December is here, and with the excitement of holiday festivities to come, you also might be feeling a little bit of pressure when it comes to finding presents for your loved ones.
With this in mind, we’ve put together a series of gift guides to help you select the perfect present for your loved one. Below, you’ll find 21 great quality gifts for the women in your life…
1. A Moment Of Calm Hanging Gift
Price: £5.00
Bath and body sets are go-to presents for many of us for a reason. Not only can they be thoughtful and exciting, but your recipient is sure to put them to good use.
This calming set from M&S’s Apothecary range is designed to ‘soothe the senses’. Featuring a body wash and hand cream infused with the comforting scents of lavender, sweet orange, and sage, this set also has an extra Christmas twist: you can hang it from the tree like decoration.
2. Clever Fox - Weekly & Monthly Planner
Price: £19.99
If you know someone who can’t wait to take 2023 by storm, why not pick them up a planner from Clever Fox?
These handy books can not only help you to define your goals but improve your organisation and productivity in order to achieve them. Clever Fox’s system uses positive psychological techniques to help users along, and each planner comes with a comprehensive ‘how-to’ guide, so you can make the most of your planner.
Plus, unlike most planners, it’s undated, so your recipient can start using it at any time!
3. The Peacock Plant
Price: £38.00
This Peacock Plant (or Calathea) from Bloom & Wild is a brilliant choice for any plant lover in your life. It’s easy to care for, and the striking pattern on its foliage will illuminate any kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom that it calls home.
Bloom & Wild have a large selection of plants, so if this one isn’t for you, you’re sure to find something that your friend or family member will love on their website.
4. Movement Cool Down Beanie
Price: £18.00
If you’re looking for something that’s stylish and practical, check out this Movement Cool Down Beanie from Free People.
Fashion brand Free People specialise in producing well-made products with a bohemian flair, and this beanie is no different. Its chunky-knit style will keep you warm without overheating – and with six unique colours to choose from, you’re sure to find one for whoever you have in mind.
5. Marbled Acacia Coaster
Price: £8.00
Looking to make a thoughtful addition to one of your favourite lady’s homes? These Marbled Acacia Coasters from Anthropology are simultaneously unique and understated.
Made from marble and acacia wood, this interesting blend of elements will look just as at home on a coffee table in the winter as they will at a garden dinner party in the warmer months.
6. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Price: £89.99
Whether they’re working, exercising, driving, or cooking, some people love to play music 24/7. So if you’re shopping for a music lover this year, why not get them a portable and versatile Bluetooth speaker like this one from Ultimate Ears?
Not only is the Wonderboom compact, which makes it easy to take anywhere, but it’s also completely waterproof – so it can be used in the shower and even washed off if it gets dirty. Believe it or not, the company claims that it can even float alongside you in the pool; all while serenading you with your favourite tunes.
7. In the Garden – Adult Coloring Book
Price: £7.75
There are lots of benefits to colouring as an adult. Aside from being an entertaining way to flex your creative side, it’s a meditative activity that’s thought to reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, improve motor skills, and could even help you sleep better.
So if you’d like to give the gift of mindfulness this holiday season, take a look at this ‘In the Garden’-themed colouring book from Color & Frame.
8. Black Tea, Patchouli, and Peppercorn-Scented Reed Diffuser
Price: £22.00
While scented candles are a good way to provide your space with a quick hit of aroma, unfortunately, they only last a few days of consistent burning. So if you want to enjoy their sweet smells 24/7, you’ll need to be constantly replacing your candles, which can be expensive!
Reed diffusers, however, release their aromas slowly for weeks on end. Plus, because they don’t involve a flame, they’re safer and can be left unattended.
This Black Tea, Patchouli, and Peppercorn diffuser from Orphic Living (available via Etsy) is a delightful mix of spicy scents: perfect for wintertime.
9. To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara
Price: £14.00
Ever since the immense success of her novel A Little Life in 2015, Hanya Yanagihara’s next book was eagerly awaited by many. And finally, when it was published in January of this year, it was met with acclaim from critics and fans alike – so it’s a great gift for any book lovers you know.
To Paradise takes place in an alternate universe and is set over the course of three separate timelines. From star-crossed lovers in an uncanny version of New York in 1893 to the totalitarian, dystopian world of 2093, Hanya Yanagihara weaves these different times into a seamless and elegant tale.
10. High-Neck Wool Jumper
Price: £69.00
One of the best things about fashion is that everyone has different tastes and preferences. Though this can make buying clothes for your friends and family a little tricky.
However, this high-neck wool jumper features a sleek and timeless design that’ll feel right at home with almost any outfit. If you want to play it safe, choose it in off-white or black. Or, if your loved one likes to make a statement, why not choose dark beige or bright purple?
11. Puddy Cat Prints – Film Posters
Price: £9.50
Got a film buff in your life? Or even just someone who’d appreciate a splash of colour on their walls? If so, these minimalist graphic film posters from Puddy Cat Prints will make a thoughtful gift.
Head to the Puddy Cat Prints Etsy page and you’ll discover a wide range of film posters to choose from – featuring classics like Back to the Future and Jaws, to more recent releases like Whiplash and Everything Everywhere All At Once.
If your loved one’s favourite film isn’t in the catalogue, you can even request their resident designer to draft you up one at no extra cost!
12. LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box Subscription
Price: From £13 per month
Subscriptions make unique presents because they’re a chance to keep the festivities going long after Christmas has come to an end. And this subscription box from LOOKFANTASTIC is a wonderful monthly treat for anyone who’s into makeup and beauty products.
Subscriptions range from 3-12 months. Although, you can opt to buy a single box for a one-off gift-giving experience. Containing a cornucopia of beauty supplies (from striking eyeliners to moisturising hand creams), there’s a lot to enjoy in every box.
13. Neutral Mix Cashmere Wrist Warmer
Price: £32.00
Things like gloves, scarves, and woolly hats can make thoughtful presents, but if you’re looking to give someone a winter accessory with a twist, why not consider these cashmere wrist warmers from British company Turtle Doves?
These cosy wrist warmers are soft and versatile as they can be worn as a long single layer, or folded up into a double layer if the weather is particularly biting. Plus, Turtle Dove customers report that they’re helpful for easing the symptoms of Raynaud’s and even some arthritic conditions.
14. Winter Signature Candle
Price: £20.00
Though reed diffusers are a convenient way to immerse your home with delightful scents, on a dark winter’s evening, there’s nothing like a candle for creating a cosy, festive ambience.
This Winter Signature Candle from The White Company is a warming, spicy blend of cinnamon, clove, and orange that’s perfect for burning throughout the holiday season and into the new year.
15. Fine Nine Selection Chocolate Box
Price: £13.45
For those with a sweet tooth, chocolate is a can’t-miss gift idea. And this selection box – featuring some of Cambridgeshire-based chocolatier Harry Specters’ favourite treats – is a tasty, high-quality choice.
By buying Harry Specters chocolate, you can also feel good knowing that your money is going to a good cause. Started by a mother who was inspired by her autistic son, Harry Specters works to improve the lives of autistic people by providing employment and work experience, among other things. You can read about their mission here.
16. Home Air-Dry Clay Pottery Kit
Price: £34.00
This is another thoughtful gift for one of the creative people in your life. Not only is pottery a fun and unique way to express your creativity but it’s a mindful activity that’s thought to reduce stress and improve focus, among other things.
Plus, when you’re done, you’ll get something useful or decorative to add to your home, or you can even keep the giving spirit going and gift it to a friend.
This pottery kit from Pott’d is ideal for beginners and gives you everything you’ll need to sculpt, detail, and paint your own clay creations.
17. SONGMICS Hex Dumbbell Set
Price: £39.99
Whether it’s sneaking in a quick yoga session on your lunch break or even doing some exercises in front of the TV, one of the few benefits of the pandemic is that it showed many of us the power of getting fit from home.
So if someone in your life is embracing home workouts, why not give them a hand in their health journey by making a worthy addition to their fitness arsenal? Dumbbells can get quite expensive, so at just under £40, this set from SONGMICS is good value. It also comes with a stand, which will help to keep them tucked neatly away.
For a heavier set, you might want to check out this one from Zoomster.
18. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Price: £129.99
eReaders have completely changed the way that we buy, store, and read books. You can purchase and download all kinds of titles instantly (no more returning from the bookshop empty-handed because they didn’t have what you were looking for) and have all of your favourite reads accessible on one device.
You can even do things like highlight and annotate passages (a feature that’s great for students), and with Kindle products, you can get access to a library of free books. So if you have a bookworm in your circle that you’d like to treat, why not consider an Amazon Kindle?
There are plenty of different types of Kindle, though we think the Paperwhite is a good mix of quality and value.
19. Like A Virgin Hair Masque
Price: £32.90
To give one of your loved ones an at-home salon experience this Christmas, why not give them this Like A Virgin Hair Masque and Tangle Tamer from Coco & Eve?
This five-in-one treatment restores dry and damaged hair, improves hair texture and shine, hydrates and conditions, treats split ends, and tames frizz. Plus, it’s PETA-approved and ethically sourced, so you can feel good about where your money is going.
20. Happy Christmas - LUSH Bath Bomb Set
Price: £28.00
As well as being moisturising and nourishing for your skin, bath bombs can elevate your time in the tub with their pleasant smells, and by transforming your bathwater into kaleidoscopic swirls of colour.
With this Christmas set from LUSH, you can treat any bath lover in your life to some festive cheer. Featuring a Magical Santa bath bomb, a Party Popper bubble bar, and more!
21. Lagoa Oil and Vinegar Pouring Bottle
Price: £29.99
When buying tableware as a present, it’s easy to go for staples like bowls, plates, and mugs. While these can be thoughtful and creative presents if you find the right ones, they run the risk of being a little uninspired and might go relatively unused.
But if you want to contribute something to someone’s kitchen that’s both stunning and original, check out this Lagoa oil and vinegar pouring bottle.
Unlike other tableware items, this is something that most households won’t have. And its blue/green, sandy glaze will transport your recipients’ dinner table to the coastal groves of Greece, no matter where they live.
Final thoughts…
We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of 21 gifts for women. It’s worth bearing in mind that while we’ve written with women in mind, there’s no reason why these presents won’t work for anybody in your life, however they identify!
If your loved one is crazy about their gadgets, you might find some more gift inspiration in one of our tech roundups – for example, our lists of the best fitness trackers, headphones, and air fryers on the market right now.