Lucy, Shopping Editor
I’m giving my mum this lovely shirt from WNU that I know will look amazing on her. Huge fan of WNU, classic shirts for life!
I would very much love to receive this Anya Hindmarch water bottle. Not only very useful, but fun!
Nancy, Editor
I love pretty much everything that Polly Fern makes. Sadly, the original ceramics might be a little out of budget, but this Release The Bird print would be very welcome indeed. I love the beautiful colours and the folksy atmospheric vase.
Freight, in the Sussex town of Lewes, is one of the most beautiful shops we’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. Anything from here – including the lovely collection of Italian food – would make a good gift, but this year we’ll be giving these exquisitely simple Chinaware Candlesticks, along with copies of Wintering, Katherine May’s exceptional book about embracing the quieter, fallow, restorative periods in life.
Lydia, Lifestyle Editor
I’m hoping for a candy-cane merino bandana scarf, monogrammed of course. Perfect with my navy wool coat to add some festive cheer.
I will be gifting my 13-year-old his first record player. I love how he can play his grandparents’ vinyls, but also discover new artists’ EPs. This version has a 21st-century upgrade with bluetooth capabilities so he can connect his headphones and save us from his teenage anthems.
Becky, Features Editor
This Christmas I am longing for a very grown-up dress, like this one by Jasper Conran. Red, silky, elegant, it is made for all the parties I wish I was at.
This Christmas I am giving everyone a Santa Maria Novella scented pomegranate. They look so pretty and make the room smell deliciously of Santa Maria Novella’s signature, Melograno.
Arabella, MD
I have more candlesticks and tea light holders to celebrate Christmas all year long but these Ionic column ceramic candlesticks have caught my eye. It's no surprise that Pentreath & Hall always manage to hit the style nail on the head with the things that they sell. I could say that anything from this very superior website and London store would be a welcome addition to my home.
I've long admired gluggle jugs, hitherto from afar but this year, this is my gift of choice to family and friends. Oh and myself! Available in a multitude of colours and sizes, these jugs make a statement and add humour to your table, much loved by children and adults alike. You could up your tablescape game and invest in three or four jugs of the same colour and run them down the middle of the table.
