(Odysea Olive Oil, Projektityyny Napkins, Ratch Vintage Fish, Matilda Goad Cutlery & Matchbox, Dowse Lemon Squeezer, The Bun Shop Pot, Jess Elliott Dennison Book)
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It’s day 1 of Giftmas and today it’s all about shopping for home…
We’re so back baby!
After a fallow year in 2024, which I fully put down to moving house and living a between towers of boxes and bubble wrap, my Giftmas gift guides are back! They’re one of the things I look forward to most when it comes to creating content, styling images, pulling together brilliant small businesses, and rifling through everything gorgeous online to hopefully create a grotto of ideas for those you love the most. So this week, and every day for 7 days, I’ll be sharing a new guide filled with handpicked items- as well as a larger edit which will hopefully hold your hand through any and all Christmas shopping (especially, if like me, you haven’t started yet)!
And today we begin with the home. Whether that’s a little something for your best friends new abode, a gift for your brother who fancies himself a personal Michelin star (George, if you’re reading, I would award you one if I could) or something special for your mother in law’s kitchen- I think I’ve got some lovely suggestions. Plus, the wonderful thing about buying gifts for the home is there are a few categories you can fall into:
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The useful and the tasty: Food items which they’ll love and use (and might not treat themselves to, i.e a hamper or some very posh olive oil).
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The things they’d never buy for themselves: Little luxuries that they’d love but probably won’t get around to buying; napkins, a tiny fish lemon squeezer (important) or a precious matchbox that makes the treat of lighting a candle a real occasion.
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The little upgrades: A gorgeous cutlery set, a serving plate or a beautiful handmade mug that feels that tiny bit more special than the one they’ve had since they went to uni…
And one thing I always think is brilliant is vintage or antique homeware. It’s the easiest way of picking something unique and one of a kind, without spending a small fortune. Ratch Vintage have a particularly special selection of pieces, including this beautiful fish platter which would look just as special as a centrepiece (flanked with bowls of chips and tartare sauce) as it would on a wall. They also have match pots, sailing boats and a whole range of beautiful (and ridiculously well priced items) you absolutely didn’t know existed too.
In other things I didn’t know existed until recently- we have this tiny fish lemon squeezer from Dowse; one of my absolute favourite shops for home and lifestyle items (and foodie bits too) and the kind of shop I’m almost confident I could shop for everyone in. This, as well as this mini matchbox holder from Matilda Goad (something we received as a gift and cherish) and gorgeous napkins from Projektityyny are two classic items that someone might never treat themselves to, but would add a little shine to the ordinary at home moments, which I’m pretty sure is where the magic lies. And speaking of Matilda Goad (because my goodness I could spend a fortune on that website), in my opinion, a very special gift would be a little cutlery upgrade. Cutlery is absolutely not something I think most people get around to upgrading, but having always loved Matilda’s sets (and Sabre, oh Sabre!) unwrapping it would be such a treat.
Another item I will include year after year is the humble cookbook, and Jess Elliott Dennison’s have grown to be some of my most loved in my kitchen. Not only is she a wonderful human, but her recipes are delicious and make being gently adventurous during the week with a family feel like something achievable. Throw in a bottle of posh oil (or anything lovely from brands like Odysea, Goat Rodeo or White Mausu) and you’ve got yourself a delightful foodie gift.
Finally, when putting these guides together I came across The Bun Shop, a beautiful Brighton based ceramics brand run by Hannah, specialising in characterful, joyful pots for everything from tampons to tissues. They are absolutely beautiful and would undoubtedly cheer up any bathroom too, glorious!
And if you’re still after more to adorn their home…
- The Seasonal Reads: Some of my favourites include Slow Seasons, Winter in the Highlands, Nigel Slater’s A Thousand Feasts and Abundance.
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Delis and Hampers: Some of my favourite places for delicious deliveries include (but are very much not limited to) homemade and jarred specialities from The Newt, chocolate from Pump Street Bakery, granola and bagel essentials from Panzer’s, a pop into Corner Shop next to Toklas, wine from Lulu’s, Pollen Bakery spreads (i.e *the* croissant one), home and goods from Pophams Home (their new decorations are beautiful), the cookie tin from Violet Bakery, dried pasta from Lina Stores, and, well, anything from F&M– or alternatively a restaurant voucher: excellent London choices include The River Cafe Cafe, Cafe Cecilia, Luca and Brutto.
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The 2025 Calendar: A kitchen essential (I will always favour an analog calendar and diary for everything) and unless it’s a family photo-fuelled Papier number, it’s got to be the dreamy seasonal eating offering from Mainly Breakfast (I adore her prints too!) which I will mention year after year.
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Something to Treasure: If you’re after unique handmade pieces from the most talented artisans, from ceramics to art, I adore Liv and Dom, Ali Hewson, Tash Fry, Turn Shop, Lucy Page, EOT Ceramics and Ley-Lines.
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Stockings & Linens: Patricia’s handmade home wears are truly beautiful, and her stockings are some of the most beautiful I’ve seen. Created by hand using folk-inspired fabric- she creates one of a kind pieces to be treasured.
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Cards & Bits: For unique beautiful cards (and prints) I love the Printed Peanut, Cambridge Imprint, Hadley Paper Goods and The Hambledon. How gorgeous are these Milagros tags?!
I’ve also added links to previous years guides for interiors and home ideas (with some other picks below too)!
2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2023
Come back tomorrow for Day 2!
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