A Christmas Gift Guide for Your Generous Hosts
-As the holiday season fast approaches, many of us will be visiting friends and family to celebrate the magic of Christmas & New Year. If you're lucky enough to be spending the festive season with a gracious host, there's no better way to show your appreciation than with a thoughtful gift. From charming kitchen essentials to cozy touches that bring the spirit of the season to life, my carefully curated guide offers something for every host, whether you're looking for a little something to brighten their home or a gift to elevate their holiday table, these picks are sure to spread joy and make any home feel even more festive this Christmas. Happy gifting!
Imagine the scent of a herb garden, warmed by the sun. Aromatic rosemary and bay flourish alongside spicy, peppery juniper . . .
Everyone loves a candle, especially in Winter. And even more so, if it comes in a beautiful gift box.
These luxury candles from family company Collingwood of Somerset are already a firm favourite in interiors and women magazines with the likes of Country Life, Country Living, Red and Hello!
Made in England, their luxury hand-poured candles are inspired by the scents of the English countryside. They’re made using a blend of mineral and non-GMO coconut wax with no palm oil! The candles smell delicious and their packaging is beautiful, inspired by a set of 19th century botanical engravings. They're the perfect indulgence for yourself or a loved one.
The Rosemary & Bay Candle from Collingwood of Somerset
Gluggle jugs continue to be one of our absolute bestsellers and make the perfect gift - charming, delightful and a real talking point. Everyone loves their glug glug jugs - they’re simply a national institution! If you've never had the pleasure of hearing one poured then you are in for an absolute treat. They make a funny glugging noise and whether you are five, or eight-five, it always brings a smile to everyone’s face! Whilst the first jugs date back to Staffordshire in the 1870s, their popularity was boosted in the 1950s when the Queen & Prince Philip were gifted a pair.
These days they come in a gorgeous array of colours and sizes to suit a cottage or modern home, and are the perfect gift for yourself or someone else. We use ours as a water jug but they can also be used for wine, as a utensil jar, a vase or simply an eye-catching ornament.
The Extra Large Gluggle Jug in Pink
** AS SEEN IN COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE**
These hand printed 100% natural cotton napkins make an absolutely charming gift for a welcoming host. The robin is an original illustration by Lottie Day, inspired by those that visit her parent's garden in Norfolk. Each napkin has been hand printed by Lottie in her Norfolk studio then heat pressed so they can be thrown in the washing machine regularly. They are so soft and beautiful and in a set of six they’re an utterly gorgeous addition to any festive tablescape.
The Robin Napkin Set from Lottie Day
I am a firm believer in that you can simply never have enough glassware. Particularly when it’s this beautiful. The Vintage List’s mission is to reproduce some of the wonderful glassware you find in antique markets and salerooms, but for a modern customer. They create classic vintage designs which are timeless yet perfectly complement other modern homeware. All their glassware is hand made, hand engraved and all made from fine, lead-free glass, but best of all, unlike vintage glassware you can put them in the dishwasher at the end of the night.
Whether your host would appreciate a duo of champagne saucers, or a full set of six high balls or tumblers, I have an array of glassware that would be only to welcome for any host. My personal favourite at this time of year are the liqueur glasses - perfect for a sweet sherry with your trifle, or port with your cheese
A Set of Six Handblown & Hand Engraved Liqueur Glasses by The Vintage List in Ovals Design
For that host you know really well, a beautifully framed photograph, wedding invite, or ticket stub of a special event or memory is always a lovely idea. These handmade, hand painted bobbin frames come in two sizes and two colours - ballet slipper pink and periwinkle blue. Aside from being utterly delicious to look at, these frames are incredibly versatile. They’re lightweight so whilst they can be free-standing, they can also can be mounted onto a wall. Each one has a metal hook at the back to allow for this. They also can be used horizontally or vertically.
A4 size bobbin frame in Periwinkle Blue
If you’re looking for something simpler to gift then look no further than the beautiful hand wash and hand cream from Plum & Ashby.
Anything with orange is always a winner at this time of year and their Geranium & Orange Hand & Body Wash and separate lotion both boast floral sweet tones with a fresh energising citrus aroma, softened with warm and delicately spiced undertones.
Made in the UK and bottled in apothecary style glass bottles that look perfect next to your sink, the lotion is made with natural essential oils. Moisturising and hydrating, it leaves skin feeling soothed, soft and silky and is ideal for everyday use.
Plum & Ashby's Geranium & Orange Hand Wash
I do love helping people find gifts for loved ones so if you have any questions or need help finding that perfect gift do please drop me a line - hello@rhubarbandhare.co.uk