The telly adverts are filled with shameless celebs trying to flog stuff to us, the shrill shrieks of Noddy Holder can be heard echoing around shopping centres up and down the country and most of us have already had a covering of snow. Yes, the most wonderful time of year has come around yet again. And with it another one of those seasonal traditions, the annual panic when we realise we’ve no idea what to get our nearest and dearest for Christmas!
Well fear not, as ever we’ve curated a small but perfectly formed selection of gift inspiration to warm the cockles of the coldest of hearts and to make you more popular with your peeps than Santa himself. Without further ado, here’s The MALESTROM’s Christmas Gift Guide 2024.
Twelve South HoverBar Tower – £99.99
This neat gadget from Twelve South is the ultimate hands-free helper. The HoverBar Tower is a flexible floor stand for iPad that can be adjusted to different heights so you can perform tasks without holding or leaning your device precariously against something. Whether you’re working out, cooking up a storm or even wanting to watch a movie while washing up, the HoverBar Tower is the perfect companion for all iPads.
Super Sparrow Swivelsip™ Water Bottle – £18
We’ve long championed reusable water bottles and this new number from Super Sparrow is one of our favourite on the market. The Swivelsip™ is a wide mouthed insulated bottle, made from 18/8 premium stainless steel. It’ll keep beverages hot for up to 8 hours and cold for up to 20 hours. And that big old mouth means you can fit ice cubes in for the ultimate covert cocktail on the go.
WAWWA Water Bottle Holder – £30
If you are in the market for a water bottle this festive season, then why not also gift the perfect companion, in the shape of this lovely water bottle holder from sustainable clothing brand WAWWA. Made from organic ripstop cotton, this holder and shoulder strap is durable and eco-friendly, not to mention a leader in the style stakes. The ideal present for the conscious consumer in your life.
Couture Club Laundered Classics Hoodie – £90
Give the gift of style this holiday season with this cosy beauty from Manchester based fashion brand The Couture Club. Their Classics Hoodie is 100% cotton, with a relaxed fit that suits everything from shopping on the streets to lounging around the house. With the brand’s watchwords being designer quality and affordable prices, you can’t really go wrong with this one.
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie – £46
A fine libation for your Christmas consideration here, with this whisky from the Bruichladdich Distillery. The Classic Laddie is their definitive tipple, made from 100% Scottish barley, trickle distilled, non-chill filtered and colouring free. It’s a floral and elegant single malt that would make any whisky lover worth their salt light up when seeing this nestled under the Xmas tree.
Shark in a Glass – £15
Fans of Jaws will love drinking out of this glass from Bar Bespoke. This Fin-tastic 550ml handmade glass features a lifelike shark sculpture suspended inside. It’ll certainly be a talking point at any Xmas party. Fill so the iconic dorsal fin is visible above the drink and swap stories of scars with your salty seadog drinking buddies.
Reflo Snowden Cream Beanie – £30
This rather lovely Snowdon beanie from sustainable golf and fitness brand Reflo will keep any head toasty this festive season. This long bodied hat is expertly crafted from tight-knit mid-weight 100% recycled acrylic, topped off with a natty pom pom. Given how cold the end of autumn has been, this gift of a warm bonce will be greatly excepted from all who receive.
Folio Society Edition of To Kill a Mockingbird – £65
For the literary lover in your life, how about this Folio Society edition of the Harper Lee novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Nate Sweitzer, whose artwork serves as a heartfelt love letter to this timeless classic, this rather special book will make for a prized possession to inhabit any home library.
Wild Nature Calendar – £13
With the weeks and months seemingly flying by these days, a wise way to mark what actually happened is on this Wild Nature calendar. With beautiful images of the wildlife and wilderness of this sceptred isle from the Highlands to Cornwall, it’s one way to connect with the natural world, yet remain dry! A companion 2025 diary is also available.
ZapCap Bottle Opener – £13
ZapCap Bottle OpenerGiven it’s often a necessity to drink a few cold ones during the festive season, a rather practical pressie for the occasion might be this bottle opener from CellarDine. Although the Zap Cap is far from your average kitchen staple. This ingenious stainless steel opener removes bottle caps with minimum effort simply by pushing down on them. The internal magnet also holds the cap in position for easy disposal.
Paria 5 Panel Cap – £22
Paria 5 Panel CapYorkshire based cycling brand Paria are making waves in the industry with their unique apparel that delivers on performance while still looking great. We’re fans of this 5 panel cap in army green. Made of thick woven fabric and water repellant, this headgear will help keep the elements at bay whether out on a bike ride or braving the Boxing Day sales.
Cole & Mason Hoxton Mill – £19
Spice up someone’s Xmas with this rather classy offering from Cole & Mason. Made from high grade beech wood, their Hoxton salt and pepper mills provide a compact seasoning solution. With sharp anti-corrosion ceramic for salt and design registered Precision+ carbon steel for pepper, these mills are functionable yet also fabulous.
Campfire Coffee Candle – £23.99
Campfire Coffee CandleThe wilderness lover in your life will appreciate this campfire coffee candle. With notes of espresso, cedarwood & sandalwood, this soy candle evokes the brewing of a caffeinated beverage on an outdoor stove. And with a burn time of 45+ hours, this 100% eco-friendly number will light up someone’s life for quite a while.
Bodum Travel Press Coffee Maker – £39
Sticking with the coffee theme we have this nifty travel french press from the clever people at Bodum. This portable coffee maker cleverly combines the benefits of a French press brewing system with an insulated travel flask all in one handy gadget. And its stainless steel double-wall construction keeps your coffee hotter for longer. Coffee on the go was never easier.
Sealskinz Bamboo Hiking Socks – £20
It wouldn’t be Christmas without getting someone a pair of socks. And rather than the usual naff novelty ones, why not give these super soft hiking socks from Sealskinz. Made from sustainable bamboo these premium ped coverings are comfortable, yet durable. Just as suited to marching up mountains as they are stomping around sale shopping.
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