Festive getaway: Christmas crafts for under 10s
Creating Christmas crafts with children under 10 is a fantastic way to engage them in the festive spirit, while also helping them develop their creativity and fine motor skills. With this in mind, we wanted to show you just five crafting ideas you could do as a family whilst enjoying one of the many Christmas breaks UK destinations have to offer this year. Angelina Zinovieva Shutterstock 1. Pine cone Christmas trees Pine cone...
Orange Thins from Charbonnel & Walker
You simply can’t beat some delicious ‘posh chocs’ at Christmas as a filler gift, an emergency stand by or a simply perfect gift for the person-who-wants-nothing, can you? And you don’t get nicer than Charbonnel & Walker. Honestly. Their selection boxes make me happy the minute I lift the box, the gold gilt packaging itself always feels like the chocolate equivalent of a Tiffany box. So a few...
Christmas by Dick Bruna – Christmas Gift Guide
This is such a perfect Christmas story picture book. First published in 1963, the 50th anniversary edition is a beautiful white and gold hardback – and just as charming, simple and endearing as the first time round. It tells the traditional nativity tale, illustrated with classic Dick Bruna imagery. What I love almost as much as the captivating illustrations is the fact that whilst it is without question a picture book, there is...
Amazing Vintage Tea Light Lanterns by Kate Lycett
We think these amazing Lanterns by Kate Lycett are incredibly beautiful, wouldn’t you agree?These lanterns have been a staple in our Christmas traffic for years, and every time I see them pop up I pause and ooh at their prettiness. The tea-light lanterns are printed on fine card and laser cut – and entirely made in Yorkshire. Packaged flat, they come with photos and instructions. It also comes with a card envelope (38cm x...
The 9 Best Gifts for the Biker in Your Life
Finding the perfect gift for the motorcyclist in your life can be a challenge. With so much gear and equipment related to their hobby, it’s difficult to know what they might need or want. Here are some thoughtful gift ideas for motorcyclists that go beyond the typical gloves and helmets. Kraipet Sritong shutterstock Motorbike Decals Decals are a great way to customise a motorbike and reflect the rider’s personality....
Top Gifts for a More Thoughtful Christmas
Every Christmas, many of us are guilty of buying gifts for the sake of gifting something. We want our loved ones to have something to open, but we don’t know what to buy, and we don’t have time to devote to an extensive shopping trip. Or we’ve got into the habit of thinking that we need everyone to have lots to open, without really thinking about buying people things that they want, need, and will get lots of pleasure from. This year,...