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Christmas

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

What do you want for Christmas?

46 replies

CaseStudyResearch · 26/10/2018 16:32

I’m pretty much all set for presents for the men in my life, but struggling for the women, plus myself!

What are you hoping for for Christmas?

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craftymum01 · 26/10/2018 22:51

I want vouchers for our local craft shop. You can buy fabrics but also use them for courses. I gave DH a course for his birthday (cooking not craft) and he loved it.
Also love the usual basics - pjs, slippers, bubble bath, scarf etc

GreyCloudsToday · 26/10/2018 22:54

Something pretty from Oliver Bonas

Some time off from the baby

Some really great chocolates from Dark Sugars

HarrySnotter · 27/10/2018 09:52

I'd love one of those pressure cooker things that people talk about on here but I can't remember the name of! Grin

Didiusfalco · 27/10/2018 10:06

Aside from peace on earth and good will to all men I would like:
Nightwear
A larger cafetière
Lush stuff
A wool scarf
A wildlife photographer of the year diary
Neals yard handcream
I’m sure there are other things, but any of that would be amazing.

Stompythedinosaur · 27/10/2018 11:00

My mum is getting me a new pillow, which is quite nice.

I would quite like some perfume. I like the chanel ones. Also a particular bangle on etsy.

bumblebee39 · 27/10/2018 11:07

A dressing gown
Some nice pjs
Perfume (got a shortlist of about 5 but probably won't get any)
A nice scarf (I have millions but can never have too many)
A beauty advent calendar
My fave shampoo, conditioner and detangling spray
A diffuser for my hairdryer and new nozzle as the old one broke
Christmas Eve box- wish someone would do one for me! With some naughty bits in there... Gin fudge and chocolate covered coffee beans and the like... Plus all the fare I get for the kids.
A digital camera.
A new phone.
Some ankle boots.
Some pandora charms.
A st Christopher
A ring as I can't get used to not wearing one after leaving my ex and getting rid of my engagement ring. My hand has felt naked since.
Oh, and a new watch.

I will probably get a couple of books, a few cards and a voucher if I'm lucky...

bumblebee39 · 27/10/2018 11:08

Plus if I'm bought one more purse I may loose my mind! I have a draw full...

AgnesBrownsCat · 27/10/2018 15:08

Perfume - Chanel
A painting
Books
Lego
I’ve already got my Christmas present from my husband . I put down a deposit on a grandfather clock and he gave me the balance the day I went to collect it .

DaphneFanshaw · 27/10/2018 15:11

Perfume, JM peony suede blush.
A necklace to match a bracelet I got last year.
Something else that I have forgotten.

SymphonyofShadows · 27/10/2018 16:19

I usually can't think of anything I want or need except yet another pair of docs but this year I really want a new record deck.

AmIAWeed · 27/10/2018 16:21

I have regular facials and eyelash extensions. The lady who does them says the salons biggest issue is people booking a treatment then not turning up as it's a luxury they can't afford at Christmas/ January
So I'd work out where they go and buy them a voucher for there

Thesnobbymiddleclassone · 27/10/2018 16:30

I really want some Show Beauty hair products and (I'll never get it but) a Strathberry tote handbag!

GlowWine · 27/10/2018 16:39

A specific perfume/edt from l'occitaine.
New ceramic and adjustable salt and pepper grinders
Proper waterproof bike panniers for commuting

Something nice I didn't have to pick and order myself. I'm really not fussed, a little luxury, earrings or box of posh chocs would fit the bill.

CaseStudyResearch · 27/10/2018 19:50

Some great ideas here. I think I’m going to make a list and distribute between DH and my parents.

I’ve ordered some Molton Brown shower gel and bath oil with 25% off. And I weirdly want a cheese board Grin

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noahsolloway · 27/10/2018 21:05

Cash for some personal training sessions
Vouchers for my kindle
Beauty salon vouchers
Cash for clothes
Decent headphones
New phone

My fantasy present is a weekend away all organised, so I don't have to do a thing bar packing my bag. That will never happen though...

redexpat · 27/10/2018 21:08

Exploding kittens.
New lanterns.
Royal copenhagen china

IAmGrootGrootGroot · 27/10/2018 21:24

Ok... I really need to know what an exploding kitten is...

BarbedBloom · 29/10/2018 09:55

I would like a nice journal to turn into a bullet journal for next year. Some things i wouldn’t buy myself like fancy toiletries or everyday jewellery. I would love some new art for the walls and a curling wand. I also have a sample perfume kit from 4160 Tuesdays on my wish list. My DH is great at gift buying so am sure I will be happy whatever I get. In fact, I am actually hoping above all else he will draw or paint me something like he did last year

BarbedBloom · 29/10/2018 09:56

@IAmGrootGrootGroot it is a card game. Think you can get from Amazon. Lots of fun

Blondielongie · 29/10/2018 10:03

I'd really like a travel coffee mug, pj's, a merino or cashmere cardigan that shuts the waist, nice grey socks that will look nice poking out above ankle boots. And some stuff from lush. And a haircut voucher. I'd also like a big voucher for my favourite shop and some quirky silver jewellery.

I've only asked for the coffee cup though!

AdoraBell · 29/10/2018 10:46

What I would like is out of reach - a Chanel bag 😁, it ain’t happening.

Reduced funds this year in Chez Adora so I have instructed the DC to stick to my frugal options, coffee beans and a box of chocolates.

DH has bought me a silk scarf, greatly reduced in an outlet, and a bag, also reduced.

I would like-

Clarins skin care
Perfume
Jo Malone candle
Jeans
Shoes

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