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Stocking-fillers

Christmas sorted for under £30

From classic cocktail books to gimmick-free jewellery for your other half, if you can't find anything suitable for your friends and family here, you deserve to get coal in your stocking.

Ping Pong Set

Ridley's Ping Pong set comes with a couple of bats,… More details
Ping Pong Set

Ridley's Ping Pong set comes with a couple of bats, ping-pong balls and a net, which can be clipped onto the tables. Although make sure the Christmas dinner is cleared before you begin the family smackdown.

£10; johnlewis.com
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Get the Led Out: How Led Ze…

If you know anyone who can recite the whole of Stairway To… More details
Get the Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World

If you know anyone who can recite the whole of Stairway To Heaven, then this is probably for them. This book includes 27 rare interviews with the band, as well as their contemporaries, including Jason Bonham, Chris Squire (Yes), Joe Perry (Aerosmith) and Alice Cooper. The book finishes with a complete discography.

£11.99; amazon.co.uk
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Hawaii Black Salt

This Hawaiian black salt comes from the island of Molakai… More details
Hawaii Black Salt

This Hawaiian black salt comes from the island of Molakai and is produced in natural lava pans. It contains hints of charcoal, hence the colour, and it tastes pretty great too.

£10; East India Company
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Paper Watch

Who says watches need to be made of leather and metal?… More details
Paper Watch

Who says watches need to be made of leather and metal? Created from Tyvek, a special water and tear resistant paper, this watch allows you to personalise design. It also comes complete with digital watch, long life battery and adjustable strap.

£8.95; designmuseumshop.com
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Midnight Feast Tuck Box

You'll probably buy these for the kids but end up eating… More details
Midnight Feast Tuck Box

You'll probably buy these for the kids but end up eating them yourself. Best to buy two.

£24.95; harrods.com
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Chocolate animals

Nobody can refuse these chocolate animals. They don't… More details
Chocolate animals

Nobody can refuse these chocolate animals. They don't deserve presents if they do.

£11.95; harveynichols.com
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3D Paper Craft Robots

Robots. In 3D. Made out of paper. We had you at robots,… More details
3D Paper Craft Robots

Robots. In 3D. Made out of paper. We had you at robots, right?

£9.99; designmuseumshop.com
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Badoiiing

Badoiiing is a modern take on tiddly winks and packs neatly… More details
Badoiiing

Badoiiing is a modern take on tiddly winks and packs neatly into an Oyster card wallet. Good for those who get bored easily.

£7.95; designmuseumshop.com
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The Gentleman's Guide to Co…

Sometimes, you need a good drink. We guarantee you'll think… More details
The Gentleman's Guide to Cocktails

Sometimes, you need a good drink. We guarantee you'll think that at least 100 times over the festive season when you've got family round. To make a decent tipple you'll need this cocktail guide. Go forth and relax.

£6.99; amazon.co.uk
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White enamel mug

Falcon enamelware mugs last for years. £7.99;… More details
White enamel mug

Falcon enamelware mugs last for years.

£7.99; falconenamelware.com
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Pac man Moleskine notebook

This Moleskine book is the perfect combination of grownup… More details
Pac man Moleskine notebook

This Moleskine book is the perfect combination of grownup stationary and retro gaming.

£6.95; simplemoleskine.com
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Salted butter caramels

Finding the ultimate sweet-yet-salty confectionery has… More details
Salted butter caramels

Finding the ultimate sweet-yet-salty confectionery has become a near daily quest for us. We've found some strong contenders in these salted butter caramels.

£12.95; harveynichols.com
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Yotam Ottolenghi's Jerusalem

Written by one of the best and original chefs around Yotam… More details
Yotam Ottolenghi's Jerusalem

Written by one of the best and original chefs around Yotam Ottolenghi's Jerusalem is inspired by the middle-eastern city. With culinary influences coming from its Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian and Armenian communities and with a Mediterranean climate, the range of ingredients and styles is stunning. From soups (spicy frikkeh soup with meatballs) to meat and fish (chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice, sea bream with harissa and rose).

£15; amazon.co.uk
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Cider Brandy

Essentially two drinks in one, this Kingston Black cider… More details
Cider Brandy

Essentially two drinks in one, this Kingston Black cider brandy from Somerset is made from Kingston Black apples (surprisingly).

£10; harveynichols.com
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Pocket square

No truly dapper gent is complete without a pocket square.… More details
Pocket square

No truly dapper gent is complete without a pocket square. This one is from ace new brand the Pocket Square Clothing company. As they're based in the States you'll need to get a move on with ordering.

£12.50 ($20) pocketsquareclothing.com
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Horse Head Bottle Stopper

A horses head might not always be a good omen but in this… More details
Horse Head Bottle Stopper

A horses head might not always be a good omen but in this case it is. This black resin horse head is actually a bottle stopper.

£12.50; liberty.co.uk
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Paxton & Whitfield Tin of C…

Let's face it, Christmas isn't Christmas without cheese and… More details
Paxton & Whitfield Tin of Crackers

Let's face it, Christmas isn't Christmas without cheese and biscuits so we strongly advise you to get these from Britain's finest cheese emporium, Paxton & Whitfield, which has been making the stuff for nearly 300 years.

£12; johnlewis.com
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British Film Posters: An Il…

Lord knows we love our film posters. Here is the first… More details
British Film Posters: An Illustrated History

Lord knows we love our film posters. Here is the first complete history of the subject ever published, covering every aspect of design, printing and display, and including detailed biographies of all the major artists.

£28.99; filmstore.bfi.org.uk
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Mexican Chilli Set

This set is perfect for anyone wanting to dabble with… More details
Mexican Chilli Set

This set is perfect for anyone wanting to dabble with chillies but not sure which intensity to try. This selection from Sous Chef includes habanero flakes and the milder cascabel.

£10.50; souschef.co.uk
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Corgi Fair Isle Socks

Socks are an important part of any stocking, these Fair… More details
Corgi Fair Isle Socks

Socks are an important part of any stocking, these Fair Isle ones have been made by Corgi, the same folks who provide knitwear to the Royal Family.

£25; mrporter.com
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The Sartorialist book

If you don't know who Scott Schuman is that's because you… More details
The Sartorialist book

If you don't know who Scott Schuman is that's because you probably know him as The Sartorialist, the original street style blogger. His book is a collection of some of his greatest shots. Not your average point-and-shoot stuff.

£20; net-a-porter.com
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Espresso Maker

The Le'Xpress espresso maker is a traditional Italian… More details
Espresso Maker

The Le'Xpress espresso maker is a traditional Italian design, which works by forcing high pressure water through ground coffee. Great if you don't want to fork out mega bucks on a coffee machine.

£15; johnlewis.com
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The Bike Owner's Handbook

The Bike-Owner's Handbook will help you master the skills… More details
The Bike Owner's Handbook

The Bike-Owner's Handbook will help you master the skills you need to become Bradley Wiggins. Maybe not, but it will help you keep your two-wheeler looking sharp, providing you with a basic manual for bicycle repair and upkeep, taking you step-by-step through the essentials of puncture repair, brake and gear adjustment and cleaning and maintenance

£9.99; designmuseumshop.com
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Vintage Sugar Dispenser

Who doesn't love American diners? Nobody. This… More details
Vintage Sugar Dispenser

Who doesn't love American diners? Nobody. This vintage-style classic cafe sugar dispenser has a ridged glass surfaces and mental-tone screw-top lid.

£4.50; liberty.co.uk
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Lego Star Wars Darth Vader …

Luke, I am your alarm clock. The snooze is strong with this… More details
Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Alarm Clock

Luke, I am your alarm clock. The snooze is strong with this one, etc etc.

£16.66; johnlewis.com
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The Fabulous Baker Brothers

Thanks to the Great British Bake Off, making bread is cool… More details
The Fabulous Baker Brothers

Thanks to the Great British Bake Off, making bread is cool again. Learn how to make pizza dough, simple chapattis as well as the ultimate burger and the massive pork pie with the Fabulous Baker Brothers' cook book.

£10; amazon.co.uk
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Orla Kiely Acorn Cup Recipe…

If you know anyone who tears out recipes from magazines… More details
Orla Kiely Acorn Cup Recipe Box

If you know anyone who tears out recipes from magazines then buy this for them.

£20; orlakiely.com
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Cup and saucer set

Presents for mums can be tricky but this cup and saucer… More details
Cup and saucer set

Presents for mums can be tricky but this cup and saucer made from the world-famous Royal Albert china will impress.

£18; liberty.co.uk
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Rob Ryan Egg Cups

Egg cups are an important part of any weekend breakfast so… More details
Rob Ryan Egg Cups

Egg cups are an important part of any weekend breakfast so get these designed by friend of Stylist Rob Ryan.

£20; johnlewis.com
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Eames

Charles and Ray Eames created the greatest modern furniture… More details
Eames

Charles and Ray Eames created the greatest modern furniture classics from the 1940s to 1980. They designed more than 20 chairs and developed 'the art of sitting'. This book celebrates their creations.

£16; mrporter.com
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Rouge Dior Vernis Nude Nail…

We don't imagine you're experts in nail varnish trends,… More details
Rouge Dior Vernis Nude Nail Polish

We don't imagine you're experts in nail varnish trends, which is why we did the hard work for you. Buy this for your better half and win brownie points.

£18; debenhams.com
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50 Fashion Looks That Chang…

This was recommended to us by our sister publication… More details
50 Fashion Looks That Changed The 1950s

This was recommended to us by our sister publication Emerald Street, so we know it's nothing short of brilliant.

£12.99; designmuseumshop.com
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Downton Abbey Series 3 Boxs…

Sure, you've got The Wire and Breaking Bad, but what about… More details
Downton Abbey Series 3 Boxset Series 3

Sure, you've got The Wire and Breaking Bad, but what about Downton Abbey? Maybe period dramas aren't your thing but we can guarantee there's someone in your life who will love this.

£22; amazon.co.uk
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Alchemical larder

Obsessed with showing off your kitchen wizardry at dinner… More details
Alchemical larder

Obsessed with showing off your kitchen wizardry at dinner parties? Prepare to dazzle even more with these sixteen intoxicating rubs, salts, dusts and spices – including Persian rose petals, saffron and smoked paprika.

£29.99; selfridges.com
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Markus Lupfer sequined init…

We have it on good authority that this brooch is a very… More details
Markus Lupfer sequined initial brooch

We have it on good authority that this brooch is a very stylish accessory. The sequin-trimmed felt brooch comes in assorted colours, so make sure you know her favourite.

£15; net-a-porter.com
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Happy Socks Animal Print

The humble sock is made a suitable Christmas present for… More details
Happy Socks Animal Print

The humble sock is made a suitable Christmas present for your girlfriend with these animal print 'happy socks' from ASOS.

£8; ASOS.com
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Love Rocks Bow Collar Necklace

You might not get women's fashion, but buy this gift and… More details
Love Rocks Bow Collar Necklace

You might not get women's fashion, but buy this gift and you'll be able to pretend like you do.

£25; ASOS.com
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Lonely Planet's Best Ever T…

Come January everyone wants to go on holiday. So you can't… More details
Lonely Planet's Best Ever Travel Tips book

Come January everyone wants to go on holiday. So you can't go wrong gifting anyone this book, which offers advice for the backpacker, business traveller or just for a short break away from the city.

£3.74; amazon.co.uk
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Karlsson Never Out of Style…

Karlsson is the iconic wall clock. True, this will probably… More details
Karlsson Never Out of Style Wall Clock

Karlsson is the iconic wall clock. True, this will probably a present to yourself but who cares?

£19; achica.com
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Orla Kiely Flask

Tea will taste so much better out of this than a Klix… More details
Orla Kiely Flask

Tea will taste so much better out of this than a Klix machine. Trust us on this one.

£20; johnlewis.com
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Tetris heat changing mug

The only thing that would improve this mug is if you could… More details
Tetris heat changing mug

The only thing that would improve this mug is if you could actually play Tetris on it.

£7; debenhams.com
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Enamel tumblers

Who says tumblers need to be glass? Not us. These are a… More details
Enamel tumblers

Who says tumblers need to be glass? Not us. These are a great present for design lovers.

£4.99 (each); falconenamelware.com
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Fox Christmas Cards

Haven't sent out your Christmas cards yet? Sort that out… More details
Fox Christmas Cards

Haven't sent out your Christmas cards yet? Sort that out with these fox cards from the Design Museum.

£2.50; designmuseumshop.com
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Maison Martin Margiela by L…

This unique notebook by Maison Martin Margiela is bound at… More details
Maison Martin Margiela by L'Atelier d'exercises notebook

This unique notebook by Maison Martin Margiela is bound at both ends, so you have to tear each page as you go.

£15; net-a-porter.com
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Paper pinhole camera

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a shutterbug, then you… More details
Paper pinhole camera

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a shutterbug, then you should try your hand at shooting on a pinhole camera. Fact: the world's largest pinhole camera was made from an airplane hanger.

£25; lomography.com
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USB Four Port Hubman

Yes, this looks a bit like a small man but it is useful for… More details
USB Four Port Hubman

Yes, this looks a bit like a small man but it is useful for tidying away all your messy wires.

£13; johnlewis.com
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Cath Kidston purse

We don't much about purses, but what we do know is that… More details
Cath Kidston purse

We don't much about purses, but what we do know is that Cath Kidston is still very popular.

£6; johnlewis.com
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Duchy hamper

If they're good enough for Charles, then these are good… More details
Duchy hamper

If they're good enough for Charles, then these are good enough for us. The Duchy's hamper includes shortbread, Christmas pudding, chutney and jams

£30; waitrosedirect.com
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Hip Flask

If you are going to try a bit of stealth drinking over the… More details
Hip Flask

If you are going to try a bit of stealth drinking over the holiday period (not that we condone it) make sure it's out of something as good looking as this stainless steel hip flask.

£26; culturelabel.com
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Cowshed spa bath oil

If you ever wondered how best to help your girlfriend relax… More details
Cowshed spa bath oil

If you ever wondered how best to help your girlfriend relax this could definitely help. The Cowshed spa bath oil is a mix of lavender and eucalyptus.

£20; liberty.co.uk
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