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The ELLE Decoration Christmas gift edit

From design-led stocking fillers to break-the-budget blowouts, we've rounded up this year's most covetable presents to spread a little festive cheer

By Clara Strunck
elle decoration christmas gift guide 2022
ELLE Decoration

If you've yet to start your Christmas shopping - don't worry, we won't tell - allow our guide to the best presents this year help you through the maze. We've got gifts for everyone covered, from your garden-loving mum (Opinel's tools are some of the most stylish we've seen) to your cooking-mad friend (look no further than Ooni's portable pizza oven). Just be warned: there's a good chance you'll want to buy a lot of these goodies for yourself. Well, we all deserve a present once in a while...

1

Dessert plate, Dior Maison

dessert plate from the ‘christmas’ collection by dior maison, £110, harrods harrodscom
Dior

When it comes to celebratory tableware, no one does it quite like Dior. A dessert plate from the brand's seasonal collection would make a welcome present for any keen home entertainer. £110, harrods.com

2

The Italian Favourites Box, The River Café

the river cafe
The River Cafe

Give the gift of exquisite dining courtesy of much-loved institution The River Café's festive box of Italian favourites, including tomatoes from Puglia, new-season extra-virgin olive oil from Selvapiana, chocolate truffles from Tuscany and the newest cook book, so you can recreate your favourite restaurant recipes at home. £215, shoptherivercafe.co.uk

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3

Garden set, Opinel

garden set by opinel, £55, not another bill notanotherbillcom
Opinel

Those with green fingers would be delighted to find this brightly hued gardening set under the Christmas tree (they could even give it a quick prune while they're at it). £55, notanotherbill.com

4

'Tinta’ egg cups, Ferm Living

tinta’ egg cups, £39 for a set of four, ferm living fermlivingcom
Ferm Living

For a breakfast in bed that breaks all previous standards, pick up these beautiful, pressed glass egg cups - sure to add a stylish twist to any tray. £39 for a set of four, fermliving.com

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‘Standing Oil Bubble’ burner, The Conscious

‘standing oil bubble’ burner by mikkel lang mikkelsen, £49, the conscious theconsciouscouk
The Conscious

This unusual oil burner, designed by Mikkel Lang Mikkelsen, is crafted from coloured glass and makes an excellent, eco-friendly alternative to disposable scented candles. £49, theconscious.co.uk

6

'Fruit Loop’ placemats, Balu LDN

'fruit loop’ placemats, £102 for a set of six, balu ldn balulondoncouk
Balu London

A sweet treat for your table, these eucalyptus, gloss-finished placemats are wipe-clean, making them perfect for everyday dining and a whimsical dinner party alike. £102 for a set of six, balulondon.co.uk

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7

‘Decagon’ rubber dog toy by Maxbone

‘decagon’ rubber dog toy by maxbone, £12, swoof swoofcouk
Selfridges

Don't forget about man's best friend when it comes to this year's Christmas list. A chewy, rubber toy is hardy enough to withstand hours of play, and won't be an ugly standout in your home. £12, swoof.co.uk

8

Allday Goods x Paul Smith knives

allday goods knives
Allday Goods knives

British knife brand Allday Goods has partnered with Paul Smith to create this limited edition collection of steak knives, with handles crafted from plastic waste from Smith's office. With only 150 sets in production, this is a dream collector's gift for a foodie and fashion fanatic. £120, paulsmith.com

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9

‘A’ bookstand in ‘Solid Blue’, Assouline

‘a’ bookstand in ‘solid blue’, approx £84, assouline euassoulinecom
Assouline

The ideal present for a bookworm, the ‘A’ bookstand in ‘Solid Blue’ from Assouline is a chic, minimalist way to display those incredible tomes. Approx £84, eu.assouline.com

10

‘Queen Flower’ cotton napkin by Lisa Corti

‘queen flower’ cotton napkin by lisa corti, £22, selfridges selfridgescom
Selfridges

Add a touch of colour to a lucky loved one's table with the ‘Queen Flower’ cotton napkin by Lisa Corti, which stands out with its hand-dyed, block-printed floral graphic. £22, selfridges.com

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11

‘Miami’ pendant light, Jonathan Adler

‘miami’ pendant light, £1,295, jonathan adler ukjonathanadlercom
Jonathan Adler

Don't limit twinkling Christmas light to the tree. This colourful Jonathan Adler pendant light will bring joy and sparkle to its recipient all year round. £1,295, uk.jonathanadler.com

12

‘Yves’ hot water bottle, AWL Studio

‘yves’ hot water bottle by awl studio, £40, glassette glassettecom
Glassette

We don't know a single person who wouldn't be glad to find this cuddly hot water bottle in their stocking. Made in small-batch runs in the New Forest from ultra soft Scottish lambswool, it's the ideal companion to January days. £40, glassette.com

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13

‘Cottage Culture’ mobile by Volta

‘cottage culture’ mobile by volta, £139, the conran shop conranshopcouk
The Conran Shop

For a dash of sculptural, Calder-esq style on a budget, look no further than this mobile by Volta: it'll fit right into any artistic space. £139, conranshop.co.uk

14

‘Candy’ salt and pepper shakers by &Klevering

‘candy’ salt and pepper shakers by klevering, £1694, made in design madeindesigncouk
Made in Design

How sweet (quite literally) is this salt and pepper shaker set by &Klevering? It'll bring a smile to the face of whichever lucky recipient gets to put it in their kitchen. £16.94, madeindesign.co.uk

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‘Voile’ spaghetti measure, Alessi

‘voile’ spaghetti measure by paolo gerosa, £22, alessi ukalessicom
Alessi

Turn even the most mundane of kitchen tasks into a pleasure for the budding chef in your life with the ‘Voile’ spaghetti measure designed by Paolo Gerosa. £22, uk.alessi.com

16

Moka Express, Dolce & Gabbana x Bialetti

moka express, dolce  gabbana x bialetti
Dolce and Gabbana

Turn coffee mornings into something really special for a fashionable friend with this designer coffee brewer - an iconic Art Deco object, reimagined in one of the fashion house's classic prints. £75, dolcegabbana.com

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Ribbed cashmere socks, Cos

ribbed cashmere socks in ‘dark orange’, £29, cos coscom
Cos

Banish all thoughts of the knobbly socks you may have received in your stocking on Christmasses past. These ribbed cashmere numbers are seriously luxe, made even more so by their burnt orange hue. £29, cos.com

18

‘Bum’ candle, Timothy Han

‘bum’ candle by timothy han, approx £63, boys boys boys boysboysboysorg
Timothy Han

Okay, the scented candle market is oversaturated. But we can bet your cheekiest (ahem) friend will love the ‘Bum’ candle from Boys! Boys! Boys! no matter how many smellies they have stacked on their shelves. Approx £63, boysboysboys.org

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19

‘Wool Check’ cardigan, Acne Studios

‘wool check’ cardigan by acne studios, £360, liberty libertylondoncom
Liberty

Just the thing to pop on for an afternoon of watching the telly and scoffing chocolates, this Acne cardigan is comfortable and stylish (a winning combination). £360, libertylondon.com

20

‘Kodi 12’ portable pizza oven, Ooni

‘kodi 12’ portable pizza oven by ooni, £299, john lewis  partners johnlewiscom
John Lewis

Is there any better present than the gift of pizza? Wrap up the ‘Kodi 12’ portable pizza oven for a very special friend and you'll be extremely popular (hopefully, they'll invite you over for a slice or two). £299, johnlewis.com

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