It's time to think about what to buy this Christmas and I am back with my annual Christmas gift guide for her. This is crammed packed with all my favourite gifts this season. I love buying people gifts and I love doing these guides.
Some of these I have bought myself as gifts, some have been gifted for this guide all will be reviewed the same whether I bought them or not. If you are someone I might gift stop looking nosey nelly!
Clothing
The gift of a really good pair of walking trousers is always a winner for me. I am head over heels for these Helly Hansen The Verglas shell pants. I have put these to the test in the mountain here in Lochaber and they are amazing. They keep me warm and dry and look good.
The Verglas shell pants help you excel in unpredictable weather during high-output pursuits. We’ve upgraded them with LIFA INFINITY™ our industry-changing, responsible, waterproof/breathable technology.Our Verglas shell pants became even better. Designed to perform mountainside, these popular shell pants just got an exciting update. We’ve upgraded them with our extremely waterproof-breathable and responsible LIFA INFINITY™ technology – responsible protection without the use of chemicals. They’re constructed with a 50% recycled face fabric and a PFC-free durable water repellent treatment – a win for you and the environment. The hard shell delivers max protection and layering capability.
I have a lot of Love for Helly Hansen they provide the kit for all of the RNLI crew. I volunteer for the RNLI and my husband is a crew member here on our seven class. I am so proud to be part of the RNLI family and the fact that Helly Hansen keep our crew safe and warm makes me so happy. If you are looking for more gifts the RNLI has a fantastic online shop you can pick up a gift or two and help an awesome life-saving charity.
The gift of really nice lingerie is always a lovely gift. I love a nice matching set. This is the Curvy Kate Victory Allure Balcony Bra and pants this is from Knicker locker. They have a huge range of lovely brands you can choose from and they do lots of the bigger sizes too. Woop so us big cupped ladies are covered too.
The Victory Allure Balcony Bra from Curvy Kate in Black/Blush is designed to uplift and shape your curves with 4-piece cups and side support. Sleek and stylish with exceptional fit, this balcony bra is made to pull the bust in from the side for a great shape. Co-ordinate with the Curvy Kate Victory Allure Short.
Since we are talking underwear. I want to introduce you to Lace Laboratory. These are really lovely in person and they feel really nice on the skin. Not only that but they are packed lovely and would make a
a really nice and thoughtful gift.
Lace Laboratory is Sweden’s favourite knicker brand, makers of luxurious but affordable, comfortable, and flattering knickers for people of all ages, body types, and genders. These are high-quality knickers that look and feel amazing but don’t cost a fortune.
Lace Laboratory’s now-iconic stretch lace knickers - which famously expand to 150% of their original waist size - come with both lace-body and modal-body fabric options and in high-waisted and regular hip styles.
Lace Laboratory products are delivered in sleek, stylish packaging directly to customers’ homes throughout the UK, and individual knickers come in fun test-tube packaging - ideal for stocking fillers.
I love to give gifts I know people will love and I know a few of my friends like me are into fitness. Be it mountain biking or running. Adidas Purple Terrex Shield Jacket available at Hidden fashion. Hidden fashion shock a huge range of clothing from fitness gear to activewear to dress they will have something for everyone this Christmas.
This women's outdoor jacket is designed to keep you going, whether trail running, mountain biking or climbing. With a hybrid construction, it offers more protection than your average wind jacket. The outer layer is made with durable Pertex® Quantum® fabric, while the front is insulated with Polartec® Alpha® for warmth in low temperatures and a reflective logo stands out on the pocket. The jacket packs into itself for easy storage and features two zip pockets for securing your belongings.
Pertex Quantum®is light and strong offering a significant weight reduction without sacrificing strength and abrasion resistance. Main properties: featherweight; optimum strength to weight ratio; windproof; downproof.
Flowers
This is a festive bouquet that celebrates all of the colours of Christmas with dramatic reds and fiery golds bursting through this arrangement.
Red roses mix with red carnations, red spray chrysanthemum, long-lasting alstroemeria, gold salal and foliage to deliver a riot of colour for the festive season.
Fireside is a warming bouquet that is carefully arranged and sent in bud to keep your Christmas flowers fresher for longer.
Get free chocolates with your gift this Christmas.
Write a personal message and spread Christmas cheer.
Beauty and Skincare
Do you have a skincare junkie in the family and want to not only give them the best gift but impress them with your gifting skills. Then you need to order the Transformulas marine miracle gift set. This is the ultimate in affordable luxury skincare. It has won countless awards and is on every skincare junkies Christmas list.
This powerhouse skincare duo is designed to reset your skin and deliver de-ageing results. Covering all your daily skincare needs for the face and eyes, our supercharged, anti-ageing formulas are loaded with potent, active ingredients, antioxidants and sea marine extracts that work on a cellular level, addressing all the skin concerns that come with ageing, transforming skin within 30 days*
Marine Miracle EyeZone Advanced Eye Concentrate 10ml/0.35floz
Marine Miracle Crème Signature Moisturiser 50ml/1.7floz
If you have followed me for a while you will know I love OLVERUM Bath Oil it is heavenly and feel so luxurious in every bath oil. it is so nourishing and helps to elevate my mood.
A unique and luxurious aromatic blend of carefully selected essential oils combine to ease stress and relax tension in both mind and body. Our closely guarded formulation of natural plant extracts, each with its own traditional therapeutic properties, promises a truly meditative and uplifting experience to restore the essential you.
I have also tried Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist this is perfect if you have someone who struggles with sleep like I do.
An elegant diffuser that imbues linens and spaces with a serene natural fragrance, to help promote a tranquil mind and restful sleep, essential for maintaining mood, metabolism and memory.
OLVERUM Pillow Mist expertly blends essential oils prized for their soothing qualities and is designed to evoke sensations of comfort, calm and cleanliness. The sweet citrus notes of bergamot, the warm, rich woodiness of amyris, and the full-bodied fruitiness of potent high-altitude lavender combine to create a uniquely sumptuous and somniferous scent.
As you can tell I love skincare. Here we have an awesome set. Procoal Get The Glow Collection.
This exclusive set gives you a three-step routine that is sure to lend skin a plump, resurfaced and glowing complexion. This is an absolute must-have set if you're replenishing your stocks or introducing a loved one to the brand. Contains three full-size productsThe sought-after Glycolic Face Wash
The dual action Exfoliating Face Scrub
The fan-favourite brightening Pink Clay Mask
A gentle yet powerful pink face mask using specially selected active constituents such as Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Australian Kakadu Plum, Green Tea Extract, Lime Extract and Probiotic Technology to help refine pores, reinvigorate complexion and instantly boost radiance.
COLLAGEN ACTIVE CREAM
Delicate emulsion for the face, with hydrolysed collagen, which visibly helps to soften wrinkles. Restructuring and filling, it redensifies and recompacts the skin.Next up on our skincare section Skin Labo. This brand belive that high-quality skincare shouldn't cost the earth so have put time and energy into making amazing products that are affordable.
WHO IS IT FOR?
It is suitable for all types of skin, including the most sensitive skin.
CONCENTRATED LACTOBIONIC ACID SHOT
Exfoliating, hydrating, illuminating intensive shot for the face.The high concentration of lactobionic acid ensures an intense, but delicate skin exfoliation. Deeply hydrates and mitigates dyschromia, restoring a more luminous face.
WHO IS IT FOR?
It is suitable for all types of skin, especially recommended for impure skin with dyschromia.
DERMOPURIFYING FACE CLEANSING GEL
Face treatment with detox action, which removes excess impurities and frees the pores, leaving the skin with a pleasantly fresh feeling.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Especially recommended for combination-oily skin.
Especially recommended for combination-oily skin.
Here we have a lovely bath gift set from Holy Lama. All Holy Lama Naturals products are ethically sourced, largely from local farms, and ethically produced; the products are handmade in the factory in Kerala which is a women’s enterprise employing mainly disadvantaged women who have been marginalised due to personal circumstances. In a traditionally male-dominated society, employment in the factory gives these women much needed self-confidence and independence, making a true difference to their live.
Yogi soap - award-winning soap fragranced with Neem and Tulsi for a long-lasting effect
Revitalising massage oil - a fine blend of sunflower oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, bergamot oil, lemon oil, lemongrass oil and orange oil, whose citrus tones help to revitalize the mind and body.
Natural face pack - made from vetivert and galangal, it cleanses and nourishes your face. You can use this herbal treatment on a regular basis or save it for special occasions. It’s suitable for all skin types – just mix the powder with milk for dry skin or Holy Lama Naturals Rose Water for oily skin.
Chaitanya bath oil - this revitalising bath oil contains essential oils of holy basil (Tulsi) and lemon oil. Our bath oils will soften and nourish your skin, giving you a relaxing bath.
1 vetivert skin polisher - An eco-friendly and natural skin polisher or scrubber made from vetivert roots. Just wet it and use on its own or with Holy Lama Soap or Shower Gel.
Here we have some of my favourite products from Organic Works. I love the Organic works not only are their product really good but they are based in Scotland. They are also an award-winning, eco-conscious, vegan-friendly beauty brand. Organic works are A British brand whose green credentials are hard to beat, the entire product portfolio is vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and made from a minimum of 98% natural ingredients. All products are suitable for sensitive skin, contain organically farmed ingredients, made with care in the UK – in small batches - and they’re super effective too.
Clean Beauty. It's in our DNA®
Protect and nourish your skin all day, every day! With plant extracts, fragrant may change & almond essential oils. Clean Beauty Credentials: 99.03% of the total ingredients are from natural origin, 95.79% of the total plant-based ingredients are from organic farming, 62.59% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.
Renew and hydrate skin whilst you sleep, packed with organic essential oils including relaxing lavender to nourish, balance and restore skin. Clean Beauty Credentials: 98.99% of the total ingredients are from natural origin, 96.73% of the total plant-based ingredients are from organic farming, 22.57% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.
Cleansing Face Wash
Cleanses away impurities and daily grime with essential oils and plant extracts, restoring skin’s natural balance with rose geranium flower oil & aloe vera. Clean Beauty Credentials: 98.9% of the total ingredients are from natural origin, 99.55% of the total plant-based ingredients are from organic farming, 22.1% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.
Here we have some of my favourite products from The beauty worx. These are all amazing. All of their products are 90-95% natural, and most are vegan, using quality, ethically-sourced ingredients in advanced formulations for people who care about their bodies and the planet.
Collagen Boost Face Serum
thebeautyworX Collagen Boost Face Serum assists in increasing skin elasticity and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid Face Serum
Anyone who is looking for hydration while improving their skin tone will benefit from using an anti-ageing and anti-oxidant rich Alpha Hydroxy Acid serum.
thebeautyworX Collagen Boost Face Serum assists in increasing skin elasticity and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid Face Serum
Anyone who is looking for hydration while improving their skin tone will benefit from using an anti-ageing and anti-oxidant rich Alpha Hydroxy Acid serum.
What about giving the gift of a nice tan. I have used St Moriz sunless tanning products for years and I love them. They just work and are really affordable.
St Moriz Advanced Medium Spray Tan in a Can is a must-have This clear tan is perfect for anyone who wants a mess-free, sun-kissed spray tan at home without the price tag! With an easy-to-use 360° spray, finding someone to tan your back is a thing of the past. Just spray it in all directions, including upside down and you're good to go. The fast-drying clear mist will stay wet long enough to feel where you've applied it, but dries within minutes, without the need to blend or rub in before getting dressed.
Tan Boosting Face Drops will give you a sun-kissed glow, day or night. Just add a few drops of our Tan Boosting Face Drops to your favourite moisturiser and watch your golden glow gradually develop throughout the day for a boost of radiance
Gradual Tan Daily Tanning Moisturiser can be applied daily to build a gradual glow, apply more often and watch your colour build! This lotion is perfect for both beginners and expert tanners, with added moisturisers, Aloe Vera & Vitamin E to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.
applicator & buffing brush is your ultimate tanning partner. Use it to apply your tan to tricky areas, like your hands and face, or use after application to blend and buff your tan, for a transfer-resistant, airbrush finish from head to toe. Apply your preferred tanning product (lotion, mousse, serum) to your skin or directly onto your brush and blend in gentle circular motions.
Drinks to go
Everyone knows I love Klean Kanteen This is the Insulated TKWide 16oz (473ml) with Café Cap one of my all-time favourites from the brand. I am of the opinion that everyone should own one or two of these amazing bottles. I promise you will not regret giving one as a gift. They are the best I have ever tried and keep drinks hot for a long time.
Klean Kanteens vacuum insulated TKWide bottle was designed with versatility and portability in mind, to create the best water bottle, coffee mug, sports bottle and insulated cup, all in one package. The 16 oz TKWide features our TK Closure™ internal thread design with a smooth, rounded tip for comfortable drinking and easy cleaning. Comes with the leak-proof Café Cap with an easy-carry swivel loop.
If you are looking for something a bit more glam to give as a gift. You can't go wrong with either of these two very pretty options.
Smash Rosegold Diamond Coffee Flask.
This is the Smash 200ml Rose Gold coffee flask. It features dual-wall insulation to keep your drinks hot for up to 6 hours, or cold for 24 hours. Perfect for coffee on the go. 100% BPA, lead and phthalate-free.Smash Rosegold Diamond Stainless Steel Bottle
This fashionable stainless steel bottle features double-wall insulation to keep drinks colder for longer. The sleek design makes it the perfect travel companion while on the go or a great desktop accessory that keeps you hydrated. A wide mouth opening makes adding ice cubes easy. Exterior and interior made from durable stainless steel.
Sea Change Prosecco Rosé offers delicate aromas of summer berries complimented by a gentle taste profile and fine, streaming bubbles. All of this adds up to a wonderfully elegant Prosecco rosé that is both flavoursome and refreshing. A blend of Prosecco’s core grape variety Glera with Pinot Noir (one of the world’s most noble varietals) ensure that this wine is the perfect mix of sass and refinement!
The secret garden miniature gin gift set contains
Three delicious gins that are rooted in nature and reflect the artistry of The Secret Garden Distillery. Apothecary Rose is a gin that is reminiscent of Summer. Lemon Verbena is naturally zesty in fragrance. Elderflower & Jasmine is a gin that is perfectly balanced.
The perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself, buy this delicious treat today and explore the wonders of nature with Secret Garden Gins
What in the gift set
This gift pack contains 1 x Pornstar Martini 75cl bottle (enough for 5 - 7 cocktails), shaker and martini glass. All finished off with a personalised gift message at checkout.
Pop open a Pornstar Martini. Here your moment is made with overproof craft distillery vodka, lively Brazilian lime juice, Madagascan bourbon vanilla, Ecuadorian passionfruit and sugar cane. Easy, breezy and tantalisingly tropical.
What the Aromatherapy experts say
Let your stress and anxiety drift away. After extensive research, we blended multiple essential oils including Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Geranium & Sweet Orange. They have been shown to reduce stress hormones and lower blood pressure.
Long-lasting, clean burn for up to 60 hours. Our slow-burning Vegan soy wax is 100% natural and hand-poured in the UK into our premium glass jar with a wooden lid. It doesn’t release any toxins, carcinogens or pollutants.
Wake up feeling more refreshed. Our research-based oil blend includes pure Lavender Essential Oil which has been found to increase the amount of slow-wave sleep allowing you to wake up with more energy the following morning.
Open your airways. Geranium, as used in our relaxation candle, has been found to have natural anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce snoring caused by sinusitis.
Truly therapeutic. The essential oils we use in our candles are 100% pure, natural and vegan friendly.
I really hope you enjoyed this gift guide and you have found some amazing gifts.
Alcohol
Aromatic, smooth and light, LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is juniper-led and packed with natural botanicals, individually distilled to create an exquisitely balanced, crisp, refreshing taste.
LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is LOWER CALORIE - with only 28 calories per single serve and all the flavour of a more alcoholic gin…enjoy!
LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is LOWER ALCOHOL - at only 20% abv, LUXLO has half the alcohol of many gin brands with only half a unit of alcohol per 25ml serve. Kindness for your body and mind.
I mean can we take a minute for how beautiful this bottle is first. It is stunning. LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry This is a delicious lower alcohol gin that is also lower in calories and tastes amazing. I think any gin lover would be over the moon with this gift.
Be kind to yourself with our deliciously natural, lower alcohol, lower calorie gin alternativeAromatic, smooth and light, LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is juniper-led and packed with natural botanicals, individually distilled to create an exquisitely balanced, crisp, refreshing taste.
LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is LOWER CALORIE - with only 28 calories per single serve and all the flavour of a more alcoholic gin…enjoy!
LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is LOWER ALCOHOL - at only 20% abv, LUXLO has half the alcohol of many gin brands with only half a unit of alcohol per 25ml serve. Kindness for your body and mind.
LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is PLANT BASED – juniper led and packed with 9 individually distilled, natural botanicals, LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is a beautifully balanced, smooth, refreshing gin alternative
LUXLO Pomegranate and Raspberry is SUGAR FREE, GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN FRIENDLY
I am a bit obsessed with this Sea Change Prosecco Rosé. Sea Change is a wine brand with a difference,
it is a fantastic eco-conscious wine brand. They have an extensive range of different wines, each bottle is linked to a different ocean charity, which is reflected in the bottle label design. Perfect for wine and ocean lovers alike! Amongst the excitement, Sea Change are committed to giving back this Christmas. With each bottle sold, a donation will be made to marine conservation charities fighting plastic pollution - ideal for those who want to do their bit for the environment. Just yes to this!
it is a fantastic eco-conscious wine brand. They have an extensive range of different wines, each bottle is linked to a different ocean charity, which is reflected in the bottle label design. Perfect for wine and ocean lovers alike! Amongst the excitement, Sea Change are committed to giving back this Christmas. With each bottle sold, a donation will be made to marine conservation charities fighting plastic pollution - ideal for those who want to do their bit for the environment. Just yes to this!
Another one for the gin lover. This is the amazing The Secret garden distillery Christmas selections.
They are all delicious and so moreish. If you have a real gin fan they will be impressed with this gift.
The secret garden Christmas set contains
Two delicious gins that are rooted in nature and reflect the artistry of The Secret Garden Distillery. Christmas Gin is naturally festive in flavour and Wild is a London Dry gin that showcases the wonders of wild plants. Secret Garden Gins are lovingly crafted using 100% natural ingredients. There are no added sugars, artificial colourings, flavourings or additives….just nature distilled. The botanicals are hand-harvested and dried naturally to ensure the highest quality.Three delicious gins that are rooted in nature and reflect the artistry of The Secret Garden Distillery. Apothecary Rose is a gin that is reminiscent of Summer. Lemon Verbena is naturally zesty in fragrance. Elderflower & Jasmine is a gin that is perfectly balanced.
The perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself, buy this delicious treat today and explore the wonders of nature with Secret Garden Gins
Who doesn't love cocktails at Christmas? ok or anytime really. One of my favriote is Liberation Cocktails Pornstar Martini. This is the lovely gift set they are doing this festive season and it is stunning. I mean the cocktails themself are delicious.
This gift pack contains 1 x Pornstar Martini 75cl bottle (enough for 5 - 7 cocktails), shaker and martini glass. All finished off with a personalised gift message at checkout.
Pop open a Pornstar Martini. Here your moment is made with overproof craft distillery vodka, lively Brazilian lime juice, Madagascan bourbon vanilla, Ecuadorian passionfruit and sugar cane. Easy, breezy and tantalisingly tropical.
candles
I adore candles and I struggle to sleep enter ECHOR END OF DAY CANDLE not only is this a lovely candle but it helps you unwind and relax so you can nod off to sleep.
Let your stress and anxiety drift away. After extensive research, we blended multiple essential oils including Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Geranium & Sweet Orange. They have been shown to reduce stress hormones and lower blood pressure.
Long-lasting, clean burn for up to 60 hours. Our slow-burning Vegan soy wax is 100% natural and hand-poured in the UK into our premium glass jar with a wooden lid. It doesn’t release any toxins, carcinogens or pollutants.
Wake up feeling more refreshed. Our research-based oil blend includes pure Lavender Essential Oil which has been found to increase the amount of slow-wave sleep allowing you to wake up with more energy the following morning.
Open your airways. Geranium, as used in our relaxation candle, has been found to have natural anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce snoring caused by sinusitis.
Truly therapeutic. The essential oils we use in our candles are 100% pure, natural and vegan friendly.
I really hope you enjoyed this gift guide and you have found some amazing gifts.
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