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In these straitened times it's useful for us all to be able to sew on a button and repair the odd rip so this sweet little house has a compartmentalised tray and elasticated pouch inside for keeping needles, thread, buttons and bits of elastic.
Where 08450 262 440; www.cathkidston.co.uk
How much £35
This gorgeous box of bath oil is beautifully presented in Malone's classic black and cream packaging and the six oils all come in glass decanters so they will look gorgeous in the bathroom as well. Not so much a present as an invitation to relax and unwind.
Where 0800 054 2939; www.jomalone.co.uk
How much £72
It's up to her how beautiful this one is really. A tote bag made from transparent plastic pouches into which you put your own choice of photos, postcards, bits of ribbon or children's drawings to create a totally personalised bag. Forget the It bag, this is the You bag.
Where 0844 922 1010; www.firebox.com
How much £9.99
Blow the budget on a real treat this time. This hamper includes three different types of caviar, three mother-of-pearl spoons - so you don't muddle the tastes - a mother-of-pearl plate and 45 blinis. So although it's expensive there is something left when it's all been eaten.
Where 0845 643 9121; www.efoodies.co.uk
How much £325
A beautiful set of playing cards, with pencils, score cards and poker dice. Just the thing for a girls' night in - a spot of gambling makes a change from the book club anyway.
Where 0845 052 6900; www.aspinaloflondon.com
How much £95
New to this range of shower gels and handcreams is this Mediterranee scent. It really does smell of the sea and will sustain her through the long winter months.
Where 020-7739 9427; www.lifestylebazaar.com
How much from £11.95 for the liquid soap
She can spend many a happy hour designing the shoe, from a choice of about six shapes, choosing the materials, the embellishments and the finish, and then ordering them.
Where 0845 602 3578; www.handpickedcollection.com
How much from £130 for ballet flats
Useful but with a luxury edge. A set of cards with her name and address that can work as thank-you notes and postcards is a real treat. Decide your budget and work accordingly.
Where 01572 720720; www.thestationerybox.com
How much prices start at around £25 for 50 cards and envelopes
Viva Beads was set up by two mothers applying intricate patterns to polymer clay - it's similar to the layering techniques of Venetian glass. They have a stunning range of bracelets, earrings and necklaces in a large range of colours.
Where www.amazon.co.uk
How much from around £10
I got mine last year when frankly itwas hard to find all the books Iwanted but things have really improved now with the launch of the British version and I love it. It?s easy to hold, you can take 25 books on holiday and you can buy more at the touch of a button.
Where www.amazon.co.uk
How much £149
S'good chocolate this and the pretty pink box has a selection of dark, milk, pink, strawberry and kir royale champagne truffles. There are plenty of other flavours including chilli and lime.
Where 0800 0213 023; www.prestat.co.uk
How much £15.00
Soap and Glory is a rather beautifully packaged range of products that don't cost an arm and a leg. This hatbox is filled with lots of lotions, lathers and slathers and the bag is perfect for using again afterwards.
Where www.boots.com
How much £35
So many things that are beautiful are also useful but this is just a lovely thing to hang on the wall with all the cities written in bold type. Check out the site's gorgeous butterflies too.
Where 020-8350 5450; www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk
How much £38
The thing about the Joseph twins is that their stuff is just so tactile and beautiful that it looks lovely on the worktop and you never know it might come in handy.
Where How much £30
It's called a coatigan and while its moment for being a coat may havepassed for the next few chilly months, it's wonderful for indoors over a pair of leggings and will be just as comfortable as pyjamas and more presentable.
Where www.asos.com
How much £36.50
Try 15 minutes a day doing the moves on this while it vibrates your muscles to intensify the workout and speed up the results. It does seem to work.
Where 020 7586 7200; www.powerplate.com
How much £1,495
Miller Harris's range of olive oils come in gorgeous tins. Choose from citron, pepper or sauvage, and a plain bowl of spaghetti will be instantly more sophisticated.
Where 0844 561 0992; www.millerharris.com
How much £14.50
Yes, scented candles are a bit of a cliché but this one smells gorgeous and it?s beautifully wrapped and burns for 40 hours.
Publisher 0845 678 8150; www.thewhitecompany.com
How much £18
This gorgeous vintage-looking cushion will prop her up a treat when she's lying on the sofa eating chocolates, watching daytime TV in her cashmere pyjamas.
Where 020-7352 7333; www.cabbagesandroses.com
How much £46
Witty and practical, this bag is made from an oil-based canvas and will take swimming stuff, supper stuff and anything else you might need.
Where 020-8350 5450; www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk
How much £7.95
These cashmere trousers are perfect for lounging around on cold winter evenings and if you are feeling generous you can buy the matching hooded top.
Where www.marksandspencer.com
How much £99 for the trousers, £125 for the hoodie
We've all got drawers of negatives of photos that we've never bothered to develop or of photos that have long since been lost. This scanner converts negatives into digital pictures on the computer. Bingo.
Where 0844 573 7070; www.iwantoneofthose.com
How much £59.99
For anyone who loves to cook, this is a great magazine. The instructions are simple to follow and there's more than 100 recipes in every issue so it should keep everyone happy.
Where info.olivemagazine.co.uk
How much £28.50 for a 12 month subscription
Set up in New York in 1996, Bliss became renowned for its anti-snooty attitude and trademark touches. The company has just launched its first fragrance, a lovely fresh scent that's perfect for a working weekday.
Where 0808 100 4151; www.blissworld.co.uk
How much £29
These would look beautiful on a dressing table, or in the bathroom filled with trinkets or soap, or even on a dinner table with olives. Made from brass coated with tin, they are properly used in the hamam to scoop water.
Where 0870 241 3590; www.plumo.com
How much three sizes from £20
This company makes gorgeous neoprene cases for laptops, lunches and nowkindles. But be aware that the kindle case only fits the new 6in version so if she's got an original it won't fit.
Where www.amazon.co.uk
How much £25
This pretty three-strand bracelet works well on its own as a contemporary piece or you can add their silver charms to it for a different look.
Where 0845 521 3061; www.queenofcharms.com
How much £32.50
Who says gadgets are just for the boys? This will project your DVDs on to thewall up to 75in large. And it will also project any Freeview channel, play CDs, the radio and amplify iPods too.
Where 0844 922 1010; www.firebox.com
How much £299
This is laminated material (wipe clean) with leather trim and the bright green of the fig daisy design really shines out.
Where 020-7737 8067; www.lisastickleylondon.com
How much £64
What more is there to say? A bottle of delicious prosecco and two bars of Amedei chocolate. All wrapped up in a lovely hamper, which is bound to be useful for storing stuff afterwards.
Where 020-3051 9352; www.luigismailorder.com
How much £30
Just the thing to curl up under on the sofa to read a book. Or spread it over the bed to make the bedroom feel like it's had an update.
Where 0845 130 6622; www.grahamandgreen.co.uk
How much £195
It might be old-fashioned but it is useful. There are about 30 styles to choose from including twinkly sequins and rose corsages.
Where 01747 838 693; www.zpm.com
How much £14.95
MsHoppen has designed a range of organic casual clothes perfect for yoga or just hanging out at home. This top has a pretty velvet ribbon trim and goes with a range of other items.
Where www.earth-couture.com
How much £97
Neat little video camera that also takes stills and is waterproof up to three metres. It has a rubber casing so it's a bit tougher if you drop it.
Where 0844 922 1010; www.firebox.com
How much £99.99
Chocolates, olives, quails' eggs, whatever you fancy. This is a foodie gift that will last for ever. It's solitaire so by its very nature she doesn't have to share.
Where 0845 259 1359; www.notonthehighstreet.com
How much £29.50
Gorgeous gift set from Acqua di Parma scented with iris that includes a 50ml perfume, a bottle of bath or shower gel and some body cream that includes mother-of-pearl particles.
Where 020-8740 2085; www.spacenk.com
How much £65
Obviously most kitchenware is useful but sometimes it really is quite beautiful too and this would look lovely on the table or shelf when not in use. It's perfect for salads or bringing pasta to the table.
Where 0845 279 7227; www.jamieoliver.com
How much £28
These rather lovely bags don't have celebrity prices and you can buy them in John Lewis. This has a detachable shoulder strap too and comes in bitter chocolate, grey and blue.
Where www.mischabartonhandbags. com
How much £75
Brocade is the thing for all the parties this Christmas and this jacket from the British designer will give new life to the oldest of LBDS or even over leggings with some killer shoes.
Where 020-7636 7130; www.jameslakeland.net
How much £215
This kit comes with all you need to make this bag and it's really not too hard if you know how to do plain and purl stitch. Made on big needles too so it's fast to do.
Where 07980 439 587; www. thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk
How much £14.50
Six large Vanilla cupcakes dusted with edible gold lustre. Makes a change from a mince pie.
Where 0845 259 1359; www.notonthehighstreet.com/ peggyscupcakes
How much £36
Delicately fragranced soap and handcream in a pretty tin. If lychees aren't your thing try the blood-orange soap or anything from the marshmallow range.
Where 020-8740 2085; www.spacenk.com
How much £18
There's something inherently luxurious about beautiful candlesticks. She can carry these into the bathroom for a long soak by candelit or they will look great at dinner parties or in the bedroom.
Where 020-7378 3418; www.bouf.com
How much £150
For some it's about the landfill, for others it's about having to drink a good cup of tea or coffee from paper or plastic. This is made from porcelain and solves both those problems.
Where 0844 573 7070; www.iwantoneofthose.com
How much £12.99
Trimmed with antique-style lace and covered buttons these are longer length to add warmth and a bit of glamour. There is a matching hat and scarf too.
Where 020-7378 3418; www.bouf.com
How much £48
All words deserve lovely notebooks and none are more lovely than these. Choose from orange, purple or pink.
Where 0845 259 1359; www.notonthehighstreet.com
How much £79
In this hamper, the Stilton comes in a lovely ceramic pot with a jar of truffle honey to complement the flavour with some cheese biscuits too.
Where 08456 439 12; www.londonfinefoods.co.uk
How much £75
It's a fun way to package this scent, which is a fun present. It is supposed to smell like a mix of sophisticated French couture and New York atmosphere.
Where 020-8740 2085; www.spacenk.com
How much £69
Seven melamine bowls that stack to form the vase and when dismantled reveal their lovely designs on the inside.
Where 020- 7378 3418; www.bouf.com
How much £92
These are rather nifty and fun. A rubber strap in a series of funky colours that is straight until you snap it on to your wrist.
Where 0844 573 7070; www.iwantoneofthose.com
How much £9.99
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