This is for the seriously style-conscious only! From renowned purveyor of luxury leather goods and stationary, Smythson of Bond Street produce the ultimate in stylish and quality crafted organisers and diaries.
The Bijou organiser is made from beautiful crocodile-print calfskin leather, and this rich green colour has been introduced for the start of the Autumn / Winter season. A range of diary configurations and organiser notes (available separately) are available to fill the organiser.
This organiser makes a superb gift for the special lady in your life, and can be personalised with a motif or gold lettering (see further details and charges).
Buy now and receive 15% discount on all Smythson products by entering voucher code: cocoa at checkout. This offer is available until 2nd October 2009 only.


This gift would be the ultimate if you believe my son (pity he’s not old enough to drive yet). Out of all the luxury cars, it is the Aston Martin that truly tops his list. He is not alone either, but sadly the majority of us could never aspire to owning one of these remarkable cars. However, you can experience the thrill of driving one!
An experience day is a fantastic gift idea that will provide long-lasting memories for the lucky recipient. Driving experiences are just one kind of experience day that is on offer, and the choice of cars is not limited to the Aston Martin. However it is the Aston Martin that we feature here.
Taking place at various locations around the country, the recipient of this gift will receive a voucher with a 12 month life span so he or she can arrange a venue and time that suits them. The experience lasts around 3 hours and is only open to those with a full manual driving licence, be under 6′ 6″ and weighing less than 18.5 stone.

If you haven’t heard of The Slanket, it gets its name combining “blanket” and “sleeves”. It is a large, very soft and extremely warm blanket to be used in all locations in and around the home. For cold winter’s nights when snuggled up on the sofa watching tv, The Slanket is ideal for keeping warm, but also having your hands free for easy access to the remote control.
Also available is the kid’s Slanket.
With lot’s of colours to choose from, the best selling Slanket also comes with FREE UK delivery!

If the man you are buying for has a sense of humour, these novelty cufflinks may just arouse a bit of merriment this Christmas. Available with a choice of occupations: estate agent (as shown), doctor, lawyer, musician, banker or accountant, which take a light-hearted jibe at those lofty professions.
The inscription is on bone china tiles, mouted on bar posts. The cufflinks come presented in a gift box.

Most women like jewellery and silver or white gold is very fashionable at the moment. Quite a traditional gift to buy a girlfriend or wife, this silver bracelet comes from the ‘Lovebird’ collection from the Hot Diamonds’ Addicted to Love range.
Like all pieces from Hot Diamonds, this bracelet features a signature diamond – in this case it can be found in the heart charm that hangs from one of the links.
A Tiffany-style clasp is used to fasten the bracelet.

Doesn’t he look cute? Not everyone has children to lavish their fortunes on at Christmas, and many of you pet lovers out there like nothing but the best for your four-legged friends. This very attractive dog house is one such gift that you can spoil him with this Christmas.
The 100% cotton with applique features sits on a light aluminium frame, creating this super little hideaway for your pet. As a more up-market ‘dog basket’, this house allows your pooch to have his very own house and space within the house. The dog house is machine washable and comes with a storage bag for when not in use or travelling.

When it’s your own teenage daughter you are buying presents for it isn’t so bad – at least you have a pretty good idea about what things she likes and maybe even her ‘wish list’. If it is the teenage daughter of a friend or a niece, then it isn’t so easy. This reversible belt featuring a pair of glossy red lips from Miss Sixty might be an idea.
Available in two sizes: 2-8 years or 10-12 years, the belt can be worn with the plain black facing or with the white stars on a black background. Either way, it will enhance the outfit of all young rock chicks out there.

This cute babygrow for baby boys is just the job for a new baby at Christmastime. Extra clothing is always greatly appreciated by new parents – especially those who hadn’t quite understood just how many times you need to change new babies!
Available in two sizes (1 month and 3 months), it is perfect for little ones who may not yet appreciate too many toys although this gift set does include a charming teddy for him to cuddle.
Made from plush ivory coloured velour, the babygrow is soft to touch and will keep baby warm and snug.

With less than 14 weeks to go until Christmas, it isn’t too soon to be searching for the perfect gift for your family and friends. This website has been set up to bring you ideas and source links to some of the very best gift ideas to make that shopping stint easier for you. Over the coming weeks we will be adding as many gift ideas as we can, so be sure to bookmark this site!