My favourite festive gifts for grown-ups

I’ll be honest, this list should probably just be called “what Gemma wants for Christmas”. I’m not ashamed to say I let my personal style trickle in when I’m building gift guides for adults – it’s impossible not to. Despite the theme of this site, these aren’t really gifts for mums specifically, although they do mostly skew on the feminine side, and I have considered practicality for people with kids when making some choices. That said, there’s also a ridiculous lipstick, expensive perfume, novelty slippers and all the other silliness you’d expect. You deserve some frivolity, so here are over 50 lovely things to put on your list this year.

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1. Set of two pink stem wine glasses, £5.38 at Sostrene Grene
2. Cranberry Kiss velvet scrunchie with zip pocket, £5.99 at Stashy Scrunchie
3. Nordic Forest pyjamas, £45 at Polarn O. Pyret
4. Carolina Herrera lipstick and decorative lid / keyring, from £20 (items sold separately)
5. Empressa eau de parfum 100ml, £215 at Penhaligon’s
6. Women Living Deliciously by Florence Given, £14 at Amazon
7. Bead detail grey jumper, £32.99 at H&M
8. Ezra tarnish-free choker, £28 at Bohomoon
9. Showtime rainbow statement hoop earrings, £79 at Kate Spade
10. Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk eau de parfum 50ml, £145 at Liberty
11. Leopard print trainers, £49.50 at Marks and Spencer
12. Creative waste denim Canfield B rucksack, £79.95 at Roka London
13. Mince Pie tea, from £7.35 at Bird and Blend
14. Pink merino wool socks, £10 at Pairs Scotland
15. Zou Bisou Bisou t-shirt, £29 at Joanie
16. Pret a Geek Christmas at Pemberley candle, from £8.50 at Etsy
17. Floral engravings mini plum tote, £58 at Fable England
    

1. Silver metallic long strap quilted shoulder bag, £25.99 at New Look
2. You Look Good cap, £30 at Glossier
3. Swimming pool trinket tray, £8 at Typo
4. Sideboard jungle embroidery kit, £28 at Pixels and Purls
5. Arkive the good habit hybrid hair oil, £9.33 at Boots
6. Italian Summer 2025 hardback diary, £30 at Papier
7. Yog Nog shimmering shower gel, from £8 at Lush
8. Sali Hughes Butterclean cleansing balm, £15 at Revolution
9. Piccadilly salted caramel biscuits, £11.95 at Fortnum & Mason
10. Me and my four hours mug, £6 at Typo
11. Super soft pastel check tassel scarf, £26 at Accessorize
12. Cream knitted crepe block heeled boots, £50 at River Island
13. Sardine family print, £39 at Hot Foils
14. Cable-knit lace-up sweater, £44.99 at Monki
15. Laines London coffee cup and croissant slippers, £49 at Wolf & Badger
16. Rare Beauty Selena’s lip and cheek faves set, £48 at Space NK
17. Navette crystal band ring in gold, £65 at Astrid and Miyu
    

1. Eden pearl necklace, £30 at Bohomoon
2. Silver round-toe bow detail shoes, £39.99 at Office
3. Aery before sleep scented candle, £28 at John Lewis
4. Art Deco Britain by Elain Harwood, £25 at Amazon
5. Let’s Get Lost by Finn Beales, £25 at Amazon
6. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine eau de parfum 100ml, £135 at Sephora
7. JLab Go Air Pop+ wireless earbuds, £24.99 at Amazon
8. Cashmere essential arm warmers, £49 at The White Company
9. Croissant gold metal trinket pot, £19.50 at Oliver Bonas
10. Jones Road miracle balm in dusty rose, £36 at Liberty
11. Immortelle Divine Cream, £82 at L’Occitane
12. Hotel Chocolat copper velvetiser, £99.95 at John Lewis
13. The Belt Bag in bone teddy, £49 (£19.60 for new members) at Fabletics
14. So soft mesh bra in leopard, £30 at Lemonade Dolls
15. &Klevering Platter de la mer oyster, £52 at Not Another Bill
16. Nike Dunk Low trainers in sail plum eclipse diffused taupe, £110 at Office
17. Gem drop bow stud earrings, £15 at Monsoon
18. Silent Pool gin gift set with 2 glasses, £67 at Amazon