Small candle or candle tin set
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What we’re looking forNatural wax, mild scent, gift-boxed.
The gift edit
Secret Santa gifts for a colleague who loves their home
You have drawn a colleague you barely know, and all you have to go on is that they like their home. That is enough. A small, well-made thing for a desk or a shelf beats a joke present every time — these are the ones that look thoughtful, suit almost anyone and will not end up in a drawer.
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Stoneware mug
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What we’re looking forA single good mug or pair, dishwasher-safe, neutral glaze.
Small ceramic plant pot
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What we’re looking forWith a drainage hole or saucer; desk-sized.
Coaster set
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What we’re looking forMarble, slate, cork or ceramic; set of 4 with holder.
Hand cream gift set
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What we’re looking forA known UK brand, gift-boxed.
Hot chocolate or tea gift
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What we’re looking forLong shelf life, gift-boxed.
Cosy socks
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What we’re looking forUnisex or clearly sized, boxed.
Trinket dish or ring dish
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What we’re looking forCeramic or brass, small enough for a desk.
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Gifts for the mum who has everything
Gifts for a mum or mother-in-law who has everything — upgrades to what she already uses every day — with who each suits and the one catch.
Gifts7 picks to come
Gifts for renters: nothing that needs a drill
Gifts for someone who rents — cordless lamps, over-door storage, washable rugs — that improve a flat without a drill, with the one catch on each.
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Cosy gifts for someone who is always cold
Warm, useful gifts for someone who is always cold — a blanket scarf, a heated throw, a long hot water bottle and more — with who each suits and the one catch.