshener, Earl of East
Home FragranceFlower Power Air Freshener by Earl of East. An exhilarating blend of sweet violet, powdery peony, and black tea. The Flower Power Air Freshener by Earl of East is a nod to 1960s counterculture and will create a harmonious vibe in your space. The air fresheners are great to revive spaces like your car. Hang it in your wardrobe or leave it in your gym bag to infuse your clothes with a fresh scent. - Doubles as a versatile odor solution - Perfect for cars, gym kits, or wardrobe - Long-lasting fragrance - Premium scents - Notes: sweet violet, powdery peony, and black tea 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.”£12.00 -
Bergamot and Nettle Scented Tin Candle, St Eval
Home FragranceBergamot and Nettle Scented Tin Candle by St Eval. This uplifting, herbal delight fills your home with a refreshing aroma, featuring notes of pineapple and aniseed, blended with bergamot accord and nettle leaves. Hand-poured at our farm-based factory on the beautiful North Cornish coast, each candle offers a soothing and invigorating fragrance with a hint of spice. With a burn time of up to 45 hours, it’s perfect for creating a calming atmosphere or gifting to someone special. – Up to 45 hours burn time – Natural blend wax – Recyclable packaging – Reusable tin – Notes: This uplifting herbal delight has notes of pineapple and aniseed, with bergamot accord and nettle leaves to soothe and refresh. 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 -
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Smoke and Musk Soy Wax Candle 500ml, Earl Of East
Home FragranceOriginal price was: £50.00.£35.00Current price is: £35.00.
Smoke and Musk Soy Wax Candle 500ml, Earl Of East
Home FragranceSmoke and Musk Soy Wax Candle 500ml by Earl Of East. With a sweet blend of green balsam fir, wood smoke and musky patchouli, Smoke and Musk is inspired by Big Bear, California and the great outdoors. It’s warm and woody profile evokes a sense of rugged adventure, transforming your home into a cosy log cabin in the woods. – Natural soy candle – Size: 500ml/17.5oz – Hand Poured in London – Burn time: 85 - 100 hrs approx. – Scent Notes: green balsam fir, wood smoke and musky patchouli 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."Original price was: £50.00.£35.00Current price is: £35.00. -
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 -
Northern Dawn Organic Hand Soap, Meraki
BodyNorthern Dawn Organic Hand Soap by Meraki brings a decorative element to the bathroom, kitchen or laundry room. With Meraki’s certified organic hand soap, you get a caring and moistening soap for the hands which contains extracts of carrots, parsley and organic aloe vera. The soap is suitable for all skin types and for daily uses and it leaves your hands pleasant-smelling. Pump a suitable amount of soap and foam the hands before rinsing them thoroughly with water. - Free of parabens - Free of colourants - Certified organic - Refillable bottle - 500 ml / 17.0 fl.oz. Notes Top: fresh orange Middle: light, sweet balsamic Base: wood The Northern Dawn Range The range contains nourishing extracts from parsley and carrot, along with shea butter and nourishing oils from almond, sunflower, and olive. All products in this range are certified organic by ECOCERT Cosmos. 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 -
Oud Leaf 3 Wick Large Candle, Meraki
Home FragranceOud Leaf 3 Wick Large Candle. Transform your home with a touch of elegance and a soothing aroma. This scented candle combines green top notes with a floral heart, resting on a base of oud and sandalwood. Designed to create a calming atmosphere, it turns any space into a peaceful sanctuary. - 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 -
Timber Haze Reed Diffuser, Meraki
Home FragranceThe timber haze reed diffuser from Meraki gives your home a light, fruity floral scent. With notes from green citrus and florals such as rose, geranium and jasmine, it helps create an uplifting and vibrant atmosphere. Like stepping into a garden in bloom. The rattan sticks absorb the liquid and emit the fragrance throughout the room. Made with a clear bottle and a decorative butcher's broom twig inside, the diffuser adds a light, feminine touch to your bathroom, hallway or living room. Depending on how many twigs you use at a time, the diffuser lasts for about 4 to 6 months. Notes: Green citrus and florals such as rose, geranium and jasmine - Natural oil diffuser - Contains natural rattan reed sticks - Natural fragrance - Recycled glass bottle - 240 ml 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.£28.00 -
Coastal Walks Parfum 10ml, Norfolk Natural Living
Well-beingCoastal Walks Parfum 10ml by Norfolk Natural Living. Lost in the pine-scented wilderness, Norfolk Living's Coastal Walks Parfum is a captivating blend of rich Patchouli and fresh Pine, evoking the essence of dew-soaked dunes and the invigorating embrace of sea air. A perfect scent for the intrepid spirit, ready to explore the charm of nature's untouched beauty. - Unisex parfum - Long lasting - 10ml - Vegan - Handmade in Norfolk Floral Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang, Jasmine, Cistus Ladaniferus absolute, Pine Needle Patchouli, Elemi, Cedarwood, Sandalwood 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.£24.00 -
Glossy Lip Balm with Shea Butter, Meraki
BodyMeraki Lip Balm with shimmer is a nourishing and moisturising lip balm with a beautiful gloss effect. The lip balm protects dry and damaged skin. It certified organic and contains natural ingredients as shea butter, jojoba oil and coconut oil that have a soothing and healing effect on the lips leaving them soft and even. Apply an even and light layer to the lips. Use as needed. With a gentle scent of mandarin. Certified organic by Ecocert Cosmos. - Certified organic - Shimmer finish - Natural ingredients - Mandarin scent - Ecocert Cosmos 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.£10.00 -
Sea Salt Reed Diffuser, St Eval
Home FragranceSea Salt Diffuser by St Eval. Bring the coastal breeze indoors with the Sea Salt Reed Diffuser Gift Set by St Eval. This elegant set includes a frosted glass bottle, 10 reeds, and a 150ml bottle of our fresh, ozonic Sea Salt fragrance - a blend of marine notes, salty accords, and soft musk. Packaged in a 100% recyclable cardboard box, it’s perfect for home or as a gift. Replace reeds with each refill to keep your fragrance strong. Refills and replacement reeds are available separately for ongoing enjoyment. – 150 ml – Up to 3 months use – Recyclable packaging – Natural blend oil – Notes: A unique fusion of fresh marine scents with salty accords and floral notes on a bed of musk. Just like a fresh salty sea breeze. 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.£34.00 -
Sea Salt Scented Tin Candle, St Eval
Home FragranceSea Salt Scented Tin Candle by St Eval. Immerse yourself in the fresh, invigorating scent of our Sea Salt Scented Tin Candle. Inspired by the North Coast of Cornwall, this best-seller combines fresh marine scents, salty accords, and floral notes on a base of musk, capturing the essence of a salty sea breeze. The unique blend of ozonic and citrus notes, with mossy undertones, evokes the feeling of being by the ocean. With a burn time of up to 45 hours, this candle brings the refreshing coastal vibe to any space, perfect for your home or as a gift. – Up to 45 hours burn time – Natural blend wax – Recyclable packaging – Reusable tin – Notes: A unique fusion of fresh marine scents with salty accords and floral notes on a bed of musk. Just like a fresh salty sea breeze. 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
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