The Post of Stocking Fillers
This post is for who wants to be on the safe side and buy some presents " just in case". How many times you have received something unexpected and mumbled about having the present but still no delivery ? So here I've picked few things in emergency so that you will be ready, as well as planning for some stocking fillers for your nearest and dearest.
A little purse is always a nice gift because even if we don't carry money anymore, we still have lots of cards among credit cards and loyalty ones. Also a coin purse is always in a bag for loose change and the much needed 1 pound coin for when we go to the supermarket. At Cath Kidston the choice is huge, with many shapes, patterns and styles. www.cathkidston.com
At FatFace you can find so many ideas for a gift that will be impossible to leave empty handed. The keyring/bottle opener with the iconic VW Van is just one of the many items with this theme. Also you can find the air freshener for the car and beer mats, hand warmers and so on. For the nostalgic hippy trapped in a suit. www.fatface.com
This pair of mittens by Joules has got a faux fur trim, heritage check and warm fleecy lining. With the same pattern you will find also hats and bags so that you can build a nice combo for a more important gift or just the mittens which being one size can fit anyone. www.joules.com
A belt is always something very useful but often we don't think of buying one, so giving a belt as a gift can be a very good idea. This purple faux leather belt is by M&S Collection by Marks and Spencer. The width is 32mm so perfect either with trousers or to cinch your waist when wearing a dress or a long cardigan. The buckle is really nice shaped like a very round horse shoe. www.marksandspencer.com
They are very festive these feather earrings with crystals by Next. They are for pierced ears so check first if the potential receiver has got pierced ears and if can wear jewellery not in gold. With this style Berry is another available colour. www.next.co.uk
A new diary is always a nice gift. Despite all these apps and online diaries, nothing beats pen and paper. I've seen many stressing out because their online diary crashed or their smart phone was with no connection. This glitter A6 size glitter diary is by Paperchase where you can find a really great selection of diaries and notebooks. Every page is a day. Start filling it up with invites and engagements. www.paperchase.com
Slippers are another of those gifts that even if you buy them every year, they are always very popular. This pair of slipper boots are by Peacocks with furry black lining and external reversible sequins so that stroking them you can either have them in gold or silver. Perfect for those days at home, comfortable and with warm feet. www.peacocks.co.uk
A tube of Purple Tree Balm will always look right. Depending on the fragrance it is a unisex gift as well as being a multipurpose product. It is made of natural ingredients and in several fragrances from the Shea Butter one to more fruity flavours. www.purpletreeskincare.com
Socks are never enough and I can tell you that, given that I've got quite a few pairs. I had my washing machine broken and before I could buy a new one I could afford to not doing a wash because I had many pairs of socks. These two lovelies are just a tiny selection from White Stuff where you can find many more gift ideas. www.whitestuff.com
Hand cream and body lotion are another of my favourite emergency gift idea. Being an avid user I know that great benefit of keeping my hands and body moisturised. Tesco has got this combo jasmine and tuberose and the smell is absolutely divine. www.tesco.com
Candles are always a winner when thinking of a present. At The White Company you can find a set of 12 tea lights in its popular fragrances, nicely wrapped and ready to give. They are poured in acrylic cups so that won't be seen when put in a transparent tea light holder. www.thewhitecompany.com
Anything by Lola Rose will be great and here we are talking semi precious gemstones jewellery from very reasonable price up to jewellery with diamonds and precious metals. You can find any colour if you want to give a birth stone or zodiac stone gift. These bracelets are lovely and worn more than one together. www.lolarose.co.uk
A room diffuser has become very popular, because you can leave it unattended and when back home you have your rooms delicately fragranced. The Cambridge Satchel Company has developed a room diffuser with the same popular fragrance of its candles where Bergamot and Vanilla are among the ingredients. www.cambridgesatchel.com
As well as being a fan of paper diaries, I love paper journals where I scribble everything. This one is by Shinola. They have got 3 sizes and hard cover or soft cover. Many colours to choose from and if you have in mind the receiver you can ask to have the initials printed. It will be a very special gift. www.shinola.co.uk
It is for the make up lover, this Make Me Up Shimmer Eyeliner Set with sharpener at Asda. Five colours from black to more adventurous and festive shades, all of them with their own personal sharpener so that colours won't mix. www.groceries.asda.com
It is a very original gift the Van Gogh Sunflower Stitch Bookmark set at the National Gallery Shop. It comes with the cottons required, needle, fabric and chart as well as instructions. A nice idea for a cross stitch beginner. At the National Gallery Shop there are so many gift ideas that you won't fin any where else, and purchasing from it will support this great Art Gallery. www.nationalgallery.co.uk
