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Little present you would like

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Confuzzleduzzled · 10/11/2026 16:24

I’ve realised I like lots of little things to open rather than one big thing. What little things (from £5 to £30) are on your own Christmas wish list?

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SevenYellowHammers · 11/11/2026 08:50

I’d like some herb plants to keep on my kitchen window sill.

Takethehuntingquiche · 11/11/2026 09:21

Gel top & bottom coat for nails

Ophy83 · 11/11/2026 09:48

A lovely mug or two. A couple of my favourites have broken recently. See also wine glasses.

Really nice chocolate. Rye Chocolates does amazing bars - a square or two with a cup of tea is my favourite treat on a cold day.

House plants. Or herbs for the kitchen windowsill in a pretty pot. Or a pot of winter flowers to go by the front door.

L'occitaine almond shower oil.

Tea towels always get used and if they are pretty or funny that cheers the job up

yeah24325r2 · 11/11/2026 09:52

Plushies! They always make me happy. The more the merrier

dicentra365 · 11/11/2026 09:55

This is my cost range for gifts anyway, so probably:
paperback books
Fountain pen ink
A nice notebook
Cranberry shower gel from the Bodyshop
Chocolate
House plant

notspringingback · 11/11/2026 10:08

HoraceCope · 10/11/2026 19:31

a toast rack,
i resisted for years
but relented and bought a china one, but sadly it broke

We have a Robert Welch / Old Hall stainless toast rack which is cheap to pick up on ebay here and a lovely design.

David Mellor does a really nice one here but feels a bit small, especially for the price!

I appreciate stainless may not match your aesthetic but they are very robust!

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NorrisFByrd · 11/11/2026 10:12

A paperback and a decent bar of chocolate, that is my ideal little present. I always ask for a book I have had on my list for months, usually something I would not buy for myself. My sister got me a thick pair of bed socks last year and I wear them every night now. I would also love a small tin of good coffee, the sort that makes the kitchen smell nice in the morning.

floppybit · 11/11/2026 10:27

Re:Born Cashmere fingerless gloves, on offer for £15.00 at the moment!

dudsville · 11/11/2026 10:47

I like bath things from L'Occitane and Neal's Yard. I usually suggest a book or two, some falke wool socks, the TATE's next year's diary, a chanel perfume.

DoesContainNuts · 11/11/2026 10:47

Thank you

dudsville · 11/11/2026 10:48

Just saw the thread title, a chanel perfume isn't little, it's main present territory.

Anneleesa · 11/11/2026 16:43

A small bottle of dessert wine or sherry or port, since it is so Christmassy!

Allseeingallknowing · 11/11/2026 16:51

Nice notelets or notebook
Pretty handbag mirror.
luxury chocs
Travel sized skincare, shampoo etc
Purse
Book
Hot water bottle
Nice socks
Chocolate covered pistachios
M&S shortbread
Bag

SevenYellowHammers · 11/11/2026 17:40

I’m usually a sayer of “Humbug!” until the day before Christmas but this thread is so lovely to read on a dark November day.

Comedycook · 11/11/2026 17:41

Lipsticks
I can never have enough

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 11/11/2026 18:36

Nice smellies - sample size ones are great for me
Photographs - printed out and put in frames (which can be cheap as chips) or an album
Paperbacks
Really thick snuggly socks
Anything white chocolate

I am a nightmare as I don't drink alcohol, am allergic to dark chocolate (and some milk chocolate), don't wear make up or jewellery. So I never blame people for having no idea what to get me!

purser25 · 11/11/2026 18:49

An amaryllis

Specialagentblond · 11/11/2026 19:17

Laniege lip balm
rituals candle
plum wine
jigsaw
biscuits
fancy nuts
cheese
pickle
real wool scratchy socks

GustyGertie · 11/11/2026 23:22

Hot water bottle in case of power cut
Wrights walking socks
New summer hat
Scented candle
After Eight chocolates
L’Occitane shampoo and conditioner
Nigel Slater cook book

greylox · 11/11/2026 23:57

What a great thread Confuzzleduzzled. 😊 I always feel unsure what to get for my kids (in their 40"s 😳) as I love getting them smaller gifts- a bit left over from filling stockings. (which I really miss) I always thought I was a bit boring with the socks, pants, PJ's, edibles but I can see I'm on the right track.👏 Plus some great new ideas. Thanks all!
Now, any ideas for dogs?🐕

greylox · 11/11/2026 23:59

Specialagentblond · 11/11/2026 19:17

Laniege lip balm
rituals candle
plum wine
jigsaw
biscuits
fancy nuts
cheese
pickle
real wool scratchy socks

Real wool scratchy socks... my friend bought me some last Christmas. I'm wearing them in bed as I type. My feet are steaming! Wonderful.🤩

Springled · 12/11/2026 00:54

A water bottle, hand cream, microwaveable heat wrap for time if the month, iwalk charger, lip balm, a perfect mug which I don’t have to seek out myself, praline chocolate.