2; Christmas Gift Sets for Every Taste; See them Here
By Jo Phillips
There is so much joy in giving at this time of year, yes to receive is pretty damm good but to spend time pondering and then choosing the perfect gift is as joyful as the moment the receiver opens it. With so much on offer whether you choose a charity gift, a boxed delight or maybe even a gift for yourself, have a gander below for some very tasteful ideas.
Image on left by Sangeetha Sadasivan and Janhavi Khandelwal
Set of 12 mini signature candle set from Diptyque A generous and inspirational, this gift set of twelve scented candles is filled with fragrances emblematic to the Maison. A great holiday gift for anyone who understands the joys of collecting. Containing Baies (Berries), Roses, Figuier (Fig Tree), 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Feu de Bois (Wood Fire), Ambre (Amber), Tubéreuse (Tuberose), Coing (Quince), Santal (Sandalwood), Pomander, Aubépine (Hawthorn) and Mimosa.
Eau Rose & Roses limited edition surprise pouch by Diptyque. Inside are a Roses candle, a travel size of Eau Rose eau de toilette and the matching hand cream. Three miniatures to surprise and delight with a series of expressions on the rose, a flower cherished by Diptyque. The small fragrant treat for loved ones our yourself.
Pomander Classic Candle by Diptyque A perfume of winter. Spices in abundance, mouthwatering scents of candied peel echoing oranges pierced with fragrant cloves. The Pomander scented candle stirs up memories of the holiday season – and a home filled with deliciously spicy, fruity notes.
Gold Basile Porcelain from Limoges Dessert plate by Diptyque Hand-crafted by master porcelain-makers in Limoges, this white porcelain dinner plate is decorated in gold. Its curving lines trace out the luminous Basile motif. Can be used on its own or combined with other items in the Basile range to create hypnotic graphic permutations.
Gold Basile Porcelain from Limoges Dinner Plate. The Basile motif, designed in 1963 by Christiane Gautrot, appears in gold for the holidays, adding extra brilliance to this plate made of white porcelain from Limoges.
Seventy One Gin 200ML NIGHT FLASK Composed like a perfume, the Gin unites a classic gin heart with the finest botanical absolutes. Hand-picked damask rose and grapefruit surround the ‘Queen of the Night (selenicereus glandiflorus)’, infusing the spirit with a heady, fragrant bouquet. Exceptionally rare, this flower blooms once a year, only at night, wilting before dawn. Finished in select oak casks, SEVENTY ONE GIN rests for 71 nights. A final nocturnal flourish, marrying the elements with a harmonious accord.
Box of 12 Mince Pies by Konditor. The best mince pies, winning a 3 Star Great Taste Award, the highest accolade in the land! Each is handmade with the finest butter pastry and a filling of luxurious vegetarian mincemeat. These pies have turned ardent mince pie refuseniks into mince pie lovers and as the Telegraph concluded, “are worth travelling to London for”.
Santa’s Pickup 3D Pop-Up Christmas Card by Me&McQ As Santa is getting ready to hit the road with his rescue truck full of presents, he takes a moment to make sure he has enough fairy dust to make his journey. Wonderful paper engineering again from Me&McQ with another vehicle that actually moves, this one loaded down with gifts and ready to tow anyone unlucky enough to break down during the holidays. See his favourite chocolate lab Fable on the tag. Also featuring a large blank message tag for your own special message and a luxury envelope.
Modigliani: A painter and his dealer by Flammarion / Orangerie Museum When in 1914, Amedeo Modigliani met the merchant Paul Guillaume, in the heart of cosmopolitan Paris, he was at a pivotal moment in his career. He abandoned sculpture to devote himself exclusively to painting.
This work aims to explore the links between the two men in the Parisian artistic and literary context of the 1910s, their common love for African arts, as well as the determining role of Paul Guillaume in the diffusion of Modigliani’s work on the art market in France and in the United States in the aftermath of the artist’s death.
Holiday Cheers Gingerbread Gift Ornament by Swarovski. Crafted in a cookie-cut style, this delightful gingerbread ornament will add sweetness and joy to any holiday décor. The tempting design is shaped like a wrapped gift, with golden effect crystals and 112 light-catching facets. Suspended from a red grosgrain ribbon, this cheerful ornament celebrates one of the season’s most traditional treats.
3D Ornament Set 2023 Ornament set in Crystal by Swarovski. From set of three . This Annual Edition 3D Ornament Set will bring light-filled magic to any festive scheme. The luminescent trio for 2023 is inspired by the harmony of nature and science, which is brought to life by Swarovski’s unmistakable savoir-faire and expert precision. The set features an Annual Edition 3D Ornament and two Little Star Ornaments.
Carlton House Terrace Wallpaper in Valentine by Little Greene. A flamboyant peacock feather design, this wallpaper was found in the attics of 18 Carlton House Terrace, a beautiful stucco-faced London town house overlooking The Mall. Originally machine-printed in green on a yellow background, the surface-printed technique used to recreate it accurately reflects the feel of the original, whilst a judicious splash of colour in the feather provides something on which to anchor.
Tulip Wallpaper in Theatre by Little Greene. Tulip’ (Erddig) c.1898 Considered to be one of Britain’s finest country houses, Erddig, just outside Wrexham in North Wales, is home to an abundant collection of wallpapers. This pattern of scrolling foliage is unusual in its execution; the graded colour which gives life and depth to the leaves was, even in 1898, a contemporary evolution of the traditional, flat damask design.
Holiday Collection Neve Fresca Diffuser by Acqua Di Parma
Barbiere Multi-Action Face Cream for Gentlemen by Acqua Di Parma A triple-action, global age-delaying treatment, the Multi-Action Face Cream combines advanced moisturizing, smoothing and revitalizing properties while also helping to protect men’s skin from the harmful effects of exposure to digital screens thanks to antioxidant properties. Day after day, the overall complexion is improved, skin is re-energized and perfectly hydrated
Hold Me Hairclips by Drybar. The sectioning experts! These essential clips hold small to large sections of hair without leaving dents or tugging strands.
Oud Candle – Home Collection by Acqua di Parma. A luxury candle expressing the intense and vigorous notes of Oud that evokes a subtle harmony of contrasts across your home. Crafted from white wax and set in a shiny black lacquered glass jar, the candle diffuses the intense and vigorous fragrance notes of Oud across the home.
Tommy’s Spiced Margarita Bottled Cocktail by The Cocktail Society. This multi-award winning Spicy Margarita Bottled Cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and spicy. Made with 100% agave Aqua Riva Reposado, lime juice, and infused with two varieties of fresh chilli, this margarita is an absolutely stunning cocktail.
Christmas Star Gift by Bamford A limited-edition set of mini body products in a signature Geranium fragrance. The Geranium Hand and Body Wash and Geranium Hand and Body Lotion combine to create this dainty star-shaped gift which features a small piece of ribbon so it can hang neatly on your tree.
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Stars by Konditor. An almond based cookie with a moist center, flavoured with mixed peel & cinnamon spice with a thin meringue topping.
“Santa’s Cat Sleigh” – 3D Pop Up Christmas Card by Me&McQ. Here’s Santa having fun with his Chocolate Labrador Fable – or should that be Rudolph? Running along pulling the Christmas sleigh full of Fable’s cat and kitten chums; what a lark! This is a brand new design that will please both cat and dog lovers alike, so many cleverly illustrated breeds too.
“The Nutcracker” – Top of the World Christmas Card by Me&McQ. Give your Christmas greeting the WOW factor for the traditional whimsy lovers in your life with this stunning three dimensional, pop up laser cut Christmas card.
Holiday Cheers Nutcracker by Swarovski. This beautiful depiction of a classic Nutcracker soldier will awaken nostalgic childhood memories. It comes alive in 897 facets of full-cut crystal, adorned with smaller crystal details, including a belt, buttons, and sleeves, as well as a fabric beard and gold-tone metal accents.
Holiday Cheers Gingerbread Candy Cane Ornament. This gingerbread candy cane ornament is a sweet treat for your festive decorations. Shining with 480 facets of twisted gold-toned and white crystal with red and green crystal accents, it hangs on a red grosgrain rayon ribbon.
SCS Annual Edition Edelweiss Ornament 2023 by Swarovski. Created exclusively for SCS members, this delicate edelweiss motif is a tribute to Swarovski’s origins when the prettiest of alpine flowers was the company’s logo. A beautiful example of Swarovski’s savoir-faire, the piece is expertly cut from 239 facets and features elegant silver and golden shades.
Seaport Plaid Cream Wallpaper by Mind the Gap. A stylish decorative design, Seaport Plaid is a staple of luxurious yachting interiors, conferring an inviting and charming feel of elegance yet complementing well any bold decor. Available in red, white and blue colour schemes, Seaport reminds of the French seaside villas back in the 70’s.
Countryside Wallpaper by Mind the Gap. The Countryside wallpaper is an homage to all life bestowed upon our prosperous lands. A beautiful naive folk illustration with wild and domestic animals in a composition inspired by early local culture. Available in two tones: daylight or by night.
Celestial 10ML Rollerball Duo Gift Set by Sana Jardin Paris. The Celestial 10ml Rollerball Duo set includes two best-selling enchanting, sensual fragrances from the Sana Jardin collection: Tiger by Her Side and Sandalwood Temple. The unique packaging is designed in collaboration with artist Aigana Gali.
Mystical 5ML Spray Trio Gift Set by Sana Jardin Paris. The Mystical 5ML Spray Trio set includes three best-selling enchanting, sensual fragrances from the Sana Jardin collection: Tiger by Her Side, Sandalwood Temple and Berber Blonde. The unique packaging is designed in collaboration with artist Aigana Gali.
Hors-Piste Eau de Parfum by Bastille. A fragrance that’s off the beaten path: the vertigo of altitude, a striking freshness, like an adrenaline rush… Luminous citrus and vibrant ginger unite with juniper berries for an unexpected sensation of freshness. A modern and impertinent Cologne born to surprise.
Gift Pack Two Icons – illy coffee and the Pulcina Alessi espresso machine by illy and Alessi. Treat your taste buds and your eyes with illy coffee in its distinctive tin and the Alessi Pulcina espresso pot designed by Michele De Lucchi.
Engraved A’bunadh Alba Scotch Whisky by Aberlour Distillery. Abunadh Alba whisky is matured in ex American Oak resulting in an aroma of ripe red apples, along with honey, vanilla and a hit of cinnamon. Abunadh Alba is bottled at cask strength resulting in a sweet whisky with a creamy texture.
Colour: A Masterclass by Camille Vieville. This comprehensive, illustrated guide demonstrates how color—through different periods, cultures, and artistic movements—has been used in art: from the black, red, and white pigments first used in prehistoric cave paintings to the muted tones of Gabonese Punu masks replete with spiritual significance, or from Andy Warhol’s Gold Marilyn Monroe with its flashy hues borrowed from the advertising world to the signature outrenoir (beyond black) of the late Pierre Soulages.
Hunters Tapestry Wallpaper by Mind The Gap Rich in details and overflowing with symbols of regional feathered fowl, this is the tale of the dynamic affair between the falconer and the prey. An authentic old pattern collected from Transylvania’s folklore, transposed into a beautiful wallpaper design. The design is printed over 3 rolls. Folk Szekely Dark Wallpaper. by Mind The Gap Bright strokes of colour blossom in this flowery design of a Hungarian folk pattern, evoking the joyous spirit that is deeply rooted in our ancestors’s character. Against a dark background, big flowers, roots and folk birds stand out with imposing personalities creating a bold wallpaper design
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