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242 best Christmas gifts for 2024: perfect present ideas chosen by the experts

From Monty Don’s top garden tool to Sali Hughes’s perfect lipstick and Yotam Ottolenghi’s favourite ever present, we asked everyone what they wanted – so you don’t have to

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Stuck for what to buy everyone for Christmas? You won’t be for long … From gifts for fitness fans and gardeners to presents for pets (and their adorable owners), teens and beauty lovers, we’ve got all bases covered.

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Best of all, they’re hand-picked from the experts themselves: we’ve taken out the guesswork and asked the kids, chefs, cyclists and more to tell us what they actually want this year. Merry Christmas!

Stocking fillers

A selection of little treats for all ages

Gardener’s Collection chutney gift set £11.75, tracklements.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Gardener’s Collection chutney gift set
Classic condiments championing the flavours of British gardens.

£11.75, tracklements.co.uk

Taylor Swift stickers 20-pack, £5.78, etsy.com View image in fullscreen

Taylor Swift stickers
“They’re the perfect decoration. I can use them on my guitar and record player.”
Charlotte, 14
For more Taylor-inspired gifts, check out our Swifties gift guide

20-pack, £5.78, etsy.com

Heattech socks £7.90, Uniqlo.com View image in fullscreen

Heattech socks
“Uniqlo makes the best socks on the high street. A Heattech pair in a seasonal red would be very welcomed.”
Lauren Cochrane, senior Guardian fashion writer

£7.90, Uniqlo.com

Femme dark milk chocolate £6.99, ocelotchocolate.com View image in fullscreen

Femme dark milk chocolate
Organic chocolate made from beans grown by a women’s co-operative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

£6.99, ocelotchocolate.com

Gardener’ s mini pruning snips £8, grantandbudds.com View image in fullscreen

Gardeners’ mini pruning snips
Pocket-size, making them perfect for pottering.

£8, grantandbudds.com

Lemon Melts, £7.96-£12.12, islandbakery.scot View image in fullscreen

Classic recipe shortbread
Crumbly, buttery … every flavour’s a winner but the lemon melts are stand-out special.

£4.04, islandbakery.scot

Croissant butter £10, delli.market View image in fullscreen

Croissant butter
A crunchy, sweet spread made from caramelised croissants and toasted white chocolate.

£10, delli.market

Butterfly nail art £5, urbanoutfitters.com View image in fullscreen

Butterfly nail art
Up your at-home manicure game with these nail tattoos.

£5, urbanoutfitters.com

Fish-shaped lemon squeezer £6.95, thehambledon.com View image in fullscreen

Fish-shaped lemon squeezer
Much more fun than a muslin cloth.

£6.95, thehambledon.com

Beeswax candles £9, gwenyngruffydd.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Beeswax candles
These Welsh beeswax candles are completely natural and chemical free. Or support your local apiary by buying their versions.

£9, gwenyngruffydd.co.uk

Spreading knife £9.50, londonboroughofjam.com View image in fullscreen

Spreading knife
This spatula bladed spreading knife comes in a few fun colours, to add some festive cheer to the breakfast table.

£9.50, londonboroughofjam.com

National Trust bird feeder £10, shop.nationaltrust.org.uk View image in fullscreen

National Trust bird feeder
Encourage some garden birdwatching with this stylish bird feeder.

£10, shop.nationaltrust.org.uk

Floral and leopard-print scrunchies Two-pack, £15, nobodyschild.com View image in fullscreen

Floral & leopard print scrunchies
“I would like a new scrunchie to go with my outfits.”
Polly, 13

Two-pack, £15, nobodyschild.com

Spaghetti dust £7.50, superettestore.com View image in fullscreen

Spaghetti Dust seasoning
A ready-to-go mix of aglio, olio e peperoncino. Just toss with pasta. Perfect for uni students or the late night party animal in your life.

£7.50, superette.com

Eiffel tower biscuit cutter £5, re-foundobjects.com View image in fullscreen

Eiffel Tower biscuit cutter
“Mais oui! A must for all Emily in Paris fans.”
JCM

£5, re-foundobjects.com

Ukrainian enamel mug £8, objectsofuse.com View image in fullscreen

Ukrainian enamel mug
Every festival fan/camping enthusiast needs a jolly mug for their first cuppa of the day.

£8, objectsofuse.com

Pretzel bottle opener £8, anthropologie.com View image in fullscreen

Pretzel bottle opener
“Looks chic on a tray with nibbles.” JCM

£8, anthropologie.com

Vintage-style storage tins £8.95, notanotherbill.com View image in fullscreen

Vintage-style storage tins
“These storage tins will add a pop of colour to shelves.”
Chloe Mac Donnell, deputy fashion and lifestyle editor

£8.95, notanotherbill.com

Sisters Are the Shit cinnamon gum £1.99, incognito-uk.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Sisters Are the Shit cinnamon gum
For either your blood sister or your bestie, tell them how you feel with gum.

£1.99, incognito-uk.co.uk

Charred peach, scotch bonnet and spiced rum hot sauce £6.49, heriothott.com View image in fullscreen

Charred peach, scotch bonnet and spiced rum hot sauce
Unusual flavours from this Edinburgh-based brand are ideal for hot sauce devotees.

£6.49, heriothott.com

Organic lavender French soap bar £3.79, chateaudusavon.com View image in fullscreen

Organic lavender French soap bar
“French soaps are a bathroom classic. Chateau du Savon has them in every colour and fragrance you could imagine – and for less than £4 each.”
Lauren Cochrane, senior fashion writer

£3.79, chateaudusavon.com

Sugar Plum pastel purple nail polish £9.50, nonastieskids.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Sugar Plum pastel purple nail polish
A no nasties, scented nail varnish that peels off easily – ideal for kids play.

£9.50, nonastieskids.co.uk

Wooden hand decoration £9, theprintedpeanut.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Wooden hand decoration
“Made in south Wales, hang from a window for year round cheer” CMD

£9, theprintedpeanut.co.uk

Much Ado About Nothing A5 notebook £8, shop.shakespearesglobe.com View image in fullscreen

Much Ado About Nothing A5 notebook
For all of your inspired musings.

£8, shop.shakespearesglobe.com

Silk polka dot scarf £6.79, depop.com View image in fullscreen

Silk polka dot scarf
“Whether worn as a bandana, around your bag straps in a nod to this year’s Birkinification movement, or as a top à la various TikTokers, a silk scarf is a versatile accessory. And Depop is fit to bursting with patterns to suit all tastes for under a tenner.”
Ellie Violet Bramley, acting fashion and lifestyle editor

£6.79, depop.com

Tokens of Appreciation lip balms £7 each, theeveryspace.com View image in fullscreen

Tokens of Appreciation lip balms
Spread a little love with these little lip balms.

£7 each, theeveryspace.com

Pink yo-yo £8, smiggle.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Pink yo-yo
“I want a yo-yo like at Nana’s house. I want a pink one.”
Effie, 3

£8, smiggle.co.uk

Knitted striped T rex £13.95, rockawaytoys.com View image in fullscreen

Knitted striped T rex
“I want a T rex. I want it to be yellow, black, white and blue.”
Tallulah, 3

£13.95, rockawaytoys.com

Peekaboo Santa book £7.99, nosycrow.com View image in fullscreen

Peekaboo Santa book
Full of sliders to keep little fingers busy.

£7.99, nosycrow.com

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess View image in fullscreen

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess
“They’re so funny, and you can read them over and over. It’s really exciting that there’s a new one out for Christmas!”
Cecily, 10

£13.49, guardianbookshop.com

Seabed Umbrella, £10 kidly.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Kids’ seabed umbrella
Make rainy days a little brighter with a fun kid’s umbrella.

£10, kidly.co.uk

Kids

Selected by children aged 0-10 (and their parents)

Mini skateboard £35, saltrock.com View image in fullscreen

Mini skateboard
“Sofia really wants a skateboard for Christmas. Her favourite Barbie is Renee, who is a skateboarder, and she wants to be like her.”
Kate, mum of Sofia, 4

£35, saltrock.com

88-piece art set, £38.99 smallkins.com View image in fullscreen

88-piece art set
“I would like an art set for Christmas, so that me and my sister can draw together.”
Fatima, 9

£38.99, smallkins.com

Shark fin swimming aid £32.99, swimfin.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Shark fin swimming aid
“I want a shark fin with a string so it can wrap around my body and point up like a shark.”
Chase, 6

£32.99, swimfin.co.uk

Beyblade X starter pack set, £9.99 smythstoys.com View image in fullscreen

Beyblade X starter pack set assortment
“I want a beyblade because they spin!”
Ava, 6

£9.99. smythstoys.com

Jumbo chalks, £6 johnlewis.com View image in fullscreen

Jumbo chalks
“My three-year-old loves playing with chalks on our patio.”
Annabel, mum of Mikey

£6, johnlewis.com

Friendship bracelet kit £14, clothkits.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Friendship bracelet kit
“Me and my sister Ayda love making bracelets and it is a fun activity to do. You can make them and give them away to family and friends.”
Eva, 10

£14, www.clothkits.co.uk

Disney Frozen kid’s watch £29.99, robertdyas.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Disney Frozen kid’s watch
“I really want a watch – I love princesses and I’m excited to wear a princess watch on my wrist. It will tell me when it’s 8pm, which is my bedtime.”
Lara, 4

£34.99, argos.co.uk

Goalie gloves £18, adidas.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Goalie gloves
“I want some goalie gloves for playing football.”
Leo, 7

£18, adidas.co.uk

Toniebox, for listening and learning screen-free. Plus fun figures £79.95, tonies.com, figures £14.95 View image in fullscreen

Toniebox
“George loves listening to Tonies on his Toniebox before bed. It helps him wind down. He’s asked for more stories”
Jessica, mum of George, 2

£79.95, story figures £14.95, tonies.com

Jewllery box, £42 beckyandlolo.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Jewellery box
“This Christmas, I would like to receive a musical jewellery box. I think this is a very thoughtful and sentimental gift that you could treasure for many years to come.”
Lillie, 10

£42, beckyandlolo.co.uk

Play teepee View image in fullscreen

Play teepee
“I’m going to fill the tent with cushions and books from the charity shop and spruce it up with fairy lights because she loves going into tents and is obsessed with books. This will be a nice, comfy, quiet space for her to chill.”
Beverly, mum of Sofia, 19 months

£75, laredoute.co.uk

Ikea Flisat desk £89, ikea.com View image in fullscreen

Ikea Flisat desk
“I’m getting her this desk because she loves my friend’s little girl’s one, and drawing, and I want to encourage her not to sit on my desk and draw all over it – instead, she can draw all over hers. The Ikea one is amazing, as it has adjustable legs and a roll of paper.”
Beverly, mum of Sofia, 19 months

£89, ikea.com

Foil art £7, hobbycraft.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Foil art
“I’m definitely getting her more foil art. She is obsessed with it.”
Hannah, mum of Georgie, 6

£6.99, johnlewis.com

Magnetic play theatre £26, pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Magnetic play theatre
“I would like this as I like making my toys do shows”
Lily, 6

£26, pollocks-coventgarden.co.uk

Squishmallow pyjamas £20, marksandspencer.com View image in fullscreen

Squishmallow pyjamas
“I love new pyjamas and I love squishmallows.”
Izzy, 5

£20, marksandspencer.com

World Football Stars 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, £13 theworks.co.uk View image in fullscreen

World Football Stars 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle
“I’m getting him this jigsaw as he likes the world football stars books”
Lynne, mum of Jake, 8

£13, theworks.co.uk

Lloyd’s Elemental Power Mech Ninjago Lego £17.99, lego.com View image in fullscreen

Lloyd’s Elemental Power Mech Ninjago Lego
“I love building Lego kits with my daddy. I saw this Ninjago one that looks great.”
Toby, 4

£17.99, lego.com

OLYSPM Roller skates kids Roller boots View image in fullscreen

Light-up roller skates
“I want roller skates and I like these ones because they look really cool.”
Eva, 5

£39.99, from Amazon

So Slime DIYMagical Slime Potion Maker, £14.99 smythstoys.com View image in fullscreen

So Slime DIY Magical Slime Potion Maker
“I love slime and my friend Poppy is getting slime, too.”
Sophia, 8

£14.99, smythstoys.com

Marble run £20, johnlewis.com View image in fullscreen

Marble Run
“I love playing with the marble run at school. You put the balls in and they go down, down, down – it’s fun.”
Blake, 6

£20, johnlewis.com

Butterfly Garden puzzle £17.50, smallkins.com View image in fullscreen

Butterfly Garden puzzle
“For Christmas, I’d like a bauble to decorate the tree, but as a present on Christmas Day, I would like a butterfly toy.”
Marianne, 3

£17.50, smallkins.com

My Little Medical Case playset £23 elc.co.uk View image in fullscreen

My Little Medical Case playset
“I want a doctor’s kit”
Willow, 4

£23, elc.co.uk

Super Mario onesie £24.95, character.com View image in fullscreen

SuperMario Onesie
“I want a Mario fleece onesie so I look cool and can stay warm after swimming.”
Harrison, 6

£24.95, character.com

Light-up garage playset £45, very.com View image in fullscreen

Light up Garage Playset
“I’m getting this garage for Jude. The cars go down the ramp, light up and make noise – he loves things like this at the moment.”
Melanie, mum of Jude, 1

£45, argos.co.uk

Make your own chocolate lollipop set £10, choconchoc.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Make Your Own Chocolate Lollipop set
“When I go to the Natural History Museum, I like to get a chocolate dinosaur lolly. I looked on the internet with my mum and liked these animal ones. We can make them together at home.”
Blake, 6

£10, choconchoc.co.uk

Stanley quencher £44.99. lakeland.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Stanley quencher
“This year I, and other children my age and older, may want a Stanley cup.”
Jessica, 10

£44.99, lakeland.co.uk

Asda toy shopping trolley £16, asda.com View image in fullscreen

Toy shopping trolley
“I want a shopping trolley as I like pushing them around the supermarket.”
Freya, 3

£16, asda.com

Teens

Selected by a group of Year 9s, 10s, 11s, sixth formers – and editors who know what they want

Pop aqua opal heart necklace with sterling silver chain £49, lauragravestock.com View image in fullscreen

Pop Aqua Opal Heart necklace with sterling silver chain
My clothing style has changed and I would like some jewellery that matches my clothes now.”
Paige, 17

£49, lauragravestock.com

Van Gogh lego set View image in fullscreen

Vincent van Gogh: The Starry Night Lego set
“Lego is one of my favourite things to create, and I love art and the Starry Night painting. I heard about this piece on TikTok while scrolling one night and now I have my heart set on it.”
Lois, 15

£149.99, lego.com

Adidas Originals Campus 00s skate shoes in core black and leopard £89.99, zalando.co.u View image in fullscreen

Adidas Campus 00s in leopard
“I love leopard-print stuff – these trainers would look amazing with most of my outfits.”
Lexi, 14

£89.99, zalando.co.uk

& Other Stories Perle de Coco Glow Body Lotion £14, stories.com View image in fullscreen

& Other Stories Perle de Coco Glow Body Lotion
“& Other Stories makes very good beauty products overall. This pleasant smelling coconut lotion moisturises as it deposits golden particles, to give limbs some party glow.”
Editor’s pick: Sali Hughes, the Guardian’s beauty columnist

£14, stories.com

Victoria’s Secret flannel long pyjama set £59, victoriassecret.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Victoria’s Secret Flannel Long Pyjama Set
“I want new pyjamas so when I go to friends’ houses for sleepovers I have a nice pair to bring.”
Isabella, 13

£59, victoriassecret.co.uk

Hailey Bieber’s iPhone and lip balm case, in a variety of cool shades £38, rhodeskin.com View image in fullscreen

Hailey Bieber’s iPhone and lip balm case
“My most asked for item by teenage girls. This repeatedly sold-out case is back in a variety of co-ordinating shades for autumn/winter. You’ll be a hero in your household.”
Editor’s pick: SH

£38, rhodeskin.com

Ariana pink taffeta blouse £70, damsonmadder.com View image in fullscreen

Ariana Blouse – pink taffeta
“I need new winter clothes and want something that looks nice.”
Poppy, 13

£70, damsonmadder.com

Jellycat Amuseables Bubble Tea – perhaps the only acceptable toy brand for teens £25, jellycat.com TBC View image in fullscreen

Jellycat Amuseables Bubble Tea toy
“I find these toys so cute and adorable. I already have three JellyCats at home and want to grow my collection. It is probably the only toy brand acceptable to teenagers”
Annie, 14

£25, jellycat.com

Byoma Brightening Starter Kit, to nurse skin barrier function back to good health £14.99, cultbeauty.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Byoma Brightening Starter Kit
“Teens have a tendency to treat problem skin like the enemy. The result can be a compromised and upset skin barrier. Byoma specialises in nursing barrier function back to health. It looks stylish, too.” SH

£14.99, cultbeauty.co.uk

Manchester United magnetic metal poster featuring Mainoo, Garnacho and Højlund £39, displate.com View image in fullscreen

Mainoo, Garnacho and Hojlund magnetic metal Man United poster
“I have supported Manchester United since I was little and these are some of my favourite players. I heard about these metal posters on TikTok and think it would look nicer than a normal poster.”
Josef, 15

£39, displate.com

Kids’ faux fur blanket in peppermint £24, johnlewis.com View image in fullscreen

Kids’ Faux Fur Blanket
“They’re very pretty and comforting. My friend has one in her bedroom and when we watched a scary film we hid under it!”
Ellie, 13

£24, johnlewis.com

Devon checked blanket scarf, £26 urbanoutfitters.com View image in fullscreen

Checked Blanket Scarf
“You won’t have to remind them to wrap up warm in this vibrant scarf.”
Editor’s pick: Emily Cronin, fashion journalist

£26, urbanoutfitters.com

Tonyschocolonely.com Christmas Jumper GUARDIAN-XMAS-WRAPPER copy View image in fullscreen

Personalised Christmas jumper Tony’s chocolate bar
“I would like lots of sweets and chocolate.”
Lukas, 14

£7.13, uk.tonyschocolonely.com

Fujifilm Instax Minni 12 instant camera, £73.99 johnlewis.com View image in fullscreen

Fuji Instax Mini 12 instant camera
“A Fuji Instax Mini camera, to take pics with my friends.”
Seren, 14

£73.99 johnlewis.com

Ted Baker Rose & Orchid Body Spray, 150ml £8, boots.com View image in fullscreen

Ted Baker Rose & Orchid Body Spray
“I tested it out and it smelled amazing.”
Nuha, 17

150ml, £8, boots.com

Portable drawing tablet, in black, purple or red £40, shop.ugee.com View image in fullscreen

Ugee Drawing Tablet
“I want a drawing tablet because I saw someone using one and it looked like a handy tool to help me get good at drawing.”
Joe, 15

£40, shop.ugee.com

Splodge Hardback Lined Notebook View image in fullscreen

Splodge Hardback Lined Notebook
“A diary with plenty of space to write down dreams and schemes.”
Editor’s pick: EC

£20, papier.com

Everton 1988-90 Umbro zip tracksuit top £175, vintagefootballshirts.com View image in fullscreen

1988-90 Everton Umbro Zip Track Top
“I’ve been a proud Blue all my life and I’ll take any opportunity to get the badge in. I also really like vintage jackets and shirts from the 90s, so this would be a great addition to my collection.”
Tomos, 14

£175, vintagefootballshirts.com

The Naturals box set by Jennifer Lynn Barnes £32.36, guardianbookshop.com View image in fullscreen

The Naturals Complete Box Set by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
“I first heard about these books through TikTok and I’ve been wanting to read them for a while. They’ve really captured my attention with the blurb and the covers.”
Heather, 17

£32.36, guardianbookshop.com

Food

Selected by top chefs and Feast columnists and editors

Lakeland Fermentation Jar with Air-Release Valve 1.4L, £11.99 lakeland.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Fermentation jar
“One of the best presents I’ve ever received was a fermentation jar. Whether your friend is a seasoned fermenter, or just starting out, these jars are brilliant. Take a cabbage, add some salt, and let it work its magic – the handy valves allow you to burp your ferments as they go. And if your friend doesn’t take to fermenting, they can just use the jar to store ingredients such as grains or flour.”
Yotam Ottolenghi, Feast columnist, chef, restaurateur and author of Comfort
For more tips, see our guide to the kit you need to ferment at home

£11.99, lakeland.co.uk

GAIL’S Lincolshire poacher cheese biscuits. View image in fullscreen

Lincolnshire poacher cheese biscuits
Punchy, shortbread-like cheese biscuits will work wonders on any cheeseboard, or on their own.

£6.80, gails.com

Dishoom Tamarind & Date Chutney. View image in fullscreen

Dishoom tamarind and date chutney
A tangy, sweet-sour partner for samosas, pakoras and all manner of Indian fried snacks.

£6.80, dishoom.com

Mariscadora tinned fish, 3 for £22 honeyandco.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Mariscadora tinned seafood
The store cupboard staple gift that keeps on giving.

£22 for three, Honey & Co

Planet Good Earth seed box View image in fullscreen

Seasonal seed box
Grow your own microgreens, from rocket to tai sai.

£20, Planet Good Earth

Cake or Death self-care Christmas hamper View image in fullscreen

Cake or Death self-care hamper
Because Christmas is for treating yourself too: vegan goodies for a sweet tooth.
For more self-care gifts, see our guide

£42, cakeordeath.co.uk

Payst by Farang Thai curry pastes View image in fullscreen

Thai curry paste
Spice up your Thai green, red and jungle curry game with pastes made fresh every week.

£4.75, (£26 for six), Payst by Farang

Crisp Clips, £2.80 pophamshome.com View image in fullscreen

Tortilla chip bag clip
Kitsch clips to keep half full bags of grains and crisps fresh.

£2.80, Pophamshome.com

Five farmhouse cheeses, £28-32 a month provisionslondon.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Cheese canteen selection of five farmhouse cheeses
Like a monthly Deliveroo delivery, but with artisan cheese rather than fast food.

£28-£32 a month, provisionslondon.co.uk

Citrus juicer for lemons and limes View image in fullscreen

Citrus juicer
Who needs two juicers? This one can handle both lemons and limes.

£9.99, lakeland.co.uk

Greek Olive Oil, £17 honest-toil.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Honest toil olive oil
An unfiltered, cold-pressed Greek olive oil with a peppery kick.

£17, honest-toil.co.uk

Fortnum & Mason Christmas Plum & Stem Ginger Biscuits View image in fullscreen

Fortnum and Mason tall tin biscuits
The packages are an ultra chic treat. The plum and ginger biscuit is delicious.

£14.95 to £21.95, fortnumandmason.com

Sauces from legendary London Chinatown institution, £38 poons-pantry.com View image in fullscreen

Poon’s London sauce collection
Legendary Chinatown institution brought back to life in sauce form

£38, poons-pantry.com

White Mausu black bean rayu View image in fullscreen

White Mausu black bean rayu
A smoky, savoury banger to spoon over eggs.

£6.99, souschef.co.uk

Canned cocktails, £34 whiteboxcocktails.com View image in fullscreen

Classic cocktail selection box
Small but mighty, the canned cosmo and margarita are dangerously good.

£34, whiteboxcocktails.com

Zassenhaus cast-iron spice grinder View image in fullscreen

Spice grinder
Neater than a pestle and mortar, this Zassenhaus cast-iron spice grinder has a built-in container.

£42-£55, small to XL, boroughkitchen.com

Customisable chocolate chip cookie selection box, from lechouxlondon.com View image in fullscreen

Chocolate chip cookie selection box
A customisable selection of deluxe chocolate chip cookies, from hazelnut and gianduja to butterscotch and dark chocolate.

£21 (for six), Le Choux

Artisan Danish caramel chocolate-coated liquorice View image in fullscreen

Caramel chocolate-coated liquorice
A Danish classic, caramel chocolate-coated liquorice.

£10.95, lakridsbybulow.co.uk

Gluten-free Christmas cake View image in fullscreen

Gluten-free Christmas cake
Handmade in Devon, with almonds, dark chocolate and frosted icing.

£29.95, explodingbakery.com

A jar of crispy chilli in oil View image in fullscreen

LaoGanMa crispy chilli in oil
“I love LaoGanMa crispy chilli in oil, which I get from WaNaHong. It’s not too expensive, it’s super tasty, and it goes with everything – it’s on preorder in my basket.”
Tom Kerridge, chef, restaurateur and author of Pub Kitchen

£3.59, wanahong.co.uk

A wood and wire puntarelle slicer View image in fullscreen

Puntarelle slicer
“I would get a Roman puntarelle cutter to use for courgettes. It’s the most satisfying tool (after a box grater, of course).”
Rachel Roddy, Feast columnist and author of An A-Z of Pasta

£17, italiancookshop.com

A blue and multicoloured paint splatter roasting tin View image in fullscreen

Kapka Splatter Fest enamel roasting tin 21cm
“The Kapka enamel range of roasting tins, bowls and plates are stunning, and my go-to gift – they make you smile just looking at them. I get them from Sous Chef, and use them to keep tomatoes, eggs and fruit out on the counter.”
Rukmini Iyer, Feast columnist and author of The Green Cookbook

£23.99, souschef.co.uk

A turquoise bowl View image in fullscreen

Jars Tourron serving bowl 23cm
“I would get a beautiful serving bowl to serve pasta dishes and salads at the table. When they have people over or are eating with the family, it’s not only practical but they’ll think of you, too. Divertimenti has really nice ones.”
Mitch Tonks, founder of The Seahorse in Dartmouth, Devon, and the Rockfish group of restaurants

£69, divertimenti.co.uk

Orange Meat Thermometer View image in fullscreen

ThermoPro TP03H meat thermometer, £9.99
“To anyone nervous about cooking, particularly seafood and meat, I always recommend an inexpensive digital meat probe. It will give exact results every time, from cooking steaks to not overcooking fish.”
Paul Ainsworth, chef-owner of Paul Ainsworth at No 6 in Padstow, and author of For the Love of Food

£9.99, amazon.co.uk

Porridge spurtle, £5.95 Willow & Stone View image in fullscreen

Porridge spurtle
“I’d like a bundle of wooden spoons, including one for porridge, and I’ve previously given small ones from Morocco, which are great for tasting. There’s something about the softness of wood that’s lovely to put in your mouth. I love picking them up on my travels, and they last for ever.”
Margot Henderson, chef and co-owner of Rochelle Canteen in London

£5.95, willowandstone.co.uk

Wooden-handled kitchen knife View image in fullscreen

David Mellor rosewood cook’s knife 12cm
“I have given the David Mellor cook’s knife so many times; everyone in my family has had one for Christmas. It’s beautiful, well-made and indispensable. I’m obsessed.”
Phil Khoury, head pastry chef at Harrods and author of A New Way to Bake

£58, davidmellordesign.com

Löfbergs Brazil single origin coffee View image in fullscreen

Löfbergs Brazil single origin coffee
Award-winning coffee with Rainforest Alliance approval.

Ground, £7.25/450g, beans, £12/1kg, lofbergs.co.uk

Peanut and sesame chutney, £7 souschef.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Gymkana peanut and sesame chutney
Just add poppadoms or crudites.

£7, souschef.co.uk

Magnetic analogue kitchen timer, £18 dykeanddean.com View image in fullscreen

Retro kitchen timer
Forget your phone, this magnetic analogue kitchen timer is much handier.

£18, dykeanddean.com

Harry’s Nut Butter - Pumpkin seed crunch View image in fullscreen

Harry’s Nut Butter
Creamy peanut butter with roast pumpkin seeds and warming spices.

£6.50, delli.market

Odysea meze hamper View image in fullscreen

Odysea Meze Hamper
Meze made easy: this hamper contains dips, olives and appetisers, all in a jar!

£39, odysea.com

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat, £36 guardianbookshop.com View image in fullscreen

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve given this book as a gift.”
Itamar Srulovich, chef/co-owner of Honey & Co

£36, guardianbookshop.com

Fashion

Selected by the Guardian’s fashion team

Hoodie, £75 colourfulstandard.com View image in fullscreen
Hoodie, £75 colourfulstandard.com

Organic ginger brown hoodie
“Brown is a new fashion classic – and Colourful Standard make the best hoodies. This is one for regular rotation until spring.”
Lauren Cochrane, senior fashion writer

£75, colourfulstandard.com

J’Adoro Aries Socks, £22 www.ariesarise.com View image in fullscreen

J’Adoro socks
“Socks are one of my favourite Christmas gifts. And Aries socks? Even better.” LC

£22, ariesarise.com

Patchwork hotties Hot water bottle handmade in Wales from vintage patchwork pieces, £34.99 welshblankets.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Patchwork hot-water bottle
“A pretty hot-water bottle makes a sofa day even more tempting. This one is handmade in Wales using vintage patchwork pieces.” CMD

£34.99, welshblankets.co.uk

Cannes Ring, Shyla, £78, www.shylajewellery.com View image in fullscreen

Two-tone ring
“Mixing metals used to be seen as the jewellery equivalent of pairing navy and black – no longer. This UK-made ring is crafted out of ethically sourced materials.” EVB

£78, shylajewellery.com

Organic Cotton Poplin Stripe Long Sleeve Pyjama Set, £40 johnlewis.com View image in fullscreen

Classic pyjamas
“There is something cosy and Christmassy about new PJs. I’d go for a men’s pair, sized down for women. This John Lewis set is ideal.”
Jess Cartner-Morley, associate editor (fashion)
For more men’s pyjamas, see our guide

£40, johnlewis.com

18ct gold-plated, personalised pendant necklace, £65, selfridges.com View image in fullscreen

Gold initial necklace
“Jewellery is always a great gift, and this personalised semi precious stone pendant looks much more expensive than its price tag.”
Melanie Wilkinson, styling editor

£65, selfridges.com

Sparkle flat square-toe ballet pumps, £ 45 marksandspencer.com View image in fullscreen

Fancy flats
“These sparkly flats are what I want to be cooking the turkey in this year.” JCM

£45, marksandspencer.com

Men’s Bolster 1/4 Zip Fleece, £135 finisterre.com View image in fullscreen

Retro fleece
“This 1/4 zip fleece is 100% recycled – good for the planet and cosy, too.”
Helen Seamons, menswear editor

£135, finisterre.com

You’re my lobster chocolates, £13.49, selfridges.com View image in fullscreen

Chocolate lobster
“Say ‘You’re my lobster’ – with chocolate.” CMD

£13.49, selfridges.com

Hair accessory gift set from Braid & Bow £19, braidandbow.com View image in fullscreen

Chic hair accessory set
“An affordable bathroom-shelf upgrade for your long-haired pals, from independent female-owned brand Braid & Bow.” JCM

£19, braidandbow.com

Hand-stitched Bob Marley Christmas tree decoration, £35 thejacksons.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Bob Marley tree decoration
“Stop the search: this is hands down the coolest Christmas tree dec and future family heirloom ever.” HS

£35, thejacksons.co.uk

Mini tapestry kits, £30 thetapestryguild.com View image in fullscreen

Elegant crafting kit
“Tapestry Guild make inexpensive, elegant needlepoint kits suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers. I love the Mini Lemon Slice.” JCM

£30, thetapestryguild.com

Late Night Service Dad Cap, £39.95 lesdeux.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Late Night Service dad cap
“Dad caps are the new (and much chicer) novelty socks.” HS

£39.95, lesdeux.co.uk

The Charlie Cross Body Quilted Bag, £65 www.thewellworn.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Cross body bag
“Animal print is roaring up the trend charts. This bag, made from repurposed vintage material, is perfect for weekend mooching.” CMD

£65, thewellworn.co.uk

Klättermusen Algir Multislots Bag, £69 www.arket.com View image in fullscreen

Multi-pocket bag
“The perfect way to keep your important bits close.” HS

£69, arket.com

Pilo 2 Fabric Shaver, £55 steamery.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Fabric shaver
“Perform your own Christmas miracle by breathing new life into bobbly clothes with this fabric shaver.” EVB

£55, steamery.co.uk

Fingerless Wool Gloves, £45 www.toa.st View image in fullscreen

Fingerless wool gloves
These fingerless gloves are crafted in Scotland by a company that traces back to 1845, but they are ideal for the modern world, leaving fingers free to tap.” EVB

£45, toa.st

Shopping Lists, £6.75 theletterarty.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Fashion shopping list
“Make more considered purchases by jotting down your new season wishlist.” CMD

£6.75, The Letter Arty

Cobalt Blue Heavyweight Blanket Stitch Scarf, £35 www.oliverbonas.com View image in fullscreen

Chunky scarf
“A cobalt blue blanket stitch scarf will make your winter coat that little bit more joyful.” MW

£38, oliverbonas.com

ThermoBall V Traction Novelty Mules, £70, thenorthface.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Thermo mules
“Shuffle through the snow or relax by the fireplace in these indoor/outdoor cosy slippers.” HS

£70, thenorthface.co.uk

Silver-plated necklace, £49.99 pilgrim.net View image in fullscreen

Silver-plated necklace
“A necklace that looks like gnarled frankincense is the perfect gift for those who prefer their jewels a little more directional.” EVB

£49.99, pilgrim.net

Fair Isle Crew Neck Jumper with Wool, £35 www.marksandspencer.com View image in fullscreen

Fair Isle jumper
“Christmas jumpers aren’t just for 25 December – choose a cheery red or a Fair Isle for winter-long style.” HS

£35, marksandspencer.com

Coffee cup, insulated, £32 chillys.com View image in fullscreen

Reusable coffee cup
“For a gift that will keep on giving, how about this unusually nice insulated cup?” EVB

£32, chillys.com

Whistles Mini Textured Huggie Earrings £35 View image in fullscreen

Silver hoops
“Silver hoops – yes, you heard me, not gold – are what your fashionable friends crave in their stockings this year.” JCM

£35, whistles.com

The Original Knicker Four Pack - Midnight Long Weekender, £50 stripeandstare.com View image in fullscreen

Weekend knickers
“Day of the week knickers always have me longing for a different style come Thursday, but a four-day-long weekend selection is perfect.” MW

£50, stripeandstare.com

Niwaki Mini Kenzan Set, £13.50 thehambledon.com View image in fullscreen

Flower display set
“Rather than giant arrangements, displays of singular or several flower stems are the tablescaping look du jour in fashion. Use a flower frog to ensure yours stay upright.” CMD

£13.50, thehambledon.com

Boho Mysticism Everyday Pouch, £32 www.elizabethscarlett.com View image in fullscreen

Everyday pouch
“Instead of losing your phone, keys and lipstick in a giant tote bag, use this pouch as a smaller inner organiser.” CMD

£32, elizabethscarlett.com

Extra-Large Organza Hair Bow £20, anthropologie.com View image in fullscreen

Organza hair bow
“Look like you’ve made an effort with your Xmas day look with this pretty chiffon hair bow.” CMD

£18, anthropologie.com

Wim Wenders PARIS, TEXAS License Plate, £40 www.ideanow.online View image in fullscreen

License plate shirt
“For style-conscious movie lovers, this T-shirt is inspired by the Wim Wenders classic Paris, Texas.” HS

£40, ideanow.online/store

Phone Lanyard, £35 shopnots..com View image in fullscreen

Beaded phone lanyard
“Try to beat the phone snatchers with a snazzy lanyard. This one is handmade in Bristol using hand-blown glass beads.” CMD

£35, shopnots

Peep Eyewear sunglasses – vintage glamour combined with optical grade lenses £38, peepeyewear.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Vintage sunglasses
“Peep Eyewear sunglasses combine vintage glamour and safety – with optical grade lenses ensuring 100% UV protection.” CMD

from £38, peepeyewear.co.uk

Hot Mitts, £40 fromourplace.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Hot Mitts
“Taking a margherita out of the oven has never been so chic.” MW

£40, fromourplace.co.uk

Canvas Apron - Olive, £38 serviceworks.xyz View image in fullscreen

Canvas apron
“Service Works is the brand that even the most serious home cooks – sorry, chefs – will wear with pride as they glug jus over their partridge this festive season.” EVB

£38, serviceworks.xyz

Home and Garden

Selected by gardening and interiors pros

Garden twine spools, £4.45 nutscene.com View image in fullscreen

Colourful jute twine
Beautifully coloured garden twine spools ranging from indigo violet to deep orchid.

£4.45, nutscene.com

Black and yellow micro shovel View image in fullscreen

Micro round shovel
“This is my go-to tool. The power of a full shovel, but with less stress on the body. And it’s perfect when you’re planting in restricted spaces.”
Flo Headlam, designer and Garden Rescue host

£10.51, toolstation.com

Bauhaus candlestick, £10, perchandparrow.com View image in fullscreen

Bauhaus candlestick
This Bauhaus candlestick is a classic design with a twist.

£10, perchandparrow.com

Let’s Exchange the Experience A4 print, £24, supermundane.bigcartel.com View image in fullscreen

Let’s Exchange the Experience A4 print
A joyful print from artist and poet Rob Lowe, available in four sizes.

£24, supermundane.com

2 in 1 Chess and Checkers Set by Panisa Khunprasert for Moma £50.00, www.saltsmillshop.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Panisa Khunprasert for MoMA chess and checkers set
With its bold look, this chess and checkers set is stylish enough to leave out on display.

£50, saltsmillshop.co.uk

Bella Freud - Je Taime Hard mug, £40 bellafreud.com View image in fullscreen

Bella Freud mug
Bring Gallic rock-star energy to your morning coffee with this fine bone china mug with nine-carat gold detailing.

£40, bellafreud.com

Metal folding knife View image in fullscreen

Higonokami folding knife
“A quality gardening knife is an indispensable part of my kit for harvesting. Making sharp cuts is crucial to avoid tears and the introduction of disease.”
Claire Ratinon, organic food grower and writer

£36, niwaki.com

Piet Oudolf At Work bookm View image in fullscreen

Piet Oudolf at Work, £59.95
“A rare horticultural coffee table book with use. This collection of the Dutch garden designer’s drawings showcases unusual plants and how to place them.”
Troy Scott Smith, head gardener at Sissinghurst

£59.95, phaidon.com

Cities calendar View image in fullscreen

Hunter Paper Co 2025 cities wall calendar
Fill a space on the kitchen wall with this letterpress-printed calendar of cities, made on vintage presses in Belfast.

£19.95, hunterpaperco.com

Indoor terrarium ecosystem or workshop, vouchers from £10 londonterrariums.com View image in fullscreen

Terrariums voucher
“During the winter months when we spend less time in the garden, having a self-contained and sustained ecosystem indoors tops up our connection with nature. And what’s more fun than building one yourself? This voucher can be put towards a ready-made terrarium, workshop or plant.”
Gynelle Leon, houseplant expert

From £10, londonterrariums.com

Photo frames made from recycled cotton fibres, from £14.50 oliverbonas.com View image in fullscreen

Nomi photo frames
Jazz up anyone’s family photos with this geometric frame collection. Choose from three designs and sizes, all made from recycled cotton fibres.

From £14.50, oliverbonas.com

Warley Fall watering can View image in fullscreen

The Warley Fall watering can
“I would love a traditional Haws watering can in racing green. They have been handcrafted in the UK for more than 130 years, and are the ultimate gift.”
Pollyanna Wilkinson, garden designer and broadcaster, The Ins & Outs podcast
For more essential kit chosen by experts, see our guide to the best gardening tools

£175, haws.co.uk

Bornn Colorama baking dish, £27 lunaandcurious.com View image in fullscreen

Bornn Colorama baking dish
Brighten up baking days with this fabulous enamel dish that gives strong Barbie-and-Ken energy.

£22, etc.london

Mulier Studio sculptural hand-crafted candles, £24 each anewtribe.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Mulier Studio sculptural candles
In a palette of softly muted colours, this hand-crafted candle collection is too beautiful to burn. Enjoy them as wibbly-wobbly works of art instead.

From £22 each, anewtribe.co.uk

Grey gardening gloves View image in fullscreen

Gardening gloves
“Give me any gloves that aren’t twee with a floral print, and I’ll be happy. These ones are excellent: light enough to do the job but still protective. And, unlike the flowery gloves, it doesn’t matter if the grey ones get dirty.”
Jo Thompson, designer and writer, The Gardening Mind

£6, niwaki.com

Pinwheel Patchwork hot-water bottle cover, £45 toa.st View image in fullscreen

Pinwheel hot-water bottle cover
Hand-quilted in India with cotton wadding, using patchwork panels with a pinwheel design, this is a timeless piece of handicraft well worth investing in.

£45, toa.st

Bit on the side plate, £18, camdenclay.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Bit on the side plate
This witty typographical plate – there are more designs to choose from, too – is handmade in Bath, by a couple who grew up in Camden.

£18, camdenclay.co.uk

Iris Hantverk computer brush, £19.50, alkemistore.com View image in fullscreen

Iris Hantverk computer brush
Crumby keyboards, be gone! This little brush will suit neat freaks and tech heads alike.

£19.50, alkemistore.com

Set of 2 coupe glasses, £15, www.marksandspencer.com View image in fullscreen

Set of two coupe glasses
A pretty failsafe gift for anyone. This colourful pair will make cocktail o’clock extra special.

£15, marksandspencer.com

Analogue alarm clock, £12 habitat.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Habitat analogue alarm clock
This vivid blue clock is an instant design classic, and it’s perfect for a phones-out-of-the-bedroom digital detox.

£9, habitat.co.uk

Olive green planting auger View image in fullscreen

Bulb planting auger
“My top planting design tip is to plant more bulbs. These augers make it easier, and are also useful for planting 9cm pot plants or in narrow-but-deep containers.”
Ula Maria, best in show winner, RHS Chelsea 2024

From £6.99, crocus.co.uk

Geo Tufted Throw, £35 habitat.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Habitat geo tufted throw
This cosy tufted throw is a great way to introduce texture to a room.

£35, habitat.co.uk

Brown gardening boots with olive green details View image in fullscreen

Brown and olive boots
“These boots are lightweight and versatile, great for gardening. There is a steel-toe version for super-heavy work, or colour-themed boots you can wear to the RHS Chelsea flower show.”
Tom Massey, designer and author of The Resilient Gardener

£170, blundstone.co.uk

John Lewis X Collagerie floral and brown Lacquer Tray View image in fullscreen

Collagerie tray
Tapping into the vibrant, bohemian aesthetic of the ex-Vogue duo – former fashion directors Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood – behind lifestyle brand Collagerie, this tray is from a highly covetable collab with John Lewis.
For more homeware collaborations, see our guide to the best pieces

£25, johnlewis.com

Stoneware cups set of 2, £19 arket.com View image in fullscreen

Stoneware cups
Warm your hands on a hot drink with these glazed cups, and show off on a kitchen shelf in between cuppas.

£19 for two, arket.com

Igi insulated water bottle, £35 yinkailori.com View image in fullscreen

Igi insulated water bottle
Keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold with this tree-inspired geometric patterned bottle, which draws on designer Yinka Ilori’s British-Nigerian heritage.

£35, shop.yinkailori.com

A Folding Saw with a black handle View image in fullscreen

Folding saw
“Japanese saws (like Japanese ladders) have revolutionised pruning. They are razor sharp, cut on the pull, and are indispensable.”
Monty Don, gardener, broadcaster and writer

£39, niwaki.com

Embroidery cushion, £18 dunelm.com View image in fullscreen

Elements Fieldsley floral crewel cushion
With a bold floral design, this colourful crewel-embroidery cushion looks pleasingly high-end at a high-street price.

£18, dunelm.com

Alma Proust seeds packets, from £2.90 milliproust.com View image in fullscreen

Alma | Proust seeds
“This is the perfect stocking filler: beautifully illustrated packets of impeccably curated cut-flower varieties, grown and packed in Sussex. Choose sweet peas for Boxing Day sowing.”
Troy Scott Smith

From £2.90, milliproust.com

Ian Snow Katran vase, £20 glassette.com View image in fullscreen

Ian Snow katran vase
This charmingly earthy decorative vase is Fairtrade and made from katran, a biodegradable material that reuses waste cotton from the fashion industry.

£20, glassette.com

Tinker and Fix Gardener’s Pencils View image in fullscreen

Gardener’s pencils
Ideal for dibbing planting holes for seeds and labelling them up.

£3.95, tinkerandfix.co.uk

Fitness

Selected by gym, yoga, cycling, running and swimming enthusiasts

Seam free t-shirt, £22, marksandspencer.com View image in fullscreen

Seamless gym wear
Moisture-wicking and the perfect relaxed shape for any activity.

£22, marksandspencer.com

Yoga bolster, £44, Yogamatters yogamatters.com View image in fullscreen

Pastel pillow
Great for yoga at home, this eco-friendly buckwheat bolster has a 100% organically grown cotton cover.
For more gifts for fitness fans, see our guide

£44, yogamatters.com

Water bottle, £25 finisterre.com View image in fullscreen

Finisterre Nalgene water bottle
This water bottle is big, bold and ideal for the gym, plus it’s BPA-, BPS- and phthalate-free.

£25, finisterre.com

Lumi recovery pod, £59.95 johnlewis.com View image in fullscreen

Lumi recovery pod
Give the gift of cold water plunging this year. The Lumi recovery pod is just the right size to sit in the garden.

£59.95, johnlewis.com

Warming salve, £16 nealsyardremedies.com View image in fullscreen

Neal’s Yard Remedies warming salve
Massage this into your legs before a run to warm yourself up, or use it afterwards on aching muscles.

£16, nealsyardremedies.com

Modalbriefs, £25 howies.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Howies seam-free knickers
Naturally antibacterial, seam-free modal briefs that are super-comfortable for workouts.

£25 for three pairs, howies.co.uk

ALZCap - Horizon - Selvagraph £40, cieleathletics.com View image in fullscreen

Ciele running hat
A cap that is the stylish choice for running or casual hiking. Its small brim makes sure visibility isn’t impaired.

£40, cieleathletics.com

A green massage gun View image in fullscreen

Pulsio Air massage gun
The Pulsio Air massager claims 12 hours of battery life and is only the size of a phone.

£69.99, pulsio.co.uk

A light blue workout vest View image in fullscreen

Alo Yoga workout vest
This Alo Aspire vest will work for pilates and your post-workout coffee.

£44, aloyoga.com

We Are Tala leggings, £59 selfridges.com View image in fullscreen

Tala leggings
Yoga bunnies will love these stretchy, recycled nylon high-rise leggings from Tala.

£59, selfridges.com

Helmet Visor Abyss, £135, closca.com View image in fullscreen

Closca foldable cycle helmet
A design award winner, the Closca cycling hat will collapse down to fit in a bag.

£135, closca.com

Purple weighted triangles View image in fullscreen

Weighted triangles
Easier to grip than a kettlebell, these Amp Wellbeing weighted triangles will add resistance to any pilates practice or lower body workout.

£65, ampwellbeing.co.uk

Energy bra, by Lululemon View image in fullscreen

Lululemon Energy bra
This stylish sports bra offers medium support, so is best for yoga and training.

£48, lululemon.co.uk

Injinji Courtney Crew Women’s Trail Socks, £18.95 www.ultramarathonrunningstore.com View image in fullscreen

Injinji Courtney Crew women’s trail socks
“I ran my first 50km ultra wearing these Injinji toe socks, and my feet were fine – no blisters or lost toenails – so I want to add more to my collection.”
Tasha Thompson, from Black Girls Do Run
For more gifts for runners, see our guide

£18.95, ultramarathonrunningstore.com

Cork massage balls, £15 fableyoga.com View image in fullscreen

Cork massage balls
Sustainably made from the bark of the cork oak tree, these massage balls can be rolled over trigger points to loosen tight knots.

£15, fableyoga.com

Zoggs Predator Polarised Goggles, £34 rnli.org View image in fullscreen

Zoggs Predator goggles
These polarised, anti-fog swimming goggles battle bright outdoor light and glare.
For more gifts for swimmers, see our guide

£34, rnli.org

LEZYNE MICRO FLOOR DRIVE HV GAUGE, £61.99 www.allterraincycles.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Lezyne bike pump
“Lezyne Micro is simply the best portable bike pump I’ve come across.”
Emily Chappell, former winner of the ultra-endurance Transcontinental race
For more gifts for cyclists, see our guide

£61.99, allterraincycles.co.uk

Shokz OpenRun, £129.95 uk.shokz.com View image in fullscreen

Shokz headphones
“One of the few headphones approved by England Athletics – they sit on the jaw bone so you can hear outside noise.”
Matt Whiting, director of the Runner’s Retreat

£129.95, shokz.com

Beauty

Selected by Sali Hughes, the Guardian’s beauty columnist

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide A sheer, fresh lollipop-red blusher balm in Strawberry that flatters everyone £24, vievebeauty.com View image in fullscreen

Vieve Sunset Blush Balm in strawberry
Sheer, fresh lollipop-red blusher balm adds a natural-looking flush that flatters everyone. No brush required.

£24, vievebeauty.com

Nobody’s Child Leopard Print Makeup Bag View image in fullscreen

Leopard Print Makeup Bag
Leopard is huge this season. This stylish makeup bag is an easy way to embrace it without going wild.

£20,thehambledon.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Dedcool Xtra Milk, the perfect scent for people who think they hate perfume £24, www.spacenk.com View image in fullscreen

DedCool Xtra Milk fragrance
The perfect scent for people who think they hate perfume. Soft, intimate, musky and unobtrusive, its scent is barely discernible from that of an upmarket soap, only much longer lasting.

£24, spacenk.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Jones Road Fragrance Rollerball: for a clean scent after showering £16, jonesroadbeauty.com View image in fullscreen

Jones Road Fragrance Rollerball: Shower
Bobbi Brown’s Jones Road has nailed the desires of busy working women over 35. This just-washed scent is constantly sold out, but back for Christmas in a handy rollerball for on-the-go freshen-ups.

£16, jonesroadbeauty.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide L’Occitane Bonne Mère Rhubarb & Basil Marseille soap £7.50, loccitane.com View image in fullscreen

L’Occitane Bonne Mère Rhubarb & Basil Soap
There is something intrinsically glamorous to me about bar soap. L’Occitane’s beautiful, creamy, fatty Marseille blocks are among my favourites. Use as intended, or pop an unwrapped bar in your clothes drawer to keep everything smelling wonderful.

£7.50, loccitane.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Laneige Candy Cane Lip Sleeping Mask £22, cultbeauty.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Laneige Candy Cane Lip Sleeping Mask
A fun, festive-looking lip balm with serious Korean beauty credentials. Apply whenever lips look or feel dry.

£22, cultbeauty.co.uk

Zara COLOURED MOISTURISER Beauty - Christmas Gift guide View image in fullscreen

Zara Coloured Moisturiser
An excellent recent buy, this is super easy, no-makeup-makeup. No brushes or expertise required.

£17.99, zara.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Lisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss £20, spacenk.com View image in fullscreen

Lisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss
One of the very few lipglosses I can wear. No jammy stickiness or glued-on hair, just comfortable, pretty shine.

£20, spacenk.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide M&S Hydrating Foot Mask and Socks Set £8, marksandspencer.com View image in fullscreen

M&S Hydrating Foot Mask and Socks Set
I swear by hydrating gel socks for softening hard skin and keeping feet looking their best through all-seasons, but my usual Amazon generic versions won’t cut it as gifts. This aesthetically appealing M&S set makes a ceremony of an unsexy but deeply effective treatment.

£8, marksandspencer.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Fluted soap dispenser – designer looks for less £12, johnlewis.comJohn Lewis Fluted Glass Soap Dispenser View image in fullscreen

John Lewis Fluted Glass Soap Dispenser
I like a designer hand soap, but cost-price versus volume used makes it prohibitive. This elegant dispenser can be constantly refilled with cheap washes, while maintaining a stylish bathroom-scape.

£12, johnlewis.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Larry King Flyaway Kit for instant frizz-taming £20, libertylondon.com View image in fullscreen

Larry King Flyaway Kit
Winter is dreadful for fine, flyaway or brittle hair. This handy kit (currently residing in my own handbag) is an instant frizz-tamer and adds non-greasy moisture to dry hair.

£20, libertylondon.com

Violette Invisible Bandage, £29 violettefr.com Beauty - Christmas Gift guide View image in fullscreen

Violette Invisible Bandage
I often use Christmas to gift functional, everyday items made luxurious. Violette France’s chic, French Girl aesthetic adds pizzazz to this useful salve for chapped skin, minor burns, bites, grazes and irritations. Indispensable.

£29, violettefr.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Nailberry Le Temps des Cerises nail lacquer £16.50, nailberry.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Nailberry Le Temps des Cerises
No one does rich, wintry colour like Nailberry, but this shade in particular sums up the season. The beautiful, luxurious packaging means it’s one of the few nail brands I ever give as a gift (Chanel and Dior are the others).

£16.50, nailberry.co.uk

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Saie The Base Brush £21, cultbeauty.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Saie the Base Brush
Its high quality, easy-to-apply and fairly priced makeup makes Saie one of my brands of 2024. The brushes are particularly good. This, for application of primer, foundation, creme blush or bronzer, is among my most used of the year.

£21, cultbeauty.co.uk

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Arkive No One Elsie Hair and Skin scent £30, arkiveheadcare.com View image in fullscreen

Arkive No One Elsie Hair and Skin scent
When celebrity hairdresser and perfume nerd Adam Reed launched his hair products a couple of years ago, I practically begged him to bottle their scent and sell it as fragrance. I can’t have been the only one, because here, at last, they are. The tomatoey No One Elsie is my favourite.

£30, arkiveheadcare.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Sundae Gingerbread Whipped Shower Foam £13, simplybe.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Sundae Gingerbread Whipped Shower Foam
This warm, spicy, squirty-cream-style shower foam brings out my inner six-year-old, and I like it.

£13, simplybe.co.uk

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream £17, boots.com View image in fullscreen

Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream
Don’t overlook Fenty’s skincare – it’s very, very good. This rich, luxurious ultra-moisturising butter is my special occasion body cream of choice. Sinks into dry skin fast, but leaves a sexy, flattering gleam.

£17, boots.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm £49 spacenk.com View image in fullscreen

Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm
A beauty icon with good reason. Elemis’s rich, sumptuous cleansing butter is a posh spa in a jar, and rarely fails to thrill mums, sisters, wives, nans and pals. Massage on dry, add a drop of water to make milky, remove with the included cloth.

£49, spacenk.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Chanel No 5 refillable Jane Birkin-style bag charms are hugely trendy but will never date £165, chanel.com View image in fullscreen

Chanel No5 Refillable Purse Spray
Jane Birkin-style bag charms are hugely trendy this year, but this will never date. A chic, handy, covetable atomiser containing what I believe to be among the greatest scents of all time. I want.

£165, chanel.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Celine Beauté Satin Lipstick Rouge Triomphe £62, celine.com View image in fullscreen

Celine Beauté Satin Lipstick Rouge Triomphe
For the fashionista who has everything. The perfect Parisienne red lipstick in the most beautiful refillable case I’ve ever seen. Touch-up publicly.

£62, celine.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Subtly fragrant herbal bath oil for muscle-relaxing soaks £55, susannekaufmann.com View image in fullscreen

Susanne Kaufmann Bath for the Senses
I love this herbal bath oil for long, muscle relaxing soaks. Makes water milky, skin softening and very subtly fragrant.

£55, susannekaufmann.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Glossier You Rêve is a surprisingly lovely fragrance and a hit with teens £62, glossier.com View image in fullscreen

Glossier You Rêve
Glossier’s original woody musk, You, is still my favourite, but this new, sweeter, pastry-shop version is surprisingly lovely and a huge hit with teens and young women. Move quickly – it keeps selling out.

£62, glossier.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Bubble Cloud Surf Water Cream Moisturizer £16, boots.com View image in fullscreen

Bubble Cloud Surf Water Cream Moisturizer
Bubble skincare is all the rage on TikTok and fortunately, it’s good. This non-greasy moisturiser is a great entry-level product.

£16, boots.com

Chrome Beauty Bag, £55 uk.glossier.com View image in fullscreen

Glossier Chrome Beauty Bag
You can’t go wrong with Glossier and teens. This stylish beauty bag fits all essential skincare and makeup for sleepovers, holidays and weekends away.

£55, glossier.com

ZARA APPLEJUICE EAU DE TOILETTE View image in fullscreen

Zara Applejuice
Zara makes some terrific and fun affordable fragrances. Applejuice rarely fails to please teen girls, in my experience, and is affordable enough to replenish when empty.

£15.99, zara.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Enjoy damage-free waves with a Kitsch heatless curling set £12.92, mykitsch.com View image in fullscreen

Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set – Sunset Tie Dye
Heatless curling is a huge beauty trend online and one that is mercifully kind to hair. Before bed, drape the long rod across your head, then wrap each side of your hair, maypole style, around the lengths. Secure with the bands and wake to damage-free waves.

£20, mykitsch.com

AKT The Assistant Beauty - Christmas Gift guide View image in fullscreen

AKT London Starter Set
Designed by two West End musical actors and stage-tested by every performer they know, this natural, non-aerosol, aluminium-free deodorant is consequently the most robust I’ve tried. It smells great and the metal key squeezer elevates it into something more special.

£32, aktlondon.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Discothèque Hacienda candle inspired by the legendary Manchester club £54, discothequefragrances.com View image in fullscreen

Discothèque Hacienda Candle
Former ravers turned centrist dads will appreciate this beautiful scented candle, inspired by the legendary Manchester nightclub (thankfully not its loos).

£54, discothequefragrances.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Sunspel Sea Moss £80, sunspel.com View image in fullscreen

Sunspel Sea Moss Eau de Parfum
This Lyn Harris-created fragrance is among my favourite launches of the past few years. It’s an interesting, original and quintessentially British blend of moss, cedar wood, roses and patchouli – any human with taste is likely to love it. Few will be able to identify it.

£80, sunspel.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Marvis cinnamon mint flavoured toothpaste £7.50,thegroomingclinic.com View image in fullscreen

Marvis Cinnamon Mint Toothpaste
A stylish stocking filler or standby gift that is both useful and oddly delicious. Try not to ingest.

£7.50, thegroomingclinic.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Grown Alchemist mini skincare bundle £29, grownalchemist.com View image in fullscreen

Grown Alchemist Mini Skin Essentials Bundle
I recently had a Grown Alchemist facial and to my great surprise, it was among the best of my career. I will never underestimate its natural skincare again. This starter kit contains its excellent primer, which essentially works as invisible makeup on men.

£29, grownalchemist.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide A good soap with satisfying heft for design nerds £10, designmuseumshop.com View image in fullscreen

London Brick Soap
A useful pressie for design nerds. A slab of good soap with satisfying heft.

£10, designmuseumshop.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide C O Bigelow natural bristle toothbrush £9, thegroomingclinic.com View image in fullscreen

CO Bigelow Natural Bristle Toothbrush – tortoise effect
A classic stocking filler from New York’s beauty and grooming supply store. This attractive toothbrush is pleasure to use and will impress any unexpected overnight guests.

£9, thegroomingclinic.com

Beauty - Christmas Gift guide Fig Tree shower gel and hand wash £24 urbanapothecarylondon.com View image in fullscreen

Urban Apothecary Fig Tree Hand and Body Wash
I’m a big fan of Urban Apothecary, which makes very stylish bathroom beauty kit while undercutting its pricey competitors. This shower gel and hand wash smells delicious and leaves skin comfy and soft.

£24, urbanapothecarylondon.com

Pets

Selected by the Guardian’s Emily Goddard – owner of Twig, the working cocker spaniel, and Freddie the cat – and other animal lovers

Cat Laptop Scratching Board. f your cat loves climbing on your laptop, this scratching board will keep it amused £19.85, amazon.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Cat Laptop Scratching Board
If your moggy is more suited to a desk-based job or just loves to climb on your laptop while you’re trying to work, this hilarious scratching board will keep them entertained.

£19.36, amazon.co.uk

Wooden hideout made from 100% natural materials is ideal for small reptiles £8.99, amazon.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Reptile hideout
Hiding is a natural behaviour for tortoises and other reptiles, which would have to take cover from predators in the wild. Go for one that’s made from natural, renewable materials– wood in this case – to do your bit for the planet.

£8.99, amazon.co.uk

Pet parents deserve treats too! These iced gingerbread biscuits should do the trick £19.95, fortnumandmason.com View image in fullscreen

Best friend iced biscuits
Every pet parent deserves a treat, and these charming biscuits make a lovely one. Packaged in a classic Fortnum’s green recyclable box are five dog-shaped gingerbread biscuits along with one of a tennis ball, all artfully iced. They’re almost too beautiful to eat.

£19.95, fortnumandmason.com

An indestructible tug toy to keep energetic dogs entertained £15, petsathome.com View image in fullscreen

Tug toy
“A dog tugger toy is always a winner because it keeps energetic dogs occupied. Just be sure to get an indestructible one so it lasts!”
Reese, owner of Serge the cockapoo

£15, petsathome.com

This tote is screen-printed with eco-friendly ink and features five smiley mutts £16, thechuffedstore.com View image in fullscreen

Dog tote bag
This fun gift captures my vibe, and it would that of all my dog-doting friends. I love the contrast of the brown fabric and baby blue childlike canine sketches and that the screen-printing ink is eco-friendly. And you can never have too many tote bags, can you?

£14, etsy.com

Pet portraits, From £10.12, furrandfamily.com View image in fullscreen

Pet portrait
“My bestie got me a regal portrait of my pet wearing a fancy Renaissance outfit. It’s always a talking point in our home – no one walks past without smiling.”
Tracey Morton-Wells, owner of Bob the chug

From £10.12, furrandfamily.com

Turtle socks, from £9.99 barekind.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Turtle socks
Feel warm inside and outside – 10% of profits go to the Turtle Foundation, saving turtles from extinction.

From £9.99, barekind.co.uk

Pets can dine in style from these bistro-style dishes, made from easy-to-clean stoneware From £18, anthropologie.com View image in fullscreen

Bistro tile pet bowl
Pets will dine in style with these restaurant-worthy dishes. They’re made from easy-to-clean 100% stoneware, and come in small and large sizes for cats and dogs.

From £18, anthropologie.com

Nigel Farage soft toy View image in fullscreen

Politician dog toy
We see dogs at polling stations, but they appear to be pretty apolitical. Perhaps gifting your dog a parody politician toy with reveal their leanings: will they cuddle up to it in bed or rip it to shreds? Choose from toys that look alarmingly like Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Vladimir Putin. But our favourite is this one, bearing a striking resemblance to Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader.

From £15.49, pethatestoys.com

This eco bird box will provide a comfy home for most common garden birds £25.80, nestbox.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Eco bird box
For those with animal allergies, a bird box is a lovely gift so they can enjoy wildlife from afar.

£25.80, nestbox.co.uk

A sleeping bag-style bed, perfect for dogs that love to burrow and snooze under the covers £100, charleychau.com View image in fullscreen

Burrow bag
They may be on the expensive side, but cosy faux-fur-lined burrow bags are worth every penny. My pup adores her, and I could never put a price on her comfort, so I’d recommend them to any cat or dog owner. These ones are exquisitely made in soft fabrics and various colours, and they’re machine washable for when they (inevitably) get grubby.

From £100, charleychau.com

These hamster earrings are hypoallergenic and handmade in the UK £10.95, artandsoulhub.co.uk View image in fullscreen

Hamster earrings
Hamsters are cute, but have you ever seen hamster earrings? They make the perfect gift for that person who’s either got one of the sweet little rodents or is longing for one but has to wait a little longer. These ones are handmade in the UK, hypoallergenic and suitable for pierced ears.

£10.95, artandsoulhub.co.uk

SportsPet high bounce ball View image in fullscreen

High bounce ball
SportsPet’s dog balls are great fun and bouncier than any tennis ball. They’re very satisfying to volley and dogs like them, too.

£3, petsathome.com

Cocopup personalised pet ID tags View image in fullscreen

Personalised pet ID tags
ID tags are a necessity for pets, but they needn’t be dull. These ones are cute, come in several fun designs and can be personalised with all the details you wish.

£14, cocopuplondon.com

PETCUBE Bites 2 Lite Smart Pet Monitor View image in fullscreen

Smart pet monitor
Every pet owner knows the guilt and worry of having to leave their furry companion home alone, but this HD camera and app will put minds at rest. You can watch pup’s every move in the room, hear them, speak to them and even get the machine to throw them treats when they are being especially well behaved.

£148.99, currys.co.uk

Chief Mouser Training Kit, £29, Cheshireandwain.com View image in fullscreen

Chief mouser training kit
Perhaps not the gift for rodent owners, but it will delight cats with aspirations of following in Downing Street star Larry’s pawprints. Inside imaginatively designed packaging are three natural felt wool mice, complete with sustainable leather tails made from cat collar offcuts.

£29, cheshireandwain.com

Pets at Home Small Animal Exercise Wheel View image in fullscreen

Rodent exercise wheel
Hamsters and gerbils are notoriously active but are often confined to a cage, but this wooden exercise wheel should keep them busy.

£16, petsathome.com