Champney’s
Top 30 Gifts for Christmas
By Josh Dare
Christmas is the time of giving – and if karma is true, the better you give, the better you receive! To help you choose the perfect Christmas present, we’ve put together our top thirty gifts for the festive season.
(In no particular order) / Underlined product names and details supplied as reference only and must be deleted
Poilane Punitions Christmas Biscuits Unisex
Christmas Biscuits
For Christmas, the famous French bakery Poilane will be making punitions (French biscuits) in the shapes of angels, hearts, trees and stars - great for either hanging on the tree or stocking fillings or just to eat.
Priced at £3.80 for 200 grams, £5.70 for 300 grams and £22 for one kilogram, call 020 7808 4910 for stockists
Sixty ABLE hat and GALLERY jacket Mens Fashion Men
Winter Outfit for him
Your man will look fantastic in this hat and jacket from Sixty. The Able hat and Gallery jacket are the perfect combination for the long winter months.
Able hat priced at £20 and Gallery Jacket priced at £235, call 0870 151 6040 for stockists
Celine Camel Suede Calfskin Boots Womens Fashion Womens
Celine Boots
She’ll love these Camel Suede Calfskin Boots from Celine. The mid-calf boots come in a rugged yet supple calf suede with a comfortable stacked leather heel and features the Celine blazon on the back upper heel. They’re available in ether an earthy brown, camel or a tender baby pink to suit her tastes.
Priced at £275, call 020 7297 4999
www.celine.com
Crème de le Mere (Theo Fennell) Moisturiser Womens
Moisturising Cream
Crème de la Mer is lauded as a miraculous moisturising cream across the world, with celebrities such as Heather Locklear, Sharon Stone, Courtney Cox and Madonna all using the cream. The cream and eye balm now come beautifully presented in a ‘must have’ gift box with exquisite Theo Fennell sterling silver hallmarked lids.
Priced at £300, call 01730 232 566 for stockists
Sony Cybershot P150 Digital Camera Unisex
Sony Cybershot Digital Camera
This Sony Cybershot P150 digital camera would make the perfect gift for anyone in your family. The amazing 7.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss Varrio-Tessart zoom lens will perfectly capture your Christmas moments so you can treasure them forever.
Priced at £400, call 08705 111 999 for stockists
www.sony.co.uk
STORM Prism Cufflinks Mens
STORM Cufflinks
STORM’s Prism cufflinks are the perfect stocking filler for any wise man this Christmas. STORM’s trademark polished steel is crossed with stunning lazer glass in sleek blue or festive gold for a bit of added sophistication. These stylish pieces are the perfect gift to keep your man looking sharp this Christmas.
Priced at £34.99, call 08700 278 676 for stockists
www.stormwatches.com
Storm Gem Watches Womens
STORM Watch
STORM’s new Gem watch simply dazzles. Its clean lines are embedded with colourful Swarovski crystals whilst its wide leather cuff strap hugs the wrist gently. The leather strap is available in black or white with either multicoloured crystals or aqua or clear. Bring a touch of bling to your Christmas party this year.
Priced at £69.99, call 08700 278 676 for stockists
www.stormwatches.com
Jay Strongwater – ‘Flora & Fauna’ mirror
‘Flora & Fauna’ mirror
This beautiful Flora and Fauna mirror from Jay Strongwater will lighten up any room in your house, as well as the recipients’ hearts. Available exclusively at Harrod’s.
Priced £6450, call 020 7730 1234
Poncherello Cream Poncho Poncho Womens
Cream Poncho
Poncherello specialise in ponchos and shawls from South America, and they’ve taken the cake with this mohair cream Poncho. Ponchos are big this season as they’re the perfect way to keep warm and stay stylish on those cold winter days.
Priced at £69, call 020 7433 3705 for stockists
www.poncherello.com
Joanna Wood Felt Shaped Christmas Decorations Christmas Directions Unisex
Christmas Decorations
It’s not Christmas without decorations! These felt shaped Christmas Tree, Star and Heart decorations from Joanna Wood are fantastically festive, and would look great hanging from your tree.
From £3.70, call 020 7349 2511
www.joannawood.com
Lalique Medusa Vase Vase Unisex
Lalique Medusa Vase
This beautiful vase from Lalique, available in small or large, is the perfect way to display for flower arrangements to lighten up any living space, and would make the perfect gift for someone special to you.
Small vase £295, large vase £1199, call 020 7499 8288 for stockists
www.lalique.com
Blenheim-Refinery Shaving Set Shaver kit Mens
Shaving Set
If you’re tired of your mans stubble rash, then give him the gift of the perfect shave with this shaving set from Blenheim and Refinery. The Refinery Shave Oil, Face Wash, Moisturiser, Eye Gel and Body Wash will help him get smooth and stylish.
Priced at £295, call Refinery on 020 7409 2001 or Tanner Krolle on 020 7823 1688
www.the-refinery.com
Muddyfox The Huck Bike Mens
Bicycle
Bikes were the ultimate Christmas present as a child – and now with the The Huck from Muddyfox, they’re the ultimate for adults too! With 7005 Series Alloy, Travel 4 Linkage with Through Axle, Mazocchi Forks, Shimano XT Dual Shifters and Hope Mono 6Ti brakes – it really is the "Monster of all Mountain Bikes".
Priced at £3,999, call 01268 247 000 for stockists
www.muddyfox.co.uk
Ted Baker Second Skin Fragrance Mens
Ted Baker Second Skin
Sleek, sophisticated and sexy, Second Skin captures the true essence of Ted Baker, and the essence of the man in your life. The fragrance is designed for the man with a sense of adventure and combines energising top notes with sensual base notes of wood and musk.
Priced at £30, call 0800 083 8416 for stockists
Elemis Ultimate Indulgence Skincare Collection Skincare Collection Womens
Ultimate Indulgence Skincare Collection
She’ll love this Ultimate Indulgence Skincare Collection from Elemis, which includes a month’s supply of Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules, Active Skin Complex, Exotic Cream Moisturising Mask, Pro-Collagen Lifting Mask Neck and Bust, and the Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. This collection even comes complete with a silk purse – ideal for carrying daily skincare essentials.
Priced at £195, call 01278 727 830 for stockists
www.elemis.com
Elemis Skin Treats Skincare Collection Womens
Skin Treats
Within the vibrant Amethyst and Jade silk box, Elemis have assembled the essentials for a youthful, radiant complexion. There are two packs available - for normal / combination skin, there’s Balancing Lime Blossom Cleaner and Balancing Lavender Toner, or for normal / dry skin there’s Rehydrating Rosepetal Cleanser and Rehydrating Ginseng Toner. Both packs also include Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust.
Priced at £29.50, call 01278 727 830 for stockists
www.elemis.com
Elemis Exotic Riches Spa Treats Bath / Spa Treats Unisex
Exotic Riches Spa Treats
The Exotic Riches Spa Treats from Elemis is the perfect gift for transporting mind and body to an exotic haven of sensuality. Includes Skin nourishing Milk Bath, Papaya Enzyme Peel, Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt and Exotic Island Flower Body Balm.
Priced at £34.50, call 01278 727 830 for stockists
www.elemis.com
Elemis Active Musclease Collection Bath / Spa Treats Unisex
Active Musclease Collection
This Active Musclease Collection for Elemis is the best present for anybody wishing to lie back, relax, and let tension melt away. The ‘ultimate bathing’ kit contains Aching Muscle Super Soak, Musclease Active Body Concentrate, Sharp Shower, Devils Mint body scrub and Refreshing Gel. It even comes with a soft cotton Elemis Towel – an essential gym bag accessory.
Priced at £38.50, call 01278 727 830 for stockists
www.elemis.com
Elemis Spa Retreat Bathing Ritual Bath / Spa Treats Unisex
Bathing Ritual
Give the gift of calm and tranquil bathtimes. The Elemis Spa Retreat Bathing Ritual contains a Gentle Rose Exfoliator, Exotic Cream Moisturising Mask and a Vitamin-Rich Body Lotion, making bath time not only relaxing, but good for their skin as well.
Priced at £38.50, call 01278 727 830 for stockists
www.elemis.com
Apple iPod Mini MP3 Player Unisex
iPod Mini
Apple’s famous MP3 player is the must have electrical item this year, and no wonder – the iPod Mini lets you brings along enough music for a three-day weekend getaway in a package so small, you’ll forget you’re carrying it!
Priced at £179, available at Apple Authorised Resellers
Ripples Aquavision Bathroom TV Unisex
Catch up with your favourite soaps
Add incredible pleasure to bath time with this fabulous flat screen bathroom TV from Ripples. Behind the sleek, matt, chrome finish is the ultimate in high-tech, heated screen televisions. Aquavision is a waterproof, flat screen television suitable for use in wet areas such as a shower, bathroom or wetroom.
Priced at £1876, call 0870 750 1626 for stockists
Morphy Richards Kitchen Hardware Juice Extractor Juicer Unisex
Juice Extractor
Nutritionists recommend that we eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day to stay fit and healthy – so make sure their daily consumption is a little more interesting by giving them the Kitchen Hardware Juice Extractor from Morphy Richards. The Extractor will extract wholesome, raw juices from fruit and vegetables to make tasty and energising drinks, and even comes with a handy recipe book.
.Priced at £69.99, call 0870 060 2614 for stockists
www.morphyrichards.co.uk
Morphy Richards Memphis Pump Espresso Coffee Maker Unisex
Espresso Machine
A very classy looking gift, this red stainless steel Memphis Pump Espresso creates rich espressos with an Italian style cream on top, brewed up by its powerful 15 bar pump pressure. If cappuccinos are more your scene, it can also whip up light, frothy milk with its Pump Cappuccino nozzle.
Priced at £59.99, call 0870 060 2614 for stockists
www.morphyrichards.co.uk
Morphy Richards Stainless Steel Fastbake Bread maker Bread Maker Unisex
Breadmaker
This Stainless Steel Fastbake Bread maker from Morphy Richards would fast become a favourite kitchen item of any recipient – there’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread in the morning! Ideal for family baking, the Fastbake breadmaker will prepare a 2lb loaf in just 75 minutes.
Priced at £69.99, call 0870 060 2614 for stockists
www.morphyrichards.co.uk
Nokia 6630 3G Mobile Unisex
Nokia 6630
Nokia recently released their 6630 model – the world’s first mobile phone to combine the benefits of 3G, EDGE and the leading smartphone platform Series 60. Offering always connected email, mobile broadband access to multimedia contact, live video streaming and video streaming, the compact Nokia 6630 phone would make a fantastic present for anyone.
Price dependant on contract
www.nokia.co.uk
Hello! The Ultimate Celebrity Quiz Game Board Game Unisex
Hello! Board Game
Based on the celebrity news magazine Hello!, this new trivia board game will have players wracking their brains to remember the news, views and celebrity issues from the year the magazine launched to the present day. It’s the ideal board game to entertain the family over the Christmas period, and well into the New Year.
Priced at £19.99, call 02380 662 600 for stockists
www.hellomagazine.com
Eton Porshe Design DAB Radio Cube Digiital Radio Unisex
Digital Radio
Etón Radios have teamed up with Porsche Design to create this cutting edge digital radio - which not only sounds great, but looks fantastic too. It’s both serious enough to satisfy the most fastidious technology connoisseur and sexy enough for the committed aesthete!
Priced at £149.99, call 023 9231 3093 for stockists
www.etoncorp.com
Dior Pure Poison Fragrance Womens
Dior Pure Poison
Dior have unleashed a fantastic female fragrance with their Pure Poison – jasmine, orange flower and woody amber seduce your nose, and would bring a smile to any womans face Christmas morning.
Priced at £27 for 30mL, £40 for 50mL or £57 for 100mL, available nationwide
La masion Du Chocolat Christmas Gift Box Chocolate Unisex
Exquisite Chocolate
La Maison du Chocolat of Piccadilly brings you Orfelio, a scrumptious collection of four different flavoured truffles especially for Christmas - the perfect indulgent present. The truffle is a subtly tasting ganache that is coated in a fine chocolate powder – milk or dark, according to taste. There are two dark chocolate flavours - apricot and plain; with two milk chocolate truffles - caramel and coffee.
Priced at £52 for 550g from La Maison du Chocolat, to mail order call 020 7287 8500
www.lamaisonduchocolat.com
De Beers Cocktail Fizz Brooch Jewellery Womens
Diamond Brooch
The stunning diamond Cocktail Fizz Brooch from De Beer contains 18 diamond pears and 1 round brilliant diamond set in white gold. As they say, diamonds are a girl’s best friend – and imagine how happy she’ll be when you give her 19 new ‘best friends’!
Priced at £16,330, call 020 7758 9700 for stockists
www.debeers.com