Whether it’s an office Secret Santa, a stocking filler or a starter for 10, budget gifts don’t have to be labelled under cheap and cheerful. From elegant homewares to chic jewellery there’s a whole load of wallet-friendly gifts to hand out this season. For the gourmet in your life, try Poon’s award-winning chilli vinegar dressing or maybe a chocolatey Italian treat from Selfridges — for some reason nothing says Christmas quite like an Italian baked good.
A surprisingly affordable interiors knick-knack always goes down well too — Sarah Raven’s bud vase or vibrant salad servers by Zeal are practical and pretty. If you’re on the hunt for festive-friendly gifts, John Lewis’s marbled bauble or a delightful hand-painted Christmas card from Scribble & Daub might be just the ticket. For those who want a gift to pamper, No7’s sheet mask, a luxurious hand cream by Bramley or richly coloured Palette nail varnish will surely satisfy.
And a little jewellery is never a bad idea. Eighties-inspired door-knocker earrings from Stradivarius or a tennis bracelet from Philip Jones are the fashion baubles to snap up..