Gift Guide #1: The boy that has everything (yes, even socks):
I'm a sucker for a novelty gift, but each year I seem to struggle for an imaginative gift for a all the men in my life. With socks, mugs and chocolates becoming the 'go to' striving for something interesting and unique can become quite the challenge. So if you're having trouble thinking of what to get a guy for Christmas, you'd be surprised how entertaining a weird gadget can actually be, and you can almost guarantee they won't already have it. These gifts work well alone or as and 'add on' to a t-shirt/gig ticket/teamed together if you want something a little extra. Additionally, according to my dad, 'blokes just love magnets', so I've thrown one of them in for good measure.
(1. iPhone cover, 2.Stache Straws, 3.Stamps, 4. iPhone camera cover, 5.USB Fridge, 6.Self stir mug, 7. mp3 dock, 8. magnet)
Gift Guide #2: The lovely ladies you just can't buy for:
It's undeniable, women are the hardest types of people to buy for. Okay, well, men are tough. But ladies are far harder to please in my opinion. Most know exactly what they like, and on occasion the risk of buying them something without a gift receipt is just one not worth taking. I'm compiled my favourite (pretty much) all under £20 gift buys for the ladies in your life, that you either don't know entirely well or those who are particularly testing in the 'ol gift department.
(1: Book, 2: Lush Goodies, 3: Manicure Gift Set, 4: Diary, 5: Mug (too cute to resist!), 6: Liz Earle Gift Set, 7: White Company Candle, 8: Notebook)
I hope you find these partially inspiring for getting some gifts this year, let me know if there's any other people you'd like guides for! Happy shopping!
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Wow I love the fish eye lense for the I-phone. Going to have to be one of those shared "presents" haha xxx
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ReplyDeleteI love you! I was struggling with my last present and just found something here that's perfect, thank you! xx
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ReplyDeleteGot some ideas for my boyfriend he loves novelty gifts and gadgets x
ReplyDeleteThe USB fridge and self stirring mugs are my favs from the lot! Perfect presents for my lazier friends :p
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Both great and really helpful gift guides...thankyou!! Some lovely ideas that I'll definitely be considering for girls and boys that are tricky
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iphone cover was exactly had in mind- the camera one's cool. i also really like the cassette one. cheap tooo x
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sweet ideas :)
ReplyDeleteAww, I put this notebook in my gift guide too! (Although I'm very tempted to buy it for myself!)
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Thanks so much for doing this Olivia, I found it a great source of inspiration! It's always such a hullaballoo trying to find presents for people who always say 'there's nothing I really want', so this is perfect! :) x
ReplyDeleteThat USB fridge is being bought for The Boy. (we're in that awkward only just admitted we like each other and stuff phase were it's too late before Christmas to buy proper couples presents but we still have to buy each other something.) I was struggling so badly -thank you!!!
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Roisin Elizabeth
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Gorgeous picks, I love all the Topshop stationary, just unfortunate they all still come with the typical Topshop prices!
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i want that self stir mug!
ReplyDeleteThe men are always so hard to buy for thanks for the tips. I love the diary, think I'll drop some hints for that one!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love Xmas shopping. soaps and bubbly stuff are my go to item for girls - everyone loves being pampered
ReplyDeleteAh I love this gift guide! Such good ideas. I've done all my Christmas shopping but I have family members and friends fretting about what to get people so I might have to suggest a few of these ;)
ReplyDeleteLucy xxx
I want to treat myself to the Liz Earle gift set! Eeeek naughty :) I NEED to start Christmas shopping! Loving the guy gifts, especially the self-stirring mug.. so cool!
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i totally nee the mustache straws:))))so cool
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