BLOW THE BUDGET
For when too much is never enough (see image above):
Celestia is the first perfume from Nyita, who have hitherto concentrated on creating some of the finest, most luxurious, and always scrupulously ethical body oils and candles. The scent is heavenly with tropical ylang ylang, and the sheer quality of this ground breaking, all-natural organic fragrance is quite extraordinary. £70 for 5ml nyitacollection.com
The Red Diamond Bouquet from B Corp and Planet Mark florists Blooming Haus comes in three sizes. Put us down for the Masterpiece, with 60 blooms. £265 shop.bloominghaus.com
Arguably the world’s most luxurious shampoo and conditioner, Oribe’s Gold Lust, in litre bottles, designed for gifting. Box features original artwork by Finnish multi-disciplinary artist Kustaa Saksi, £275 uk.oribe.com
The world’s first AI Agent phone for the post-app luxury-loving early adopter in your life. Vertu are out to define the next generation smartphone. From £4,240 vertu.com
Exquisitely crafted manicure set, plated in 24ct gold and presented in a long grain leather box, £545 czechandspeake.com
Large cafetiere handmade in Devon from fine bone China and medical grade steel, then finished with 24ct gold, £260 feldspar.studio
Ramp up the glam at cocktail hour. Modern Craft basketweave set, £225, tray £295 and ice bucket £295, uk.jonathanadler.com
Artisan asymmetric stud earrings made from ethical gold and ocean diamonds (approx. 0.7ct). £4,200 lebrusanstudio.com
High end fashion meets high class faux fur, The Frankie Shop Joni coat, £510 selfridges.com
Arbor, with its palm trees symbolising growth and success, brings instant texture to any room. Pelican House have partnered with artisans in India to create a new woven art collection handcrafted from local jute fibre. From £1,086 pelican-house.com
... AND LITTLE SOMETHINGS
Stocking fillers, secret Santas or gifts for unexpected guests
Double head pink jade roller, £7.99 minisoshop.co.uk
Accidently Wes Anderson jigsaw, £19.99 laurenceking.com
Mixed case of Desi snacks packaged in beer cans, £9.96 currysmugglers.co
Festive light-up candle, £10 marksandspencer.com
Oxford Letterpressed stitched notebooks, £14 each scriptum.co.uk
Prettily packaged luxury chocolate bars, £3.25 shop.ashmolean.org
Painted spice tin with orchid design, £13 theroost.com
Creamy, nourishing Shea Extra Rich embossed soap £15 uk.loccitane.com
Single serve of some of the most popular wines: Malbec, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose and Shiraz by Poco Vino, £3.75 each in store at Morrisons
Handmade, hand painted, striped earthenware egg cup, £14 villabolognapottery.com
