50 shades of what you need for Christmas
Hola friends, its me, your favourite bad influence. I am here today to give you a list of things that quite frankly you dont but really do need to spend your money on to make Christmas that extra level of pizazzy.
I am all about self gifting, there is nothing better than a magical package arriving at your door and I have found that retail therapy during these peculiar times has really helped to elevate the mood. Christmas is also about giving to others, so I have found some great gifts that are cheap and cheerful for secret santa vibes and some all out fancy shmancy because lets be real, 2020 was cruel and we deserve good presents.
STOCKING FILLERS
FOR HER
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Contour
FOR HIM
Nothing says Christmas like Alcohol, whether it be to get the party started or to drown out irritating family members I have got you covered.
SPIRITS
CHAMPAGNE
Vueve Personalised City Gift Box
Moet & Chandon Personalised Gift Box
COCKTAILS
My go to Pornstar Martini, made by the creator of the pornstar martini himself!
Bar quality cocktails and the only other Pornstar Martini (bottled) that I have ever had and loved, they sell selections of 6, cocktail memberships and also gorgeous glassware. One of my favourite finds of 2020.
Christmas Cocktail Kits By Cocktail Porter
An amazing way to spend the evening, the kits have everything you need to make the cocktails, you can buy minis or large sizes too.
The first glass/ clear margarita, its as clear as water and delicious too.
Ace Bar sell both ready made and DIY cocktail kits, all of which were lovely and high quality.
The perfect gift for rum lovers, a subscription or one time purchase is possible and you get a full sized bottle!
An amazing gift for gin lovers, a subscription or one time purchase is possible and you get a full sized bottle!
Great cocktails which come in a pouch and have a little tap on them, perfect for a winter picnic or to get the party started.
Hands down the best rum cocktails, ever. Did I mention they are glittery too??!
An amazing apertivo which is not only high quality in taste but also in terms of packaging.
A gorgeous cocktail box which comes with everything you need to make the cocktails inc garnish, glass and cocktail shaker.
SECRET SANTA (£30 or under)
FOR HER
FOR HIM
ADVENT CALENDERS
Truly the most beautiful biscuits you will ever see, bespoke designs are available and they are all hand piped. An amazing gift for Christmas, a special occasion or just to admire their beauty!
Gorgeous grazing box, the lovely Florence sells meat free grazing boxes and platters which are just truly beautiful (she also has an amazingly pink aesthetic!)
My favourite thing to happen in 2020, the joy that is Knoops. The masterminds behind Knoops have created the genius knoopifier which is a velvetiser for your hot chocolate. They not only sell this magical machine but also all of their % hot chocolates to go with it.
Not only beautiful graze boxes, but dessert, brunch and brie boxes!! Tansy makes the most wonderful boxes and her honeycomb is to die for.
My favourite donuts, Lungi is the real donut queen who has beautiful pink packaging and also the best strapline “the only D you need”. Based in Netil Market and soon Seven Dials market she sells amazing donuts and donut sundaes and also home kits so you can bring the joy home!
Cake, but on a stick?!? What more could you want from life. These are super cute and beautifully decorated, perfect for festive decor and equally delicious.
Fortnum & Mason Christmas Hamper
WRAPPING PAPER & CHRISTMAS CARDS
- Potential staycations, afternoon teas or lovely dinners.
