Christmas Collection Gift Guide 2018 – Review
Feeling Festive and Fabulous, Christmas is nearing and it’s time to avoid the Christmas queues and mayhem, and shop smart online.
Pamper and beautify yourself this Christmas, or get gifting, with a range of super sensational items over at Housing Units online or why not pop into their Greater Manchester store.
Keep things super sweet, and spritz away, by opting for the lovely Sweet Pea and Honeysuckle eau de toilette £12, from the divine Heathcote and Ivory range.
With the chill in full force, keep your lips lush and pucker, ready for that mistletoe moment with the classic Cath Kidston Lip Balm Trio £9, made with shea butter and natural beeswax to keep your lips smooth and soft all season.
Now you need somewhere to store all that glam, no problem, the iconic heart shaped flower head design cosmetic bag by Orla Kiely £20, is the perfect pretty pouch for all your products.
Make sure you grab some of that Christmas Candy this festive season and give your friends, family and loved ones an unforgettable experience. Red letter days provides gorgeous gift experiences, with the most fabulous activities, such as mini-breaks, theatre, foodie packages and much more.
Why not bring on all the gifting glitz, sparkle and razzle dazzle of the theatre, by gifting a Theatre Break Package, within London’s wonderful Westend. Offering a variety of theatre break packages, from three to five star, including hit shows such as Thriller, Wicked, The Women in Black, Dream Girls, The Play That Goes Wrong, you will be spoilt for choice.
If the sky is the limit, why not take things all the way to the top and indulge in gifting, an Afternoon Tea and View from The Shard with Champagne for Two, in London, for that super special person in your life. Best part about the package is that it can be enjoyed together or used on different days providing you with ultimate flexibility.
Head up the tallest building in Western Europe, and prepare for breath-taking views, at The View From The Shard. Also, included is a glass of the fizzy stuff, so raise your glasses in style. Friends, Fizz and Fabulous views…what’s not to like!
Then make your way to the, beautiful Belgravia’s five-star Halkin by COMO. Enjoy the opulent and plush surroundings, as you soak up the atmosphere and their Signature sensational Spanish Afternoon tea. Along with a choice of tea and a glass of cava too.
Indulge without the fizz, this festive season, with Hamper.com. The Ultimate Alcohol-free hamper is a gorgeous gourmet luxury family food hamper, jam packed with fabulous foodie goodies presented in a wonderful wicker hamper. A personal git message can be added and also included is free UK Next and named delivery.
Exquisite artisan treats included are the Belvoir Elderflower Presse 75cl, Cartwright and Butler Soft Fruit Jellies in Kilner Jar 190g, Elizabeth Shaw Milk Chocolate Coconut and Hazelnut Biscuits 140g, Farrahs Original Toffee 100g, Mighty Fine Milk Chocolate Honeycomb Dips 90g and Original Cake Co Cherry & Almond Topped Cake Round 400g
Also some scrummy Yorkshire Crisps Lightly Sea Salted 50g, Tracklements Damson Fruit Cheese 100g, Snowdonia Cheese Co Black Bomber 200g, Gourmet Black Pepper & Sea Salt Crackers 185g, Thomas Tucker Salted Caramel and Vanilla Popcorn 125g, Simply Cornish Clotted Cream Shortbread 200g, Buiteman Baked with Love Cheddar Originals 75g and Cambrook Baked Salted Mixed Nuts 80g. A beautiful hamper ideal for the festive season.
Lovely Louise, the owner and designer of the jewellery made at Leviko designs, is an independent located in Edinburgh who trades on Etsy. Producing handmade bespoke quality pieces that can be tailor made to your set specifications all presented in a beautiful gift box.
The stunning sterling silver and freshwater pearl pea pod jewellery is a beautiful collection, that can be made with Choose between one and five pearls, I choose 2 pearls to symbolise two peas in a pod.
This gorgeous gemstone bracelet, in stunning platinum coloured hematite stones with a lobster clasp, a great piece for both men and women. The focal stone is an 8mm gemstone of your choice flanked by antique silver tone spacers and surrounded by 6mm smooth and 4mm faceted hematite gemstones. A lovely gift for a friend or loved one this Christmas.
Hoogly offer tea and warmth from the winter weather hygge style. Fancy a festive cuppa, well the Hoogly black tea gift set at £12, is perfect for you, as this includes four fabulous teapods offering brilliant blends such as Around the Fire, Apple Chai, Chocolate brownie, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Vanilla Chai or Raspberry, liquorice & Lavender, so will be sure to warm you up.
The small lovely lush luxury wooden box filled with twenty individual tea pyramid wraps, along with a brilliant bag filled with 40 tea wrapped bags £45.50 in options such as Rhubarb and Vanilla, Sparkling White, Chill Out Mint, English Breakfast, Classic Green, Cosy Chamomile, Earl Grey and Apple strudel, this is a tea lover’s dream.
Give the gift of tea, this Christmas, and keep things all cosy and snug in a mug.
With all those Christmas parties just around the corner, you are going to need a handy helper. The Dove grey Jane is a stylish shoulder bag, that is the perfect size, not too big and not too small.
Ideal for day into evening, to fit the essentials such as makeup bag, purse, diary, phone. Inside is an insulated bottle holder, a clip for your keys and slots for both your pen and phone. Also included is an extra nifty small clutch bag and a detachable long strap.
Going Out Out, and really hitting hard with the Christmas celebrations, perhaps this Megan smaller bag in Berry with a cream interior offers a centre zipped compartment, two large compartments, elasticated key clip and both phone and pen pockets, is the ideal bag to carry all those party essentials while you dance the night away.
The Starry night sky offers a magical gifting experience whereby you can provide a friend or loved one with a shining legacy that is literally written in the stars. The Vivid, at £49.99 is an extra bright start giftset provides the recipient with entry in the star registry, sky atlas star maps, confirmation letter, extra bright start explanation packs, an A4 Star name deed beautifully presented in an A4 wooden frame and black giftbox.
For an extra fee you can chose a specific constellation, for example Gemini and order an extra deed perhaps for yourself, as well as the gift recipient. Also recommended is to choose a star map, for a nominal fee, which shows exactly where your star is located on the celestial map which includes a digitalised photo of the star, for the gift recipient, without having to use the telescope.
I named the star “Judith, Always a mother, Forever a friend. Love Melanie x – 12th June 1982” A perfect way for myself and my mother to sparkle in the sky together forever.
The amazing Artisan olive oil company, offer premium quality artisan ingredients, an exquisite range of first class award-winning products, and their partnership with some of the most experienced producers worldwide gives them the distinct edge.
Elevate your Christmas Festive Feasting with some of their divine and delicious Jams, marmalades and chutneys. Prices start from £4.30, so grab yourself some first class produce to put a pow into your festive party.
Opt for the Franci Olive Oil Gift Box £33.50, a beautiful wooden display box, encasing a sensational selection of three premium Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oils in mild, medium and intense flavourings ranges.
Franci is one of Italy’s most renowned olive oil producers and has received the highest score 98/98 by Flos Olei, the international olive oil guide. This gift box is perfect for a seasoned chef or beginner, as an introduction into premium olive oils.
Christmas is a time for joyous moments with family, friends and of course gifting, but lets also take time to reflect and take a walk in someone’s shoes. The Manchester, UK based Stand 4 Socks Founder Josh wanted to make a difference and back in 2015 he said, “What if socks could change the world?” A large percentage of the population wear socks and if each pair bought had a positive impact so, “why can’t socks change the world?”
Now, the Stand 4 Socks brand proudly supports 12 global causes in 9 countries and currently support 11 out of the 17 United Nations Global goals for sustainable development.
Keep warm and snug this winter, and support individual causes such as Education, Water, Homelessness, landmines, by simply buying a pair of socks.
Enjoy shopping and have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Some helpful tips. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Sebby
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Aw fab stuff, my pleasure, happy Christmas shopping Sebby xx
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Thank you 🙏 Best wishes Sebby
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You too 🙂 xx
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Oh I LOVE Red Letter Days! I got my dad one of their driving experiences for his birthday this year and it was amazing!
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That is FAB to hear!! Aw I bet your Dad loved that – what a fab expereince xx
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These are some great gift ideas! I especially like the socks because I always have fun socks on and my feet are always cold. Even better that it’s helping so many foundations.
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Yeah big hands up or shall I say feet up to that one haha xx
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I’m looking for a gift for my parents, the red letter days is perfect. Thanks for making my gift buying easy xxxx
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My pleasure Emma! There are so many perfect options for your parents such as theatre breaks, dining packages and much more. Have fun shopping and I hope your mum and dad enjoy whatever you decided to buy xx
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Oh a couple of new ones there for me to investigate, thanks. I’m also really loving that Orla Kiely make up bag. Mich x
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Yeah, I can see why, all the brands featured are great. Yes, fab make up bag and well worth the purchase Mich xx
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The star registery is always such a great gift. Who doesn’t want their name in the sky?
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Yes, I agree. I cannot wait to gift this to my mother at Christmas – she will love it xx
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i love a christmas hamper. we americans do not do things quite the same way.
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Haha, well they have a lot of choice and you are in luck, as they do international delivery on some hampers. Now, you can enjoy a Christmas hamper in the comfort of your own home delivered direct to your door xx
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I’m loving that hamper.com gift basket! I always think it’s so fun to receive collections of items that I wouldn’t necessarily purchase for myself. It feels like an added little treat.
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It is a lovely hamper with beautiful presentation. I know exactly what you mean on that one – same here xx
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Love the gift ideas here. The Hamper gift really caught my eye. Need to check the website out.
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Thank you. I agree, all the brands featured are amazing. Deffo worth checking their website out, they have so much choice – happy Hamper shopping xx
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You have some really great gift ideas here 🙂 I’m really loving the hamper one. My uncle would love that
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Thank you – yeah fab brands and quality gifts. The hamper is fab and a perfect treat for your uncle xx
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I will be looking into the red letter days, as my mum loves the theatre Jx
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That is fab, there are loads of theatre packages which I am sure she would be happy with – enjoy shopping xx
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These are all great gift ideas for everyone. Christmas is giving. Thank you for sharing.
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My pleasure and yes I agree there is something for everyone xx
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A food hamper is a lovely Christmas gift but I have often thought of giving an experience from Red Letter Days too.
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Both excellent choices! Why not splurge out and gift both haha xx
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Great post! Thanks for sharing, I may well use some of these ideas!
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That is great to hear and glad the post has been of use xx
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Ooh some great ideas here and how have I never heard of Hamper.com? I am on there right now x
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Great stuff and have fun choosing your hamper gifts xx
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Wow, theres some really amazing gifts in this guide! I got a star once and loved it and then I bought one from my Grandad. I think it’s a really lovely gift idea.
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Thank you, really enjoyed putting this together. The Star is a fab gift idea xx
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Thanks for these great gift ideas! I really like the afternoon tea and view from The Shard! Wish I was there to enjoy that option!
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Thank you so much!! Haha you can be, you buy the voucher and then just need to go along to the venue – easy as that. However, I would pre-book the Afternoon Tea though xx
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I’d love to go for an afternoon tea with a view from the shard! What an amazing experience it’s going to be for us!
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We can’t wait. That is great to hear, I hope that you have an amazing time, might even see you there xx
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Love the Stand for Socks idea. I’ve never heard of them before. x
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Yes, great idea and also many great causes benefit too xx
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Love all these gift ideas. Handbags, jewellery, perfume, food items, tea and gift experiences, yes please. This has helped me and saved a lot of time looking for gifts to buy for my family and friends x
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Aw thank you so much, that is actually lovely to hear the gift guide has helped you. enjoy shopping and let me know if you need any help or tips xx
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Such an in depth and informative guide! You’ve crossed every idea of the list nobody would need to go anywhere else for ideas! That’s what we neeed!
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Thank you so much hun for the fab feedback. That was my aim, the brands included are AMAZE, and nice to hear that the guide means you can get all your Christmas gifting ideas in one place xx
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Wonderful gift idea choices! A little bit of everything. Never heard of Hamper.com and I love gift baskets; going to go check them out.
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Lovely stuff! Aw yeah do, great brand and their gift baskets are beautiful xx
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There are some really great gift ideas here! There is something for everyone!
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Yay, fab to hear and I agree there are lots of choices for sure xx
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I love all of these gift ideas. They are all super great for gifting this holiday season.
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Thanks, yeah there is so much choice for all xx
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I love when we can tie in holiday gift giving with a special cause or two.There are so many cases that would be happy to benefit from our purchases.
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I love that too, the socks is a great one xx
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I think the Red Letter days or afternoon tea would be my favourites! Although so much to choose from 🙂 I’m trying to get more into experiences rather than stuff as presents so the idea of giving people a nice day or evening out really appeals to me.
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I can see why! I get that completely and Red Letter Days are an amazing way to do so xx
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You have come up with really lovely ideas. I am thinking more and more that Red Letter Days are the way to go – I think people often appreciate an experience more than a gift.
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Thank you so much hun. The Red Letter Days is a fab gifting option for sure xx
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Love the hoogly tea, necklace and bracelet, ideal gifts for my girlfriend.
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Aw that is sweet, all lovely gifts and I am sure she will love them all John xx
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Great collection of christmas gifts. I love the Leviko Designs jewellery. Hand bags are also awesome.
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I agree, the Leviko Designs Jewellery is stunning and so are the handbags xx
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Fantastic gift ideas, would love to find any of these under the Christmas tree for me. Love the idea of a Red Letter Days experience gift to give to someone as it is something they can look forward to and enjoy after Christmas creating memories of the experience.
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There is a lot of choice and some fab brands. Yes, the Red Letter Days is a great pick xx
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Some really love ideas here – I particularly love the idea of a gift of a star especially I would absolutely love to be gifted that!
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The Star gift is amazing and a real special and unique item xx
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I have a purple Mai-Tai handbag (with the makeup bag and small pouch) it’s so well thought out and useful – it’s my go-to winter handbag.
Thank you for the other suggestions for hampers and food are great. off to investigate 🙂
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They are fab and long lasting too. My pleasure, enjoy investigating and shopping away haha xx
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Some lovely gifts here, I do agree that red letter days stuff is really nice as you can have a great experience you’ll remember x
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I could not agree with you more Rhian xx
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thank for putting together this christmas guide. I really like the star registry and the colorful socks.
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My pleasure, both are excellent choices and make for great gifts xx
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I would be seriously happy with any of the gifts on your list! I need to leave my computer open on this page I think! 😀
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That is great to hear! Haha like your thinking 🙂 xx
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Love a good Red Letter Days experience, the theatre package sounds great.
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They are a fab brand with so much to offer for gifting xx
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Oh I do love a hamper and this one looks divine. I’ve also got into unusual teas lately so they would be top of my list.
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The hamper is just lovely, a real treat ideal for Christmas xx
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What fantastic ideas! The more I hear about red letter days the more I think it would be the ideal gift for some of the people in my family
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Thank you. Oh yes for sure, just go for it xx
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These are great ideas – I love the idea of a gift experience from Red Letter Days and the hamper looks lovely too 🙂
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Thank you, yes both the hamper and also the Red Letter days are fab picks xx
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These ideas are all so wonderful. I always have such a hard time picking things out for people.
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Thank you so much and glad to make your gift buying easier lol xx
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So many lovely ideas, I love the packages as they feel really special
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I could not agree with you more Steph xx
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We’ve had a hamper from hamper.com before and it was brilliant! Some great suggestions here and love the idea of Red Letter Days x
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Ooo great to hear you loved them too. this is our second one and both were fab. Red letter days is fab xx
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I love this different take on a gift guide. Personally I’d use Red Letter Days for everyone if I could, I love it and I always love the idea of gifting experiences as opposed to possessions!
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Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. Yeah they are a fab brand and gifting experience is a lovely idea xx
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Lovely hamper! Great list of choices! Thank you for sharing your ideas 🙂
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My pleasure, yes all fab brands and the hamper is lush xx
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There’s so many brilliant things I would do with a Red Letter Day voucher … I’d be in my element!
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Haha love that, well you could always treat yourself 🙂 xx
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I love the bracelet and also those socks!
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Both of those are fab picks for sure Sara xx
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What a fabulous selection of gifts. I love gifting vouchers like Red Letter Days as they offer such fun experiences.
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Yeah, I wanted to include something to suit everyone. Red Letter days Rules xx
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Great gift ideas these! I’d love to see the view from the top of the Shard – I nearly went up there last week when I was in London but we didn’t have enough time.
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Ooo well you know what to do, buy the voucher for the next time you are in town. also, a great excuse to go back to London 🙂 xx
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Lots of brilliant ideas! I love red letter days, there is always something for everyone
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Thank you! Red Letter days is a fab pick xx
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Lots of great ideas. I love the Red Letter Day Afternoon Tea at the Shard. There are amazing views from the top of the Shard so that would make a wonderfully memorable present.
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Both really good choices and make for a perfect pressie xx
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