Women's Christmas Gift Ideas

We all want to treat the women in our life at Christnas, whether it's our mum, sister, auntie, best friend or partner. It's always good to get something different and unexpected so when the recipient unwraps the gift it's a lovely surprise, and a thoughtful gift is more appreciated, though of course their favourite perfume is always a winner too! I've been scouring the internet for some gift ideas and here are some of my favourite picks, hopefully you'll get some inspiration on what to buy the ladies in your life.

Cath Kidston Umbrella

I love Cath Kidston and all her lovely girly accessories so this is the ideal umbrella for me. This ultra compact umbrella comes in a luxury gift box and also comes with a matching case. It's compact size means it will easily fit in your handbag and it has a flexible frame so it shouldn't blow inside out when you get caught out by a gust of wind!
Available from Fulton Umbrellas for £24
Perfect for: Cath Kidston fans or any woman who likes girly things!

All Things Marshmallow

All Things Marshmallow offers a fabulous selection of over 80 recipes for flavoured mallows, including desserts, cakes, biscuits and drinks, that all use marshmallow in a star or supporting role. Think Spiced Gingerbread Mallows for a festive treat or Vibrant Lemon and Blueberry Layered Marshmallows for a taste of summer.
Clear instructions on making mallows is based on the professional know-how behind the London Marshmallow Company’s founders, Ross and Amy – they’ll give you pointers on troubleshooting, essential equipment and techniques and will open you up to a whole new world of taste and texture.
Available from London Marshmallows for £20
Perfect for: Bakers, cooks and those who have a sweet tooth

Godiva Chocolate Christmas Box

Christmas is a time for ditching the diet and indulging in some yummy chocolatey treats. Godiva’s enchanting 20 piece Christmas gift box is sure to add an air of indulgence to your celebrations, the carefully selected premium Godiva chocolates are complemented by two limited edition seasonal pieces (Milk Almond and Dark Sea Salt).
Available from John Lewis, Godiva stores and Godiva for £27.25
Perfect for: Any woman!

Luxury Mummy Spa Kit

A perfect pampering treat for mummies of all ages and stages. Everything she needs for a full-on spa session in the luxury of her own home. Silky Soft Body Wash with super-moisturising avocado oil, Super Stretchy Miracle Oil, which helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks and award-winning Bosom Buddy, a fantastic firming treatment for boobs with lifting, toning centella and gingko biloba.
Available from www.loveboo.com for £39.99
Perfect for: Mums of any age, Mums-to-be

Forest Green Clutch Bag

A woman can never have too many handbags and I'm sure this would be a very welcome addition to any collection. This beautiful faux suede clutch bag is perfect for that special occasion with it's elegant design and sparkly embellishment. It has a detachable shoulder chain and will make a gorgeous accessory for any outfit.
Available from Pia Jewellery for £60
Perfect for: All handbag lovers (ie most women)

Golden Silk Notebook & Pen Set

I couldn't be organised without my trusty notebook, it's where I write all my lists and have the satisfaction of crossing things off as I do them. It also helps me to remember things I need to do each week as I have a terrible memory! This notebook looks like an accessory rather than stationery and would be perfect for wedding planning or just for the woman in your life who likes their notepad with a bit of bling!
Available from Pia Jewellery for £10
Perfect for: Women who love organising and making lists

Tea Towel Gift Set

This is a great gift for the budding baker - the set comprises of a classic Victoria Sponge recipe and a cake typography tea towel which is available in either pink or green. The tea towels are made in the UK from 100% cotton and come gift wrapped in pink tissue paper.
Available from Rock Bake House Shop for £16
Perfect for: Bakers and cake fans

The Bright Side Make Up Brush

A lovely make up brush set, stored in a leather effect zipped case. The contents include 5 different brushes, designed to cover all manner of cheeks, lips and eyebrows plus a mirror for the ultimate touch ups on the go. Slip this into your weekend bag along with your make-up and ensure you're preened to perfection.
Available from www.reallygood.uk.com for £8
Perfect for: Women who love their make up

The Bright Side Manicure Set

A perfect manicure set for perfect nails. The snap lock case has a plush leather effect lid and contents include scissors, file, cuticle pusher, tweezers and 2 clippers. Slip this in your handbag for good nails on the go and don't forget to pack it in your suitcase to ensure you've got all these girly necessities when you're on your travels.
Available from www.reallygood.uk.com for £10
Perfect for: Women who like to keep their nails in tip top shape

The Crafted Garden

The Crafted Garden: Stylish Projects Inspired by Nature is a gorgeous book by Louise Curley (with beautiful photographs by Jason Ingram) who shares her passion for natural garden craft with fifty attractive and creative projects. Transform twigs, sprigs, berries and stems into baubles, bunches, decorations and works of art. These are projects for indoors and out, arranged by the season, with galleries of projects to inspire you to make your own natural crafts. The Crafted Garden is about bringing the outdoors in and being inspired by nature.
Published by Frances Lincoln and available from www.quartoknows.com and Amazon for £16.99
Perfect for: The creative woman in your life

HotelVoucherShop Gift Card

Be it city sights, beach delights, country retreats or spa havens – treat someone and gift a getaway this Christmas, after all who doesn't love a holiday? Choose from a huge selection of hotels in the UK and worldwide, with over 78,000 hotels in over 5,000 destinations, from boutique hotels to the big players. For that personal touch, stylish paper vouchers and plastic gift cards are posted free, presented in an attractive wallet and personalised with your own unique message.

Available from www.hotelvouchershop.com, vouchers can be purchased in denominations of £10 up to £1000.
Perfect for: Everyone

Mela scarf

(in green/red stripe)

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£

40

100% cotton; handmade in Ethiopia

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various colours available.