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Green onde wood inlay box
It's a truth universally acknowledged that one can never have too many wood inlay boxes.
£285 via Biagio Barile 0808 178 5628; www.abask.com
Ruha beads green jade bracelet
Jade is apparently a 'very intuitive crystal' which has 'the ability to transform negative energies into positive ones that promote joyfulness and love. It encourages us to live in harmony, both inside our skin and in the world and helps us heal from emotional and physical injuries.' All of which sound ace.
£280 via Ruha www.ruha.co.uk
Hudson Crossbody Pouch in Wine Milled Pebble
A wine-coloured bag ideal for those worried about spilling a drop of claret on it.
£185 via Aspinal of London 0808 169 5529; www.aspinaloflondon.com
Medici headband in jacquard black
£120 via La Double J www.ladoublej.com
Pauline cropped wool-blend boucle jacket
£525 via Really Wild London 01491 352600; www.reallywildclothing.com
Alphabet keepsake box
Probably our favourite thing on the list this year.
£100 via Kit Kemp 020–7907 4040; https://shop.kitkemp.com
Clay orange Hester gift set
£290 via STOW London www.stowlondon.co.uk
Slipper-cut loafer
Also available: loafer-cut slippers (probably).
£130 via Boden 0330 333 0000; www.boden.co.uk
Darley gloves in green smooth nappa
£275 via Mulberry 020–7042 3770; www.mulberry.com
Carina duffle gilet
This is neither the time nor the place to go into this, but we'd love to know the exact moment the phrase 'body-warmer' was replaced by the word 'gilet'.
£210 via WYSE London 020–8740 4324; www.wyselondon.com
Trilby hat with double feather band
For that female-Indiana-Jones look.
£129 via Holland Cooper 01608 658063; www.hollandcooper.com
D-Millefiori 70-square scarf
Thing of beauty.
£295 via Dior 020–7172 0172; www.dior.com
Lady K adventurer watch
£5,795, Bremont — www.bremont.com
And finally... leopard print loveliness
Fans of our annual 'Christmas gifts for ladies' list will no doubt remember fondly the Leopard-print espresso cup and saucer, priced at £190 from Asprey. Here's a reminder, in any case:
Sadly, it doesn't appear to be available this year — nor is the amazing bucket hat from Dolce & Gabbana:
Last year, we resisted listing the Tom Ford leopard-print budgie smugglers and instead went with this very reasonably-priced cocktail shaker from Tinker London, who no longer seem to be up and running. (Most likely because they only charged £35 for their cocktail shaker.)
Now, in 2024, with the weather cold and dramatic, something to keep you warm seems appropriate — so we've gone with this gorgeous Cole Buxton alpaca-wool sweater. Almost as cosy as a hug from a real leopard, but a lot less scary.
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The traditional British toy makers still crafting wooden tops, rocking-horses and teddy bearsFrom automata to wooden dogs with jointed legs, members of the British Toymakers Guild have crafted a cornucopia of intriguing playthings that are not only for children, says Claire Jackson.
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