If the Christmas decorations are up, but there are no gifts under the tree yet, you might be starting to panic. You may be understandably reluctant to brave the high street crowds and worried about online deliveries arriving too late. Try these simple tips for stress-free last-minute gift shopping.
Theme your gifts
Decide on a single item and choose a different version for everyone, making sure each choice is personalised. Buy everyone a hat – from woolly bobble hats to stylish ear warmers, there’s so much choice, you’re bound to find a hat for each friend or family member. Another idea could be a houseplant for each of your loved ones.
In limiting your focus, you’ll make more thoughtful purchases and may well get away with only visiting one shop.
Make your own food hampers
Local farm shops and specialist delicatessens are a treasure trove of high quality, locally sourced edible goodies. If you have keen cooks in the family, they’ll really appreciate ingredients like flavoured oils, aged balsamic vinegars and sophisticated relishes and pickles. Many outlets stock presentation baskets specifically with hamper style gifts in mind. Add some high-end chocolate treats, and you can’t go wrong.
Alcohol
Your local wine merchant will be delighted to help you select the perfect bottle of wine, artisan gin or beautifully boxed champagne. Most will also provide tasting notes, which helps to make the gift feel more special and personally chosen. Many producers make festive presentation gift sets – ideal as a ready-made, pre-wrapped gift when time is short.
Select a lovely gift bag and attach a beautifully written gift card, and your Christmas presents can’t fail to be a hit.
