No matter if money’s tight or you’re feeling flush, you want to gift your favourite people something thoughtful this holiday season. We’ve got you covered with a selection of unique gifts for every wallet size.
[Under €10]Any Sharp Knife Sharpener: A sharp gift for the sharpest chef you know. Give home cooks this simple tool that makes dullness a thing of the past.
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Avocado
[Under €10] Avocado Huggers: For the avocado aficionado. This handy silicone cover slips tightly over a halved avocado, keeping everyone’s favourite fatty fruit fresh and intact for yet another delicious slice of avocado toast.
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teething
[Under €10] Cactus Teething Toy: Is your favourite tiny human feeling prickly from sprouting teeth? Help soothe sore gums with this cute silicone teething toy by Blossom & Bear.
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Bottle Stopper
[Under €10] Coq Au Vin Bottle Stopper: This absurd little bird not only preserves your wine, but also gives the lucky recipient something to crow about! Pair with their favourite vino, and you’ve got a winning combination for any oenophile.
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Taco holder
[Under €10] Dinosaur Taco Holder: Take taco night to Jurassic levels with this triceratops and T-rex holding hard shell tacos on their backs. That is, until someone makes them extinct…
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lip balm
[Under €10] Sweet Cecily’s Chocolate Flavour Lip Balm: Pure indulgence for lips that need extra love during harsh winter weather. With natural chocolate extract and real cocoa powder, this all-natural lip balm is deliciously soothing.
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Game of Phones
[Under €10] Game Of Phones: For that teen who’s always glued to their phone. Encourage them to use their phone with their friends IRL, with these cards that turn any smartphone into a fun scavenger hunt tool.
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pencils
[Under €10] Motivational Pencils: Gift some can-do inspo with this colourful pencil set. The ‘Stay Gold’ is even sparkly, because a little glitter makes everything better.
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vase
[Under €10] Paint Your Own Vase: For the budding artist (and easy-won family time). The kids will have fun painting, while the (grand)parents admire their unique design object post-baking. Win-win!
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socks
[Under €10] K. Bell Shark Socks: Same grey suit every day? Add a little bite to his office attire with these jaw-dropping socks.
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grooming
[Under €25] Beard Grooming Kit: If Movember moves into December, then that newly sprouted ‘stache and beard will need attention! As a bonus, this grooming kit includes hilarious Christmas beard ornaments. Ho ho ho!
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cocktail
[Under €25] Carry-On Cocktail Kit: For the frequent traveller who likes a Gin & Tonic, Old Fashioned or other cocktail whilst airborne, comes this nifty set. Just add the hard stuff, mix and voilà – you’re flying high like the jet set.
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Cat butt
[Under €25] Cat Butt Magnets: What better to stick your pictures, notes and cards on the fridge than 6 different cats – or actually their butts. A purrfect gift for cheeky cat lovers. (Also available as dogs’ and other cute animals’ hindquarters.)
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Pillow
[Under €25] Colour Your Own Map Pillowcase: Let your little global citizen add some couleur locale to different continents, then dream about these faraway lands. The ink can be washed out for endless artistic exploration.
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Copper Leaf
[Under €25]Copper Leaf Candles: Both traditional and contemporary-looking, this set of tea light holders will bring warmth and style to any home. Made from metal with a black outer coating and hammered copper inside, they can either hang or stand alone.
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coasters
[Under €25] Mistaken Lyrics Coasters: These snack-themed mistaken lyrics coasters will have everyone do a little dance, make a little rum, Italian ice!
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photo album
[Under €25] Personalised Pull-Out Photo Album: Capture a unique event or a series of snaps with someone special in this cute memory token box, with 5-7 prints and a sweet personal message.
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aftershave
[Under €25]Scotch Ale Aftershave Gel: Handcrafted using spent grains from Michigan breweries and organic hops, this (alcohol-free!) aftershave ale is perfect for beer aficionados. Feel-good bonus: each Damn Handsome purchase provides soap to someone in need.
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Motion kit
[Under €25]Stop Motion Kit: Calling all Chicken Run fans! Practice creating your own claymation videos with your smartphone. Learn how to shoot frame by frame with creature-creating clay, a miniature stage, interchangeable backdrops, props, a detailed guidebook and a phone stand. Action!
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beeginner
[Under €25] Superbee Wax Wraps Beeginner Set: Help your favourite environmentalist kickstart their plastic-free life with these 3 differently sized beeswax reusable wraps in pretty patterns.
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pop out
[Under €50] Crystal Pop-Out Earrings: Add a little ‘pop’ to jewellery gifts: these 3D-printed geometrical shapes by Melissa Borrell need to be popped out of their frames and hung onto the ear hooks before wearing.
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scarves
[Under €50]Book Scarves: From The Great Gatsby to Emma, these infinity scarves contain around 30,000 words of a famous novel of choice. Simply choose the book, the font and the colour, and present it to the beloved bibliophile in your life.
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digs
[Under €50] Brooklyn Pet House: Maybe you can’t afford a brownstone, but at least your feline friend can reside in highly coveted Brooklyn digs.
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pizza
[Under €50]Felt Pizza Set: Impart your love of Italian pie with this set including a pizza stone, 6 slices, a cutter and delightful toppings. The felt toys are handcrafted by a women’s fair-trade co-operative in Nepal.
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bracelet
[Under €50]Handwriting Bracelet: Scan a passage of a hand-written card or letter and have it perfectly captured in silver or (rose) gold for a unique bracelet or necklace. “With love, Mum”.
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Gin kit
[Under €50] Homemade Gin Kit: Let them ride the botanical wave with this DIY spirit set. With vodka as a base, free experimentation with juniper berries, spices and other ingredients results in two bespoke bottles of the trendy tipple.
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sound wave
[Under €50]Personalised Song Wave Print: This print depicts a music lover’s favourite track in the form of visual soundwaves. Executed in metallic foil onto a coloured background, music has never looked so beautiful!
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backgammon
[Under €50] Portable Backgammon: A weekend offline isn’t complete with a good old-fashioned board game. This roll-up set features a canvas screen-printed board with matching resin counters and dice.
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rewind
[Under €50] Rewind Candles: Cabernet with black cherry and currant or Pinot Grigio with sandalwood and citrus: Rewind candles are inspired by everyone’s favourite wine aromas, hand-poured into holders made of repurposed wine bottles.
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swan
[Under €50] Meri Meri Velvet Swan: Adorable “Penelope” is made of super-soft cotton velvet with gold thread embroidery and a bold coral beak. Graceful yet cuddly, kids will readily embrace her.
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angled vase
[Under €150]STEM Angled Vase Trio: Not just any vase, three slanted vases stem at different heights and stand on narrow magnetic bases for a striking flower display on any table.
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anglepoise
[Under €150]Anglepoise USB 90 Mini Mini Desk Lamp: An updated compact version of the 1970 Model 90 lamp of iconic British brand Anglepoise, this versatile aluminum desk lamp is entirely USB-powered, dimmable and tiltable. For the classic design fan in your life.
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Everest
[Under €150]Everest Ring: The summit of conscious, sustainable jewellery, these rings by Emma Aitchison in recycled silver and solid brass are inspired by the peaks of Everest.
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lifeprint
[Under €150] Harry Potter Lifeprint: Lifeprint, the technology that allows you to print photos directly from your phone, is going one step further for their Harry Potter version – they actually come to life, as if by magic, with the free app.
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kinto
[Under €150] Kinto Brewers Set: For those who take their slow coffee seriously – very seriously – there’s this gorgeous minimalist pour-over coffee set made with a walnut base, stainless steel filter (which extracts more coffee oil for a richer taste) and glass can.
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ona
[Under €150] Ona Black Oil Diffuser: Sleek, black and beautiful, this oil diffuser spreads aromas of therapeutic pure essential oils, transforming every small room into a home spa.
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alpaca scarf
[Under €150] Red Inti Scarf Alpaca: No more shivers with this vibrant red scarf of 100% baby alpaca fibre. Handmade in Peru in a signature crochet stitch, it’s soft, luxurious and extremely warm and cosy.
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Sanctuary
[Under €150] Sanctuary M Rainforest: Give a living gift with this gorgeous mossarium, populated by moss and moisture-loving plants. The sanctuary emulates nature’s water cycle system, so even without green fingers, it’ll stay green and lush.
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skylar
[Under €150] Skylar Isle Perfume: In a range of perfumes that are clean, modern and all-natural, Isle is inspired by water and the rejuvenating feeling we get from a day spent near the ocean. Not sure it’s her scent? Give her a sample palette with 6 small bottles.
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Panda
[Under €150] Wear Panda Wood Watch: Back to nature, but not back in time? The Naturalist is for eco warriors with both feet on the ground. The watch face is made from bamboo, while the band features Portuguese cork and vegan leather.
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shirley
[Under €500] Staud Shirley Tote Bag: At first glance it’s a classic leather handbag, but if you look more closely, you’ll notice the Shirley is a fashionable, clear PVC tote bag that fits a lot of everyday essentials. For the fashion-forward bag lover in your life.
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ahi
[Under €500]Ahi Performance Cruiser Skateboard: Made sustainably from recycled fishing nets, “The Ahi” is a double kicktail skateboard designed for a lifetime of riding. Eco-conscious and just plain cool.
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Neon
[Under €500] Bespoke Name LED Neon: Who wouldn’t love to see their name in lights? Get Oscar, Daisy or Jessica a large bespoke light that will light up their faces.
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gravity
[Under €500]Gravity Blanket:When we have the feeling of being held or hugged, we sleep better. This therapeutic weighted blanket has exactly that effect – plus the bonus effect that the recipient will think of you when they wake up refreshed every morning. Help someone you love catch some zzzzzzs.
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pet pendant
[Under €500] Custom Pet Portrait Pendant: Designer Erin Harris transforms a photo of your furry or feathered friend into a unique piece of jewellery by carefully engraving the image onto a sterling silver pendant. A truly one-of-a-kind keepsake for any animal lover you love.
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intelligent jacket
[Under €500] Mercury Intelligent Heated Jacket: Of course a jacket should keep you warm and snuggly, but this intelligent jacket takes the concept a step further. Thin heating panels, neatly hidden away, create a personal microclimate that is customised and app-operated.
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motiv
[Under €500] Motiv Fitness Tracking Ring: Most activity trackers wouldn’t exactly go well with a little black dress. The waterproof, titanium Motiv Ring looks great with every outfit without sacrificing functionality: it tracks activity, sleep and heart rate.
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CINEMOOD
[Under €500] CINEMOOD Portable Movie Theatre: Measuring a mere 3 inches square (7.5 centimetres), this mini projector allows your family to create your own movie theatre wherever you go! It projects images up to 12 feet (3.5 metres) in HD 1080p resolution, and no WiFi, computer connection or wall outlet is needed.
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Lumio
[Under €500]Richard Woods Lumio: Produced in a limited edition, artist Richard Woods has taken the famous Lumio book lamp (an LED lamp masquerading as a hardcover book when closed) to the next level with his distinct coloured wood-grain pattern.
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somneo
[Under €500] Somneo Sleep and Wake-Up Light: Help them make sleep enjoyable again – and make mornings less of a drag. The Somneo not only helps the user to wake up more gently and well-rested, but it also has a feature with light and sounds that help them drift off to sleep faster at night.
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bonus
BONUS:The Experience Of A Lifetime – Seeking a gift for the person who has it all? Or looking to reduce consumption and waste? Consider gifting an experience. Give an adrenaline junkie some fighter pilot lessons, let a music lover learn to DJ, or take your foodie friend on a foraging course. We’ve got plenty of ideas for how to make this season’s gift less material and more memorable.
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