No, not fussy, just something well thought out. Easy

Christmas wish lists can be very tricky. Like wedding lists, I would always rather buy someone something I have chosen, not they have asked for – Le Creuset pans are lovely, of course. But what about… The Ethicurean cookbook? That said, it can be much jollier for everyone if the  giver and recipient is aware of what that oddly shaped present is under the tree. However, of course at Christmas it’s difficult for any carefully collated list to be exposed to the right person/s. Do people still leave catalogues casually open on specific pages? Did that ever happen? Maybe an open tab/20 on the computer. I have done the tab open hint before – it was lost among the rest of the tabs – shopping baskets emptied after being timed out (ASOS saves forever, so does Toast), flight enquiries, Right Move, Woman’s Hour, toddler help pages.

Dear Santa – I am typing to you, but I’m not about to put my laptop up the chimney, or indeed leave you carrot sticks for the reindeer and a shot sherry on Christmas Eve. I will leave you beer, or some of that lovely gin from Montpelier, and a Hart’s Bakery mince pie. Here are some pretty natty gift ideas, if you should happen to find yourself wondering what to place under the tree. (I have been good.) The list follows: 

Dipytique Candle: Very expensive candle, but exceptional and scents a room (whole house) wonderfully

Nike Internationalist trainers: Love the style, comfy and cool paired with tailoring or jeans

Zara knit hat: Team with office or casual wear for walking around the city when it’s absolutely freezing, like it is now 

Mug by Lisa Jones, available at Soma Gallery: Rain, ducks and puddles – reminiscent of Eastville Park/Frome Valley Walkway – pond. Friendly Britain in a mug

Marc Jacobs watch: A little bit shiny and bling, nice and chunky – satisfying to wear

Spiralizer: A friend of mine said to me that if her husband got her a household item for Christmas, she’d be outraged (maybe quietly, maybe not), but this is a fantastic creation that may just sway her. No it’s not beautiful, but read on. The Spiralizer has been splashed about everywhere as the best thing since the Kitchen Aid multi blend extravaganza in multiple colours, but it’s not. It’s much better and less than £30 – by a smidge. Turns vegetables into pasta, essentially – corguettes into courgetti, sweet potato noodles etc. Check out this blog – Inspiralized, by the most enthusiastic owner of a Spiralizer. I want one.

If in doubt – Whistles voucher, meal out, promise of shoes, spa day, books, jewels, breakfast in bed. A lie in.

You could also…Give to Shelter, right here ‘£33 can help a family find and keep a home’