The Edit: 2025 Gift Guide

Pulling together my Christmas gift guide is one of my great annual joys. I’ve done it for years - mostly as a subtle nudge to my own family - but now that it’s reached a wider audience, I feel fully justified in the time I spend hunting down each item.

And let me be clear: I either already own or desperately want every single item here.

Happy shopping!

FOR THE HOMEY

Stainless Steel Coffee Mugs – I don’t even drink coffee, yet I want these. That says everything.

Candle Sconce – I already own this in blue, but given my red obsession this year… well, you can see where this is going.

PJs – So many good options—for men and women. Truly impossible to go wrong.

Crackers – Such a wonderfully English tradition, and I’m thrilled there’s finally a chic version available stateside. A perfect (and fun) hostess gift.

Marled Bowl – Beautifully crafted, and the kind of one-off piece every home deserves to have.

Number 3 – I spotted these door/house numbers in T List earlier this year and haven’t stopped thinking about them.

Wish Cards – So simple, so lovely, so easy to tuck into a stocking.

Shearling Flip-Flops – I get a bit hot in full furry slippers so this has all the pleasure of a slipper with the ease of a flip flop. Yes, please!

Candle – You can actually scribe your own message on these which makes gifting a candle a renewed luxury.

Ceramic Matchbox – A brilliant gift for someone you don’t know all that well - or someone you’re trying to impress. They have lots of options and designs too.

FOR THE FOODIE

Chef’s Knife – Japanese, of course. Only the best will do.

Pizza Oven – Tried, tested, and an absolute staple in our house. This one is the perfect size.

Chocolate – I adore all these weird and wonderful flavours. Mix-and-match a few for a little gift set.

Portable Bar Fridge – For the outdoor host(ess) in your life. Truly such a good gift. And they have a larger size coming soon…

Rolling Pin – Just very chic. Mine is currently broken - so this is also a hint.

Wall Plate – I’m in my wall-plate-collecting era, and I love this one. Titled “Fish, no chips.”

Olive Oil & Balsamic – So simple, so effective, so delicious. I own them and use them daily.

Salt & Pepper Mills – Beautifully crafted from locally-sourced solid maple wood. Each one is completely unique.

Cookbook – Is there anywhere on earth better than King? Your home version won’t taste quite the same - but it’s worth the attempt.

Cap – For any Americans reading: the word “Tart” means… many things. I’ll let Google take it from here.

FOR THE BATHER

Jetlag Patches – I don’t actually need to be jetlagged to use mine.

Tallow Soap – It’s all the rage - and the hype is justified.

Face Oil – I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: one of my all-time favourite products. Ever.

Candle – My most beloved perfume brand has finally released candle versions of their scents. I have a feeling they’re going to be divine when lit.

Gift Card – Whether it’s one FaceGym session or a full bundle, you truly can’t go wrong.

Bath Oil – Same as above. A forever favourite.

Body Oil – Another brand I buy on repeat. Some things simply aren’t worth switching.

Roz – The best shampoo and conditioner I’ve used. They also do really lovely gift sets.

Body Cleaner – SO excited to try this from my friend Sharmadean. She’s built such a beautiful brand with the most intriguing scents.

Bath Salts – I go through these far too quickly. Always worth a restock and beautifully presented in a glass apothecary vessel.

FOR THE STOCKINGS

Nipple Covers – Ladies, this is my top secret. Trust me. Just do it. You can thank me later for giving you 20-year-old boobs.

Pinch Pot – I love a good pinch pot for a beautifully laid table. So much chicer than grinders.

Stockings – Apparently white tights are making a comeback. You can never have too many pairs, and I love the variety here.

Personalized Leather Bookmark – So special and so sentimental. I have a long list of people who will be getting one.

Flower Frog – I still don’t own a frog, but I feel like I need about ten of them.

Cigarette Pot – Newly added to my shopping cart! I always offer cigarettes at events, so this feels perfect. A little cheeky, too.

Secateurs – Only the best for the pro - or budding - gardeners in your life. These are incredibly beautiful.

Boxers – I constantly steal my husband’s boxers, so having my own set (or five) would be very useful. They come in a great range of colours / prints.

Zodiac Chocolates – I’m not especially spiritual, but the detail on these is spectacular. One for the star-sign enthusiasts.

Salad Servers – Mother-of-pearl salad servers. What’s not to love?

FOR THE INVESTOR

Black Velvet PJs – Is there anything sexier? And no, I can’t promise I’d keep these strictly indoors.

Ring Stack – Three rings in one from my favourite jewellery brand. I love the richness and weight of this stack.

Travel Bag – My mild OCD could not ignore this when I spotted a friend with it over the summer. Straight onto my list it went.

Shearling Coat – Reversible. Two for the price of one. Need I say more?

Earrings – I adore a statement earring - and these absolutely qualify.

Jewellery Box – This was at the top of my list last year, but I pivoted last minute. I’ve been patiently waiting for this Christmas ever since.

Dress – Dôen makes such good party dresses. This one is coming back into stock soon, so act fast.

Books – I’ve collected these destination books for years. A set of three or five from places someone’s been is such a lovely, thoughtful gift.

Necklace – This has been firmly on my list for a while. I love the chunkiness and the scale.

Shearling Hat – I have this in brown and it’s one of my most asked-about items. Here it is in timeless black.

Happy Holidays! x