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Christmas

From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

What’s on your Christmas wish list?

34 replies

Freco010 · 09/08/2018 17:13

Need ideas!

Mine is -
New clothes as due baby soon
Candles

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ShowOfHands · 09/08/2018 17:18

I'd like some new secateurs.

theunsure · 09/08/2018 17:22

Is it bad that I have started my list already?!

Wellies - mine are knackered. My last pair were for Christmas a few years ago so have done well.
Perfume - 2 sorts as am almost out of both the ones I like and am too tight to buy it myself
Some horse riding gear (forever in need of socks, breeches etc)
A nice Joules bag I've seen
Pyjamas - I always have new PJ's
Body Shop Spa Of The World™ Brazilian Cupuaçu Scrub-in-Oil - I love this but it isn't cheap so I always ask for it as a gift.
Green and Blacks Butterscotch chocolate - I could live on this.

We have just moved house so I imagine I may also identify some nice items for the house too. There is a jug in M&S that I am coveting but may buy that as it may not be around at Xmas.

I love writing my Christmas list (and yes I am 40 and yes I am spoilt by my parents still. I don't expect gifts - but my parents demand a list and so a list they get. I am very grateful for all I get though and as a family we are able to buy nice things for each other without hardship or debt. I appreciate this makes us fortunate).

bandthenjust · 09/08/2018 17:25

I want new stationary! I'm a hoe for nice pens/highlighters/crayons.
I'm easily pleased.

Freco010 · 09/08/2018 17:34

I’m pleased there are other people thinking about their Christmas wish list! I think I might add sleep to mine and maybe a nice bottle of wine!
Can’t wait to see autum/winter clothes coming out to add to my list and thinking of a very warm coat as imagine I will be walking a lot!

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bandthenjust · 09/08/2018 17:37

freco010 i cant wait to see woolly jumpers and boots about! Im done with summer.

Alanamackree · 09/08/2018 17:39

I don’t have a list as such, but these are the things I’d love but struggle to buy for myself.
Better quality clothes so nice woollens, linen and silk fabrics instead of the practical synthetics I usually get.
Good leather walking boots
Leather gloves
Stonewashed linen bedding.
Books with pages to turn (and smell)
Leonidas chocolate

MrsSnootyPants2018 · 09/08/2018 17:40

Unrealistic:

  • new car
  • a new house
  • new phone
  • day of peace and quiet!

Realistically:

  • some bath bombs
  • vouchers
  • chocolate.

I never know what to say when people ask "what do you want".

HouseworkIsASin10 · 09/08/2018 17:43

Fabulous pair of black 'going out' ankle boots with a 3 inch max heel. I have started the search.

bellsbuss · 09/08/2018 17:45

Yes I love doing my wish list, so far I have

Jo Malone lime, basil and mandarin candle
Diary
Snuggly socks
Boux avenue short pj set
Charlotte Tilsbury Hollywood Glow
Pinkster Gin
Wine gums
Bra and knickers
Gloves
Very nice handbag or shoes, not sure which ones yet

bandthenjust · 09/08/2018 17:47

Ah man, I feel so dull having just said 'new pens' lol... Maybe I shou ld upgrade that to a new MontBlanc Wink

OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack · 09/08/2018 18:00

all i want is some glittery dr marten boots and comics. can't think of s single other thing i would like this year. I know Dp will find stuff, he always does as I'm not good at asking for anything and i don't ever expect anything from anyone anyway Smile

bandthenjust · 09/08/2018 18:05

Oh, I wanna add Manga tankobons.

Redgreencoverplant · 09/08/2018 18:18

This pen! Should probably put some cheaper things on the list too Grin

www.cultpens.com/i/q/VS21187/visconti-van-gogh-fountain-pen-starry-night

73kittycat73 · 09/08/2018 18:21

A new knitting box to store all my wool and needles in
PJs
Slippers

I'm easily pleased. Xmas Grin

Wilhamenawonka · 09/08/2018 18:27

Teepee tent
Solar charger
Hammock stand
Camp shower, beds and chairs
Pie iron
Large plastic boxes
Dehydrator
Groundnut cookery book
Chocolate making course
Veg seeds
Nematodes x lots and lots
Patio orchard
Ornamental grasses

But lots of lindt balls in various flavours would work too.

FollowYourOwnNorthStar · 13/08/2018 02:22

I love these lists on Mumsnet! I keep a running list on my iPhone, but it I often buy things for myself, so I shamelessly steal ideas from here for my own list....

So far I have:
-Apple TV thingy
-Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia candle/room diffuser
-a travel jewellery box
-Tocca Emelia perfume
.......

I really need to bulk it out. And find some books to add....

NarcolepticOuchMouse · 13/08/2018 03:10

I haven't started a list yet but from reading everyone else's you've got me very eager to start. This year I think I'll mostly want things for my dogs (sorry not a parent yet). One of my dogs is a bit more challenging and so I have my eye on some training aids and fun agility course props to help him learn how to dog better. I would also like a variety of quality wool to put to good use making some snuggly jumpers. I'm so rock and roll!

PurpleTigerLove · 14/08/2018 00:43

A painting
Some coco madamoiselle perfume
Christmas Lego
Books
Pjs
Slippers
Bed socks

PurpleTigerLove · 14/08/2018 00:43

Nice tea

dragonfly7 · 14/08/2018 00:52

Headphones as I've just broke my beloved now discontinued ones
Ice skating lessons
Cinema vouchers so I can treat myself to the gallery at Odeon on my days off

The usual perfume, lush and dermologica that I can't afford myself.

Sophisticatedsarcasm · 14/08/2018 15:39

I want a Polaroid camera. I never had one as a kid and I just really want one 😊

EvaHarknessRose · 14/08/2018 15:54

A textbook
A silver heart necklace (that I can wear every day without it discolouring)

BBTHREE76 · 14/08/2018 17:31

I feel very spoilt as husband actually bought my Xmas present earlier today. I thought I needed or wanted nothing until I saw a pandora Mickey Mouse necklace and fell in love 😍😍😍.
We are actually on holiday (and it’s August) but he said if I liked it he would rather buy it so it’s sorted. I am very lucky and very happy.

abitoflight · 14/08/2018 17:36

A mug tea diffuser thing plus loose teas/tissanes to go in it
Bubble/foam bath - from tkmaxx - I only ever buy the £1 ones so some fancy stuff would be great
Ralph Lauren nylon tote bag
Gin

ali0210 · 14/08/2018 17:37

One or two nice Yankee Candles, a gift card for Waterstones, pjs and a new pair of converse as my current pair have seen better days!