Babushkups
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babushkups
“Everyone has a friend who collects ‘interesting’ items, or clutters up their work desk with what otherwise might be called tat. My dear friend Kate has what she terms ‘shelves of wonder’ in her flat, sadly these shelves of wonder mean that I can no longer take my toddler round to visit as he just sees toys and brightly coloured objects that need to go in either his mouth or pockets. This sweet trio of nesting glasses would make the perfect present for those who hate the modern minimal look in their home and no doubt they\'d make a great addition to the \'shelves of wonder\'.\"
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Babushkups, £14, rockettstgeorge.co.uk.
Wu And Wu Explorers Kits
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explorers kit
“As a mother of a three year old boy who already knows how to work the remote control, a gift that doesn’t revolve around a square box, be it television or computer, is a real joy. Hopefully this nifty little tin containing carefully chosen vintage-style torch, magnifying glass, metal compass and string will have the boys off their butts and out looking for adventure.”
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Wu And Wu Explorers Kit, £14.99, rockettstgeorge.co.uk.
Scrumptious Cake Stand
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scrumptious cake stand
“If any of you have been reading our blog posts you’ll know that here in Handbag Towers we’ve got ourselves a little bake club going on every Monday. Maybe it’s our age, maybe we just love cake, either way baking has become the favoured hobby of the masses this year and you’re bound to know someone who loves to bake. However, until we all own great big family homes where the kitchen is bigger than a broom cupboard, storage is at a premium, therefore this cunning flat pack cardboard cake stand is the answer to all our cupcake prayers. Featuring three double-sided cardboard plates on a metallic central stand it’s sturdy, easy to assemble and super cute.”
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Scrumptious Cake Stand,£12, urbanoutfitters.co.uk.
Leopard Print Hand Wamers
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leopard print hand warmers
“For the foxy lady among your friends, these ultra cute hand warmers, will keep someone warm and toasty while putting a little fashionable feline twist to their outfit.”
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Leopard Print Hand warmers, £14, topshop.com.
The Cookery Poster
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cookery poster
“If you’re looking for a gift for a student look no further than this ‘How To Cook Real Good Cheap Easy Food’ poster. Taking three main food ingredients the poster directs the reader in an accessible step-by-step guide to kitchen survival. Meaning they can whip up something a little bit more exciting than beans on toast.”
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The Cookery Poster, £10, cressidabell.com.
Convertible Pirate Ship Book
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pirate ship book
“Know any wannabe pirates? Then this is the book for them. If wannabe pirates can actually read that is. Well, it doesn’t matter either way as this fabby giant story book opens out to become a large, sit-in ship to play with so expect lots of ‘Arggh’s’ and ‘Shiver me timbers’ upon opening this present.”
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Convertible Pirate Ship Book, £12.99, gltc.co.uk.
Glitter Velvet Knickers
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glitter velvet knickers
“I love these pants and if I hadn’t already picked what I wanted for myself from this guide I’d be begging my mum/friends/boyfriend for a pair of these. OK, I did go to stage school so can’t resist a bit of the ol’ razzle dazzle and if you have a friend like me, you know the sort that loves a fancy dress party, then these deep green high- waisted velvet knicks with glitter pin spots are just the ticket. They’re also available in red and black with matching bra tops.”
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Glitter Velvet Knickers, £10, topshop.com.
Mini Mesh Tutu Skirt
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mini mesh tutu skirt
“As I miss out on buying all those gorgeous girlie outfits due to having a little bruiser of a son, I leap at the chance to treat friend’s daughters to ultra girlie clothes and every little girl should own at least one tutu if not three and this tiny version available for little ones from three to 18 months old with its mesh top and cotton underskirt fits the bill perfectly.”
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Mini Mesh Tutu Skirt, £15, topshop.com.
Address Book
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address book
“I love the naughty ‘blondes, brunettes, redheads’ titling on this gorgeous leather address book with signature Leathersmith blue pages. And although I could certainly think of a few men this address book would be suitable for, I think it makes the perfect tongue-in-cheek pressie for a girl friend.”
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Address Book, £14.50, paperchase.co.uk.
The Tweet Towel
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tweet towel
“Do your bit for charity and send a non-computer literate family member a message on the quirky Tweet Towel. Produced by the company We Are What We Do who were the power behind the Anya Hindmarch ‘I am NOT a Plastic Bag’ shopper, this personalised gift is a novel way to tell someone you care. Each Tweet Towel can be personalised for the recipient with a message of 140 characters or less. I know what mine would say to the boyfriend - ‘Your turn.’”
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Tweet Towel, £10, wearewhatwedo.org.
Hotel Chocolat Tiddly Selections
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hotel chocolat chocolates
“Ideal for chocoholics (including yourself) or for keeping stashed away for those people you will inevitably forget to buy for, these mellow milk and white chocolate tiddly size treats will delight young and old alike. While building this gift guide the girls in Handbag Towers have scoffed at least three boxes. Well, we’re testing them for you after all!”
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Tiddly Milk Chocolate Reindeer, £5, hotelchocolat.co.uk.; Tiddly White Chocolate Snowmen, £5, hotelchocolat.co.uk.; Tiddly Caramel Chocolate Santas, £5, hotelchocolat.co.uk.
Glee Christmas Album
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glee christmas album
“Finally, this is the page I will be sending to my boyfriend (like I haven’t done so already!). I am a Glee mega fan and not ashamed to say it and the Glee Christmas Album will have to be an early Christmas present as I am going to need to play it at least 343 times before Christmas day. Plus, hello! K.D Lang guest stars, what’s not to love?!”
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Glee Christmas Album, £13.49, amazon.co.uk.
