I know everything on this list: I own it, have been given it, or have ordered it. Some things we’ve had for years; others are on their way.
So this is my Christmas gift guide for women, men, children and the home, with recommendations based on what we actually use and what I’ve chosen for my family.
There are also a couple of things on my own wish list, in case my husband is reading.
My top 3 Christmas gifts for women, men, children and home
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Gifts For womenA coat I travel in, a scarf I wear more than I expected, and a couple of things I enjoy more than I would like to admit. |
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Max Mara – The Cube reversible down coatMy Max Mara The Cube reversible down coat is one of my favourite things to travel in. I have the down version, and there’s a new alpaca and wool one this year. And if anyone is wondering what I’d like, the Lisa Yang cashmere wrap is sitting in my basket. I’m hoping my husband sees it. |
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Uniqlo HEATTECH scarfI bought my Uniqlo HEATTECH scarf in London when I was cold, and didn’t expect to wear it so much back in Spain. It’s perfect for travelling too: light, warm and in the perfect colours. |
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Start With Yourself by Emma GredeI really like Emma Grede, and her book builds you up. I’d recommend following her on Instagram too. |
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Michael Bublé, Christmas, on LPIt’s not Christmas until Mr Bublé sings. Christmas is a classic, and now I have it in LP format. More on the records below. |
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Gifts For menThings that have gone down well at home, plus a couple I’ve just ordered. |
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Pro-Ject T1 turntable and Sonos Era 100We bought my husband a Pro-Ject T1 turntable for his birthday last year. To play records through Sonos, you need the turntable, a Sonos Era 100 and the Sonos line-in adapter. We’ve been building our record collection ever since, and friends and family love that records are an easy gift for him. Frank Sinatra’s Christmas album is on our list this year. |
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Herno La GiaccaEvery man should have a Herno La Giacca. It’s a classic for a reason, and my husband loves his. |
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James Bond CollectionSomething very special here. It looks phenomenal, and so do most of the books from The Folio Society. |
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Jeffrey Archer, Adam & EveAdam & Eve is Jeffrey Archer’s final novel. |
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The Flat Lay Co wash bagThis year I’ve also ordered him a flat-lay wash bag from The Flat Lay Co. They’re still quite hard to find for men, so I’m excited about this one. UK – The Flat Lay Co men’s wash bag |
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Christmas with Frank SinatraOne of the the all time greats, and something magical to play around the festive period. |
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Gifts For childrenSome of these are things we’ve had for years. Others are gifts our friends and family are buying or have bought for our daughter – we give her one present ourselves. |
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Yoto MiniWe’ve had a Yoto Mini for years, and it comes with us on the go as well as being used at home. Ours hadn’t been touched for six months, but she’s recently rediscovered it. Friends and family also send me audio files of stories, which I save onto cards for her. It’s a great screen-free option, and one I really recommend. |
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Little People, BIG DREAMS booksWe’ve been buying these for years. You can choose someone the child admires, or someone you think might inspire them. Rafa Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marie Curie and Shakira are just a few of the possibilities. We also collect the little Spanish editions from McDonald’s. |
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Little People, BIG DREAMS: Who Am I?I first spotted this in South Africa and bought it for Christmas. It’s a guessing game based on the people featured in the Little People, BIG DREAMS books. |
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PerplexusOur daughter loved playing with one in Greece after a little boy shared his with her, so one is now on its way to us. |
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A diaboloAfter our success with cat’s cradle and the skipping rope, a diabolo is next. I think she’ll love it. Did you play with one when you were young? |
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The Beatles, 1, on vinylOne of the reasons we bought the record player was so our daughter could discover that music isn’t just Spotify, and get to know the classics. The Beatles’ 1 is a great place to start. |
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Printworks The Art Keeper JuniorI think this is brilliant for keeping children’s artwork together. |
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Gifts For the homeFor the house, the table, and taking to someone else’s. |
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Cabana: the interiors and travel magazineI’d bought Cabana on and off for years, then finally subscribed a year ago, and it’s been perfect. It’s the most beautiful interiors and travel magazine. Each edition has a fabric cover by a renowned fashion designer. The current one is by Brunello Cucinelli, and you never know which cover you’ll receive. They’re also worth following on Instagram. |
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Fieldbar Gin Trunk and two-bottle wine trunkI discovered Fieldbar in South Africa and have the Gin Trunk, which I love. Now I think I need the two-bottle version: it’s perfect for taking wine to someone’s home and would make a great hostess gift. Pick your colour, and have a look at the limited-edition version with YSL. |
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Life in Pictures photo albumI received this as a birthday gift and love it. It looks more like a coffee-table book than a conventional photo album, and the terracotta cover matches my decor beautifully. Other colours are available too. |
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Sun, Soul and Feta: a Greek cookbook for sharingI bought Sun, Soul and Feta at the ERGON shop in Athens airport. I like that it suggests what to cook for a whole meal with friends or family, with all the recipes in the book. The photographs are beautiful, and every recipe has five steps or fewer, so it’s easy to follow. |
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Riedel whisky glassesAnother classic. They’re perfect for whisky or Negronis, make a great gift and are sold in pairs. I also included them in my earlier luxury Christmas gifts edit, if you’re still building a list. |
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Oakywood Triple Dock charging stationI’ve ordered the Oakywood Triple Dock for my husband, so he can charge his phone, watch and AirPods without cables everywhere. Hopefully, it will keep his bedside table a little tidier. |
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Tom Kerridge apron from M&STom Kerridge has a range for M&S that looks really impressive. I’ve ordered a few things, including this apron, and I’m sure it’ll be appreciated. |
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Bazaar double playing cardsI’ve ordered these too. A certain little someone at home is starting to show an interest in card games, so I thought this would make a good gift. |
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Questions Frequently asked questions |
What do you buy someone who has everything?
I’d buy something they’ll actually use, and that you already know is good. This list is built from things we own, have been given or have already ordered, not from a trawl of the internet.
Do you own everything on this list?
Most of it, yes. I’ve marked the rest clearly: some have been ordered, a couple are on our list for this year.
What’s a good hostess gift from this list?
The Fieldbar two-bottle wine trunk, a Cabana subscription or an individual issue, the Riedel glasses, or the Printworks playing cards.
What do I need to play records through Sonos?
A turntable (ours is the Pro-Ject T1), a Sonos Era 100, and the Sonos line-in adapter. After that, records become a very easy gift.
What’s a good screen-free gift for a child?
The Yoto Mini is the one I’d start with, especially for travel. The Little People, BIG DREAMS books, Perplexus and a diabolo are also firm favourites in our house.
What would you like this year?
The Lisa Yang cashmere wrap is sitting in my basket.
Final thoughts
That’s our list for this year: things we own and love, gifts we’ve ordered, and a few ideas from my own wish list. I hope you find something for those who matter to you, whether for Christmas or an upcoming birthday.
If you’re still looking for smaller ideas, my stocking filler edit is a useful place to start.
Mrs. O
