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With the Christmas countdown now well under way, searching for thoughtful gifts takes centre stage, requiring a touch of fresh inspiration to kickstart your shopping ahead of the festivities.
Whether you are buying for a design lover, a passionate foodie or a creative individual with a fondness for decorative homewares; preparing to host guests with flair, or simply seeking to refresh your own home for seasonal gatherings, a few standout pieces can make all the difference.
Here is our curated wish list to bring warmth and style to the holiday season.
1. Personalised Ice Skating ½ Pint Mug, £35 (includes 6 Letters, then £1 per letter), Emma Bridgewater
Sometimes the best pressies are the personalised ones… and this sweet skating mug is perfect for hot chocolate and marshmallows when they come in from the cold.
2. M&S Cast Iron Medium Casserole Dish – Cream, £38 (Right), rest of items from a selection, Marks & Spencer
This oven-safe cast-iron casserole dish in a glossy cream shade with brass knob looks good enough for a centrepiece on the festive table.
3. Audrey Lady in Sunglasses Vase, £65, Joe Browns
Fashionistas will appreciate this statement vase with a vintage vibe… ideal for an artificial white flower spray or faux red berries.
4. Press For Champagne Wall Ornament, £35, Rockett St George
A glitzy novelty… with champagne on the cards, it will be hard to resist this glitzy bell which rings when buzzed.
5. Marlowe Burgundy Faux Fur Throw, £49, Rowen Homes
With the look of luxe, this rich burgundy throw will dress up an accent chair or sofa – and lavish enough to cocoon yourself from the chill.
6. Fireside Aromatic & Smoky Candle, £32, Lux Umbra
Enjoy the soothing scent of aromatic spice, rich cedarwood and zesty bergamot that boosts a woodland theme or cosy cabin aesthetic.
7. Portland Iron and Glass Drinks Trolley, £185, One.World
Staging a festive drinks trolley is all part of the celebrations and this contemporary cart is slick enough to hold all your crystal stemware, decanters and cocktail paraphernalia… chin-chin.
8. Book Club Striped Ceramic Book Ends, £45, Oliver Bonas
One for a cosy reading nook, these funky book ends will keep hardbacks just so.
9. Green Parrot Cookie Jar, £38 (left); White Parrot Biscuit Jar, £29.95, Graham & Green
Quirky and cute, these parrot-shaped cookie jars make ideal companions on a kitchen counter.
10. Large Disco Ball Ice Bucket, £35; All I Want For Christmas Side Plate, £2; Pack of 4 Slogan Cocktail Napkins, £3.50, rest of items from a selection, Dunelm
By far the most glamorous ice bucket for a home bar, this glitzy disco ball design shouts party time. Team with the logo plate and napkins for trendy tablescapes – and adorn with baby disco ball decorations.
11. Clara Burgundy Stripe Desk & Table Lamp, £125, Oliver Bonas
Atmospheric lighting comes into its own this time of year, and this burgundy stripe glass base is the ideal building block for the three layer-lighting rule – ambient, task and accent.
