A Home Lover’s Christmas Gift Guide 2018

Welcome to my 2018 Home Lover’s Christmas Gift Guide. 

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for your loved one or friend who adores their home then look no further. I have a range of items here at all different price points to inspire you in your Christmas shopping this year.

I hope you enjoy my selection and do let me know if you purchase any of these items, I’d love to know how you get on.

1. Pink Neon Welcome Box Light from Hurn & Hurn

Neon lights have become hugely popular in interiors over the last year or two so I’m thrilled to include one in the gift guide this year. This particular one from Hurn & Hurn is a fabulous size and gives the room a beautiful pink glow. A great gift for anyone who loves contemporary, quirky home accessories. And if they don’t like pink, well it comes in other colours too.

• Neon welcome light
• Illuminated sign in a glossy acrylic box/case
• Mirror back
• Emits a bright pink glow
• Neon glass tube
• Freestanding
• On/off switch on cable
• Mains powered – UK adapter plug – indoor use
• Dimensions: L39 x H19 x D13.5 cm approx.

2. Skull Art from Woodous

Woodous produce great art work on beautiful, sustainable pieces of wood. For every piece of artwork sold they plant a tree. I loved this particular piece for its bold design and colourful scheme but there are a whole host of paintings to choose from – definitely something for everyone.

• Designed by select artists and crafted with passion by a team of enthusiasts and wood lovers
• High quality birch wood comes from sustainable resources
• Picture hanging strips are included, no drilling required
• Size: 11.8″ x 15.7″

3. BergHOFF Leo Pizza Set

What I love about choosing kitchen items for the home lover is to find something which they won’t own. Something quirky, individual and a little bit unique. Well everyone loves pizza and it’s such a treat to have something special to use when you serve it up. This pizza set from BergHOFF is exactly that.

• Superb quality pizza set with everything you need to create authentic Italian pizzas at home
• Set consists of pizza stone, paddle and grater/slicer
• Stone made from cordierite mineral for superior performance and results
• Stone 30 x 38 cm (11 3/4 x 14 3/4 inch), Paddle, 34 x 45,5 cm (13 1/4 x 17 3/4 inch), Slicer/grater 30 cm (11 3/4 inch)
• Part of BergHOFF’s Leo Kitchen Tools and Accessories

4. Wax Lyrical Twilight Collection

Winter means one thing to me – candles in the home! And I think they make fabulous gifts. Wax Lyrical has a gorgeous selection where the outer packaging is focused on just as much as the fragrance inside. This makes them not only smell delicious but look fabulous too. I have a small selection here from the Twilight range, including:

Velvet Rose and Amber Candle:

• Blends rich notes of oud, rose and geranium with hints of jasmine, clove and praline
• Clean white glass is decorated with contemporary rose gold highlights and includes a decorative lid
• Up to 67 hours burn time

Velvet Rose and Amber Candle, £21.99 from Wax Lyrical:- Shop HERE

Velvet Rose and Amber Reed Diffuser:

• Blends rich notes of oud, rose and geranium with hints of jasmine, clove and praline.
• The woody base of cedarwood, sandal and vetiver is lifted by a hint of refreshing raspberry and soft notes of amber, musk and vanilla.
• Bottle size: 200ml

Velvet Rose and Amber Reed Diffuser, £19.99 from Wax Lyrical:- Shop HERE

Oakwood and Mulberry Multi-Wick Tin:

• A rich scent full of red cranberry and earthy mulberry tones
• A complex herbal and woody heart leads to a woody base of patchouli and oakwood with spicy notes of clove
• Burn time: Up to 75 hours.

Oakwood and Mulberry Multi-Wick Tin, £19.99 from Wax Lyrical:- Shop HERE

• Perfect for making fresh homemade pasta dishes
• Fully and easily adjustable for different thickness of pasta as well as kneading and rolling
• Includes 4 pasta cutting rollers to make fresh Spaghetti, Linguine, Tagliatelle or Fettuccine
• Also includes roller attachment for lasagne and ravioli sheets
• Sturdy and stylish with that old fashioned classic look, complete with table clamp to hold machine in place when in-use
• Care and maintenance instructions included

6. Sara Miller London Portmeirion China

I have quite a few pieces from this collection and love these recent additions. Ideal for an afternoon cuppa and treats, these designs are cute, quirky and fun. Everything comes in beautiful boxes too so they make the perfect gift.

Sara Miller London Piccadilly Feline Friends Mug:

• The Piccadilly Set – a distinctive fine china mug collection that’s edged with gold and features quirky illustrations that will make you smile.
• Presented in a beautiful gift box

Feline Friends Mug, £13 from Portmeirion:- Shop HERE

• The Piccadilly Set – a distinctive fine china mug collection that’s edged with gold and features quirky illustrations that will make you smile.
• This fine china mug features a stylish parrot design
• Presented in a beautiful gift box

• This set of 4 dessert plates from Sara Miller London Portmeirion features 4 different designs
• Embellished with sparkling 22 carat gold
• Sara Miller is an award-winning British designer who expresses her passion for travel and love for different cultures in her art

7. Stainless Steel White and Rose Gold Kettle

Now I know a kettle may not seem like the best kind of gift, but a kettle like this isn’t something you might buy for yourself, so it can be a lovely present. You have to know the recipient well of course, and be sure they’d appreciate such an item before you invest. Tower have created this beautifully designed quiet boil kettle for the most modern of kitchens.

• Boil your favourite hot beverages quickly and quietly with this 3kW quiet boil kettle.
• Generous 1.7 litre capacity lets you make up to 7 cups in one use
• Its 360 degree base makes it suitable for both left and right handed users
• Boil-dry protection and automatic cut-off features make it as safe to use as it is practical
• 1.7L capacity, temperature dial, stainless steel housing, 360 degree swivel base

8. House Babylon Bedding Set

I’m a little addicted to beautiful bedding and think it makes a lovely gift. The more luxurious the better and this set from House Babylon is exactly that. They source the best Egyptian cotton to create the softest, most durable bedding sent direct to your doorstep, at attainable prices.

• Crafted from long-staple Egyptian cotton in 300 thread count.
• Crisp, light and very cool
• Perfect for those seeking textured and stylish sheets that are plush enough to look immaculate, while light enough to leave you feeling cool and calm
• Choose from a Core Set or Full Set including fitted sheet
• All bed linen is made of certified premium Egyptian cotton and is Oeko-Tex certified, meaning that it is free of harmful dyes & chemicals

9. VonShef Cast Iron 3 Piece Set

For the person who loves to cook how about a cast iron set including a griddle pan, casserole and small serving dish. A great gift for anyone who spends time in the kitchen, these pieces are well made and very heavy!

• Enamelled Cast Iron red coloured body
• Excellent heat retention and distribution properties. Perfect for cooking at high and low temperatures
• Maintains moisture making the casserole pot ideal for slow cooking.
• 3 cooking necessities for every kitchen
• Suitable for conventional ovens. Not dishwasher safe. Handwash only

9. Handwoven Himalayan Cashmere Blanket

10. THE EGG by Cuisinepro

So my final entry in this year’s Christmas Gift Guide is a real treat. Combining form and function, THE EGG by Cuisinepro iD3 7 Piece Knife Block is exclusive to House and looks incredible. I can safely say the knives are also fabulous and this will be a showcase in any kitchen.

• Hand crafted stainless steel 3D case with a luxury wooden base.
• A push to open handle
• Includes 6 Cuisinepro iD3 knives, ice hardened for precise performance
• Cuisinepro iD3 Microdots for increased grip and efficiency when cutting
• Hardened to 53 Rockwell to guarantee the highest level of hardness and tensile strength
• Includes polishing cloth and luxe black velvet storage bag
• A must-have item for every kitchen!

Jen Stanbrook

Jen is an interiors writer and blogger and has an insatiable love of home style and decor

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