It’s (almost) Christmaaaaaaaassss and the time has come to start buying gifts for your nearest and dearest. But what do you get for someone who has everything already? Hmm.
Whether it’s your partner, mum, sister, daughter or friend, spare her the bath and body gift set or novelty PJs this Christmas. Choose a gift from our round-up below.
Matt & Nat Brave Vegan Backpack Leaf Green, Trouva, £120Behold the brand behind some of the chicest vegan leather accessories money can buy. This rucksack is multi-functional and will serve you well as a gym, city break, weekend trip and work bag. The lining is also made from 100% recycled plastic lining and is an investment piece that will stand the test of time.
Buy it now. Tandem More Than Moisturiser - Body, Tandem, £25Hear us out here, this isn’t just your standard body moisturiser. Firstly, it contains lactic acid,
Australian lime pearl and shea butter which it gently exfoliates while hydrating. Secondly, the packaging is made from sugar cane bio plastic and both the tube and the cap can be recycled in house hold recycling. But best of all, Tandem is a brand new indie vegan beauty brand, we’re talking weeks old, meaning a beauty obsessed recipient will be able to get their hands on the next big thing in beauty while minimising environmental damage.
Buy it now. Girl, Woman, Other,
Amazon, £11.46Winner of the Booker Prize 2019, this is the perfect gift for any bookworm. Bernardine Evaristo expertly authors the lives and loves of
British women throughout different generations and social classes, painting the picture of modern British life. It’s so good we’re considering getting one for ourselves, too.
Buy it now. Gold Dog Tag Necklace, Etsy, £41.63If it’s good enough for
Meghan Markle, it’s good enough for us. The
Duchess of Sussex wore a personalised dog tag for baby Archie and husband Harry and we recommend taking a leaf out of her book. While her style was a cool £400 plus, this customisable style from Etsy adds a personal touch to a piece of jewellery that she won’t expect.
Buy it now. Mini Bee Pot, Anthropologie, £35For the budding environmentalist, this mini concrete bee pot provides a house for bees as well as allowing you to plant flowers in it too. It’s recommended to position in a sunny spot, south facing, at least 1 metre up from the ground. It’s a simple, easy and affordable way to encourage a keen gardener.
Buy it now.Vintage Midcentury Modern 5 Tier Plant Stand, Etsy, £340.04Consider a statement, vintage piece of furniture if you’ve just moved in together. This colourful plant stand takes a lot less care than any actual plant and is a conversation starter guaranteed. Great for chips and dips when hosting guests or simply a space saver, this is an investment that we can definitely get behind.
Buy it now. Chilly’s 260ml Water Bottle, Amazon, £15What’s the point of having a reusable water bottle that doesn’t fit into your bag? That’s why our Life reporter Rachel Moss wrote a love letter to hers for our Honestly It’s Life Changing series. “Since the Chilly’s 260ml bottle came into my life, we have been inseparable. It’s come on shopping trips, date nights, family visits and more. It fits inconspicuously into all my bags, from my compact cross-body to my Out Out large clutch.”
Buy it now. Birthstone Drop Earrings, Anthropologie, £34Everybody loves jewellery, but rather than something simple, add a personal touch by picking out a pair in your partner’s birthstone. From emerald to hazel to sapphire, these tear drop style earrings bring a one of a kind charm to any wardrobe.
Buy them now. Happy Cactus Poster, Desenio, from £6.95Plants a great but they can be a nightmare to keep alive. With this cute print she’ll get to be a plant mama, without the risk of death. It’s perfect to hang on the wall to brighten up any room.
Buy it now. Tales Of Bath Spa Treatment, Lush, £115 for 75 minsLush currently offers treatments at its spas in
London,
Liverpool, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Cardiff, Poole, Leeds and of course, Bath, and while there’s 13 to choose from, give the gift of relaxation with the Tales of Bath one. A sensory, immersive experience, the 75 minutes are a mix of a healing bath to a special soundtrack exploring the history of bathing and a side-lying full body massage, that will leave your recipient blissfully relaxed.
Buy it now. Essort Bath Pillow Spa Bathtub Pillow, Amazon, £19.99Described by one of the people at HuffPost as ‘the best gift I’ve ever received’, this seemly insignificant pillow is a godsend if you’ve ever struggled to get comfortable in the bath without sliding down accidentally and annoyingly getting your hair wet. You’ll probably end up stealing it for yourself.
Buy it now. Girl Power Vase, Trouva, £33.50Make a statement with this girl power vase of a woman’s hand clutching flowers, which you can gift with a bouquet to complete the piece. It’s unique, eye-catching and practical, what’s not to love?
Buy it now. Anya Hindmarch Diffuser Chewing Gum, Trouva, £98These pencil pot diffusers are unlike anything you’ve smelt before. Scented in chewing gum, it’s a refreshing burst of mint, raspberry, pepper and thyme every-time you walk into a room. You simply pour the scented oil into the pot and the fragrance diffuses into the air through the ceramic pencils. It’s also available in two more scents; pencil shavings and lollipops.
Buy it now. Milk and Honey By Rupi Kaur, Waterstones, £9.99Kaur’s debut collection of poetry explores love, loss and longing, bringing readers with her as she explores the highs and lows of relationships. It’s nigh on impossible to get tickets to her live readings when she goes on tour, so this is the next best thing.Buy it now. Citrus + Sandalwood Scented Candle — Hopscotch Candle, Etsy, £16This refreshing fragranced candle is hand poured and made from soy wax, which promises to burner cleaner and for longer, according to Hopscotch. With a burn time of 31 hours, it’s the perfect bath time or dinner treat.
Buy it now. We all work hard to earn our money – so it shouldn’t feel like hard work to spend it well. At HuffPost Finds we’ll help you find the best stuff that deserves your cash, from the ultimate lipstick to a durable iron to replace the one that broke (RIP). All our choices are completely independent but we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase.