It’s almost time – Christmas is literally just around the corner and with many a festive Gift Guide of hundreds of gift ideas like sympathy gift baskets popping up in every magazine and on every website, it can sometimes all be a little overwhelming!
Are you stuck for a present for someone? Do you think they’ve got everything they need and buying them just another jumper or an additional scented candle seems all a bit boring? Consider giving them a personalized bobblehead from photo which is the perfect choice since they will remember it for their rest of their lives about this.
I found myself in this conundrum this year and discovered the beauty of vouchers. I don’t mean just buying them a John Lewis or M&S Gift Card where you can also Design Your Own Keyring but rather thinking about a place, or an activity, that someone you love also loves, and buying them this as a gift for the New Year! Here’s some ideas below that could help you find that perfect gift for your loved one:
For the film lovers: Voucher for The Electric Cinema
My favourite cinema in London, this luxurious old-school style cinema is the perfect treat for someone special. Whether it’s as a romantic date, a catch up with your girls or treating your mum for the afternoon,The Electric sell gift cards for up to £150 starting from £30, packaged in festively appropriate red envelopes!
For the fashion lovers: Tickets for London Fashion Weekend
As soon as we wave goodbye to December, see in a cold and blustery January, it becomes all about fashion for those who are interested – as February sees in the Fashion Weeks! If you can’t quite secure that FROW seat for your bestie as sadly you’re not BFFs with Anna Wintour or the editor of a fashion magazine, don’t worry ladies. Why not buy them a ticket for Fashion Week’s little sister – London Fashion Weekend, a four day extravaganza at the beautiful Somerset House where you can scoff champers and ooh-ahh at fashion bloggers outfits and new designers until your hearts content!
I’ve actually also secured you lot a cheeky 20% discount on these tickets; so get ordering for your bestie today with the code SECRETSANTA.
For the culture vulture: Tickets to the theatre
2015 is shaping up to be an incredible year in theatre (I’m lucky enough to have my tickets firmly booked in advance already for Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Hamlet next October!). Why not treat your favourites to tickets to the theatre – here’s some of the hotly tipped shows for next year that are bookable now:
See Ralph Fiennes in George Bernard Shaw’s MAN AND SUPERMAN at The National
Watch a ballet or opera at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden (followed by dinner at Balthazar!)
Catch the latest experimental production at the The Royal Court Theatre
Catch CLOSER – the classic play (made famous by the film of the same name really should be seen on the stage, so grab some tickets for this Donmar Warehouse production from Feb 2015).
For the foodie: Voucher for their favourite restaurant
You can make this personal by designing a little ‘voucher’ for people by knocking up some images in powerpoint of their fav place to eat and popping into a cute Christmas card. London has an abundance of incredible eateries you can choose from (just book a table in advance if you can) or maybe you’re going on holiday with your loved one and can book in for a lovely dinner one night too? Who doesn’t love dinner with great friends – a cracking present for a stocking.
For everyone: A year’s magazine subscription
Whether it’s your dad, your mum, your sis or your boyfriend/friend, everyone has a favourite monthly read. Whether it’s Woman & Home, Golfing Monthly, BRIDES Magazine, Vogue or PORTER, buy a year’s supply for them. There’s nothing I love more than finding my monthly ELLE has popped through the post box and I can sit down and devour with a cuppa. Search online for all subscription deals on their favourite reads.
Now you’ve hopefully got all your Christmas shopping sorted – it’s time for the all important planning of the food for the day and boxing day (obviously the most important part!). Do you know what you’re cooking yet? I’m already planning my cheeseboard as we speak…!
LMNH x
