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Gift guide

Style for him A sartorialist’s selection

Hello, LondonBefore you bellow ‘Too soon!’ remember that the best gift haul is acquired quietly over time. Let these pages be your guide to thoughtful, stylish presents rather than panic-fuelled novelties. This year, we’ve added a bargain pick for those on Scrooge’s budget. If all else fails, you'll find bottled Christmas spirit on p48, in our round up of festive booze. Happy shopping! Katie Dailey, Style editor

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Styling Katie Dailey, assisted by Katie Rosseinsky. Cookbooks Guy Dimond. Drink Euan Ferguson. Gadgets David Phelan. Photography Rob Greig, assisted by Scott Chasserot, Katy Dillon and Max Stanley, using the Canon 5D Mk III. Additional photography Ed Marshall. Design Tom Hislop.

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Gift guide

FOOD

Good tasteThe epicurious on your gift list will appreciate

these shiny gastro gadgets

OBJECT OF DESIREVitamix Professional 300 blenderThis powerful beast laughs in the face of ice, pulverises bullet-like

vegetables into a pulp and churns out bucketloads of frozen margaritas in

the time it takes to say ‘Olé!’ That’s the Christmas spirit. £499.

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� Even a couple of cans of Fosters would look good on this. Palmeral round tray, £50. www.houseofhackney.com

� The Russian doll of cookware. Falcon pie set, £55. www.heals.co.uk

� Their name in nuts. Personalised Nutella jar, £3.99 for 400g. www.selfridges.com

� Nespresso? Pah! This is the key to a distinguished coffee. V60 red porcelain one-cup brewer and scoop by Hario, £22. www.squaremilecoffee.com

� Sugar is a dark addiction. Cut their portion in half with this cleverly designed spoon. Sugar Skull Spoon by Suck UK, £8. www.hundredmillion.co.uk

� Small kitchen? This nifty set of weighing scales folds up to the size of

a spoon. Tri-Scale digital scale by Joseph Joseph, £35. www.habitat.co.uk

� Medical illustrator Emily Evans has created this crockery featuring teeth and mucosa. Yum. Cup and saucer, £50. www.anatomyboutique.com

A stylish pot for producing oozing, melty camembert in. Mmmm. Camembert baker by Paxton & Whitfield, £17.95. www.harrods.com

The looks of a milk carton, the durability of a jug. Transparent milk jug, £2. Tiger, 241-242 Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7QR. Small milk jug carton, £13.94. Liberty, Regent St, W1B 5AH.

� A true pastry pro knows a cold roller is key. Rolling pin, £18. www.habitat.co.uk

� Precision tea-making. Cuppa Tea mug by Suck UK, £6.95. www.prezzybox.com

A whopping chopping board, made from beautiful London plane trees. London Plane Platter £125. www.fatelondon.com

� It looks like a necklace. It isn’t – it’s to protect surfaces from hot dishes. Trivet by Ferm Living, £19.95. www.liberty.co.uk

� Natty, colourful peelers for creating different types of fruit and vegetable

ribbon. Peelers, £6.95. www.liberty.co.uk

� Give mother a chance to make her own mother’s ruin. It's dangerously easy. The Homemade Gin Kit, £39.99. www.thefowndry.com

� A very stylish way to keep your portion measured, your beans fresh, and the other people in the office out. Coffee scoop and bag closer by Kapu, £19.95. www.designmuseumshop.com

� Making your own sourdough: it’s the new having a beard. ‘Do Sourdough’ by Andrew Whitley, with Sourdough starter kit, £11.95. www.thedobook.co

� Match your brew to your bannister. Pantone coffee pots, medium £25 and large £30. www.liberty.co.uk

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COOKBOOKS

Cooking the books

You can’t go wrong with a recipe book. Even armchair chefs will love our pick

of this year’s tasty tomes

� Time Out’s bar and pub critic rounds up his considerable expertise in one pocket-sized volume. ‘Drink London’ by Euan Ferguson, £9.99. Frances Lincoln

� Recreate the flavours of the Middle Eastern café in Fitzrovia. ‘Honey & Co’ by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, £25. Saltyard Books

� The influential chef produces a worthy follow-up to ‘Plenty’. ‘Plenty More’ by Yotam Ottolenghi, £27. Ebury Press

� Lessons in esoteric booze making. ‘Artisan Drinks’ by Lindy Wildsmith, £25. Jacqui Small

� The best of the year’s baking books – 50 recipes with clear step-by-step photography. ‘What to Bake & How to Bake It’ by Jane Hornby, £19.95 Phaidon

� The doyenne of Indian cookery simplifies great global cuisine for vegetarians. ‘Curry Easy Vegetarian’ by Madhur Jaffrey, £26. Ebury Press

� Naysayers, look at these thrilling recipes before passing judgement. ‘Jamie’s Comfort Food’ by Jamie Oliver, £30. Penguin Michael Joseph

Smart dinner party food from a rising star of the small screen. ‘Best Ever Dishes’ by Tom Kerridge, £25. Absolute Press

A book of rewarding, simple veggie recipes. ‘A Modern Way to Eat’ by Anna Jones, £25. Fourth Estate

� Iranian recipes that are easy to reproduce in a London kitchen. ‘Persiana’ by Sabrina Ghayour, £25. Mitchell Beazley

� Proof that healthy eating can be tasty too. ‘A Change of Appetite’ by Diana Henry, £25. Mitchell Beazley

SCROOGE’S CHOICE The second book from a blogger-turned-recipe star: seasonal recipes that cost pence to make. ‘A Year in 120 Recipes’ by Jack Monroe, £18.99. Penguin Michael Joseph

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Too many cooks’ hairs spoil the broth. Chef’s hat, £16. www.fortnumandmason.com


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STYLE FOR HER

STYLE FO HEROOD

Style it outA fashionable lady can be fiendishly hard to buy for. Show you’ve been paying attention with one of these

on-trend under-the-tree winners

OBJECT OF DESIREKenzo mini multi-check print bag

If you want to seriously impress her, do so with this petite satchel by Parisian It-brand Kenzo. This little

beauty comes with a practical long cross-body strap and lots of compartments, all dressed up to the nines

in the print of the season. £430. www.liberty.co.uk.



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� A bit of Bella Freud for half the price of her own line. Crown sweater by Bella Freud x Fred Perry, £165. www.fredperry.com

� A strokable accessory to make an old bag look like new. Pom Pom keyring, £19. www.jigsaw-online.co.uk

� Cruella style, cruelty free. Vixen scarf, £120. www.helenmoore.com

SCROOGE’S CHOICE� Show-stopping lingerie at a surprisingly petite price. Edie bra, £28 and briefs, £15. www.playfulpromises.com

� Trinket storage for adults. Mia jewellery box, £21. www.habitat.co.uk All jewellery by Rosita Bonita, from £12. www.swanfieldboutique.co.uk

� Dorothy chic. Nancy Shoes by NW3, £129. www.hobbs.co.uk

Plastic fantastic. Necklace, £15. www.topshop.com

So hot right now. Lion candle, £38. www.bellafreud.com

� These stylish patterns are modern and easy to follow. Dress patterns, £14. www.byhandlondon.com

� Sparkly disco dancers. Britt courts, £129. www.hobbs.co.uk

� No pony required. Velvet riding cap, £45. www.houseofholland.co.uk

A party in a shoe box. Fizz glitter shoes, £30. www.topshop.com

� A stunning pendant to dangle over every outfit.Mastermind pendant by Elke Kramer, £130. www.swanfieldboutique.co.uk

� Grown-up party bags. Clutches, £69. www.boden.co.uk

� Tell her she’s the bomb, in French. La Bombe sweatshirt, £110. www.etrececile.com

� Too cool to keep for outdoors. Side detail sunglasses, Marc by Marc Jacobs, £105. www.liberty.co.uk

� Stella makes even exercise equipment desirable. Yoga mat by Adidas x Stella McCartney, £60. www.adidas.co.uk

� Not just a pretty book. ‘Why Fashion Matters’ by Frances Corner, £9.95. www.designmuseum.org


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STYLE FOR HIM

Dandy delightsBuying for a stylish chap? Or just wish your chap was a bit more stylish? Simply invest

in one of these handsome gifts

OBJECT OF DESIREThe Shadow Holdall

It has been observed that the airport is a fashion runway of sorts: a true test of a sartorialist’s ability to

maintain panache while on the move. This exceedingly expensive bag will transport the dapper traveller

between destinations with the utmost elegance, and last long enough for him to trot the globe with. £595.

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� A few life lessons from the real Don Draper. ‘Confessions of an Advertising Man’ by David Ogilvy, £12.99. www.designmuseumshop.com

For just enough five o’clock shadow. Stubble trimmer by Wahl, £23.99. www.boots.com

� The knitted bow tie: it’s the new knitted tie. Bow ties, £10 each. www.next.co.uk

� The ultimate beach accessory for Copacabana or Clacton, finished with surfboard resin. If you can’t afford the bats, the case will do nicely. Leblon beach bats set by Frescobol Carioca, £180; neoprene case, £60. www.frescobolcarioca.com

� Steve McQueen was shod in nothing else. Sanders suede chukka boot, £185. www.theshopkeeperstore.com

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SCROOGE’S CHOICE� For the nerd’s bedroom: a walnut-effect cube that wakes him up and displays the time, date and temperature. Walnut cube clock, £30. www.habitat.co.uk�

� Take him from Mr Twit to Mr Universe. Beard oil, £10 and hair wax, £15, by Mr Natty. www.albamclothing.com

� Functional and a little bit fashiony. Rucksack by Asos x Harris Tweed, £40. www.asos.com

� A plastic bag will definitely not do. Barbour tartan washbag, £65. www.houseoffraser.com

� A good-looking looking glass. Cleaver mirror, £50. www.darkroomlondon.com

� For his many i-Accoutrements. Knomad Mini portable organiser, £45. www.knomobags.com

Handmade in London, with prescription lenses; the window to a very happy soul. Glasses or sunglasses by Cubitts, £125. www.cubitts.co.uk

Sporty but suave. Liberty print baseball cap by Christys’, £45. www.liberty.co.uk

� Classic crewneck gets a flash of inspiration. Turnberry detail jumper, £95. www.lyleandscott.com


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� Keeping your trousers up never goes out of fashion. Braces, £10-£16. www.topman.com.

� Smokin’! Brushed brass lighter by Zippo, £26. www.theshopkeeperstore.com

� Adds a thin blue – or burgundy – line to every outfit. Striped canvas belt, £25. www.lyleandscott.com

� Dapper new leather wallets, cases and passport holders, from an old master of menswear. Travel range by Liberty, £55-£195. www.liberty.co.uk

� The future of slippers: the detachable rubber sole (in six colours) takes them outside. Mahabis sheepskin-lined felt slippers, £49 and soles, £15. www.mahabis.com

� Give him a big head and a sweet scent. Mister Marvelous eau de parfum by Byredo, £88 for 50ml. www.liberty.co.uk

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Instead of seeing the same familiar names as you do on every high street in London, here each quarter of Camden Market has its own distinct personality. There’s vintage threads at the Stables Market, music, films and games around the Lock Market, streetwear and accessories at Union Street Market and the spirit of independence at every shop and stall in between.

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BEAUTY

You beauty!Washbag wonders and dressing-table

delights to put a smile (and a bit of slap) on the face of the family preener

OBJECT OF DESIREBespoke fragrance

For any woman with a bottle or ten by the mirror, Floris’s bespoke perfume service is a dream. The oldest apothecary in Britain makes the Queen’s scent, not to mention James Bond’s, and no one is more qualified to fine-tune a completely unique fragrance, in at least three

one-to-one consultations at its fairytale St James’s premises. £250/100ml. www.florislondon.com



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� Give her Hollywood waves in time for Christmas lunch. Curve wave wand by GHD, £110. www.ghdhair.com

� Block out the ‘EastEnders’ Christmas special. Limited-edition silk brocade lavender eye mask, lined in cotton velvet, in 13 designs, £46. www.holisticsilk.com

� If you can’t afford to buy her a pair of Monsieur Louboutin’s red-soled heels, these dramatic nail polishes come a close second. Nail varnish by Christian Louboutin, £36. www.selfridges.com

� The brush giveth, this liquid taketh away. Brush cleaner by Parian Spirit, £20. www.liberty.co.uk

� Clarisonic tastes, M&S pockets. Radiant Cleanse rotating facial cleansing brush by Formula, £19.50. www.marksandspencer.com

� A skincare jewel from the Nile. All Purpose Skin Cream by Egyptian Magic, £29. www.liberty.co.uk

� The sweet smell of Brick Lane and other fragrant parts of London. Brick Lane soap by Soapsmith, £12. www.habitat.co.uk

Encourage their punky streak with this assortment of semi-permanent shades. Spin the Bleach Bottle colour kit by Bleach London, £12. www.boots.com

Anything from this collaboration is a win for fashionphiles and feline fans. Pencil, £17.50, and Cheek Duo blush set by Shupette x Karl Lagerfeld for Shu Uemura, £22. www.selfridges.com

� Give a little sprinkle of party dust. Scotch on the Rocks pink glow or bronze glow highlight powder by Bobbi Brown, £34. www.bobbibrown.co.uk

� For hands that do Christmas dishes. Hand creams by Jurlique, 40ml, £17 each. www.jurlique.co.uk

Alexa style at her fingertips. Hearts Nails Inc Collection by Alexa Chung, £45. www.nailsinc.com

� Four perfect reds: Eva, Liya, Julianne and Blake, each inspired by a leading lady. Buy the lot. Exclusive lipstick by L’Oréal Paris, £6.99. www.boots.com

� Pretty in print. Yellow Lagos Laurel Liberty print compact mirror by Andrea Garland, £30. www.liberty.co.uk

� A stocking-filler that doesn’t suck. Compact Styler Feline Groovy and Gold Rush hairbrushes by Tangle Teezer, £12.25 each. www.tangleteezer.com

� Expensive, but a wonder for problem skin. Kuro black soap by Sort of Coal, £22. www.celestineeleven.com

� Glamour in a box. Filmstar bronze and glow by Charlotte Tilbury, £49. www.selfridges.com

� Sink chic. Panthera square ceramic tumbler, £24 and soap dispenser by House of Hackney, £28. www.houseofhackney.com

SCROOGE’S CHOICE� Make-up brushes can be fearfully, and inexplicably, expensive. This set is excellent value, with every brush they could need topped in pretty rose gold. Rose Golden brush set by Zoeva, £55. www.zoeva.co.uk

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CYCLING

Biking giftsGot a cyclist in the family? Take note of their

rider requests and make their life faster, safer and cooler with a pedalling prezzie

OBJECT OF DESIRECloud 9 Cycles Street Racer

If you really, really love the cyclist in your life, get them one of these custom-built bikes, fitted to their body and hand-built in

London from the finest components suited to urban riding. POA, from £2,499.

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� Gold fingers. Handlebar tape, £55. www.michauxclub.com

� They’re never too old. Reflective spoke beads by Disco Wheels, £4.50. www.cyclechic.co.uk

� The world’s most Hackney product? Growler holder by Marine Seven, £70. Clapton Craft, 97 Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0NP.

� A touch of Eddy Merckx machismo. Replica Molteni jersey by Santini, £55. www.prendas.co.uk

� Handmade in London from Scottish wool. Tweed cap, £24.99. www.ebay.co.uk/usr/smith-london

� They may never wear the WC stripes, but they can drink from them. World champion espresso cup, £15. www.lookmumnohands.com

� Can also be used on Ikea furniture. Allen key set by BLB, £18.99. www.bricklanebikes.co.uk

SCROOGE’S CHOICE These nifty little numbers hold your bike vertically on the wall by its front wheel, leaving room in your tiny flat for more bikes. Bike clip by Clug, £15.99 (In three sizes.) www.bricklanebikes.co.uk

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� Handmade Italian ’70s suaveness. Sportivo Classics, £223.70. www.dromarti.com

� Knuckle warmers. Cycling gloves, £14.99. www.cyclechic.co.uk

� Every edition of this beautiful magazine is a keeper. Rouleur subscription from £36. www.rouleur.cc

Ring their bell. Brass bell by Crane, £12.50.www.bricklanebikes.co.uk

� Boring? No! Ingenious magnets, which light up very brightly on contact with your (steel) frame. Lights by Palomar, £24.99. www.cyclechic.co.uk

� Stylish storage for bike and helmet. Bikeshelf by Cyclehoop, £79.80. www.cyclechic.co.uk

� Avoid the clatter of lock against frame. Leather holster by Walnut, £70. Luv Handles, 126 Bolingbroke Grove, SW11 1DA.

� Flexible bonce- protector. JB Special foldable helmet, £170. www.brooksengland.com

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MUSIC

High notesKnow a muso? The latest listening devices,

merch and nerd-friendly gadgets will be music to their ears

OBJECT OF DESIRESynth kit by Little Bits and Korg

From Kraftwerk to acid house, most of electronic music’s most far-out sounds were put together on analogue

synthesizers. This little Lego-sized kit builds a mini-synth, using the same technology that’s inside Korg’s range of

keyboards. A nerdy manual and idiot-proof click-together design will get them twiddling knobs and oscillators within

a few minutes, fashioning everything from UFO sound effects to cascading arpeggios. Combine with a gold cape

for a full Rick Wakeman Christmas. £101.63. www.littlebits.cc

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� Proper girl power. ‘Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys’ by Viv Albertine, £11.99. www.waterstones.co.uk

� It’s a thumb piano! Kalimba, £119. www.hobgoblin.com

� Flash in the cans. Gold studio headphones, £270. www.beatsbydre.com

� Rappers’ delight. Hip hop colouring book, £7.50. shop.ilovemel.me

� Round-the-clock apathy from cult musician Keaton Henson Clock, £60. www.crookeddarlings.com

� A cute little robo radio. Mini DAB radio by Roberts, £139.95. www.johnlewis.com

� For charmless man fans. Morrissey bow, £12. www.livinginlalaland.co.uk

SCROOGE’S CHOICE � Part of a range of nerd-pleasing kits that will keep a proper music fan noisily occupied for hours. Speaker kit, £26. www. techwillsaveus.com

For budding Bob Dylans. Harmonica by Gentlemen’s Hardware, £14.95. Liberty, as before

Noone needs to know it’s juice inside. Metallica hip flask, £29.99. www.backstreetmerch.com

� Angel of death. Alice Cooper decoration, £4.99. www.backstreetmerch.com

� Play music wirelessly and beautifully. Bowers & Wilkins T7 Bluetooth speaker, £299.95. www.johnlewis.com

� Cool-looking, sweet-sounding. SoundTrue headphones by Bose, £149.95. www.bose.co.uk

Tiny screenless, waterproof camera for subtle gig paps. HTC Re, £129. www.ee.co.uk

� Sozzles. Gin and Juice socks by Snoop Dogg x Happy Socks, £9. www.happysocks.com

� Unisex scent. GIRL by Pharrell Williams with Comme des Garçons, £80. www.doverstreetmarket.com

� Happy feet. Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams shoes, £85. www.adidas.co.uk



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FILM AND TV

Screen starsIf they’re never happier than when they’re at the movies or glued to the box, keep them

square-eyed with these film and TV delights

OBJECT OF DESIRESony Bravia KD-55X8505BBU Ultra HD TV

This television is a film buff’s dream. Ultra HD (UHD) is the highest-resolution image available, at a whopping four

times HD - which delivers a picture that’s nothing short of incredible. This is a 55-inch screen, though you can also choose from 49-inch and 65-inch versions – if you live in an aircraft hangar. With UHD you can sit closer than with

regular HD, so the image is even more immersive. Just don’t put on ‘The Ring’. £1,649, www.sony.co.uk



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� Kapow! A heavy-duty nutzapper modelled on the iconic assault craft. ‘Star Wars’ TIE fighter nutcracker, £34.99. www.thefowndry.com

� Little, powerful, versatile: for great video on the go. GoPro Hero4 Silver action camera, £289.89.www.gopro.com

SCROOGE’S CHOICE � A spectacularly illustrated love letter to the movies from cinephiles’ mag Little White Lies. ‘What I Love About Movies’, £25. www.littlewhitelies.co.uk

� Just what the (tenth) Doctor ordered. ‘Doctor Who’ sonic screwdriver universal remote, £69.95. www.bbcshop.com

From a stylish series on acting greats; start their collection with Jack.

‘Jack Nicholson: Anatomy of an Actor’ by Beverly Walker, £29.95. www.phaidon.com

� Bring Heisenberg into their home. Let’s Cook ‘Breaking Bad’ wooden spoon, £6. www.livinginlalaland.co.uk

� Inspire budding scriptwriters with classic movie lines. ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ pencil sets, £3.50 each. www.livinginlalaland.co.uk

Lightweight and slick, a tablet with clip-on keyboard for mobile movies. Acer Aspire Switch 10, £279.95. www.johnlewis.com

TV box with massive capacity and option to record a day’s telly. EE TV, from free with subscription. www.ee.co.uk

� Classy tablet, amazing price. Tesco Hudl2, £129.99. www.tesco.com

� Treat their feet to the Force. Authentic shoes, £55. www.vans.co.uk


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KIDS

Child’s playChristmas is for kids, so lure them away from the screen with one of

these creative ideas

OBJECT OF DESIREStockholm doll’s house by Lundby

Train your offspring to appreciate fine domestic design with this contemporary Swedish doll’s duplex,

complete with terrace and kidney-shaped pool. Predators sold separately. £85.

www.alexandalexa.com

Elephant, £6. Tiger (as before)T-Rex, £25. www.nhmshop.co.uk

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KIDS� Now you can prove how much they’ve grown. Height chart by Djeco, £20. www.habitat.co.uk

� One you won’t mind reading thrice. ‘One, Two, Where’s My Shoe?’ by Tomi Ungerer, £8.95. www.phaidon.com

� Get them shopping at Waitrose from infancy. 18-piece grocery set, £9. www.johnlewis.com.

� Girls will be girls. Alice band, £12.50. Liberty, as before; bow hair ties, £2. Tiger, as before

� A guide to making the best rubbery bracelets around. ‘Loom Bands!’ by Heike Roland and Stefanie Thomas, £4.99. www.whsmith.co.uk

� Get their laughing gear around this. Ginormous gobstopper, £4.10. www.harrods.com

� Immortalise them on a characterful mug. Personalised Mr Men and Little Miss mug, £19.99. Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB

Give them the jump on royalty. Prince and princess skipping ropes, £2. Tiger, as before

SCROOGE’S CHOICE Refresh the gallery when new artworks arrive; this picture frame opens easily for an update. Art cabinet, £29.99. www.mylittledavinci.co.uk

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� Ay caramba! Day of the Dead varsity jacket (age three to six), £32. www.mollyandthewolf.com; mouse hanger by Cocobohème, £12. www.fashion-conscience.com

A foxy little tie. Knitted alpaca tie, £36. www.mollyandthewolf.com

� Happy feet. Baby moccasins by Moccis, £22. www.blossom motherandchild.com

� Twirling apparel on the right side of tacky. Party tutu, £28-£32. www.boden.co.uk

� Infant-envy alert. Little fringed boots by Minnetonka, £30. www.theshopkeeperstore.com

� Make her work for her ballerina status. Design Your Own Tutu kit by Seedling, £34.95. www.harrods.co.uk



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ART

Artful giftsFor the considered aesthete, bold graphics and original design make

for some mini-masterpieces

OBJECT OF DESIREMondrian large coffee table set

These bold, powder-coated tables in Mondrian’s unmistakable primary colours provide the ultimate

pedestals for an art lover’s latest heavy-duty tome. Set of three, £105.

www.made.com

‘Ettore Sottsass’ by Philippe ThoméA magnificent, definitive retrospective of the work of the influential architect and designer. £100.

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� Time-based art. ‘Sliding Doors’ by Gorlizki, £63.50; ‘Draconem’ by Tin-Tin, £51. www.swatch.com

� Nail art. Set by House of Holland, £8.99. www.boots.com

� Three beautiful tomes in one. ‘Bailey’s East End’ by David Bailey, £77. www.steidl.de

� Give a piece of Perry. ‘A Map of Days’ mug by Grayson Perry, £25. www.npg.org.uk

� Stand out from the pack. Minimalist playing cards, £10.50. www.fatelondon.com

� Printed with the names of artists and writers lost to war. Lost artists silk scarf by Bob and Roberta Smith, £50. www.iwmshop.org.uk

� Test their memory of modern art. Memory game, £9.99. www.tate.org.uk

Christmas bird. Taxidermy chick by Sarah Fortais, £25. www.madeinartslondon.com

Soft wool in Hockney red. Scarf by Johnstons, £28. www.selfridges.com

� Inspiration from mini-masters. Pocket sketchbooks with bookmarks, £4.85 each. www.londongraphics.co.uk

� A little art teacher eccentricity. Perspective necklaces by Laura Aldous, £30 each. www.madeinartslondon.org

Coffee in very good taste. Espresso cup set, £7. Tiger, as before

� Pack a trunk. Medium tree trunk vase by Hay, £77. www.selfridges.com

� Far too good to take down after Christmas. Decorations by Linder for House of Voltaire, £150 for ten. www.studiovoltaire.org

� Accessible art history. ‘This is...’ illustrated biographies, from Gauguin to Bacon, £9.95. www.laurenceking.com

SCROOGE’S CHOICE � Art on the Underground, under the tree. ‘Labyrinth’ by Mark Wallinger print, £17. www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk

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MUSEUM SHOPS

Cultural treasures

OBJECT OF DESIRECanon PowerShot SX700 HS

Zoom, zoom: this robust camera squeezes in a 30x zoom and delivers

great results, whether they’re snapping the dinosaurs of the Natural History Museum, the

astronauts of the Science Museum or a selfie with Big Ben. £219.99.

www.argos.co.uk

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� Bring on the butterflies and bees. Seed mixes, £2. www.vandashop.com

� Perfectly popped-up animals. ‘Spots & Stripes’ by David Pelham, £9.99.www.shop.bl.uk

� Neeeoooow! D-Day gunshot glider, £2.50www.iwmshop.org.uk

� Help their reading evolve. Evolution bookends, £28.www.vandashop.com

� Nut job. Squirrel nutcracker, £25.www.vandashop.com

� The cow that got the cream. Cow creamer by Burleigh, £28.

� A spot of Cecil Beaton. Pocket mirror, £4.www.iwmshop.org.uk

� Drink to that. Votes for Women coaster set, £8.www.iwmshop.org.uk

Desktop joy for ever. Perpetual calendar stationery box, £20. www.vandashop.com

Adult’s play. William Morris colouring book, £4.99.National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE

� From the father of floral. Silk tie in William Morris designs, £35. www.npg.org.uk

Amazing re-deployment of WW1 battleship camo. Fleet of Dazzle tote by Patternity, £40. www.iwmshop.org.uk

SCROOGE’S CHOICE� Combine this gorgeously illustrated book with a trip to its setting, the V&A. ‘Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day’ by Amy de la Haye and Emily Sutton, £5.99. www.vandashop.com



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SUBSCRIPTIONS

A subscription keeps on giving long after the tree is in a skip. Get a year’s worth of everything from vintage books to vegan food, says Lois Bryson-Edmett

Not just for Christmas

� A Daunt Books subscription

What’s in the post? Volumes selected by classy Marylebone bookshop Daunt Books. Daunt will bring their extensive catalogue to your recipient’s door, delivering a dose of paperback fiction to suit the tastes of the reader. Children’s subscriptions are also available, along with hardback and non-fiction selections. How much? £148 a year; £135 for kids. www.dauntbooks.co.uk

� Vintage books from Prudence and The Crow

What’s in the post? These London-based booksellers offer a vintage book subscription service with a personal touch. Each package contains a pre-loved paperback book, handmade book bag, handwritten note and other little surprises to brighten up their month. Books come from charity shops and secondhand bookshops all over the country.How much? £144 a year. www.prudenceandthecrow.com

� On-trend artefacts from Not Another Bill

What’s in the post? A beautifully wrapped surprise present to the door of your recipient each month. NAB work with up-and-coming and established designers, artists and brands to produce edgy, creative gifts. Past presents have included everything from Tom Dixon stationery to a marbled jade rolling pin designed by award-winning Danish design studio HAY. How much? £24 a month.www.notanotherbill.com

� Kids’ Craft from Toucan Box

What’s in the post? Toucan Box provide a monthly parcel packed with craft ideas and materials for kids, developed by educational experts and personalised with your child’s name. Contents include illustrated easy-to-follow instructions and past boxes have included kits for creating a glow-in-the-dark caterpillar. How much? £39.95 for three months.www.toucanbox.com

� Beauty from Birchbox

What’s in the post? Four or five brilliant beauty products, each tailored to your recipient’s tastes through a ‘beauty profile.’ Working with well-known brands such as OPI, Weleda and Laura Mercier, they get a monthly hit of quality brands, along with the chance to experiment with some new ones, and each product comes with expert advice on how to use it.How much? £10 a month (plus £2.95 for postage and packaging); £90 a year.www.birchbox.co.uk

� Intriguing reads from Stack Magazines

What’s in the post? Stack brings the world’s best independent magazines to your door, sending out a different title each month. Every delivery is a surprise, selected from their ever-growing pool of indie publications including travel magazine Boat, food mag The Gourmand and part magazine, part wrapping paper publication Wrap. How much? Stack delivers its magazines to your door for less than they’d cost in the shops, starting at £5.50 a month. www.stackmagazines.com

� Macarons from La Dinette

What’s in the post? Beautiful made-in-London macarons that, as an added bonus for any wheat-intolerant friends, are 100 percent gluten-free. Each package promises exciting new flavours, including anything from green tea to sesame and caramel, all made with natural food colouring. How much? £42 for three months; £147 a year.www.ladinette.co.uk

Big flavours from Black Mountains Smokery

What’s in the post? High-quality smoked meat or fish bundles from Black Mountains Smokery in south Wales, including a variety of artisan produce such as smoked duck and smoked Welsh dragon sausages or traditional oak-roasted salmon and smoked mackerel. How much? £150 for six months. For £12 extra you can also have your first bundle delivered in a mini-wicker hamper. All products are suitable for freezing. www.smoked-foods.co.uk

Flowers from Bloom & Wild

What’s in the post? Flowers! Thanks to their nifty presentation boxes, every petal of your Bloom & Wild flower subscription will arrive perfectly perky – posted through the letterbox, with no need to be signed for.How much? £50 for three months of monthly deliveries.www.bloomandwild.com

� Artisan brews from Beer52

What’s in the post? Bloody lovely beer. Beer52’s Craft Beer Discovery Club provides bottled delights that can’t be found in the supermarket, selected by experts from small-batch beers. They travel the world in search of the best bottles of beer from up-and-coming microbreweries.How much? £24 a month for eight beers a month. www.beer52.com

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Take it outside!Make your Christmas shopping a little more sociable by combining it with something mulled and something minced. Katie Rosseinsky

recommends the best festive markets

CENTRALBEST FOR: Proper chalet set designSouthbank Centre Christmas Market50 wooden chalets have been knocked up by the river to make a pop up festive village. Find decorations, crafts, gifts and fancy food and drink like custom brews from Good & Proper Tea, sparkling wines from Grays & Feather and lobster mac ’n’ cheese. South Bank, SE1 8XX. www.southbankcentre.co.uk. � Waterloo. � Jan 5 2015 (closed Dec 25 and Dec 31). Mon-Thu 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-9pm. Free.

BEST FOR: Personalised giftsEtsy HouseAt Etsy's first shopping event, you’ll find a selection of the craft site’s bestselling clothes, homewares and jewellery, many of which can be personalised on the spot. You can also book in for customisation workshops, including printing, hip flask engraving and jewellery making. 5 Great Newport St, WC2H 7HY. www.etsy.com. � Leicester Square. Dec 5 � Dec 7. Fri-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-6pm. Free.

BEST FOR: Posh purchasesQuintessentially Christmas AtelierSet in a glorious Georgian ballroom,

this one dayer of seriously luxurious shopping includes accessories from Aspinal, lingerie by Agent Provocateur and heels by Nicholas Kirkwood plus wine masterclasses and tastings. Chin Chin! The Ballroom, 29 Portland Place, W1B 9QB. www.quintessentiallygifts.com. � Great Portland St. Tue Nov 25, 3pm-9pm. £20.

BEST FOR: Cultured consumersBarbican Christmas MarketFind a selection of top independent designers, makers and artisans, curated by sustainable design aficionado Louise Kamara. Expect vintage and designer clothes, handcrafted jewellery, children’s toys and books and the requisite mulled wine and mince pies. Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS. www.barbican.org.uk. � Barbican. Dec 12 � Dec 22. Mon-Fri 4pm-8.30pm; Sat-Sun noon-8.30pm. Free.

NORTHBEST FOR: Retro homewaresHackney Flea-Mas MarketThis regular artsy sale goes all festive, with proper Christmas cakes (not cupcakes) joining an eclectic mix of one-offs and handmade pieces, from vintage clothes and furniture to jewellery, records and

antiques. Abney Hall, 73a Stoke Newington Church St, N16 OAS. www.facebook.com/Hackneyfleamarket. Stoke Newington rail. Dec 6 and Dec 7 and Dec 20 � Dec 21.11am-6pm. Free. BEST FOR: Christmas treesNorth London Vintage Christmas MarketAn original alternative to predictable high street shopping. Buy everything from 1950s Christmas cards and decorations to art deco jewellery and cosy knitwear, as well as (non-vintage) Christmas trees. St Mary’s Parish Hall, Cranley Gardens, N10 3AH. www.northlondonvintagemarket.blogspot.co.uk. � Highgate. Dec 6 and Dec 7. Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm. £1.50.

SOUTHBEST FOR: Chic shoppingThe White Christmas FairYou’ll find handmade jewellery, Christmas trees and seasonal delicacies, while Uffizi Hair’s blow-dry bar promises to transform windswept winter hair. Next door neighbour Doodle Bar is in charge of mulled wine, hot toddies and snacks. Testbed1, 33 Parkgate Rd, SW11 4NP. www.whitechristmasfair.co.uk. Battersea Park rail. Dec 5 � Dec 6. 10am-5pm. Free.

BEST FOR: A festive brew with a viewMore London Christmas MarketTake in the stunning views of Tower Bridge while browsing handmade and foodie gifts at More London’s annual festive market. Rudolph and co will be making an appearance and there’s a grotto. The Scoop at More London, More London Riverside, SE1 2DB. www.morelondonchristmas.com. � London Bridge. Dec 8 � Dec 21. 11am-7pm. Free.

BEST FOR: A pub settingCrafty Fox Christmas MarketThe family-run craft market for emerging designers and makers returns for its annual festive outing. Over 40 stalls selling jewellery, clothes and offbeat homewares take over Brixton’s Dogstar, with screenprinting workshops and letterpress demonstrations for the craftily inclined. Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8LQ. www.craftyfoxmarket.co.uk. � Brixton. Dec 6 and Dec 7. 11am-5pm. Free.

EASTBEST FOR: Vintage shoppingDusty Fingers German Winter WunderlandA twist on a traditional Weihnachtsmarkt

Winter warmers Chalet shopping at the Southbank Centre Christmas market

Onward Christmas soldiers Wares at the Dusty Fingers Winter Wunderland

Faux fir Gifts for the green-fingered at Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair


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(try saying that after a couple of mulled wines). Arts and crafts and homewares complement the vintage traders, and there’s hearty fare from Boss Hog waffles, Herman ze German and Yard Sale Pizza. Add some fake snow, a grotto and films projected on the walls of the beautiful Round Chapel and you have a wonderland to warm the coldest of Scrooges. The Round Chapel Centre for Performing Arts, 1d Glenarm Rd, E5 0LY. www.facebook.com/dusty.fingers.754. Hackney Central Overground. Dec 13, 11am-4pm. £1.

BEST FOR: Local craftE17 Designers MarketExpect contemporary jewellery, ceramics and prints from the locals, with prices starting at a £2. The admission includes a drink and entry to a prize draw. For what? Who knows. The smart money’s on Bailey’s. Asian Centre, Orford Rd, E17 9LN. e17designers.co.uk. � Walthamstow Central. Sat Nov 29 and Sun Nov 30. Sat 5pm-9pm; Sun 2pm-6pm. £2.

BEST FOR: Carol singingHackney Flea-Mas marketFrom the team behind Soho Flea Market and last year’s Dalston Christmas Market comes Winter Village, a showcase of London’s creative talent.

Expect handmade cards and prints, plus a crew of street food vendors. It being a church and all, there will be a lovely choir to soundtrack your shop. Fa la la la! St John-at-Hackney Church, Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0PD. www.cityshowcasemarkets.com. Hackney Central Overground. Dec 5 � Dec 7. Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-7pm. Free.

WESTBEST FOR: FamiliesWinter WonderlandThe festive juggernaut rolls back to Hyde Park, bringing with it an ice rink, a free grotto, and thousands upon thousands of visitors. Tickets for the attractions will set you back a fair bit, but entrance to the market is free; here you’ll find lots of traditional German crafts and toddies. Truly a wonder to behold, if not for the faint-hearted. Hyde Park, W2 2UH. www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com. � Marble Arch. � Jan 4 2015. 10am-10pm. Free.

BEST FOR: Festive foliageChelsea Physic Garden Christmas FairYou’ll find green-fingered gifts galore at London’s oldest botanical garden,with 90 carefully chosen stalls offering plants, garden gadgets and quirky present ideas. Kids can join in Christmas-themed craft workshops in in a cosy heated marquee, and the whole event is under cover. Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4HS. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk. � Sloane Square. Sat Nov 29 and Sun Nov 30. 10am-4pm. £5.

Fake fir Wreaths on sale at the Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair

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Cheers!If all else fails, wheel on the cocktail trolley to keep the jollity flowing

� Fruity but not cloying, this handmade German winter warmer rescues a much-maligned liqueur from the back of the drinks cabinet. The Bitter Truth Apricot Brandy, £30.99. www.masterofmalt.com

� Mezcal is tequila’s cool uncle, and this small-batch variety is distilled over a log fire in Oaxaca with wild agave. Papadiablo mezcal Especial, £57.50. Clapton Craft, 97 Lower Clapton Rd, E5 0NP.

� Distilled not from neutral grain spirit like most gins but from Herefordshire apples for a striking taste. Williams Chase Elegant Crisp Gin, £33.95. www.waitrose.com

� The rye revival starts here – this Illinois craft spirit is distilled with corn and malted barley too, for a spicy and revelatory taste. FEW Rye Whiskey, £49. Clapton Craft, as before

� As rich and gingery as Prince Harry, this hearty liqueur has been warming cockles since Edward VII’s physician commissioned London’s oldest wine merchant to create it in 1903. The King’s Ginger, £22. Berry Bros & Rudd, 3 St James’s St, SW1A 1EG.

� Forget France, ignore Italy and disdain Spain: for a Christmas-morn fizz with a bit of homegrown pride, turn to West Sussex. Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, £31.99. www.waitrose.com

� Unusual exotic botanicals make this a perfectly spicy gin for a festive G&T. Whitley Neill gin, £23.37. www.whitleyneill.com

Real Christmas puds are macerated with pure Highgate gin and redistilled to clear and complex perfection. Sacred Christmas Pudding Gin, £34, www.sacredspiritscompany.com

Bar king Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, is behind this whisky drink with cola bitters and lapsang souchong. Mr Lyan’s Bonfire Old Fashioned, £26.95. www.masterofmalt.com

� Yes, the ‘68’ refers to the ABV. This A-grade grog from California might be strong enough to take down an Armada, but it’s a Rolls-Royce of rum among Robin Reliants. Lost Spirits Navy Rum 68, £33. East London Liquor Co., 221 Grove Rd, E3 5SN.

� All manner of whizz-bang scientific jiggery-pokery goes into producing this gin, made by the experimental Shoreditch bar. It has the mild vanilla sweetness and body of cream, but the clarity and flavour of gin. Worship Street Whistling Shop Cream Gin, £42.95. Worship Street Whistling Shop, 63 Worship St, EC2A 2DU

The latest bottling from the mysterious cult Elements of Islay range is smoky and citrussy like a barbecued lemon. Keep it and watch its value soar, or do the decent thing and drink it.Elements of Islay Cl7, £69.95. The Whisky Exchange, Vinopolis, SE1 9BU.

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