Colourful Christmas Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again! This year I am embracing a more mindful and minimal christmas with less but more carefully chosen gifts from local makers.
So, in the spirit of festive sharing and whilst I watch the snow fall (honestly, it is actually snowing as I write this!) I thought I would share with you my favourite festive finds.
As a colour obsessed interior designer, I believe that gifts should reflect both personality and style. What better way to show thoughtfulness than with something that adds a splash of colour to your home?
Harriet Pearce - Aldwick Pouch
Aldwick Pouch - Pink Leopard
£65
The Aldwick pouch is your every day stylish staple!
A versatile pouch that can be used for your makeup, as a clutch or to keep your essentials together in a bigger bag or basket!
Each pouch comes with an organic cotton dust bag.
Also available in Gold, Red Leopard & Zebra
Handmade in Somerset
Divine Savages - Geometric Aviary Cushion
£195
Bold geometric stripes meet an avian explosion in this vibrant velvet cushion in a kaleidoscope of colours.
Made by skilled British makers, from plush recycled velvets and sustainable wool fillers.
Fun fact - I used to have this wallpaper in my downstairs cloakroom!
Helen Ward - Paper House Portraits
POA
Helen is an excellent artist and fellow Interior Designer who creates exquisite and un
ique pieces of art.
Helen has exhibited her work at a number of venues across the UK, as well as taking part in shows all over the world. She says she will never get bored of cutting the intricate pieces as the paper is all so beautiful.
Dixons Doodles - Giant Colouring Poster
MONSTERS! Giant Colouring Poster
£15
This is such a cool gift and a brilliant way of adding your own colour to your life plus it’s HUGE!
Also available Dinosaurs, Animal Kingdom, Birds & Ocean.
Loads of monstrously magnificent monsters to colour in anyway you want.
This poster is printed on 160GSM paper which means it's happy with pencils, crayons, paint, pens, ink or whatever else you want to try!
This poster is A0 size which means it’s big.
84.1cm x 118.8cm
It comes lightly folded in a A4 sized box for easy storage, keeping safe, popping in a rucksack, etc
Drawn in Bristol
wool. - Blankets
£79.99
These really are the most gorgeous blankets, I have the pink herringbone and it keeps me company on cold evenings cuddled up on the sofa whilst I devour my books.
Made from 100% lambs wool they can be used to provide an enticing extra layer over a bed for all-season warmth or add vitality and warmth to an outdoor garden party.
200cm x 150cm
Bath
Forage Somerset - Stripey Balloon Jumper
£59.00
Available in black, denim, chocolate and oatmeak these yummy oversized jumpers are
“like wrapping yourself up in a cloud’
Will fit UK8~16
If you are looking to gift an experience check out these local recommendations
Coocon Bristol - Beauty Treatments
Beauty Treaments & Facial Memberships
From £60
Full disclosure, this is my sisters company but she is the only person I go to for beauty treatments because they are quite simple AMAZING!
Based in Bedminster, Katie offers facials and massage from her Cocoon; place of sanctuary and comfort.
Her gift vouchers make an excellent gift as do her newly launched facial membership
Colour Consultations - Style Galore
From £120
If you have never had your colours analysed, this is the year to do so! The lovely Lou is based in Bristol and not only is she a fabulous stylist she can tell you in just 90 minutes which colours will make you shine and which to avoid.
She also offeres Personal Shopping and Wardrobe Edits to help you make the best investment in the best asset you have; yourself!