Christmas Gift Guide: Gifts For Her

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Finding the right gift for the her can sometimes feel daunting, I know that when I am buying gifts for my friends or family, I often get stumped on what to get them because their personalities are all vastly different.

But, with the help of gift guides like these I am bound to find the perfect gift for the women in my life and feel content knowing they will have a big smile on their face opening their presents on Christmas morning.

No matter who you are buying for this Christmas, there is something here for all different types of personalities from some of my personal small business favourites to those more “luxurious” gifts.

Everything featured in this gift guide I have personally tried myself and feel confident recommending them to you, so grab a cuppa, get your Christmas list at the ready and have fun browsing through these wonderful gifts. 

Here are 11 Gifts For Her Perfect for Christmas

Temple De Luna

Buying for someone who loves their skincare? Maybe they like all natural, vegan products and you’re stuck on where to start. Whoever it is you are buying for this year they are sure to love Temple De Luna products! 

Temple De Luna are a small business based in my own back yard of Glasgow and funnily enough I stay minutes away from the owner and creative genius behind the brand, Rebecca.

I fell in love with her brand’s aesthetic and admired from afar for a while. Everything about the products are super inviting and they have even been featured in Vanity Fair!

All of the products are handmade with love and care using natural, plant based ingredients. The brand is completely free from animal cruelty and all ingredients are of the highest quality and ethically sourced.

At Temple De Luna they strive to be environmentally conscious every step of the way.

Inspired by the tarot card of wisdom, mystery and connection to nature, Their High Priestess range is a truly divine treat for your face, body and senses.

The High Priestess Butter

“is packed with nourishing oils and shea butter that will moisturise your skin and promote collagen production, power-house ingredient blueberry seed oil (upcycled from the juicing industry!)

Tthat helps to shield the skin from blue light exposure and is a natural source of Vitamin A, all with an intoxicating blend of vetiver and patchouli oil, that will truly soothe your senses, leaving your skin radiant and glowing from your shoulders to your toes.”

The High Priestess Serum

“is packed with nourishing oils and soy-wax that will moisturise your skin, promote collagen production, power-house ingredient blueberry seed oil (upcycled from the juicing industry!)

That helps to shield the skin from blue light exposure and is a natural source of Vitamin A, all with an intoxicating blend of vetiver and patchouli oil, that will truly soothe your senses, leaving your skin radiant and glowing.”

The Tierra Balm

is a “versatile, multi-purpose balm, with a blend of herb-infused coconut oil, skin-soothing essential oils and collagen-stimulating soy wax.

This beautiful little balm can be used for an array of things; from dry patches of skin, cuticles, elbows and knees, dry or chapped lips, as a face moisturiser, beard balm, balm cleanser and so much more.

Simply dab or rub on these areas or anywhere in need of a nourishing boost of moisture.”   

I have really enjoyed using all three products, every night I smear myself in the High Priestess butter which leaves my skin feeling silky smooth and nourished, it’s been doing wonders for my dry skin and it absorbs into the skin really well.

My OH has also been giving it a go for his psoriasis and he really likes it, plus my gran always asks for some, any time she’s near my room she nips in and looks for the jar, it’s hilarious so I’ve gone ahead and ordered some of her very own.  

The High Priestess serum is lovely as well, it feels like you are applying a thin layer of velvet to your face and it absorbs quite quickly.

I’ve been using this serum after my last face one ran out and it’s been a lovely addition into my routine and works well with my other products.

The Tierra Balm is a great all rounder as it can be used for multiple things such as lip balm, balm cleanser, for dry skin and more. I personally use this balm for my lips and cuticles and it works a treat. 

So if you’re looking for some good quality, natural vegan skin care, take a look at Temple De Luna, plus you will be helping to support a small business. – templedeluna.com

Temple Spa

Temple Spa is an award-winning skincare brand with a Mediterranean soul. Their luxurious results-driven skincare and spa experiences have created their motto of “spa wherever you are” and most importantly to live, breathe and love who you are.

The founders and owners Liz and Mark Warom run their beautiful Temple Spa skincare company from West Sussex.

Their story began in the Mediterranean 20 years ago when they were inspired with the warmth, the vibrancy, the wonderful nutritious indigenous ingredients and the love of living life to the full.

What I really love about Temple spa is that they are clear on what their brand values are! Temple Spa don’t test on animals and their “founding principles in 2000 were to develop a cruelty free skincare brand and they remain the same to this day.”

You can read about their no animal testing policy here and you can read about their values here. They also support charities that focus on mental health and homelessness such as Mind and Safehaven which you can read about here.  

Their new gift collection represents layers of knowledge and wisdom built over time. Like trees, years of growing into something beautiful.

To capture the real beauty of trees, Temple Spa collaborated with Dr Gabriel Hemery; a renowned British author, tree photographer and forest scientist.

His passion comes through his spectacular photography, full of colours, shapes and textures making it the perfect partnership. His passion for spectacular photography and a respect for forest colours, shapes has created the perfect partnership.

There are a whole range of gift sets available for Christmas such as the Do Not Disturb set and the Read My Lips one, which I was kindly sent. 

Just like the products I’ve been using lately, these gift sets are perfect for adding in a little bit of luxury to your self-care or pamper routine. Both sets would be the perfect gift all wrapped up under the tree and they come in such beautifully designed boxes.

Their gifts start at £16 and there are plenty to choose from when it comes to finding the one that’s just right for that special someone, plus their packaging is 100% recyclable and made in FSC-certified sustainable board or paper and reuses plastic instead of creating new plastic.

You can shop their Christmas range here – templespa.com/discover-into-the-woods-collection

Always Personal, Personalised Gifts

Offering high quality products that can be personalised at a low price, Always Personal has something for everyone!

At Always Personal they have been producing and dispatching personalised gifts across the UK and beyond for a number of years.

They specialise in creating amazing personalised gifts to bring smiles and joy to all their customers. T

hey have a strong reputation for quality service and fast response time plus are constantly thinking about you, the customer, when putting together those special gifts that mean the world.  

I have kindly been sent a few products from Always Personal to try out and each one is just as amazing and stunning as the last.

The high quality radiates from them and everything feels very sturdy, so let me tell you a bit about all three products shown

Personalised Pillow

The beautiful personalised pillow is the perfect present if you are looking to get photos printed onto an item to make it more personal and their high quality linen cushion covers will look stunning in any setting.

The covers are made from high quality cream linen and look wonderful with your photos printed on them.

These linen cushions would make the perfect present this Christmas to show off wonderful memories! I went with a lovely photo of Ted for mine. It would have been little bear but as I’ve explained before, I don’t share photos of him very often so thought the cat was a better choice.

The print is fabulous and the quality is great, you can really feel it when holding the pillow and the fact it’s not the same old, boring design or material, makes this a winner in my books.

These personalised photo cushions are perfect if you’re looking for cushions made from a natural material to use in your home or to gift someone.

They are premium quality linen material, have a zipped opening, come with cushion pad included and are available for next day delivery.  

Bamboo Phone Charing Pad

The stylish bamboo phone charging pad adds a bit of elegance to technology, with space to add a custom message, it makes the perfect personal gift to place under the tree.

You simply place your phone on the charging station and leave it to charge. Since receiving this wireless charging station I haven’t used anything else to charge my phone, it works great and the quality is top tier!

It’s not flimsy, it’s solid bamboo and can withstand being dropped (which I may or may not do quite regularly haha). Personally I love mine and can’t recommend it enough.   

When personalising the phone charging station you can choose your message and the font that you want to give it that special touch.

The charging station comes in at £17.95 which is brilliant for a gift that allows you to put the personal touch on it and makes it stand out from the generic products.

Note from Always Personal – “The charger is compatible with any mobile phone which supports wireless charging, please check that your phone supports wireless charging, we cannot accept any responsibility or returns for incompatibility.”  

Personalised Engraved Eco Friendly Bamboo Lunch Box

If you are looking for a gift that will be both practical and personal, then you have to check out the Always Personal, Personalised Engraved Eco Friendly Bamboo Lunch Box which is a stunning lunch box that you can add any name to. 

The lunch box is made from cream coloured bamboo fibre and has a solid bamboo lid with a white elasticated strap to hold the lid in place, and the lid has a rubber seal to keep food fresh.

This lunch box is perfect for taking to work, school, college or on a day trip and it’s eco friendly making this a solid choice which also offers you the chance to make it even more personal which at Christmas is always a nice touch.

It’s a lovely design, it feels great and as someone who has been purchasing more and more eco-friendly everyday products so that I can do my part in being more sustainable, I love this.

I also have to say, photos don’t do justice to the size, it’s much bigger in person than you would think.

The dimensions are 20cm x 12cm x 9cm approx. Even if you are buying for someone as a foodie, these lunch boxes would be a great addition to put under the tree.

I really like getting practical presents and this eco friendly bamboo lunch box certainly ticks the box, if I got this for Christmas I would be pleased.To shop the Always Personal range, check out their website here – alwayspersonal.co.uk

Ocushield Anti Blue Light Protection

Give the gift of healthier eyes this Christmas with Ocushield. Their products have been created with your eyes at the forefront, they love your eyes! In fact, they love them so much that they decided to create the first and only medically approved blue light filtering products.

Blue light is a harmful light which is produced by digital devices such as phones and TVs – and even comes from unsuspecting sources, like lightbulbs.

Blue light can contribute to leaving you with headaches, dry eyes and feeling tired but it can also affect your sleep and damage your eyes over time.

That’s why Ocushield have developed anti blue light screen protectors for phones, laptops and monitors – as well as glasses and lamps.

So, you can spend as much time watching Netflix or scrolling Instagram as you want without the nasty blue light that comes with it.

Anti blue light glasses for Men & Women

I have been using their Anti blue light glasses for Men & Women in style Parker for a while now when it comes to playing games on the TV, Scrolling through my phone and working on the laptop.

They are super comfy and I have noticed that my left eye, which has damage in it (still have no idea what it is as my appointment for consultation with a surgeon keeps being postponed) hasn’t been feeling as gritty as it normally would.

As someone who works with screens daily I need something that helps to protect my eyes to avoid the awful headaches that come at night, since I have been using both the glasses and the screen protector, my headaches have been gone which is a major plus for me.

Ocushield anti blue light glasses block harmful blue light before it reaches your eyes. This keeps your eyes feeling fresh, reducing dryness and allowing you to focus for longer.

Plus, by reducing your exposure to blue light in the evenings, Ocushield anti blue light glasses will help you doze off easier and ensure a more restful night’s sleep.

The glasses come with a sleek stylish case to keep your glasses protected when not in use and a cleaning cloth for handiness.  

Anti blue light filter for Laptop & Computer screen

I have also been using the Anti blue light filter for Laptop & Computer screens in size 21.5″ for my iMac and I love it!

The Mac is where I spend most of my time working so to have two amazing products that help me to keep my eyes healthy is amazing because I don’t have to worry about the harmful blue light.

Designed to filter out nosy colleagues and crashes in productivity, their new screen protector keeps your eyes safe and your work well-hidden.

With an anti-glare, blue light filter to prevent eye strain and the bad things that go with it… headaches… dizziness… not being able to get much done.

And a smart coating that looks invisible to you, but pitch-black from nearly every other angle. So you can work in peace, even when you’re in public.

In the package you get an Anti-Blue light screen protector, a cleaning cloth and dust remover, easy application with choice of two methods, removable and semi permanent plus full instructions making it super easy to install.   

Getting some anti blue light gifts for someone who works with screens all day would be an amazing present for Christmas, I know I would personally be super thankful.

Their products are brilliant and you can find one to fit most devices. So, why not take a look at the Ocushield website – ocushield.com

Books That Matter Subscription Box

Give the gift of books this Christmas with Books that matter.

Books That Matter is a brand putting women’s writing at the forefront through unique reading experiences.

Their mission is to put the classics of tomorrow in your hands today, and this involves hand picking female led fiction for their themed subscription boxes, holding events interviewing feminist authors and activists, our podcasts, and much more. 

Here is an excerpt from their about page

“Books That Matter was started by founder and CEO Molly whilst she was in her second year of university. Empowered, inspired and transported by the texts she was reading on her literature course, Molly’s reflection on her experience, that had opened her up to so many female authors, turned to frustration.

As a working class student, she knew all too well the barriers to entry that stood in the way of higher education, and felt it was completely unacceptable that a huge proportion of women weren’t being afforded the cultural education of the women that came before her that she so deserved.

So, in hope that she could be the one to bring this to them in a unique way, Molly founded Books That Matter.

The start-up journey of the brand began at Start Up Sussex, an entrepreneurship competition in Brighton of which Molly was the first female winner.

The grant fund included in the prize helped her to start up the business you see today, and when the brand opened its doors in July 2018, it sold out of all it’s boxes in less than 2 days!

Since then, it’s been many more months of themed boxes to educate, empower and enlighten on different areas of feminism and women’s writing.

As well as this, we’ve been featured across Forbes, Stylist, Huffington Post, London Evening Standard, Bustle, Thrive, and more! Books That Matter was also recently crowned the UK’s Female Start Up of the Year after just a year of trading, and our team is continually growing.”  

Inside the Box

Having received a box myself I can confirm that it is a great gift. I loved opening up the box to a mystery book and was delighted with what I got.

Inside the box there was;

• The book Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak
• 3 Inspiring prints from Cocoroses
• 3 Pencils with empowering statements printed on them from Thisgirlismighty
• Tea from Bird
• Blend Tea Co, Wax melt clamshell in scent Dreamscape which smells AMAZING and very similar to a popular sleepy cream from The Good Aura Company
• An essay on Sisterhood, Family and strength by Elif Shafak which is written exclusively for Books That Matter
• BookMark and a booklet about the Strong Female Lead

As you can see, you get a lot in the box to fit the specific theme and it’s a great way to not only discover some lovely businesses but it is perfect for reading new books and this would be perfect for any book lover this year!

They also offer a gift option on the site making it easier to gift the subscription box to the recipient. So, to get your hands on one you can check out their site here – Booksthatmatter.co.uk

Oxfam Unwrapped

Looking for a present for someone who has everything? Maybe you want to give gifts that give back this year? Then consider the Oxfam Unwrapped gift cards.

Oxfam Unwrapped is a range of unique charity gift cards and instant eCards that help people beat poverty for good.

You can choose a gift to give to your friends or family on any occasion and know that you are helping and improving the lives of people living in poverty.

For a limited time, all funds raised from the purchase of Unwrapped gifts will be used to support Oxfam’s response to the coronavirus pandemic worldwide.

In what is already a hugely challenging time for people facing conflict, disaster and poverty, your gifts will provide help where it is needed most.

With a huge range of gift cards to choose from the likes of super seeds at £5 to safe water for a community at £50, you will be able to find a cause that resonates most with you or the recipient.

On the Oxfam website where you choose the cards, you get information on the gift card in action so you know where your money is going and what cause you will be helping.

There are amazing causes that I personally resonate with such as; Equal voice for women, Safe water for a family of 4, Food for a family and Hope for a refugee.

So, give the gift of helping those in need this Christmas with the Oxfam Unwrapped gift cards – onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped

ChattyFeet Novelty Socks

in our stockings as a present, it’s one of the most practical gifts that has stood the test of time.

But, socks don’t have to be boring, they can be fun, colourful and entertaining!

That’s where ChattyFeet come in, they have a whole range of cheery designs that are sure to elicit a smile or even a laugh on Christmas morning with designs such as David Toewie, Frida Callus, Virginia Wool, Sole-Adore Dali, Vincent Van Toe, Toeminator Jr, Prof. Brian Sox Jr and many more.   

On the ChattyFeet website you will find a range of fun and entertaining socks for the whole family, there are plenty for everyone and they even have sets available such as Feetasso Family Set, David Sock-Knee Family Set, Feet Mondrian Family Set and more meaning you can pick up a set that suits everyone.

Their socks start from £6 and are amazing quality! I have the David Toewie socks which I am absolutely obsessed with.

They feel great, aren’t thin cheap socks and keep my piglets nice and warm plus I get a good laugh every time I look down.  

So, why not turn boring socks into a talking point this Christmas with ChattyFeet and spread some cheer this Christmas morning. You can check out the full range ChattyFeet have to offer here – chattyfeet.com

Smart Screen

We probably all deal with screens daily from our phones to computers, they are firmly here to stay and Smart Screen have launched a revolutionary, antibacterial cleaning cloth designed to ensure phones and tablets remain box-fresh.  

Smart Screen is a London based start up brand propelled by lockdown creativity, creating a designer cleaning cloth for your screens that comes in a pouch and even has a clasp to keep your cloth from disappearing.

The pouch has been designed to fit in your pocket and allows you to travel easily with it so that you always have your cloth on hand to keep your screens clean.

This premium cloth and pouch has been specifically manufactured with the current heightened awareness of cleanliness in mind, with a silver ion antibacterial liquid treatment applied during the weave process. The ‘Smart Screen’ boasts a durability that ensures antibacterial properties last for up to 15 washes.

Not only can this cloth be used for your phone or tablet it is versatile enough to be used for your glasses, computer screen and even camera lenses! And as someone who deals with cameras daily, I can confirm that it is amazing for cleaning them and it’s small enough to fit in your camera bag for travelling.

They also come in a variety of six different colours: Navy Blue, Saffron Yellow, Slate Grey, Powder Blue, Polar White and Camel Brown.

Smart Screen CEO, David Sant explains –

“As a serial entrepreneur and businessman I’m always looking for opportunities to spot gaps in the market and bring a concept to reality.

During lockdown I have been reminiscing back to being on busy commuter trains with everyone staring at their phones then cleaning them on jeans, jacket sleeves or a handkerchief. It strikes me that now more than ever we have a requirement for ourselves and a duty to others to live in a more clean-conscious manner.

I’m proud to bring such a high-end yet accessible product to market to meet a new wave in demand.”

The Smart Screen would be perfect for anyone at Christmas as pretty much everyone has some form of technology that has a screen that needs cleaning. Retailing at £9.95 each, these lovely little cloths would be a great addition under the tree. You can get yours here – smartscreen.store

Blue Tea Subscription Box & Blue Coffee Subscription Box

Buying for a tea lover this year? Or a coffee lover? Maybe they like both brews and you are looking for something a little different. No matter what the reason is, I think you should definitely check out the Blue Tea and Blue Coffee subscription boxes.

Below I am going to go over both of them individually so you can get a better picture of who they are.   

Blue Tea subscription box

Blue Tea offers luxurious gourmet tea that is ethically sourced specialty tea and they ensure that the people working on the farms their tea comes from work within International Labour Laws, social and environmental standards, by visiting the estate or plantation themselves.

Here is an excerpt from their site about their Ethical practices –

“Our teas are ethically sourced from smallholders, local cooperatives and smaller plantations where possible. By encouraging the growth of high quality, often organic tea the farmers are better paid. This, in turn, enables them to support their families, villages and communities and to invest in sustainable farming and a better future.”  

Blue Tea box is a subscription box service which specialises in rare & single origin teas that you can’t get in the supermarkets, with Blue Tea box you can choose whether you get one bag or three, how often you get it, what teas you like and the best part is you can tell them the ingredients you don’t want!

It’s a great subscription box for tea lovers and would make a fabulous gift at Christmas and there’s a gift option as well to make it easier. Any tea lover would be excited to receive their own box.   

Get yours here – blueteabox.com

Blue Coffee subscription box

Blue Coffee is a Gourmet Coffee Subscription box with handpicked specialty arabica gourmet coffee from 22 countries. The coffee is selected for your taste preference, freshly hand-roasted in the UK, and delivered in a sleek, letterbox friendly box with origin and tasting notes.

At Blue Coffee their Coffee Concierges travel the world and hunt for unique Speciality Coffee to showcase in their box. The delicious coffee beans travel to the UK and are hand-roasted weekly by the cream of the UK’s 300+ artisan roasters.

Their subscription boxes will introduce you to taste profiles from across the world and their taste guarantee ensures that you will be excited to get every new box! Blue Coffee is the UK’s best gourmet subscription coffee club and coffee gift supplier.  

Here is an excerpt from their site about the environment and why it’s important to them –   

“Coffee pods are destroying the environment. In the UK, it is estimated that these 1000 tons of coffee pods went into landfill last year. And, it’s growing. Another report states that 39,000 capsules are made per minute, worldwide and that 29,000 are thrown away – every minute. We’d like everyone to stop using coffee pods and disposable coffee cups. It’s very easy to make fabulous coffee without a serious impact on our natural world.”  

Any coffee lover would be thrilled to receive one of the Blue Coffee boxes as a gift as it will open their taste buds up to some amazing flavours! In my box I received the Cajibio Coffee which has notes of Citrus, Caramel and Toffee and tastes absolutely amazing, I had to have three cups in a row because it was that good!

I also received Tapantogusto RFA coffee which has notes of Almond and Orange, this coffee was lovely as well, this was my gran’s favourite of the two so I’ve had that one sneakily stolen from me haha. Both coffees were great and a brilliant introduction to the Blue Coffee subscription box.

This box would be perfect for any coffee lover and like the tea box, they have a gift option as well!   

Get yours here – bluecoffeebox.com

Gus & Bella Santa Paws Box

Are you buying for someone who has cats? Maybe they are cat obsessed just like myself and you are looking for something a bit different this Christmas to treat them to? Well, do I have the perfect gift for you!

Gus and Bella is a subscription box for both cats and humans alike, it’s a great way to treat the fur babies and humans all in one go. No more looking for two separate presents, you can do it in one without breaking the bank. 

They have three different options, a monthly box, a bi-monthly box or a one off gift box so you can choose which option you want to go for when gifting this box to the recipient. Inside the box there are lots of goodies to be found and the December Santa Paws box is bursting with amazing items for both humans and cats. 

There’s 10 items altogether and each of them are purrfect for this festive season! For the humans there is; Cosy Socks, Cat Tree Decoration, Festive Cats Face Covering and a rather stunning Christmas Cat Tea Towel! and for the cats there is; Webbox Treats and Food, Harrington Pet Food, Rosewood Pet Toy and a CatNip Toy from 4pets which my cat absolutely loved!

This whole box is bursting with goodness and I can’t recommend Gus & Bella enough! Their boxes always have a lot of love and care put into them which is evident from the get go and it’s run by a lovely team.

Gus & Bella was inspired by two cats, Gus and Bella and from the moment they entered their new home, they were central parts of the family. Like my own fur baby, Teddy, Gus and Bella were indoor cats and from my experience, it is hard to keep them constantly stimulated and occupied.

Gus and Bella were born from the desire to help other cat owners to find a new way to treat their furry friends and occasionally themselves.  

To get your hands on an awesome gift that your friend or family will thank you for, check out the Gus & Bella website here – gusandbella.com

Organic India Tea and Capsules 

Are you buying for a tea lover? Maybe she LOVES her cuppas, well then you need to check out Organic India.

Organic India has a whole range of products available and their mission is to be a trustworthy and innovative global leader in providing genuine organic True Wellness products and solutions for conscious, healthy living.

Their values are total integrity, commitment to quality, respect and devotion to Mother Nature and not compromising on being who they are. Organic India is committed to supporting natural, sustainable, organic, agriculture practices that serve and protect Mother Nature as well as supporting the livelihood and well-being of farmers and tribal wildcrafters across rural India.

They offer a wide range of organic tea bags, loose leaf teas and herbal supplements which all help with personal health and wellbeing making them an ideal ethical stocking filler or addition under the tree.

Their teas have been created to support healthy conscious living, each tea aims to improve day-to-day health issues, from building up immunity to tackling stress and supporting a better digestive system. All of Organic India’s teas blend Tulsi (regarded as the “Queen of Herbs”) with other beneficial herbs and roots.

As well as receiving a selection of teas to try out, I was also kindly given some capsules to try which also have a range of health benefits! And before I go any further, they are not meal replacements or toxic diet culture products, they are created to help specific health needs you may have such as immune support, bowel care and more.    

So, why not gift those tea lovers in your life the gift of bursting tastebuds that will thank you – organicindia.co.uk

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