November 30, 2012 7:41 pm

Christmas gift guide

Compiled by Natalie Whittle and Hannah Bishop

Our pick of presents worth giving ranges from a retro camera and a vintage chair to kitchen accessories good enough to eat
  • Wooden Bowls by Glenn Lucas. Made in Ireland from beech and ash wood, these bowls are perfect for your clementines. €75 each; www.makersandbrothers.com
  • Blodwen ‘Gwalia’ Enamel Collection. Durable kitchenware adorned with the ‘Caernarfon’ Welsh tapestry pattern. Billy can £45, bowl £17.50, plate £19; www.blodwen.com
  • B17 Select World Traveller Saddle 2012 Brooks. Celebrate the success of British cycling with its limited edition B17 Select World Traveller Saddle 2012. £202.02; www.brooksengland.com
  • Sebastian Bergne Ring Calendar produced by L’Atelier d’Exercises. Remind yourself of the date with this shapely wall calendar. £42; www.buysebastianbergne.com
  • Duck & Duckling by Architect Made. Hans Boellings’ duck and duckling celebrate Danish design – and nature. From £49; www.skandium.com
  • Silk Memento British Isles Map Cushion. Retrace your roots with this silk cushion designed by Re-Foundobjects. £56; www.liberty.co.uk
  • XF1 Fujifilm. A vintage-style compact camera with advanced filter settings available in tan, red or black leather. £369; www.fujifilm.eu/uk
  • Toast Christmas Stocking. Quilted cotton stocking adorned with a pretty paisley pattern. £15; www.toast.co.uk
  • Marimekko Tea Pot. Tea time! £59; www.skandium.com. Also shown White Whisper Lahloo – enjoy a brew of Kenyan white tea £8; www.lahlootea.co.uk
  • Coin Triangles. Hand-crafted 100 per cent leather coin purses, made in London. £34 each; www.albamclothing.co.uk
  • Mermaid Sleeping Tail. Keep your little mermaid or merman cosy in this nifty sleeping bag. £80; www.shoplunaandcurious.com
  • Fort tray by Donna Wilson. A pop of bold colour for serving cocktails and the like, made from laminated ply. £32; www.scp.co.uk
  • Vintage Spanish Chair. Sit tight in this reupholstered, vintage Spanish chair designed by BørgeMogensen. £2,400; www.19greekstreet.com
  • London Double Decker Bus by Papero. Surprisingly sturdy – made from recycled paper and card. All aboard! £29; www.fao-shop.com
  • Hamman Essence in Raspberry. This multipurpose Hamman towel is a soon-to-be essential in your home. £44.95; www.nixeyandgodfrey.com. Cairngorm Pebble Throw. Made from Merino lambs’ wool in Scotland. £74.95; www.scottishlinen.com
  • FIN III Screen Print by Richard Roberts. Limited edition screen print. £95; www.thecalmgallery.com
  • Radio Symphony GDR 1954. Beautiful lightboxes created from restored furniture and photo slides. Price on request; www.lillyslightboxcompany.com
  • Harris Tweed Alisdair Satchel. Luxurious leather and handwoven Harris tweed. £125; www.culturelabel.com
  • Paul A. Young Chocolate Slab. Should see you through Boxing Day. £39.50; www.paulayoung.co.uk. Chococo’s Large Seasonal Selection Box From £24.95; www.chococo.co.uk
  • Cut and Serve Cheeseboard by Sebastian Bergne, £30; buysebastianbergne.com. David Mellor Cheese Knife, £38; www.davidmellordesign.com. Paxton & Whitfield’s Morangie Brie £4.95/250g; www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk
  • Ottolenghi Spice Jars. From barberries to maftoul, the recherché spices and grains beloved of chef Yotam Ottolenghi are now in a one-stop online store. From £2.80 each; webstore.ottolenghi.co.uk
  • Thornback and Peel Napkins. Brush off your Christmas gravy with these British-made, linen-cotton napkins hand-printed with beautiful designs. From £9.95 each; www.thornbackandpeel.co.uk
  • Dino Salad Servers. Salad served with a joke. £14.95, www.alllovelystuff.com
  • Fresh Wasabi. Essential for a sushi supper. The grater (£6) and brush (£2.50) are from Japan. From £10.50 for 35g; www.thewasabicompany.co.uk
  • Fortnum & Mason Merry Gentleman’s Hamper. For the gourmand gent. £110; www.fortnumandmason.com
  • Perbellini Pandoro. Not panettone, but its fruit-free Veronese cousin, dusted with icing sugar. £29; www.natoora.co.uk
  • David Mellor Steak Knives. Serrated for sirloin. £86; www.davidmellordesign.com
  • Staub Coq au Vin Cocotte. This French cast iron casserole has a stainless steel cockerel perched on the lid. £199; www.stangerscookshop.co.uk
  • Swedish design meets Scottish fabric with these foldable, fashionable headphones. £80; www.urbanears.com
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