Christmas Gift Ideas
Green & Blacks Gold Chocolate Library
Who needs books for Christmas when you’ve got a library full of chocolate! This beautifully presented gold presentation gift box opens to reveal 12 bars of Green & Blacks signature flavour experiences, ranging from the intense dark 85% to milk and white varieties. It certainly sounds more fun than a copy of Peter & Jordan’s life story. £30 exclusively from www.greenandblacksdirect.com
Set of 6 Traditional Sweet from House of Bath
They certainly do not make ‘em like this any more. This set of sweets from House of Bath are of the highest quality and come in cool retro style packaging, making them great as a gift. With flavours including Golden Mint Humbugs, Sour Cherries, Rosey Apples and Butter Balls, their guaranteed to appeal to big and little kids alike! £20 from www.houseofbath.co.uk
Smirnoff No 21 Speaker Pack
If you have a music loving friend on your Christmas list this year and are stuck for ideas then the people at Smirnoff have come up with the ideal original gift - The Smirnoff No 21 Speaker Pack. Buy one of the special packs and your bottle of Smirnoff vodka comes wrapped in a stylish red zipped jacket, which comes with inbuilt speakers and MP3 connection to get everyone in the mood for festive celebrations. Available exclusively at Selfridges for £34.99
Nudo Organic Essentials with ‘Adopt an Olive Tree’
The epitome of a gift that keeps on giving. First the lucky recipient will be wooed by the organic taste sensations, including pesto and sun dried tomatoes, then the deeper commitment begins. Then they will receive two more packages, one in the spring and one in the autumn, containing all the produce from their tree! £69 from www.nudo-italia.com
Vinturi Wine Aerator
They say that the last glass of wine from a bottle always tastes better than a first. Apparently, this isn’t because your pretty sloshed by the final glass, but because the wine has been allowed to breath for longer. This nifty gadget speeds up this process by allowing your wine to breath as you pour it. It’s far more convenient than using a decanter and it should give your decent bottle of plonk a markedly improved taste. £35.99 from www.Vinturi.org.uk
Balancé from Fish Hoek
If you’re going to create a wine glass, collaborating with a top wine brand is probably a smart move. Handmade from English lead crystal, the contemporary design of these glasses is the result of the collaboration between South African wine brand, Fish Hoek, and renowned glassmaker, Dartington Crystal. As much about function as form, the stemless tumbler boasts a unique rounded base, which encourages the wine to breathe as it is swirled around the glass. £35/pair from www.dartington.co.uk
