Stuck on what to buy for this Christmas gifts, then let our Luxuriate Life experts point you in the right direction. Our tiny elves have scoured the realm once more to come up with some traditional, different and intriguing suggestions for friends and family, whatever the age. So, we hope our choices will help inspire you, making those gift-making decisions a little easier this year.
Christmas Gifts for the Home
KitchenAid Espresso Collection
This sleek new kitchen must-have will add an element of class to any festive kitchen worktop. Available in stainless steel, cast iron black, porcelain white and juniper, this fully automatic espresso machine offers cutting-edge technology and durability to take that perfect cup of coffee for all-day enjoyment. It also has a best-in-class performance, is Quiet Mark certified AND has a Red Dot design award – what more do you need from the ultimate coffee maker?
From – Kitchenaid.co.uk
Price | £1,899
Haier Series 5 Multi Air Fryer
With a capacity of 7L suitable for preparing food for up to four people (perfect for families), this air fryer will make home cooking far more efficient. There is an LED-lit top glass window to keep a watchful eye on proceedings with removable trays ideal for baking, roasting, slow cooking and reheating.
From – Haier
Price | £138.99
Tormek T-1
A new Swedish collaboration, between Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener (the first premium kitchen knife sharpener for the home) and Morakniv, will offer the perfect Christmas gift for the keen, amateur cook. Quick and quiet, it will precision sharpen blades of any length and comes with a sleek industrial, powder-coated zinc body stamped with the collaboration logo, diamond grinding wheel, composite honing wheel and a solid birch handle in the famous Morakniv red.
From – shop.tormek.co.uk
Price | £350 or with Morakniv 1891 Utility Knife, £450
Melitta EPOS
This chic and intelligent filter coffee machine is the first ever electric pour over system and combines cool tech with fixing your drink the old fashioned way. One of the pros of filter coffee is the aroma and the ESOS’s pre-brew function means the beans have time to bloom, so your kitchen will smell completely delicious. You can program the strength and quantity and the nifty machine even tells you when it’s time to de-scale. And to top it off, it’s seriously stylish.
From – Melitta
Price | £199.99
Microplane Black Sheep Large Shaver & Black Sheep Truffle Tool
Any budding home cook will love these new products from Microplane, both presented in an elegant gift box. The new Black Sheep Large Shaver has ultra-sharp blades to shave garnishes, thin slices of parmesan or carrots with ease whilst the Black Sheep Truffle Tool 2-in1 Slicer and Grater can carve uniform slices of truffles, radishes or even strawberries with speed and precision.
From – Boroughkitchen.com
Price | From £49.95
Hokan Bowls
Looking for the perfect gift for the next Great British Chef in your family? Check out Hokan’s innovative, sustainable, stackable stoneware bowls and lids. As beautiful as they are functional, the range, offered in Lemon Yellow, Sea Green Cobalt Blue, Pitch Black and Antique White, is oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.
From – hokanbowls.com
Price | Individual bowls (small to large) from £24 or £80 for a set of three
Emma Coleman Skin Mulberry Silk Pillowcases
What better gift can you give someone than a better night’s sleep? These temperature-regulating 100% Mulberry Silk pillowcases by Emma Coleman rejuvenate, soothe and balance your skin and hair whilst you sleep. Available in ivory or dove grey, these luxurious, hypoallergenic pillowcases are especially soothing for sensitive and eczema-prone skin too.
From – Emmacolemanskin.com
Price | £39.99
Fir Baby candles
This cosy season, La Bougie is bringing a little bit of magic across the Irish Sea with Fir Baby! a decadent winter candle in a limited-edition burgundy jar that will whisk you back to forgotten memories of Christmases past – when trees were real, and the hands that decorated them were fragrant with the resin from branches, and brandy plumped currants waited patiently to be stirred into Christmas pudding.
From – La bougie
Price | £30
Make a Style Statement
Holland Cooper
For those who like a larger handbag, the Soho Quilted Tote from Holland Cooper fits the bill perfectly as it’s designed for stylish functionality, making it the perfect Christmas gift. Crafted from premium leather with a luxurious quilted finish, it features a fully branded shoulder strap, perfect for stepping out in town. Meanwhile, their Kensington Knee boots in fine, chocolate or black leather, will let you take the colder weather in your stride. These pull-on beauties feature a comfortable chunky heel and signature HC branding.
From – Hollandcooper.com
Price | Tote – £379 / Boots – £349
Hawes & Curtis
Established in 1913 in London’s Jermyn Street, Hawes & Curtis is a heritage British brand offering menswear and womenswear collections of high quality, innovation, and value. Hawes & Curtis opened its first store in the Piccadilly Arcade and has had many distinguished clients through its doors, including the Duke of Windsor, Lord Mountbatten, and Fred Astaire. The original Jermyn Street shirtmaker also has a festive sale with items up to 60% off including luxury cotton shirts for men and women, the finest Italian knitwear, tailored suits and accessories.
From – hawesandcurtis.co.uk
AURUM by Guðbjörg
For jewellery with a difference, AURUM, co-founded by Guðbjörg Kristín Ingvarsdóttir and her husband Karl Jóhann Jóhannsson MBA, offers unique, contemporary jewels inspired and informed by their Icelandic homeland. Made with recycled 18K and 14K gold and 925 silver, the Raven drop earrings will make the perfect gift – crafted in 925 sterling silver and plated with gold.
From – Aurumiceland.com
Price | £157
Charles Tyrwhitt
The perfect tree present for cold hands, these fine, supple leather gloves with a cashmere lining make for a stylish, warming gift. With touchscreen palm technology, they will also allow the user to keep in touch whilst on the move. Alternatively, there’s the softest pure cashmere scarf, perfect for colder climes. Lightweight yet warm, it comes in several colours.
From – Charlestyrwhitt.com
Price | Gloves – £59.95 / Scarf – £89.95
Himper
Discover Himper’s curated hampers with a modern twist. Himper is a new brand redefining the art of gifting for men with stylish and carefully curated hampers. Their mission is simple: to make gifting easy for the notoriously hard to buy for. They offer multiple types of hampers featuring nuts, socks, cocktails, and other elements thoughtfully added to each option, helping you find the best Christmas gift.
From – Himper
Price | will depend on the hamper chosen.
Olukai Slippers
Discover the ultimate comfort this Christmas with Olukai slippers. Characterised for combining premium materials like cosy, soft shearling and delicate wool blends, Olikau slippers bring warmth and relaxation to cold winter mornings. Inspired by the aloha spirit, the brand mixes modern design with island craftsmanship, guaranteeing durability and style. Moreover, its non-slip soles provide stability and versatility making them the perfect fit for any situation.
From – Olukai
Price | will depend on the slippers chosen.
Beauty
The Massage Ritual Collection by Cellcosmet
The Massage Ritual Collection from Swiss brand Cellcosmet is the perfect gift for this season, providing an indulgent experience that is truly worthy of its name. Containing some of the brand’s most well-known and coveted products, they are famous for their potency and effectiveness, culminating in tangible results that last. A new year, a new you.
From – Harrods
Price | £650
Guinot Bed By 10 pm
Get ready for those Christmas and New Year’s parties with Guinot’s Bed By 10 pm set. Treat yourself or a loved one to a pamper evening with the Life Influx concentrate which helps to regenerate and firm the skin. Enhance this luxurious product with a jade roller to encourage the lymphatic systems’ natural detoxification process.
From – Guinotshop.co.uk
Price | £140
Tom Ford Black Orchid Unisex EDP
Tom Ford’s dramatic unisex fragrance – Black Orchid – is perfect for those who love a touch of drama. A decadent, spicy scent combines dark florals, rich fruits and a warm, woody base. Notes of black truffle, ylang-ylang, blackcurrant and bergamot evolve into a sweet, earthy blend of jasmine, orchid and sandalwood.
From – Perfumedirect.com
Price | £112.99 / 100ml
Oud Ghazal Fragrance by Edeniste
With an aromatic base created by perfumer Claire Liegent with inspiration drawn from Bakhoor, the ancient Arabic tradition of burning agarwood chips soaked in a blend of resins and spices, lends an irresistible modern edge to this Oud perfume. With the olfactive texture of a deliciously decadent fruit syrup drizzled over smouldering woodchips, it’s magnetic and addictive.
From – Harrods
Price | £240 100ml
Elie Saab Elixir Love
A bright and vibrant fragrance, Elie Saab Elixir Love features a floral bouquet that blends neuroscience with perfume to trigger the sensory receptors in the brain. Expect notes of glowing red roses and rose essence, dazzling white neroli and jasmine. The fragrance features a cherry accord that blends beautifully with the flowers and has a warm woody base.
From – Theperfumeshop.com
Price | £95 100ml
Miller Harris
If you are a Miller Harris fan, then you will be happy to learn they have expanded their Stories line – a range of five fragrances to include its best-selling fragrance Scherzo, alongside four new scents. New to the perfumed scene is the woody, floral scent ‘Soufflot’, the ethereal floral green scent ‘Celadon’, the addictive, woody leather, ‘Staccato’ and the aromatic marine, ‘Mineir’.
From – Millerharris.com
Price | £72
Officine Universelle Buly Eau Triple Mexican Tuberos
Officine Universelle Buly presents a unique water-based perfume; a blend dominated by tuberose, the queen of white flowers, spiced with clove, musk and vanilla. Delicious, and diabolically natural, this scent wraps the skin like velvet without being overbearing. If you further check their webpage, you will find incredibly interesting products like scented pencils or scented matchsticks.
From – Officine Universelle Buly
Price | €121,25
Ren Skincare
Ren has brought out a range of Christmas gift sets to choose from. Unwrap this holiday season with essentials from Ren’s award-winning Evercalm range, including the Cleanse and Nourish Duo containing Cleansing Gel and Overnight Recovery Balm or the Gift of Calm featuring Barrier Support Elixir, Global Protection Day Cream and Overnight Recovery Balm.
From – Ren Skincare
Price | From £22
Paul Mitchell Hot Style Gift Set
For the ultimate celebration hair, Paul Mitchell has the Hot Style Gift Set featuring a professional comb, strong-hold hairspray and heat protection spray. This gift will leave you perfectly styled all day long.
From – Sally Beauty
Price | £52.85
For the Kiddies
Nattou Rocker Cappuccino Donkey
The Nattou Rocking Donkey will keep your little one entertained at home and kickstart their imagination with its charming and playful design. Featuring a padded seat and non-tip wooden base, with a safety harness to keep your child secure, it is the perfect addition to any child’s playroom for kiddies aged from 10 – 36 months.
From – Hippychick.com
Price | £119.95
GeoSmart – Flip Bot
Expect hours of fun with Smart Toys’ Flip Bot vehicle – endlessly flipping itself over and over and spinning around endlessly with the help of its remote control and its turbo drive motors. Durable with a built-in double safety system, your little one will love that there are four other toys offered by GeoSmart in the range!
From – Smarttoysandgames.co.uk
Price | £44.99
Helly Hensen
For the stylish kiddie, this must-have kids’ down jacket (available in four colours), combines modern style, excellent protection and unbeatable cosiness to keep them warm this winter. The jacket is filled with premium duck down and duck feathers, ensuring lightweight yet natural warmth with its exterior treated to shed light precipitation.
From – Hellyhansen.com
Price | £130
Mori
Fingers crossed the baby will sleep and you’ll have a silent night with this festive baby sleepsuit. It’s crafted from the softest modal blend, with a hint of stretch for comfort. A clever two-way zip down the front makes changing and dressing a breeze. Matching kid’s, women’s & men’s sleepwear available.
From – Baby Mori
Price | £33.50
Tech and Gadgets
JOBY Beamo MagSafe
A pocketable and compact LED video and photo light with a sticky adapter for phones that don’t have MagSafe, this beauty is the perfect gift for anyone who loves social media. It will allow them to create the content they want with ease, whether it is TikTok videos, the latest trends or Instagram photos.
From – Joby.com
Price | £45.95
Edifier WH700B
For music lovers who want clarity when listening to music, the Edifier WH700B is a great choice. Experience multi-mode active noise cancellation designed for both indoor and outdoor environments, isolating unwanted noise. A compact and foldable design is perfect for on-the-go headphones.
From – Amazon.co.uk
Price | £49.99
Lustre Clear Skin Renew Pro Facewear
The perfect gift for those seeking to treat breakouts and blemishes whilst firming, toning and brightening complexions, this semi-flexible silicone facewear brings a revolutionary LED light therapy experience for ultra-targeted ten-minute LED therapy sessions. Wireless and hands-free, you can easily sync the mask with a dedicated app for customisable facials.
From – Lustreclearskin.com
Price | £450 (currently on sale on their site for £270.00)
Manta
Rejuvenate your hair and calm your routine at the touch of a button. Press once for relaxing stress and tension relief and press twice for invigorating to increase blood flow and circulation. This award-winning hair-brush stimulates your scalp and gently exfoliates with minimum breakage ensuring healthy hair heading into the new year.
From – Manta
Price | £70
Aeno KS1S Digital Scales
If you’re watching the calories and portion size this Christmas, these scales could be the ideal present. They allow you to easily measure ingredients, give accurate readings and weigh your portions, helping you successfully follow any new recipes you try. The Aeno KS1S is designed to fit into any lifestyle, helping you make healthier choices with ease and confidence. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for anyone looking to take control of their overindulgence!
From – Curry’s
Price | £34.99
Monte-Carlo Lamp
Lutris has released its new Monte-Carlo lamp. Among the new lamp’s characteristics, its portability and rechargeability are highlighted. It was designed by the Johnson-Flint twins in their Monaco studio and is inspired by the iconic palm trees of the French Riviera. With precision dimming and interchangeable shades, the Monte-Carlo cordless lamp offers the perfect ambience and convenience of a bright and efficient light source wherever you need it. Additionally, it boasts a 140-hour battery life, and is IP65 rated, so it’s ready for both indoor and outdoor use. It also comes beautifully packaged, making the perfect gift.
From – Lutris
Price | £149
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