By The Telegraph (World News) | Created at 2024-11-05 12:30:15 | Updated at 2024-11-05 14:54:59
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From gift experiences to jewellery, perfume and personalised gifts, we’ve found the best Christmas gifts for every woman in your life
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What are the best Christmas gifts for her? That’s not an easy question to answer. While the best gifts for men tend to be practical (forget socks - Bluetooth earbuds are a better bet these days), the best gifting ideas for women can be more expressive. Clothes, accessories, jewellery, bath gifts or even a beauty advent calendar could all work - but how do you know which is the right gift for her?
Luckily, The Telegraph Recommended team has been doing its research. Below, you’ll find this year’s most sought-after Christmas gifts ideas for her, from Astrid & Miyu jewellery to a cosy blanket. You’re guaranteed to find something she’s already had her eye on.
And so, ranging from less than £20 to a very generous £480, here are our top Christmas presents for your wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter, grandmother, mother-in-law or friend in 2024. In case you’ve left it until the last minute, for each of our top ideas we’ve indicated how long it will take to be delivered. The full list is below, but if you’re in a rush, here’s a quick look at our top five:
The best Christmas gifts for her in 2024, at a glance
- Best overall Christmas gift for her - Oliver Bonas Essential Oil Electric Aroma Diffuser
- Best personalised Christmas gift for her - Monica Vinader Leather Oval Jewellery Box
- Best experience gifts for her - Spa Treatments and Experiences for One or Two
- Best cosy blanket gift for her - Soak & Sleep Herringbone Pure Wool Blanket
- Best Christmas flower gift for her - Bloom & Wild Flower Subscription
Best Christmas gifts for her
1. Oliver Bonas Essential Oil Electric Aroma Diffuser
Best Christmas gift for her overall
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5.95
Just a really lovely, well-priced ceramic diffuser with excellent scent throw that comes in sage, grey or cream. I particularly recommend this sage colour which goes with everything. The diffuser also has coloured lights at the base, perfect for creating ambience in the evenings, or even as a dim night light. You can choose between six hues including white, blue, green and yellow.
You can pair any essential oils with this diffuser, so while Oliver Bonas has a lovely selection, including this Christmas Fragrance Duo (£14.50), you can also use Neom Essential Oil Blends (from £22) or any oils from The White Company (from £22).
- Quickest delivery is next working day, £7.95
Affordable fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader is selling this practical leather jewellery box in a variety of rich jewel tones. I’m particularly taken by this avocado green. It’s both opulent enough to be displayed on a dressing table and small enough for travel, plus you can add a complimentary gold monogram for a completely personalised gift.
- Quickest delivery is immediately, as an e-voucher
The best thing to spend your money on is experiences, they always say. It’s definitely one of the best things to receive. Spend quality time with a special someone and find inner peace while you’re at it with this gift voucher, which is redeemable against more than 100 spa locations in the UK, so there’s bound to be a compatible spa nearby. The voucher is valid for 12 months and will be sent straight to your inbox after purchasing.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £7.95
Cosy blankets make an excellent gift, but anything made from quality materials (wool or cashmere) can easily get expensive. This 100 per cent woollen blanket is a good value option from Soak & Sleep, one of our favourite sleep companies here at The Telegraph. I’ve suggested the grey colour above, as it goes with most interiors and is therefore the safest for gifting, but Soak & Sleep does a lovely selection of bright pinks, duck egg blues and and ginghams.
5. Bloom & Wild Flower Subscription
£70 for three months, Bloom & Wild
Best Christmas flower gift for her
- Delivery once a month for three months
Why stop at one bunch: give the gift of fresh flowers once a month, for three months with this well priced Bloom & Wild gift subscription. It works out at £23.33 per bunch. That’s a pretty good deal considering the average bouquet at Bloom & Wild costs nearer £30.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £8
Perfect for a table gift or a stocking filler, anyone who loves their fragrances will be thrilled to receive this stylish baby blue and cream cracker, which contains a trio of travel sizes. There’s a 9ml Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne, a 15ml Blackberry and Bay Hand Cream and a 30ml Lime, Basil and Mandarin Hand Wash.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5.95
Elemis gift sets are always a popular present, mostly down to their value, considering the cost of Elemis products usually cost almost £100 alone. This collaboration with fashion label Shrimps includes six products: a 50g Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, 30ml Marine Cleanser, 14 pack of Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads, 4ml Vitality Eye Cream, 15ml Marine Cream and a 50ml Frangipani Shower Cream. For extra measure, you get an Elemis x Shrimps Travel Beauty Bag in a pink checker board design.
8. Stripe & Stare Midnight Bow Long Pyjama Set
Best Christmas pyjamas gift for her
- Quickest delivery is 1-2 days for £7.95
Buck the trend of gingham Christmas pyjamas this year by gifting this set from Stripe & Stare (best known for their soft knickers). The long pyjama set in midnight blue is decorated with pink bows throughout and made from Stripe & Stare’s iconic Tencel Modal x Micro fabric, sourced from trees, so you can sleep easy both thanks to the soft fabric and the knowledge that you’ve chosen a sustainable option.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £7.50
A stylish handbag is on most woman’s wishlist, but they’re never a cheap gift. Coach does the best cheap-er bags, in proportion to the cost of other luxury labels. This Cassie 19 is one of John Lewis’ bestsellers. I love that you can hold the handle as a purse, or loop it over a shoulder to wear as a crossbody, reminiscent of Mulberry’s famous Bayswater. The Coach branding on the front is subtle but distinct.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £7.50
The Garmin Venu 3S is our best rated fitness tracker owing to its array of features (you can track 30 sports and even follow a workout from your wrist). There’s also tracking of just about every health measure feasible, including sleep, recovery, heart-rate, stress and menstrual cycle. The GPS signal makes it a great option for runners and it even tracks naps. It’ll be the best companion to a new year’s resolution to run or workout more.
- Quickest delivery is up to seven days for free
You won’t find a more aesthetic cookware set than this from Our Place, made up of a frying pan and casserole pot. The ceramic coating is available in a choice of seven colours, including ‘blue salt’, ‘lavender’ and ‘sage’. They’ll become the most versatile piece of equipment in her kitchen, useful for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and even baking cakes.
- Quickest delivery is three days for free
A taste of the magnificent 30-acre, 18th-century estate wrapped up in a tidy bundle; this food hamper includes everything you need for a Christmas evening in front of the fire. There’s a bottle of South African Shiraz, chilli-roasted nuts, marinated olives, smoked oatcakes, cheese straws, chilli biscuits and cornichons, all packed into a Newt cardboard box for easy wrapping.
£65
Price at
The Newt in Somerset
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5.95
Biscuiteers icers have to undergo 600 hours of training to learn how to ice their biscuits, which is less shocking when you see one for yourself. The biscuits are intricately designed and this nutcracker set is no exception, featuring the sugarplum fairy, sweets, Christmas trees, a mouse and the nutcracker himself.
- Quickest delivery is up to two working days for £9.95
An opulent notebook is a true luxury, and this leather one with a suede lining from Aspinal of London is refillable. You can choose between lined and plain pages and personalise with initials for free. Any extra personalisation costs £20.
£90
Price at
Aspinal of London
15. Elizabeth Scarlett Starry Sky Everyday Pouch
Best personalised gift for her
- Quickest delivery: 3-5 working days, £5
Aside from being a beautifully embroidered and versatile pouch – it works as a make-up bag, clutch bag or purse – each purchase from Elizabeth Scarlett also gives two per cent of profits towards the preservation of wild animals. There are nearly 50 designs including this Alphabet Pouch, which is beautifully embroidered with a letter, stars and moons.
£35
Price at
Elizabeth Scarlett
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5.95
This chocolate reindeer hits the sweet spot between being a crowd pleaser while still being personalised, and while you don’t have to pay extra to add someone’s name onto the reindeer, it shows you cared just enough to do it anyway. The perfect secret Santa gift for someone who you don’t know well enough to get a more individual present.
- Quickest delivery is up to three working days for free
I’d like to give a round of applause to whoever invented rechargeable lamps. This one from Pooky slots beautifully into any corner of the room without the need for an ugly and hazardous extension lead. The lamp holds 15 hours of charge and is remote controlled, making it a great option for a bedroom. The bronze base costs £110 and you can add on one of Pooky’s lampshades, which start at £15.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £6
You won’t find a more giftable candle than one from Pott, which creates refillable scented candles in ceramic pots handmade by local artisan potters in Stoke-on-Trent. I recommend the brand new berry candle with a Noel candle inside. It has notes of orange, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, rose and patchouli. The result is a warm Christmassy smell that’s balanced with spice – a true winter scent.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5.95
An elevated pair of gold hooped earrings is a crowd pleaser. This chunky Missoma pair are made from gold-plated brass and are still lightweight enough for comfortable wear, while the high-shine finish lends itself to a special occasion. They also come in silver (£98) depending on her preference.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £4.95
It’s always nice to buy jewellery for special occasions, with a little extra pizazz, but there’s something underrated about buying someone their staple, everyday jewellery. This simple ring is the kind of thing she’ll wear everyday, but is a little to expensive to justify buying herself.
21. Joma Jewellery A Little ‘Red Robin’ Bracelet
Best budget jewellery Christmas gift for her
- Quickest delivery is up to two days for £2.99
For a budget jewellery option, I often turn to Joma Jewellery; the brand is home to dainty bracelets, necklaces and rings that always make great gifts. This Red Robin Bracelet features a small silver robin charm with a rose gold breast. You can personalise it by adding an initial charm for £3.99.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £10
This cashmere beanie with a fold over cuff is available in a number of bright and more parred back colours, but this ruby red is my favourite (and the most Christmassy). It’s made from 100 per cent recycled cashmere.
https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/accessories/headwear/beanies/product.cashmere-beanie-red.1193325013.html
Uniqlo’s round mini shoulder bag seems to be a rare viral product that’s still almost as popular as it was at its height in 2022. Nicknamed the millennial birkin, it originally took off after a Tiktok user showed how much they could cram into the tiny thing, Mary Poppins style. This navy corduroy version is excellent for sitting over winter coats.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5.99
Birkenstock’s clog model, the Bostons, have been creeping up in popularity in recent years, thanks to a combination of celebrity endorsements (Kendall Jenner, Riley Keough and Zoë Kravitz, for example), comfort and Scandi adherent style. This taupe colour is the most popular.
- Quickest delivery is up to three days for free
Just a really beautiful and sustainable electric toothbrush using plant-based heads. We rate it highly in our review of the best electric toothbrushes due to its slim design, long battery life and self-clean travel case. It helps that it’s not an extortionate price to buy. I’m a big fan of this new ‘sunset bloom’ colourway, and I’m sure she will be too.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £9.95
Barbour is always having a moment, but especially so right now thanks to its collaborations with Alexa Chung and GANNI. But you can’t beat a classic Beadnell Wax Jacket, based on Barbour’s legendary Bedale. The cotton lining in signature tartan, hand warmer pockets lined with moleskin and snap fastening storm flap show the attention to design on this British icon.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £4.95
This perfume gift set consists of a 50ml Si Eau de Parfum and a matching 10ml travel bottle, which is ideal for holidays or sticking in your handbag for on the go. The famous Si scent, which means ‘yes’ in Italian, has top notes of blackcurrant, bergamot and mandarin, heart notes of rose de mai, neroli and jasmin, base notes of patchouli oil, wood and amber and a vanilla finish. The result is an sweet, floral fragrance with a musky undertone that will suit most skin.
- Quickest delivery is two to three business days for £7
Designed to be a ‘skin-scent enhancer’ rather than a traditional perfume, Glossier’s You smells a little different on everyone. It uses notes of pink pepper, iris, ambrette seeds and ambrox to balance spice, wood, floral and musk. There are few people this perfume won’t suit.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £9.95
Nail gift sets make an excellent self-contained gift and this one from British beauty brand Otis Batterbee (better known for makeup brushes) is one of my favourites I’ve seen. It consists of three nail colours, a base coat, top coat and a nail file. The set only uses necessary chemicals and contains Apricot Oil and Vitamin E.
- Quickest delivery is up to four days
A good quality brush should be a staple in any make-up bag, and this from Jones Road is one of the best. Made using hypoallergenic fibres, the wide shape of the brush lends itself to applying foundation, but it’s also a trusty companion to liquid blush and powder bronzers.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5
Simply the best lip balm for dry lips. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask comes in a number of flavours but the classic Berry is my favourite. It’s a lot of money for a lip balm but it lasts around a year after a daily application - you’ll just have to remember to gift another pot next year.
- Quickest delivery is six days for £6.95 (all products are made to order)
A weekly diary is always a practical present, especially for someone with a desk job - but a diary doesn’t have to be boring. This Papier diary is available in weekly or daily, with or without binding, in pink, blue, lavender or sage green.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £7.95
Mugs can seem like a cop out Christmas present, but Emma Bridgewater seems to be the exception - I’ve never known anyone to be disappointed at receiving one of her mugs, like this festive Fairy Lights 1/2 Pint Mug. The colourful mug is obviously designed for Christmas, but still general enough to keep out all year round.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £8.95
This vase has been handcrafted in Portugal, meaning every piece is unique, and the slightly wonky design adds to its charm. This price is for the smaller version, while a larger vase costs £75.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £4.95
Trust us, the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser will become as well used as her kettle (and she might even share). The hot chocolate machine designed by Dualit creates smooth, whipped hot chocolate in two and a half minutes. You can choose from Hotel Chocolat’s own range of hot chocolate, which includes milk, vanilla and salted caramel.
- Quickest delivery is next day for free with Amazon Prime
As for something small to gift with the Velvetiser above, how about a box of Knoops chocolate flakes? If you’ve ever had a hot chocolate from a Knoops shop (there are now 20 around the UK) you’ll know how good they are. This 34 per cent chocolate option is the bestseller, but there’s also white and dark chocolate flake options.
- Quickest delivery is up to 10 days, £3.50
What better to cosy up with a hot chocolate alongside, than a hot water bottle? And if you’re buying a hot water bottle, you’ll struggle to find one softer than this one from The White Company. You can choose from white, cream, grey or brown.
£35
Price at
The White Company
- Quickest delivery is next day for £5.99
While we’re on the subject of cosy: cashmere socks are one of life’s finest luxuries and make an excellent present for someone for whom you want to gift something luxurious without breaking the budget. Think an aunt, a cousin or a friend. They also make great stocking fillers.
- Quickest delivery is next day from £5.99
To any newborn babies reading this – or, at a pinch, their fathers – the best gift for a new mum is something soft and snuggly to help her through the sleepless nights walking to the crib and back. How about these sheepskin and suede slippers? (That’s right, UGG is back in fashion; their classic mini boot is selling fast.)
- Quickest delivery: 2-3 days if you order before 12pm, £9.95
Eye masks don’t come better than this 22 momme Mulberry silk Drowsy buy which gives a complete blackout while remaining comfortable against the skin. If she’s not a fan of eye masks sitting tight against her eyes, here’s the best bit - this new design has contoured eye holes. It’s the kind of thing you’ll end up buying for her then stealing back.
41. Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Limited Edition Champagne
Best champagne Christmas gift for her
- Quickest delivery is next day for £7.99
A beautiful limited edition bottle of champagne will do the job for most people (who drink), and this bottle of Cuvée Rosé from Laurent-Perrier in a ribbon jacket is something quite special. The tasting notes are red berries, raspberries and wild cherries.
- Quickest delivery is next day with Amazon Prime
An excellent bottle of gin is my go to when I can’t think of anything more personal, and the original Hendrick’s gin is a perennial favourite. Its famous blend of rose and cucumber goes perfectly with a citrussy tonic and a garnish of cucumber.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £7.50
This nifty little device connects to your smartphone and prints any picture as if it was taken on a Polaroid camera. It’s perfect for anyone with travel ahead of them, as it’s small enough to fit in a handbag.
- Quickest delivery is next day for up to 12 days
This candle making kit from Sculpd allows you to choose a scent (peony rose, ginger and orange or basil and citrus), paint or pen and the range of colours. You can then use the air-dry clay to handcraft the candle designs and make your own scented candle.
- Quickest delivery: next day for £5.70
Roberts’ newest and tiniest addition to its radio line-up is the Revival Petite 2.0, a wireless radio and Bluetooth speaker barely larger than your hand. And in case you were wondering, the sound quality is superb despite the size.
- Quickest delivery is next day for £8
Trust us, this is what teenagers want for Christmas this year. Jellycat toys, once just for small children, are now one of the most covetable Christmas gifts of the year. This Cookie is part of their Christmas collection, which also includes snowflakes, Christmas trees and an aubergine wearing earmuffs.
- Quickest delivery: 3-5 days, free
Iconic for a reason, Lululemon Aligns are widely hailed as the comfiest leggings in existence thanks to Lululemon’s trademarked Nulu fabric. It’s a blend of 81 per cent Nylon and 19 per cent Lycra elastane which gives the leggings a four-way stretch and a weightless feel.
- Quickest delivery is up to two days for £10
The North Face Glacier Fleece is cult, perfect for everyday wear and hiking in cold weather alike. Air pockets inside the fleece trap air to keep you warm, while the microfleece material retains breathability. It’s available in a range of colours, but the black is classic.
- Quickest delivery: next day if you order before 12pm, £5.95
For a practical option, perhaps this Chelsea Backpack from Antler which has plenty of space for work or a weekend away. Its high spec features include a laptop pocket, a removable packing pocket for shoes or a change of clothes and even internal packing straps for compression.
- Quickest delivery: five days, free
And finally, if you’re up for spending more than £400 on a gift (lucky her), this is the one to go for. As we know from testing the best hair curlers, Dyson’s high-tech Airwrap is by far the most sought-after. It’s almost permanently sold out, so you’ll have to move fast to get your hands on this brand new pink and red model. Go on, splash out. It’ll be worth it.
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