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With five easy-to-shop categories, explore our top picks for gorgeous gifts under the tree
The trees are trimmed, lights are twinkling and the countdown to Christmas Day is on. But if you haven't started your Christmas shopping yet, don't worry: from brilliant stocking fillers to affordable gifts that look high-end, we've got you covered.
'When it comes to buying Christmas presents, are you a rigorous forward planner or more of a last-minute dasher around a packed department store? For many of us, now is the time of year we really wish we'd bought our presents in the January sales — like we said we would,' says Helen Bonthrone, Deputy Editor at House Beautiful.
'Either way, shopping for friends and family should be fun, and we have plenty of ideas, suggested by the team here at House Beautiful, to help make things a little bit easier.'
Broken up into five categories — gifts for customising, home bodies, design lovers, note-takers and hosting — you'll find plenty of top picks for gorgeous gifts under the tree. There are stylish lemon squeezers, candles, notebooks, platters, personalised Baked Beans, and more.
'We hope you enjoy our selection, but if you are one of those impressive people who already have all their presents sorted, you can still have a browse — it might be your cue to get a little gift… for yourself.'
Jazz up your Christmas Day table display with this fun harlequin side plate. Designed by Sophie Robinson for Dunelm, it's perfect for serving tasty treats.
Keep spills and stains away with Anthropolie's embroidered apron, featuring a wavy trim. Its machine-washable finish makes it practical, too.
There's nothing better than a calming candle to brighten a dreary winter's day. We're big fans of this refillable option from the Great House Farm Stores, boasting notes of rosemary, eucalyptus, peppermint and vetiver.
This serving platter makes the ultimate style statement. Handmade and glazed in London, it's perfect for piling a stack of fresh mince pies. The burgundy and cream checkerboard design means it can be used all year round.
Here's one for the pasta lovers in your life. This 'Pasta Club' print, available in a choice of three colours, will look great styled on a kitchen shelf.
Show your friends and family how well you know them with this fully customisable vintage-style cap. Choose the perfect fabric colour, pick your embroidery thread and add a personal message to be stitched on.
Timeless and utterly charming, Emma Bridgewater crockery always makes for a thoughtful gift. Go one step further with this mug and personalise it with a name or message, and choose which side the handle sits on.
A warming throw is a winter must-have. This herringbone blanket is available in red and navy, and you can add an embroidered message or name in a font of your choosing for the ultimate Christmas gift.
Beans might not be everyone's cup of tea, but for devotees of this cult classic, there's nothing better. Treat the bean lover in your life to a personalised tin of Heinz Beanz – a gift that's guaranteed to make them smile.
Looking for something truly personal? Craft a heartfelt message of up to 100 characters to be engraved on this handmade terracotta pot. Pair it with your recipient's favourite plant for a thoughtful one-of-a-kind gift.
Stationery lovers will appreciate this Kaweco gift set. The vintage-design tin case contains a black medium-nib fountain pen from the Classic Sport range – complete with Kaweco's classic octagonal design – and a pack of six standard-fit cartridges.
Who said stationery has to be serious? This playful pencil case – shaped like a leopard and made from 100% cotton, brings a touch of fun to any desk. It's perfectly sized to hold pencils, pens, crayons and a small ruler.
This sleek mint-green ink pen blends the ease of a ballpoint with the elegance and flow of a fountain pen – perfect for anyone looking to dip their toes into the art of calligraphy.
Designed by furniture maker Makoto Koizumi, these globular ink pots are like little works of art. Each colour is inspired by an onomatopoeic Japanese expression, giving every shade its own poetic story. A true delight for stationery lovers, these pots are as beautiful as they are unique.
No stationery collection is complete without a really nice notebook, and this Japanese specimen is just the thing. Its minimalist cover is effortlessly elegant, but it's what's inside that truly shines: creamy, fountain pen-friendly pages that are bleed-resistant and showcase ink beautifully. The paper's smooth texture, with just the right amount of grip, makes every word a pleasure to write.
Design lovers will adore Vitra's famous Eames Elephant. Crafted from recycled materials collected in Germany, it's a showstopping decorative object that would cheer up any empty corner of the home.
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