I'm not really one for "girls toys" and "boys toys" so I thought I'd do a Christmas Gift Guide for everyone. Tomboys, girly girls, old, young, wise and impatient. Whoever you're buying for I think I've got them covered...
There's not long to go until Christmas, so let's get started shall we?
You're going to need an advent calendar.
This is the Hotel Chocolat "Truffles for Two" calendar.
Open it with someone you love, or y'know... by yourself, HELLO two chocolates for me!
Hotel Chocolat advent calendar £25
Now for the gifts.
Something for the bookworm...
Yes it's an obvious choice but having asked friends, family and Twitter what they want this year, the overwhelming response was a Kindle.
Give the people what they want.
Kindle £69 from Amazon
How about something to keep it safe?
I love this classic Kindle cover. You can personalise the title and include a message on the inside cover.
Personalised Kindle Cover £37 from NOTHS
For the littlun...
For the snappy dresser...
For the music lover...
For the young adventurer...
Choose from an entire zoo of animals and get yourself an adult one to match!
Kids Kigu £34
We all have one. And they always enjoy things from bottles.
Sir Walrus bottle opener £16 from Anthropologie
For the forgetful...
Cooking notes, shopping lists, "pick me up" reminders, love notes, sorry notes... wipe the slate clean.
Ceramic note pad £10 from NOTHS
For the cocktail master...
For the little gamers...
This looks awesome. You learn spells and enchantments to use throughout the game.
Book of Spells from J.K. Rowling on Playstation £49 on Amazon
For the cold little lady...
Cute and useful. What a novelty.
Hedgehog measuring cups £32 from Anthropologie
For the casual fashionista...
There's not long to go until Christmas, so let's get started shall we?
You're going to need an advent calendar.
This is the Hotel Chocolat "Truffles for Two" calendar.
Open it with someone you love, or y'know... by yourself, HELLO two chocolates for me!
Hotel Chocolat advent calendar £25
Now for the gifts.
Something for the bookworm...
Yes it's an obvious choice but having asked friends, family and Twitter what they want this year, the overwhelming response was a Kindle.
Give the people what they want.
Kindle £69 from Amazon
How about something to keep it safe?
I love this classic Kindle cover. You can personalise the title and include a message on the inside cover.
Personalised Kindle Cover £37 from NOTHS
For the littlun...
Baby Superman?! How incredibly adorable.
More importantly though it allows you to take embarrassing photos to bring out at their wedding.
Baby superhero rompers $18 from Think Geek
For the snappy dresser...
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Paul Smith bee cufflinks £75 from MyWardrobe
For the music lover...
Beautiful inside and out. Hundreds of channels, 120hrs of battery life should you wish to take it with you to the bath or into the garden. You can plug your iPod in and it saves all your favourite stations.
Revival DAB radio £160 from Selfridges
For the tea connoisseur...
Specify your exact shade of tea! Never get a thick soup back when really you wanted a clear consumé of tea.
My Cuppa Tea mug £7 from John Lewis
For the young adventurer...
Choose from an entire zoo of animals and get yourself an adult one to match!
Kids Kigu £34
For the old walrus in your life...
We all have one. And they always enjoy things from bottles.
Sir Walrus bottle opener £16 from Anthropologie
For the forgetful...
Cooking notes, shopping lists, "pick me up" reminders, love notes, sorry notes... wipe the slate clean.
Ceramic note pad £10 from NOTHS
For the cocktail master...
A classic reborn thanks to Bond's return to good ol' martinis.
Shake Rattle & Roll cocktail shaker £45 from John Lewis
For the little gamers...
This looks awesome. You learn spells and enchantments to use throughout the game.
Book of Spells from J.K. Rowling on Playstation £49 on Amazon
For the cold little lady...
Snug as a bug in a rug, with music to wiggle to.
Ugg ear muffs with speaker technology £75 from MyWardrobe
For the good shot...
Beautifully designed little cups for the shooting obsessed. Be sure to include a bottle of something delicious.
Cartridge shot cups (set of 8) £62 from John Lewis
For the cook...
Hedgehog measuring cups £32 from Anthropologie
For the casual fashionista...
This bag is just delicious. Big enough to carry your life around in, but soft and light too.
If I could crawl inside for a snooze I would.
The squishy leather handbag £244 from ShopBob
For Katniss supporters everywhere...
Show your allegiance.
Mocking Jay pin $11 from Think Geek
For the touchy feely type...
These clever little sidekicks mean you wont be continually trying to juggle your bags and boxes while pulling your gloves off with your teeth when the phone rings.
Use your touchscreen phone with your gloves on.
Touchscreen gloves £24 from John Lewis
For the coffee table collection...
Beautiful girl, beautiful pictures, beautiful book.
A must for any Moss lover or coffee table stacker.
Kate : The Kate Moss Book £55 from ShopBop
For the Christmas lover...
Parisien Christmas heaven in a jar.
diptyque Christmas candle £25 from Selfridges
For the big kid...
*Ahem* these are on my list.
Great fun, great exercise and they look amazing!
Proper roller skates £45 from John Lewis
For the nerdy girl...
Bleep bloop. Bleep. Bleep bleep bloop. Bloop bleep. Bleeeep! $120 from Black Milk
For the movie fan...
I love this rather beautiful piece of kitchen gadgetry. We always had one at home growing up due to my mother's popcorn obsession. Movies will never be the same without a bowl of hot buttery popcorn again!
(Also a really great lowfat snack)
Retro popcorn maker £29 from Selfridges
For the queen of your kitchen...
Pretty and classic. Something for the girly girl.
Polka dot apron £34 from Anthropologie
For the snuggler...
I live in my OnePiece! It's so deliciously heavy & soft & decadent. This truly is the king of onesies.
Christmas OnePiece £149 from John Lewis
For the naughty girl...
Earl Grey mug £14 from NOTHS
For the cognac drinker...
Beautifully balanced, even if you're not.
Cognac glasses £42 from NOTHS
For the ladylike...
Classic southern style. Just so beautiful. Choose from gold or silver.
Personalised monogrammed necklace $150 from Buggy Designs
For the pup...
Ideal for the dog lover and totally personalised. Have it framed for a really unusual gift with a personal touch.
Pencil portrait of your dog £12 (£10 goes to Battersea Dogs Home)
*This has now sold out, so why not give Shelter Pups a go?
"Adopt" one of their teddies or have your own woofer turned into a plush toy.
Prices from $50 to $125 and 25% of it goes to animal shelters across America. Shelter Pups.
For those of us made for warmer climates...
DIY Heat Up Snuggly Owls, made by your own fair hands.
For the accident prone...
Waterproof, shock proof iPad case. Watch a movie in the bath, email from the pool. £68 from Amazon.
For little adventurers...
Hugglepod hang out. $199 from Amazon.
For handing over the goodies!
This is by far my favourite thing on the list! Personalised santa sacks!
Personalised Christmas sack £20 from NTHS
I'm sure I'll find a few more gems to add to the list. If there's someone you need to buy for that you need help with, leave a comment and we can all try and work it out together.
What's a katniss? x
ReplyDeleteShe's a character in a series of books called The Hunger Games.
DeleteAdmittedly a bit of a niche pressie! x
^ How have you not seen or read The Hunger Games?
ReplyDeleteThe Earl Grey mug perfect for me! Will need to hint at my family to get this! Although, I would actually prefer Earl Grey to Mr Grey! Shameful, I know!
ReplyDeleteJoelle
xoxo
februarygirlldn.blogspot.co.uk
Joelle, I'd take Earl Grey over Mr Grey any day!
Deletei love the Mr.Gray cup and the diptique candle! :D
ReplyDeletehaha
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if I could ask some advice as well. I met this guy at a dinner party a few months ago and am seeing him an another event in the xmas holidays. He was very touchy feely and was very suggestive about us.
He is a friend on facebook and I'm seeing him fairly soon, but how do I kind of get him interested in me again??
I admire you so much and hope you are well.
xx
Hey Xanthe (cool name!),
DeletePersonally I would just wait and see! Make sure you look fabulous for your party and see what happens!
If you really can't wait you could always message him and say "Hello stranger! Are you going to ___'s party?" and gauge his response.
Have fun! xx
Hi Rose,
DeleteI was wondering if I could ask a question as well. I broke up with my boyfriend recently and for my birthday when we were seeing eachother, he gave a necklace that symbolised hope for him. When I asked him if he wanted it back he said he wanted me to have it.
I really miss him, and what makes that worse is I have to see him everyday. We broke up because of issues going on in his home life and he said he needed to be alone.
I really want to get back together and I pray everyday he will come back to me. What should I do?
xx
I'm sorry Anon but I think you just need to give him his space.
DeleteGet on with your own life and if you're meant to end up together you will.
I know it's not what you want to hear but pining after him is just damaging to both of you.
I'm not saying rush into dating someone else but enjoy the other things life has to offer! The world really doesn't revolve around having a boyfriend, you can have a lot of fun with friends & family too. Use this time to appreciate them and learn to make yourself happy without relying on someone else.
It'll get easier, I promise. xx
Holy shitballs you're good at this advice stuff. You should be a mom.
DeleteGreat gift ideas!! I adore the radio and the Earl Grey/Mr. Grey cup!! ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd seriously how cute is this burlap sack! What a great way to hand over the presents.
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
i love Hedgehog measuring cups, scented candle, Cognac glasses and especially Personalised Christmas sack!
ReplyDeleteAw Rose you legend! You have it all sorted and you have really done your homework, thank you, we are very lucky.
ReplyDeleteCan i just say you are the type of girl every man wants to marry and every girl wants to be friends with. Keep doing what you are doing, you do it so well.
Georgia xx
You are beyond sweet Georgia, thankyou! xxx
DeleteLove the color of that radio - would look adorable sitting on a bookshelf somewhere.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! x
DeleteGreat ideas, I think I have to have that mug. xx
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What a great list! The ear muffs with speakers are just what I was looking for!!! My wife is going to love them!! It's going to be my St. Nikolau present!! Plus lots of chocolates and cookies!
ReplyDeleteAwesome husband.
DeleteWhat is a St. Nikolau present? Do you celebrate Christmas eve and day?
Deletexxx
The Diptyque candle looks lovely! Really nice gift guide!
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Those ear muffs with the speakers are such a clever idea. I may have to leave a photo of them casually lying around to give someone the hint!
ReplyDeletexx
http://heroineinheels.blogspot.co.uk/
Brilliant prezzie ideas! I need that radio and those ear muffs, here's hoping Santa's kind to me this year!
ReplyDeleteChrissie xx
the girl who does the dog drawings broke up my relationship! good to see she's doing something nice for a change!
ReplyDeleteAwkward.
DeleteI'm the girl who draws the dogs. And that's a weird comment. I don't recall breaking up anybody's relationship...
DeleteCan we have a onesie party where we eat all of our Advent chocolates in one sitting?
ReplyDeleteBoyfriend's parents on a budget... Help!
ReplyDeleteBOOKS! I always buy "in-laws" books. There's something for everyone and it makes you look mildly intelectual! x
Deletelol... was that a deliberate misspelling? You're too much, Rose. I concur with Georgia! x
DeleteAmazing list! A trip to Hotel Chocolat following this has resulted in the end of my pre-xmas diet with a yummy packet of truffles with a mug of hot chocolate all for ME! Yum! Any ideas for a guy I'm dating, just started seeing each other so don't want to get anything too massive but still something that says 'Thought of you!' Would be so grateful for your help!!
ReplyDeleteHi Grace,
DeleteI might be able to help! This one's always a toughie, but when I first started dating my (now long-term) boy, I bought him a bottle of his favourite spirit, along with a nice glass. Not too 'permanent'/full-on, but still shows you're thinking. And then you can enjoy it together cosied up in front of the fire! :)
(If he hasn't yet divulged said favourite spirit may have to do your research - ask friends and family?)
Emma
Thank you!!!!
DeleteSounds like a great idea Emma!
DeleteWhat should I get my girlfriends. Not my best friends just guirls in the group... like a token pressie. xx
ReplyDeleteHow about something like this? xx
DeleteNOBLE MACMILLAN do amazing personalised leather gifts
ReplyDeleteSUBTLE SPAMMING NOBLE MACMILLAN
DeleteRose, could your please do a post on your winter beauty favourites? (e.g. haircare/cosmetics/skincare that you are using at the moment?) I got so many pointers from your spring post!
ReplyDeleteWill do!
DeleteHi Rose, this list is so helpful! I am definitely getting the popcorn maker! However I am still a bit stuck on what to get my boyfriend, he has quite expensive taste and works all the time so doesn't have much spare time. I only have a budget of about £100-150 so am a bit stuck! I want it to be something he will use but also something a bit special. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
KT x
I am loving those cognac glasses! So beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! You have definitely everyone and every price range al in one. Loving the earl grey mug, haha. One for my Mum I think. xo
ReplyDeleteHi, I have to get a guy that I don't know v.well a present for secret santa. Any ideas please... Kat x
ReplyDeleteThose Christmas sacks are perfect! GREAT find babe!
ReplyDeleteSnapping some up now!
Thanks hun! xx
Just so everyone knows, that walrus bottle opener is on sale in the US for the extremely budget friendly price of $7.95!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks Rosie; now I know what I want for Christmas! I'm lusting over that Kindle case... I'm such a bookworm! :)
Thank you for featuring my project! x
ReplyDeletei bought that mug for my grandad a couple years ago (perfect as he is a painter and decorator/bulider). i can't wait for xmas-good gift guide.x
ReplyDeleteAmazingly useful! Funnily enough I bought 3 of the NTHS sacks last month for my mum, dad and brother and they are really good quality and look amazing. Also very good at stopping the dog ripping all the paper off the gifts :D
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!! Haha that radio reminds me SO MUCH of your Prada bag! I feel like I'm looking at your bag every time I scroll down the page and over the image.
ReplyDeleteStill looking for a gift for my dad... so hard! I always feel like they've got pretty much what they want and I can't do photos and books again this year. If anyone has any more ideas I'd loooove to hear them :D
Oh my gift tip: tickets a great show (e.g. cirque du soleil) or a day you spend together with that person doing something fun :) (Thats what I'm getting my mum)
Love your blog! Always an inspiration.
ReplyDeletelove gift guides, just did a wishlist myself, check it out?
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Jen
www.jennyscribbles.com
Thank you for this, got some great ideas! xx
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this post! Great ideas xxx
ReplyDeleteI just ordered a dog drawing for my boyfriend for Christmas. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks for all the great recommendations!
ReplyDeleteHello Rose.
ReplyDeleteI would appreciate your advice.
My boyfriend (now fiance!!!) proposed at the weekend and we now have the challenge of finding a ring (he wants me to choose the ring!). I know which diamond cut I want and have an idea of the style of setting I would like (we are going to get it made), however diamond size is proving to be a difficultly! (I have an understanding of diamond quality too).
I am young (22), a student and have a sizable budget (my fiance is older). He wants me to get a massive center stone (around 5ct), however I'm not sure if this is just too much for me right now now due to my age.
I noticed a while ago (Mothers Day post) that your mummy sports a massive diamond - has she worn this since she was young, or did she upgrade later in life?
I just don't feel that I have the confidence to pull something like this off at the moment. What option would you go for? Big stone now, or upgrade later?
Thank you so much
D
xx
my isn't someone gloating a little. ask some of your own friends/family. what rosie would want and what you would want would not be the same as she is not you and not in your position.
DeleteThere is no need to be so nasty. Someone obviously doesn't have a very happy personal life.
DeleteRose has amazing taste and she is good at offering her advice and opinions....I love reading her advice as much as I do her posts. Note advice and opinions. I am not asking Rose to tell me what to do. It is good to hear a few impartial opinions before weighing up my options.
Also, no, I will not "ask some of my own friends/family" as we will not be announcing the engagement until we have a ring and have earmarked a few suitable potential wedding dates.
D
Ehmm.. It's a bit tricky because I don't know your style/taste/lifestyle but really I'd say go together and just choose the one that jumps out at you. It might be big, it might be tiny but I'm sure you'll know deep down if it's the right one for you! Just like that lucky fiance of yours!
DeleteHave fun! xx
Love it! Some of them are a little out of my price range (£149 onsie, I'm looking at you) but the hedgehog measuring cups are adorable. Also, you are such a sweetie for replying to comments like you do.
ReplyDeleteLove the blog!
xxx
Jenny
dublinchronicles.blogspot.com
That sack is the best thing ever! Almost makes me wish I had a wee kiddly wink so I could see their face on Christmas morning! x
ReplyDeleteHave you been reading at all about the Savita Halappanaver case in Ireland at all, Rose? Might be of interest to you. x
ReplyDeleteExactly why someone like Romney shouldn't be allowed to come into power in the US. A terrible tale, I feel for her family and poor husband. x
DeleteI have to say, I own a pet hedgehog and would LOVE for someone to buy me those measuring cups. AND I work for shopbop and have been lusting after that Paper Shopper leather tote for weeks! It's like you've popped into my head and highlighted all the prezzies I want for myself this Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I need that one piece! Might I recommend: www.caloriccuvee.com
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ReplyDeleteLOVE THE COGNAC GLASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Rosie if a reader could buy you a christmas present it would be the Peter Alexander RSPCA calendar, as a dog lover Im sure you would LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful post!!! Rose I must have that Roberts Radio.
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Some really different ideas here, thanks for the help!
ReplyDeleteHannahMayxo
Oh no the dog drawing are sold out! Not surprising as such a lovely idea and great cause. The search for mums present continues...
ReplyDeleteDo you do Pilates .. the reformer type?
ReplyDeleteNo
DeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, you put so much effort into it!
Could you suggest something for boyfriend's folks on a budget, but not books, they're not very booky (I read the previous comment... I have books any day!)
Have a very merry Christmas... hope you've got an advent calender!?
Becca
xx
Booze for him, chocolate for her? x
DeleteI need a OnePiece onesie in my life! They are the only ones that look remotely stylish. Am I allowed to say a onesie is stylish?!
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I love the dog sketches, so sweet and of course, almost all of the money goes to charity! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices- LOVE the Kindle holder especially.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a more appropriate post for me to invite anyone who'd like to, to take part in #ShareAdvent It's a calendar with something to do each day in the run up to Christmas. All the info's here: http://www.skinandblisterblog.com/2012/11/introducing-shareadvent.html
Open to anyone who would like to spread some love and joy at Christmas-time
Anna x
Super helpful!!! Now I have to resist buying most of this stuff for myself...
ReplyDeleteI love the dog sketches too - thought one of our Miniature Schnauzer would be perfect for my husband but I too found it to be sold out. What a great list though, Rose.
ReplyDeleteI like your posts! Good information.
ReplyDeleteOhhh those hedgehog measuring cups are so lovely :)
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ReplyDeleteWe also get varaiety of Christmas Gifts and Newyear Gifts at here......
ReplyDeleteWe also get varaiety of Christmas Gifts and Newyear Gifts at here......
ReplyDeleteHelp needed...what should I get the girl I like for a "Secret Santa" present? Something that isn't obviously from me but that will make her wonder if it is and also say that I like her...? A tricky one I think...thanks!
ReplyDeleteChristmas gift guide is sharedon the post here. Know all about it
ReplyDeleteRose I know this is an old post but I'm afraid I need your help. My sister is turning 21 in May and I am on the hunt for a really special present. I'd like to get her something that she can keep forever but she's not mad on jewellery so I'm a bit stumped. Any ideas? They would be greatly appreciated xx
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