12 Christmas gift ideas for the home: all £30 and under
Looking to treat your favourite homebody this Christmas? Pop one of these under the tree, says Sam Wylie-Harris
Want to treat your favourite homebody this Christmas? These gorgeous goodies are just a click away…
1. ANGEL STRAWBRIDGE 100ML DIFFUSER – FOREST EMBERS, £10, ARGOS
Think woodland walks and seasonal notes of forest embers inspired by the TV star’s French castle, and now you can enjoy the subtle scent of wild flowers without actually having to ‘escape to the chateau’.
2. GOLD STARS & MOON PRINT STAR BOWLS, £16, CATH KIDSTON
Star decos are top of our wish list, and this darling duo comes ready packaged in a Christmassy box. Ideal for serving snacks, or can be used as a jewellery or trinket tray.
3. MILLFIELD ROSE SIBERIAN FIR DIFFUSER, £20, CATH KIDSTON
This pretty reed diffuser stands out for its cute pom-pom topped reeds, and will bring the refreshing, woody scent of Siberian Fir straight to your door, with top notes of cedar, silver birch and fir balsam. 4. CUTCH THE SELF EMBRACE CANDLE, FROM £20, CUTCH
As well as gorgeously illustrated packaging representing the power of healing and self-care, this scented candle has calm-inducing properties, with soothing scents of lavender oil, eucalyptus and rosemary. With a base note of patchouli, dark musky aromas offer earthy delights too. 5. MOORLANDS HEART TEA ANTLER, £24, ARGOS With a nod to Nordic and modern rustic, these attractive antlers have been sculpted into a striking heart shape design with a point for three tealights. Ideal for a dream retreat in the woods, or atop a sideboard for a Scandi, homely feel.
6. SET OF 4 HIGHGATE GOBLETS BY ARTLAND, £24.95, NOT JUST JUGS
Gem-coloured glassware always looks inviting, and it’s especially handy when your with friends and family (wouldn’t that be nice!), as you can keep an eye on your chosen shade – and make sure no one’s pilfered you’re precious last drop of pinot grigio.
7. SHEPHERD OF SWEDEN CHRISTMAS STOCKING, £29, SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SHOP
With a cosy, country look and timeless appeal, this longhaired sheepskin-trimmed stocking will look just as desirable hooked onto a kitchen dresser or cupboard, as it will a mantelpiece. And don’t be surprised if a toddler tries it on for size – we would given half the chance!
8. LEGS ELEVEN BRASS PEN HOLDER, £29, AUDENZA
With some of us restyling our workspace and the chance to channel some personal creativity, for those hankering after a few feel-good funky desk accessories, this artisan pen holder ticks all the right bijoux boxes.
9. RIVA HOME PAOLETTI WHITE CHRISTMAS REINDEER CUSHION, £29.99, VERY
Some might say you can never have too many Christmas jumpers. Likewise, you can never have too many reindeer scatter cushions at this time of year. Along with a fetching design, sparkling sequins and a metallic thread running through, this one’s embellished with white pom-poms.
10. FOREST DAWN HEDGEHOG FAMILY TABLE LAMP, £30, ARGOS
A spiky collectible, who could resist this sweet table lamp to lighten the mood? Quirky and cool, it’ll work anywhere, from desks to living rooms to hallway nooks. If your budget can stretch to two, they’d look great as a pair placed either side of a sofa.
11. MONKEY BOTTLE HOLDER, £20 (OTHER ITEMS FROM A SELECTION), DUNELM
Your best bottle of Bordeaux or Chilean carmenere deserves to be seen, especially in the safe arms of this beautiful baby monkey.
12. GOLD SWAN COASTERS, £16, NEXT
An elegant swan-shaped coaster will not only glam up a cocktail trolley, it’ll stop any sticky Snowflake Martinis from smearing your glass coffee table too.