Boux Avenue Lisette Embroidered Lingerie Set (bra, £45; thong, £18; suspenders, £30 and hold ups, £12)

This feminine, flirty and beautifully romantic set comes in an angelic sheer white mesh. It’s also detailed with red flowers, bows and white heart embroidery.

AERIN Amber Musk Eau de Parfum, £110

Aerin is a warm and delectable fragrance with vanilla blends and notes of marshmallow. Orange flower also infuses the signature rose centifolia with a gourmand feel.

Hotel Chocolat Straight from the Heart Box, £49.95 

For an all-out statement, surprise your special someone with this box packed with 35 of their most coveted creations, from Pink Champagne Truffles to Salted Caramel hearts, Praline Oysters and more.

LEGO Ideas Love Birds, £44.99

Who said LEGO’s just for kids? This 750-piece set – for ages 18+ – features two coral-pink birds among its spring foliage. You can also zoom, rotate in 3D, track your progress and then follow step-by-step digital instructions.

Bloom & Wild The Flower Lover’s Box Subscription, from £22

This flower delivery service guarantees a beautiful bouquet every month. Choose either pre-pay for a three, six or 12-months subscription or pay as you go.

Top Hampers Toast for Two Gift, £62

For a little something for the two of you, this hamper includes two 20cl bottles of Champagne, 12 chocolates, and a patchouli and Tibetan musk candle inscribed with ‘for love.’

Lush Limited Edition Love Burger, £16

This Sicilian lemon oil burger bubble bar is layered between rhubarb and custard-scented salad soap. All within a cherry-fragranced bath bomb burger bun.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Women’s Perfume Spray, from £29.99

With tea, lime and a floral trail of jasmine, rose, freesia, cattleya orchid, musk and patchouli, the bottle of this perfume has been designed in the shape of a multi-faceted diamond.

Elemis Mayfair No9 Scented Calendar, £44

Hand-poured in England, this elegant signature scented candle includes nine essential oils, including lavender, geranium and eucalyptus, working together to create a feeling of peace and relaxation.

Sandford Orchards’ Devon Rosé Hamper, £21.50

Enjoy two bottles of Devon Rosé with the fruitiness of English pinot noir grapes, a branded glass, a pair of pink sunglasses, a bottle opener keyring and two bars of Willie’s Cacao chocolate.

Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Heart Box Gift Set, £75

This luxurious set, worth £84, features a Peony & Blush Body Crème packed with the opulence of peonies in bloom, perfectly complemented by its matching Cologne – all artfully wrapped in a heart gift box.

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What are lab diamonds?

“Otherwise known as man-made or cultured diamonds, they’re grown in a lab (hence the name) using cutting-edge technology that mimics the conditions under which natural ones develop. As they’re formed from the same material and exposed to the same conditions, they’re optically and chemically identical to the natural variety.”

Why buy them?

“For a start it’s their value: up to 30% cheaper than natural, which is perfect if you’re on a tight budget or wish to maximise your diamond size for the same price. They also exude the same beauty and quality as natural finds.”

How are they made?

“Each diamond starts its life as a tiny carbon seed, and is then exposed to extreme heat and pressure or entered into a deposition process, to mimic the process of natural formation. It then grows within a lab in six to 10 weeks, and is cut and polished in exactly the same way.”

Are they real?

“Yes! Lab-created diamonds are real; just with a different origin. As we said above, they’re visually and chemically identical, so they can’t be differentiated by eye, and specialist equipment is required to tell them apart.”

So what’s the difference?

“The only real difference is their origin: in the lab as opposed to natural diamonds formed within the Earth’s mantle. Just remember: lab-grown are up to 30% cheaper and none of your friends or family will know any different.”

What else should we know?

“Cut: this refers to its symmetry, and more specifically to the overall polish and proportion. As lab-grown diamonds can be made more uniformed in shape in a lab, diamond cutters can often cut better stones, meaning less imperfections and a better overall cut in comparison to natural.”

“Clarity: natural diamonds can have imperfections, with clearest, colourless diamonds the most valuable, so are the most sought-after. Lab diamonds are almost always colourless or nearly so, putting them on par with more valuable natural diamonds on the market.”

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We’ve curated some of the best in luxury gift items below to give you a little nudge in the right direction.

1. The Vintage Ring Company

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…The Vintage Ring Company has the first two covered before she’s even said ‘yes’!

If you’re popping the question this Christmas, gift your loved one a stunning pre-loved vintage engagement ring from this amazing collection. Polished to perfection by a team of experts, and priced at £650 and upwards, these rings help you win your special someone over, without breaking the bank.

Find out more at thevintageringco.com

2. Pietro Simone Skincare

Everyone should look after their skin, but women who are menopausal and peri-menopausal have extra considerations for their complexion.

Pietro Simone understands the increased and varied challenges for women’s skincare within this stage of life, and has tailored luxury skincare to suit. His Rescue Recovery & Repair is a fantastic addition to a lady’s luxury Christmas stocking, but why not pick and mix from the entire range?

Find out more at harrods.com

3. Serenata Flowers’ Frosted Kiss

Ditch the poinsettias and holly boughs – this Christmas it’s all about the frosted kisses.

Serenata Flowers has this unusual icy blue bouquet inspired by frosty winter mornings that will give the lady in your life a little bloom and sparkle for her home. Ditch the traditional red of festive occasions and be inspired by the cool tones of winter this season.

Find out more at serenataflowers.com

4. Chocolate by Pure Heavenly

Made famous by Dragon’s Den, Pure Heavenly chocolate has less than 1% sugar and is also dairy, gluten, soy, and palm oil free.

This makes it better for the planet, and your body, without being less delicious. Pure Heavenly offer the ultimate mixed luxury gift box – 16 bars of yumminess for the conscientious chocolate-lover in your life.

Find out more at pureheavenly.com

5. Transformulas Marine Miracle Cream

If these products are good enough for the likes of Victoria Beckham, Anna Wintour and Amanda Holden, there’s no doubt your lady will fall for their transformative charms, too.

Transformulas skin care boasts lots of celeb fans and can provide ‘beauty without the knife’ results that the woman in your life will love. Try their Marine Miracle cream as a starting off point, or pick and mix from their range.

Find out more at transformulas.com

6. NEOM Time for Real Luxury

NEOM knows what time it is – time for real luxury. With beautiful scents of jasmine, lavender and Brazilian rosewood, the ladies in your life will be blissed out and relaxed with this luxurious range.

These amazing fragrances provide a tranquil environment around the home and will make the recipient feel truly spoiled.

Find out more at neomorganics.com

7. Desmond & Dempsey

Looking for some cosy nightwear for your loved one? These luxury pajamas are a great place to start.

Desmond & Dempsey create PJs with hand-painted prints, made with organic cotton, hand cut and sewn in Portugal. Gorgeous, unusual, and comfortable, these are fashionable night garms for ladies who deserve the best.

Find out more at desmondanddempsey.com

8. Begg X Co Lounge Coat

Nothing says luxury quite like cashmere, and the Begg X Co Lounge coat is the perfect gift for the woman who loves to be both cosy and glamorous.

With its long shawl collar and deep front pockets it’s perfect for wearing around the house, and its blend of three different cashmere yarns make it super soft. A classic investment piece a lady with taste will love.

Find out more at beggxco.com

9. UGG slippers

The UGG brand are more commonly known for their camel-coloured boots, but their range goes way beyond those floppy student favourites.

Sturdy, cosy and fluffy on your skin, their fur-lined slippers are a lovely gift to lounge around the house in, and they’re built to last many winters rather than just this one.

Find out more at ugg.com

10.  Le Creuset

Le Creuset is famed for its high-end, beautiful kitchenware. If the women you are buying for is a talented chef, or is used to cooking for lots of hungry family members, why not invest in some beautiful cast-iron pots for her to show off her skills in?

Excellent for people who love to entertain, even the mugs from Le Creuset add colourful luxury to any home. A purchase from Le Creuset is an investment, with their kitchenware lasting for years to come.

Find out more at lecreuset.co.uk

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1. Mini Faace mask collection

A cost-effective and useful taster pack from specialist facial mask company Faace. The three cult favourite masks are in 30ml bottles for up to 10 applications.

These small bottles are a perfect filler for ladies that want to try a new approach to skincare. Great for a sample pack or to introduce your family to a new brand and beauty methodology.

Find out more at wearefaace.com

2. Body Wash Travel Set by Faith In Nature

This compact trio of award-winning body wash minis is a great way of trying a range of fragrances. Packaged in 100% recycled and recyclable bottles and 100% vegan, it contains their Coconut Body Wash, Grapefruit & Orange Body Wash and Lavender & Geranium Body Wash.

These minis are perfect for travel or keeping in your gym bag. Their team have also ensured that these products are suitable for all skin types.

Find out more at faithinnature.co.uk

3. Sensory Retreats Double Treat Box

Each beautiful gift box contains two soft and velvety eye masks that heat up when placed over tired eyes. They also contain aromatherapy scents and blackout properties so they can be worn overnight and reused without the heat time and time again.

You will also get a complimentary meditation guide and Crystal Singing Bowls music download for complete wellbeing this Christmas.

Find out more at sensoryretreats.com

4. Peacci glitter nail polishes

Beautiful shimmers and glitters are perfect for the festive season. These highly pigmented, vegan and cruelty-free polishes are all designed to stun and amaze friends and family this Christmas. Plus, they are certain to revive your passion for nail couture.

Peacci have designed a sparkling range of nail polishes, including Opal, Soho and Stargazer.

Find out more at peacci.com

5. Manifesto Beauty Supplement Gummies

Discover the perfect way to kick start the new year and get you into healthy habits after the festive season.

High in fibre whilst being low in sugar, Manifesto gummies are designed to support a healthy gut, while feeding your skin and supporting hair and nail growth. Why pop a pill, when you can chew on a tasty gummy instead?

Manifesto gummies come in a delicious cherry flavour, but unlike those chocolate coins you normally find in your stocking, they’re actually designed to be good for you.

Find out more at manifesto-nutrition.com

6. fiils reusable gift set

Perfect for your sustainable on-the-go needs, fiils make refillable and reusable beauty products that last.

These 100ml mini bottles come in the signature Fiils colour selection of rose gold, silver and copper, for a suitably festive touch, and include a shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion.

Housed in the brand new fiils Silver Washbag. Made from 100% recycled material, this is truly a gift that you can feel good about giving this Christmas.

Find out more at fiils.co

7. Nature’s Spa Lavender & Neroli Collection by Tisserand

This is the perfect pampering gift. These expertly blended organic oil-enriched formulas are designed to melt away tension and support your wellbeing holistically.

Inspired by the gentle movement of nature and how it can carry scent, choose from a selection of feel-good, fragranced wellbeing treats for bath and body.

These are available in a body wash, body lotion, bath soak, hand wash and soap bar.

Find out more at tisserand.com

8. Scherzo Fragrance & Bodywash Gift Set

Indulge in a festive celebration of Scherzo’s bestselling fragrance.

An intensely vibrant scent, full of colour, depth and a rush of sweetness, Scherzo captures a multitude of blooms: dark red rose, clouds of peony, sunny yellow narcissus and crisp white pittosporum.

Truly is a rich fragrance, offset by sweet tangerine, Scherzo eloquently captures the sense of a confectioner’s window.

Find out more at millerharris.com

9. Peep Club Festive Kit, Wand and Eye Balm

Perfect for anyone in need of some extra sparkle this season. The Heated Eye Wand is a dual-purpose Dry Eye treatment and cosmetic tool that combines a warm compress, gentle massaging and red LED light therapy.

These three features work together to help with dry eyes for naturally brighter, whiter and more comfortable eyes. They also help reduce puffiness and firm the whole eye area.

Find out more at peepclub.co.uk

10. Skin Sapiens Winter Set

As skin gets drier and tighter during the winter months, conscious skincare brand, Skin Sapiens have put together their Winter Set for hydrating and nourishing your skin during the winter months.

The gender-neutral products are gentle enough to be used on all the family, including children and during pregnancy.

Products included within the set are the Face Cream, Lip Balm & Hydrate Facial Oil; perfect as your winter skincare survival kit.

Find out more at skinsapiens.com

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Christmas gifting pressure is a real, often unavoidable festive phenomenon. Our busy lives hit full-throttle when we reach December, the month often crammed full of work deadlines, Christmas reunions, parties, and the infuriating conundrum of what to buy Janice in accounts for the £10 office Secret Santa.

Add to that conveying the depth of your love for your family with material gifts, and it can be a recipe for stressed-out panic buying with unfortunate results. You don’t want to be dashing around department stores on Christmas Eve, sweating over gift sets, questioning whether you really know your partner or children at all. Even worse, you don’t want them to be wondering the same when they unwrap their gifts on Christmas Day.

Everyone is unique, which is why it’s important not to snatch the nearest present in your chosen price range and hope for the best. You also don’t want to seem like you’re offering hints or lifestyle advice – an industrial sized tub of anti-wrinkle cream or a new hoover screams ‘I read this is what women want’ and ‘you’ve been moaning about these things all year’ rather than ‘I love and value you.’ That being said, there are some luxury gifts that can improve lifestyle and be a great addition to the family home.

Why not join the cult of Peloton, by purchasing the exercise bike and its subscription? Ideal for the active lady in your life, this exercise bike brings spin class into the comfort of your house, so there’s no need to waste time travelling back and forth from the gym, and no need for public sweating. The array of classes, exercises and even meditation coaching available on Peloton means that the recipient is spoiled for choice, and will receive overall cardiovascular and muscular health when they use it. Pitch it as a life-extending gift to maintain health, rather than a weight-loss device, for extra gifting points. If your loved one is more into literature than exercise, a hardback book subscription where she can choose her personal book preferences will keep her in reading material for the whole of 2022.

For the wine connoisseur, why not gift a bottle from a year of great significance to your relationship or one of a particularly excellent vintage? Couple that with a Bluetooth wine preservation kit from Coravin and you will be able to enjoy the wine on multiple occasions, not just Christmas Day. The kit makes a tiny hole in the cork rather than opening the bottle, allowing you to appreciate the wine later, should you have enough self-restraint not to consume the whole thing. The year of the wine and a heartfelt card will ensure they know it’s a gift from the heart.

For women who spend a lot of time and money at the hairdresser, Dyson’s blow dryer and straighteners might be the perfect gifts to bring salon-quality results into the home. At approximately £500 each, they are ideal for someone who wouldn’t dream of spending that money to upgrade their hairdryer, unless someone else was paying for it. To show you’ve done your homework, reference reviews you’ve read about it, or couple it with some fantastic hair products that suit her hair type. Check you’re not buying curl serum for her sleek glossy locks, or vice versa.

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Not to worry, Checklist is here to ensure you’re prepared for Christmas for the special lady in your life.

1. Old Thorns Spa

Is there anything more indulgent than a relaxing spa break? We think we have the answer: a spa with a champagne bar.

Just an hour south of London and on the border of the South Down National Park, Old Thorns is one of the south of England’s most highly regarded resort destinations.

The Hampshire countryside offers the perfect backdrop for a mini getaway and the spa facilities allow your loved one to escape from the stresses of everyday life and be pampered in style. There is an exciting array of different treatments to explore, from massage and body treatments to beauty therapies and holistic treatments.

Plus, after a day of relaxation, there are a number of on-site bars and restaurants to indulge in including afternoon tea overlooking the Hampshire countryside, an exciting brasserie menu in the King’s Restaurant and an eclectic mix of cocktails, gins and champagne served in the Atrium Bar.

Find out more at oldthorns.com

2. The Cashmere Centre

Nothing says luxury like cashmere at Christmas. Whether you’re new to cashmere or have been a long-time fan of this marvellous natural fibre, you will recognise the superior quality of Cashmere Centre’s knitwear garments, pashminas and accessories.

This luxury brand only uses the highest quality grade A cashmere, which if cared for correctly, will improve with age and give many years of wear and enjoyment.

Cashmere Centre’s bestselling overhead snood is the perfect gift of luxury. Wonderfully soft and warm it will keep you or a loved one stylishly snug on cold, wintry days.

Available in eight colours it is the ideal accessory to keep tucked away in your pocket or bag ready when needed. 

Find out more at cashmerecentre.com

3. Interflora

Tired of buying the same old gifts every year? Or looking to give them a Christmas they’ll never forget? There’s only one way to do it properly; with a big bunch of beautiful blooms from Interflora. Each bouquet is handcrafted and hand-delivered by local artisan florists.

Interflora’s brand-new Christmas range is the perfect way to send some love to the people who matter the most to you, and the Enchanted Cranberry Hand-tied bouquet is the ideal gift to give to that someone who deserves something a little extra special this Christmas. A stunning display of reds and hot pinks with copper accents for some extra festive glamour, this gorgeous bunch of blooms will truly show you care and is certain to make a lasting impression.

It’s all about thinking outside of the box and making Christmas feel extra special with a bunch of Interflora blooms.

Find out more at interflora.co.uk

4. Storm Watches

What better gift to buy your loved one than a stylish and functional watch?

The Temptress Charm features a delicate strap with a unique, chic heart charm. Perfectly styled with every outfit, she will love the discreet glamour on her wrist.

Or choose a modern, unisex watch, the STORM Sotec. The perfect accessory for smart and casual occasions, this effortlessly stylish watch will not go unnoticed with its bold edge-to-edge laser-blue glass.

British brand Storm leads the way with statement designs and trend-led products. With a multitude of cutting edge designs across both casual and contemporary styles, Storm continues to push boundaries through its innovative approach to produce unique fashion watches and jewellery.

Find out more at stormwatches.com

5. Country Baskets

Visit Country Baskets for a shopping experience like no other. They are the UK’s largest wholesaler of floristry supplies and artificial flowers. With over 30,000 products in store, from wedding to homeware, they have something
for everyone!

Fall in love with the ever-changing collections. Country Baskets have all the essentials covered including flower boxes, cellophane, gifts and greeting cards. The beautiful selection of artificial flowers is perfect for creating a romantic flower arrangement that will last.

Country Baskets was established in 1990 as a family run business and are now the UK’s largest wholesaler of floristry supplies and artificial flowers. They are home to huge ranges of wedding, pottery, glassware, home accessories, craft products and baskets. 

Find out more at countrybaskets.co.uk

6. Elizabeth Gage Jewellery

Elizabeth Gage is recognised as one of the world’s most influential and creative jewellery designers. Using jewels and gold instead of paint and canvas, she has become an acclaimed and highly regarded artist.

For Elizabeth Gage, jewellery serves as a means of wearable art, combining meticulous and perfected craftsmanship. She believes jewellery should be about feeling comfortable with the pieces you are wearing, as she continues to produce one-of-a-kind works that transcend time.

Committed to creating timeless and unconventional jewellery Elizabeth’s creations are for the eternal man or woman unafraid to express their individuality and stand out.

Elizabeth has been creating jewellery for over 50 years and her designs are as innovative today as they were at the very beginning.

Find out more at elizabeth-gage.com

7. Daniel Christopher Jewellery

Dazzle your loved ones with exquisite bespoke pieces from Daniel Christopher Jewellery. The renowned experts specialise in beautiful diamonds carefully selected by a team of highly knowledgeable diamond graders.

 An in-house team of master goldsmiths will lovingly handcraft your item of jewellery in their central London workshop, creating an exceptionally personal piece of jewellery to be cherished for generations.

 With the heritage in Hatton Garden beginning in the 1960s, Daniel Christopher Jewellery is uniquely placed to offer GIA graded diamond jewellery of the highest quality at highly competitive prices when compared to Bond Street jewellery houses.

Find out more at dcjewellery.com

8. Belle Lingerie

Lingerie is a classic gift and for good reason. Who doesn’t like unwrapping lovely lace and satin goodies under the tree?

Belle Lingerie is a great choice this festive season. They stock popular brands like Prima Donna, Aubade, Lise Charmel, Curvy Kate, Pour Moi and many more; catering for all different styles. Their huge range of lingerie and swimwear is great for all sorts of shapes too, as they have thousands of styles from an A cup to a K cup.

It’s a great time to get ahead of your gift buying. They also offer free UK delivery and returns on all orders, which is always a bonus.

Find out more at belle-lingerie.co.uk

9. The Perfume Studio

Imagine if the fragrance you wore was designed just for you. A unique blend that captured your personal memories and locked them in a signature scent. The Perfume Studio’s fragrance design gift sets do just that.

This unique little gift set includes everything you need to expertly blend your own bespoke perfume or cologne in the comfort of your home, including a 30ml glass atomiser and six exclusive blends made from the highest quality ingredients. Once designed, you can register your fragrance online in your personal fragrance account where you can reorder it from a selection of refill options. There are seven scent collections to choose from for your convenience.

Find out more at theperfumestudio.com

10. Nereus

This Christmas, give one of your nearest and dearest an award-winning hair and body care set.

Nereus London’s Conscious Gift Set is an ideal present for those who want to pamper themselves sustainably. The set contains beautifully fragrant organic Buddhawood and Bergamot shampoo, carefully formulated to give soft, smooth, beautiful hair, naturally.

Next comes the luxurious yet calming Madagascan Ylang Ylang shower and bath gel, which truly smells as good as it looks. No gift is complete without a pocket-sized hand gel that keeps hands clean and smelling wonderful.

Nereus London has been carefully designed by founders James and Diana who share a passion for beauty but with sustainability at its heart. All Nereus London’s products are formulated using only natural ingredients and are delivered in fully recyclable, plastic-free packaging. Everything is proudly made in Britain.

Find out more at nereus.uk

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But shopping for this holiday is something many of us dread. Not wanting to get the same gift as last year, you’ve been putting it off week after week, until it’s suddenly the last weekend before Christmas and you’re still empty-handed.

Step in Checklist; we have rounded up 10 fabulous Christmas gift ideas for you to prepare for the big day. So, whether you’re shopping for the gadget man, tech enthusiast, music lover, cinephile, or loved one with a sweet tooth, we’ve got a range of unique gifts that are perfect for everyone on your list.

1. Amazon Fire Stick TV with Alexa Voice Control

Gift your loved one access to a library of hundreds of thousands of films and TV episodes right at their fingertips, courtesy of Amazon’s Fire Stick TV. Eager to pick up where you left off on your latest binge-watch, or want to find a film but don’t know the best place to look? Find content fast. Streaming on Fire TV is simple and intuitive.

It all starts with the easy-to-use Fire TV Home screen. Search across multiple streaming services, including channels and apps, to find what you want to watch. The process could not be simpler. Merely plug and play. The compact design plugs directly into an HDMI port, that tucks neatly behind your TV. Want to take it on your travels? No problem. Easily move Fire TV Stick between TV sets at home or away so your content travels with you.

The 2021 release also features Alexa Voice Remote. Press and hold the voice button and ask Alexa to find, control and launch and programmes from across different apps, Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, with preset buttons. Dedicated power, volume and mute buttons let you control your compatible TV, soundbar and receiver too.

Find out more at Amazon.

2. ANYDAY Bamboo Bath Rack

With the stresses and rigors of day-to-day life, finding time to enjoy some TLC and much needed relaxation is important. A nice relaxing bath is one way many look to unwind and put the day behind them. Spruce up your hard-earned ‘me time’ by adding this bamboo rack to your bath routine.

Having a glass of your favorite wine, reading a page turner of a book, and binging a TV show are some of life’s simple pleasures. Combining those with a relaxing soak in a bath, can take those experiences to a whole new level. The bamboo bath rack can instantly lift your “me time” to a higher level and help you escape from the outside world and relax completely. With dimensions of H5.5 x W70 x D18.5cm, the rack fits perfectly across your bathtub, and is simple to set-up, causing minimal fuss

Lightweight and finished with a water-resistant lacquer, the bath rack gives you a place to put whatever you need to help you relax, whether that be a book, a glass of wine or a tablet to watch a film with some snacks. Not to mention, as bamboo is natural product, there will be variations in colour and grain markings between products meaning each item is unique, with style to suit a range of tastes.

Find out more at John Lewis.

3. 1920s Murder Mystery Host Your Own Game Kit

Christmas is a time of the year families get together, to bond, catch up and laugh. Why not ramp up the festivities a notch by playing Masters of Mystery’s 1920s murder mystery host your own game kit and uncover the murderer in your midst.

It’s 1923, and the party seems endless at Jay Glittersby’s New York mansion… until a shot rings out, and an unwelcome guest is found dead. The motives are endless. Was the motive revenge, jealousy, or greed? Is the murderer a dancer, a jazzy musician, or a slyly deferential server?

Host your own In Real Life or Virtual Murder Mystery game night with the ultimate 1920s Gatsby themed murder mystery game. These tailored, host your own murder mystery kits can be used for a range of occasions – whether it is a family night, a dinner party game with friends or a team bonding exercise for colleagues.

Featuring infamous characters, including rich mansion owner Jay Glittersby, and gangster Shay D. Sort, this is a murder mystery with a classic literary twist. Simply download the mystery game materials immediately after purchase, invite your friends and enjoy a night of laughs and mystery.

Find out more at Masters of Mystery.

4. Friars Everything Chocolate Gift Hamper

There aren’t many better ways to show how much you care for someone than with the gift of chocolate. Gifting chocolate has strong symbolic meanings, including love, care and passion. It is a simple gift that says so much, and to quote Forest Gump: “Momma always said life is like a box of chocolates.”

When choosing a gift for the chocolate lover, few ways show how much you care for them than with Friars’ Everything Chocolate Gift Hamper. The delicious hamper contains an assortment of their finest mouth-watering chocolates, certain to be a chocoholic’s dream. Friars’ hamper features their signature selection chocolate box, which includes delicious caramel flavoured buttons that just melt in your mouth and three of their most popular taster packs for the avid chocolate connoisseur.

Presented in a black gift box, hand-tied with a silk ribbon the hamper contains numerous other luxurious chocolate selections, including Soft Caramel Truffles, Brownie Chocolates and 72% Dark Truffles. With the option to add a gift message card, go that extra yard  and personalise your gift, and show that special someone just how much you care for them this Christmas.

Find out more at Friars.

5. Request Your Own Album Poster

Wall art is often an extension of an individual. It showcases their personality, interests, and passion, and the design you select for your walls can set the tone and style for the entire room. Music is often one of those passions, and what better way to translate their music taste than with a personalised, tailored Album Poster, courtesy of Etsy.

Courtesy of Etsy user PrintKidStudios, the custom album art posters enable individuals to proudly showcase their favorite musical numbers for all to see. Whether a hip-hop connoisseur, a rock n roll fiend, pop lover, or a fan of a little bit of everything, it matters not. It is as simple as adding your personalisation, with the name of artist and the album, mixtape or single. No matter how popular, or obscure your musical choices, you will be sure to find the music of your choosing.

With multiple sizing options, the poster is made of Museum grade 220 gram art paper with a matte finish. Find a high-quality album cover print that looks vibrant and with colours that really pop. Etsy use only the highest quality inks to ensure you get a very long-lasting product.

Find out more at Etsy.

6. Cineworld 12-Month Subscription

For many, life post lockdown has been about returning to a new normality, and rediscovering long-lost creative hobbies, pursuits, and pastimes. For the cinephile amongst us, returning to the big screen and watching the newest releases is something they have been longing for. Why not indulge their passion further, with a Cineworld Unlimited Card?

The Unlimited Card grants members a range of key benefits, further enhancing the magical cinema experience. For cinephiles who prefer a more vintage viewing, Unlimited Card grants them to all the 2D films they want. And if they’ve seen a film they simply cannot stop discuss and are eager to rewatch, fret not. They can watch all the 2D films they want, when they want, as many times as they want.

Been counting down the months and days for a blockbuster? Be the first to view advance screenings of the latest movies, with unlimited customers being some of the first to see a movie – Cineworld organise special preview screenings, days, weeks and sometimes even months before its released to the public. Additionally, all card holders receive a snack and drinks discount. So, whether you prefer popcorn or nachos, ice cream or pick’n’mix, ICEE or Pepsi – the discount applies to all in-cinema food and drinks. Because what movie experience is complete without the right snacks?

Find out more at Cineworld.

7. 4k HD Drone

For the tech and gadget enthusiast, look no further than the 4k HD Drone Camera Dual Wifi. Courtesy of Innovation Space, the drone is everything you have come to expect from this exquisite piece of technology, and then some. There aren’t many more fun ways to spend your time than operating a drone, and with the wonders of modern technology, there are numerous ways to get creative whilst flying one.

The 4K HD Camera Drone features a sleek, compact design that folds down into a size suitable for transportation purposes. It can be taken everywhere, keeping it in a backpack and bag without taking up excessive storage space. The HD camera is equipped with software image stabilization and autofocus. So, for the keen photographer there is a capacity to capture incredible aerial stills, that would no doubt enhance ones’ photography portfolio collection.

Bulky controllers are also a thing of the past, with the wifi enabled drone. With a smartphone app, there is a capacity to use your existing smartphone to control the drone with wifi. You can connect to the application, the APK system to take photos, videos and transfer images in real time, with the mobile phone camera. Small, light and easy to carry, and with a refreshing modern design, fuel your loved one’s desire to conquer the skies with the 4k HD Drone Camera Dual Wifi.

Find out more at Innovation Space.

8. BrewDog Christmas Gins

Let the festivities be-gin. Whether gift-shopping for an avid gin lover or an opportunity to add exciting new flavours to the collection, The 12 Lonewolf Gins of Christmas is a Christmas themed gift sure to warm the heart.

From gin tastings to gin distillery tours and even gin and tonic tea bags – gin is undeniably popular. A highly versatile and quite exciting drink, the boom in gin consumption in the past decade owes largely to the fact gin is of course delicious. Brewdog’s Christmas Gins are distilled with botanicals a-plenty at their Aberdeen HQ to produce the 12 LoneWolf Gins of Christmas. Exclusively available through the Brewdog website, this diverse collection of sublime liquids features eight tantalising new gin flavours and four returning icons, all of which are packaged in 50ml bottles.

Additionally, gifting the 12 LoneWolf Gins of Christmas to a loved one would mean doing your part for the environment. This product is carbon negative, as part of Brewdog’s overall commitment to sustainability.

Find out more at Brewdog.

9. Biorb Home Aquarium

BiOrb are known for their extensive range of stylish aquariums. The hassle-free attitude towards fish keeping and nifty features make them perfect for any enthusiast with a busy schedule, who is keen to add life and tranquility to their home.

The biOrb Home Aquarium bursts with colour and life in a way you may never have seen previously. Aquarium fish are amongst nature’s most incredible sights. Watching them lets your mind go free, giving you a refreshing break from your day, and all its stresses and worries. BiOrb uses design to expand the idea of what an aquarium is. Designed to be placed in any area of the home one sees fit, be it a bedroom, living room or study, they bring a sense of tranquility and calmness into any environment its placed in.

Everything you need to maintain the aquarium is included. The Intelligent LED uses long life LEDs to replicate a natural 24-hour light cycle. There is the option of multicolor, customisable lighting at the touch of a button, as well as several pre-set colour settings. Keeping the aquarium clean couldn’t be easier, with lighting, pump, filtration, and instructions. Unleash your creativity when you arrange the decor inside your biOrb and then sit back, relax, and enjoy the solace of aquarium fish.

Find out more at Biorb.

10. The Skincare Edit

Nailing down a skincare routine can be quite the challenge. There are several factors to consider, including finding products that suit ones’ skin tone, allergy issues, and ensuring the ingredients within are suitable. The search can be quite exhaustive. Step forward The Skincare Edit courtesy of Glossier.

If you’re shopping for that person who is overdue an upgraded skincare routine, then look no further. The Skincare Edit is Glossier’s top rated, best-selling skincare routine, featuring in miniature sizes, with a soft, stretchy logo headband designed to give or to keep.

A daily skincare routine, made for all skin types, The Skincare Range is a routine for fresh, moisturised, dewy skin. Included in the set is the iconic Milky Jelly Cleanser which keeps skin hydrated and clean, ultra-hydrating Super Bounce serum designed to leave skin glowing, a deeply comforting Priming Moisturizer Rich, soothing Balm Dotcom (in Original and Rose), light-reflecting Futuredew oil-serum hybrid, plus a pink, nylon-spandex headband (ideal for washing your face) printed with the signature Glossier G logo.

Used by individuals who have suffered from a range of skin conditions, including acne, blemishes, and sensitive dry skin, all the products are dermatologist-tested, and with the set coming in irresistible miniature sizes, it can be taken on travels far and wide. 

Find out more at Glossier

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