1
‘Folding’ candle holder by Pols Potten
This minimalist candle holder from dutch design studio Pols Potten will take them through Christmas and beyond – be sure to wrap up some tapered candles too.
£49, arket.com
2
‘Block’ tray by The Conran Shop
Handcrafted from Swedish birch veneer, this dishwasher and freezer-proof tray is both punchy and practical.
From £30, conranshop.co.uk
3
‘Delahaye Peony’ table runner by Designers Guild
The design of this pure linen tablecloth, inspired by artisanal marbling methods, hints at a heady hit of spring florals. There’s a cobalt colourway, too.
£40, designersguild.com
4
‘Tussock’ sheepskin hot water bottle by Neptune
Sure to provide plenty of comfort and joy, this hot water bottle with sheepskin cover will see them through nippy January nights.
£60, neptune.com
5
‘La Muralla Roja' jigsaw puzzle by Slowdown Studio
We’ve all woken up to the meditative power of the humble jigsaw puzzle. This option, designed by Australian artist Charlie Bennell, has serious architectural appeal.
£30, wagreen.co.uk
6
‘Honeysuckle’ room spray by Loewe
Concocted with honeysuckle essence, this olfactory delight will transport them straight back to summer days.
£82 for 150ml, perfumesloewe.com
7
‘Flower’ earrings by Milk Tooth
Created in collaboration with artist Maria-Ines Gul, these statement earrings from Milk Tooth have a sunny, sculptural feel.
£48, milktoothldn.com
8
Wooden Tokyo ‘City in a Bag' by Muji
Muji’s perfectly formed tribute to Toyko is a playful gift idea for aspiring architects.
£12.95, muji.eu
9
‘Kiki’ cushion by Habitat
The vibrant waves of this Morrocan tufted cushion from Habitat would transform even the most tired sofa.
£65, habitat.co.uk
10
‘Kuro’ bowl by Philippe Malouin for Iittala
Designed with the realities of daily life in mind, this piece is inspired by the French word vide-poche – a bowl kept near the front door for emptying your pockets.
£40, iittala.com
11
iPhone case and ‘wallet’, both part of ‘Couple System’ by Nolii
When is a phone case not just a phone case? Nolii’s ‘Couple System’ includes a clever cut out segment, which wallet, battery pack and arm strap components can slot into.
Case in 'Cornflower', £39; wallet in 'Peach', £15, nolii.com
12
‘Aromatique’ candles by Aesop
The long-awaited first candle collection from Australian beauty brand Aesop is as luxurious as you’d expect – choose from smokey ‘Ptolemy’, floral ‘Aganice’ and earthy ‘Callipus’.
£80 each, aesop.com
13
‘Finesse Rock & Pop’ highball glass by Umut Karaman x Nude
Splashed with colourful illustrations by Turkish artist Umut Karaman, this graphic glassware set will bring a punky spirit to proceedings.
£30 for a set of four, eu.nudeglass.com
14
Incense Holder by Earl of East x Swarf
Finished by hand in Swarf’s Essex studio, this sleek solid brass incense holder comes with six sandalwood sticks to get them started.
£75, swarfhardware.co.uk
15
White Miso Sauce from Nojo
Hoping to liven up the larder of your favourite foodie? We’d go for this white miso sauce from London start-up Nojo.
£5.99 for 200ml, selfridges.com
16
‘Nude’ handmade soap dish by Liv & Dom
The voluptuous figures of illustrators, ceramicists and identical twins Liv and Dom make for a soap dish like no other.
£40, livanddom.com
17
‘Henri' Grand Tea Gift Set from Mariage Frères
Take a tea lover’s obsession to the next level with this set from Parisian specialists Mariage Frères, which includes 12 canisters of the finest blends, The French Art of Tea book and a silver-plated measuring spoon.
£79, mariagefreres.com
18
‘Open Studio: Do-It-Yourself Art Projects by Contemporary Artists’ by Sharon Coplan Hurowitz and Amanda Benchley
Lockdown unleashed their creativity? This book dives into DIY projects from the minds of 17 top contemporary artists.
£59.95, phaidon.com
19
Artisan cookies from Bakery Number Eight
When in doubt, bring out the biscuits. You can’t do much better than the gooey goodies on offer at Bakery Number Eight, which also has a cookie subscription service.
£14 for six, bakerynumbereight.com
20
10 Minutes Aroma Incense Matchsticks in ‘Lemongrass’ by Hibi
These clever incense matchsticks – dinky enough for any stocking – will add a sense of ritual to the everyday.
£10, goodhoodstore.com
21
Dark Chocolate Brick by Brick Sixty x Lucocoa
Made with 70% Dominican Republic dark chocolate, this gratifyingly solid brick is from London’s first bean-to-bar chocolate maker.
£12.50, bricksixty.com
22
‘Silence: In the Age of Noise’ by Erling Kagge
Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge’s startling book on silence is a manifesto for easing the cacophony of modern life.
£8.99, penguin.co.uk
23
‘Sigi’ sparkly zig zag socks by Genevieve Sweeney
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a pair of socks in their stocking – Genevieve Sweeney is our pick for sustainable, British-made sparkle.
£20, genevievesweeney.com
24
‘Patchwork’ personalised notebook by Hoste by Laura Jackson x Papier
Like all of Papier’s stationery, this brilliantly blocky notebook can be personalised with a name or festive note.
From £19.99, papier.com
25
‘Iris’ drawing compass by Makers Cabinet
Crafted from brass and stainless steel, this rotary compass is something of an upgrade from the tools of our school days.
£90, makerscabinet.com
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