Christmas Gift List
Christmas is well and truly on its way – the John Lewis Christmas advert is bringing tears to eyes everywhere, the Harrods windows are looking stunning, and we have just finished decorating our Christmas tree at Snapdragon HQ….
Of course, this festive feeling means it’s time to start thinking about presents, which is often the worst part of Christmas for even the most devoted of elves. Do you break into a cold sweat when pondering what to give the extreme foodie friend? What does one get for the gadget geek? Gift giving really can be an absolute minefield!
No need to panic though, as we always think that preparation is the key to any success, so we’ve done the research to make sure you don’t make any festive faux pas! We went straight to luxury online retailer Amara for some inspiration and asked head honcho Karen Waddilove for her tips on buying gifts for a variety of different personality types. See if you recognise any of your loved ones in the following…
1. Men’s Gift Pack Set of 4, Scaramouche & Fandango; 2. Emilia Taupe Travel Set, Sofia Cashmere; 3. Zipp Portable Speaker, Libratone; 4. Mint Leather Laptop Bag, Chi Chi Fan Hamburg; 4: Ribbon Sandalwood Travel Set, Edwin Jagger
Everyone has a friend that can be described as the ultimate jetsetter. They are always escaping off to the most exotic of locations whether for business or pleasure and love presents they can take with them wherever they go. Amara has everything covered for your globetrotting loved ones from luxurious toiletries, to sumptuous cashmere travel sets and even portable speakers to keep them entertained wherever they next land.
Foodie
1. KMix Raspberry Iconic Table Mixer & Blender, Kenwood; 2. Vita electric Juicer, Bugatti; 3. Ghion Black Horn Carving Set, Forge de Laquiole; 4.Galactic Patch Apron, Desigual; 5. Elevate Knives & Carousel Set, Joseph Joseph
For food lovers and avid chefs out there the gift opportunities are truly endless; not only is a hamper of their favourite feasts ideal, but so are items designed to improve their culinary experiences. High quality knife and carving sets along with state of the art appliances are essential for foodies and will instantly become some of their most treasured cooking possessions.
Gadget Geek
1. Wooufall Laptop Sleeve, Woouf; 2. Purple Touchscreen Pen, Ted Baker; 3. Radio Silenz Walnut Headphones, Tivoli Audio; 4. Nespresso Citiz & Aeroccino Titanium Coffee Maker, Krups; 5. MR1 Bluetooth Speaker Rich Walnut, Ruark Audio
Buying for a gadget geek can seem slightly daunting as chances are they already have the latest model of, well, everything! However if you think slightly outside of the ‘gadget’ box you will come across many fun and thoughtful presents for the person that probably has every new gizmo on the market. Accessories for their favourite devices such as laptop & iPad covers, chic touchscreen pens and noise cancelling headphones allows your gadget obsessed friends to get even more out of their much loved toys.
The Perfect Host
1. Fortuny Dinner Service, L’Objet ; 2. Multi Stem 3 Tier Cake Stand, Orla Kiely; 3. Rectangular Cheese Board, Just Slate; 4. Frosted Vodka & Oak Paddle Set, LSA; 5. Ice Cube Cooler, Eva Solo
What can you possibly get the most organised members of your friendship group & family? This will always be the most difficult of personalities to buy for as not only will perfect host types have Christmas ready months in advance, they will also get you the most painstakingly thoughtful present possible, making your present to them even harder to get. Our advice is to get them something to make their dinner parties even more spectacular, think innovative serving gadgets, unusual barware and of course opulent tableware to give their hosting the ultimate wow factor.
Amara is an exclusive online retailer of luxury home fashion, including a wide selection from many of the top brands in the industry such as Missoni Home, Hugo Boss, Roberto Cavalli & Ralph Lauren. With a strong dedication to excellent customer service and the finest products available, Amara is a one-stop shop for all of your Christmas gifting needs.
For more of Amara’s top Christmas 2013 gift ideas, head over to their website now and get shopping!
Photo credits: Amara