It is easy for us at Holloways to compile a wish list for Christmas, surrounded as we are by beautiful objects of desire. We asked some of our staff to choose their favourites — what will they be asking for this Christmas? Maybe the people on your list will like one or two of these gifts as well…
1. Richard Bramble China
(Nicki, office manager, art lover, cook)
For collectors of art and ceramics, for cooks and homemakers, the perfect Christmas gift is piece of Richard Bramble’s china.
Large oval asparagus bowl (27cm) £34.95, small vegetable bowl (13cm) £9.45
His unique work is sought after all around the world. These iconic hand-decorated, durable ceramics (and textiles) are inspired from Richard's original paintings and are made to the highest quality in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Oval plate, Green-winged Teal (39cm) £49.45
Richard's first ceramic collaborations were inspired when he was working with top chefs creating 'The Star Chefs Cookbook' back in 1997, including an Aubergine design plate for Gordon Ramsay’s first restaurant. He developed this range using more ingredients — Red Mullet, Lobster, John Dory, Fennel, Saffron, Wines, Champagnes and more. Richard’s colourful illustrations also adorn tea towels and chopping boards.
Multi Cows tea towel £11.95, Vegetable melamine chopping board £14.95
2. Weaver Green Blankets
(Hannah, marketing department, photographer, environmentalist)
Made entirely from approximately 50 recycled plastic bottles, our gorgeous new Weaver Green throws and blankets look and feel like wool, but are the perfect, practical and environmentally-friendly picnic blanket, or sofa throw. And they will make a much-appreciated gift.
Soft, stain resistant, machine washable and great for indoor or outdoor use, our large blanket throws are perfect for pet owners, red wine lovers and beach goers, as they are mould resistant, incredibly easy to clean and hard wearing. Moths won’t eat them and dust mites won’t live in them, so they are great for allergy sufferers too. Size approx. 230cm x 130cm, price £40.
Weaver Green recycled throws in a range of attractive colours. £40 each
3. Damn Handsome!
(Ollie, Front of House manager, beard-wearer, fun-lover)
Ollie had no trouble selecting a gift for himself – not bad, as men are usually so difficult to buy for.
Damn Handsome Beard Kit £25
Whether you are the rugged-scruff weekend type, or the hunter-gather, full-grown winter beard type, the Damn Handsome Beard Kit contains all the essential products needed to help soften, moisturise and style your moustache and beard. The whole kit is packed inside a perfect pocket-sized, gold-finished tin, that looks good on the bathroom shelf, but is also ideal for travelling. Ollie’s whiskers can always look great — at home or on the go.
4. Tweedmill Recycled Throws
(Alison, customer service manager, weekender, mum)
These soft throws make the perfect travelling rug — from car rug or picnic rug, to wrap-up-a-sleeping-toddler rug.
Crosshatch rugs 120 x 150cm (colours: Sky-blue, Rustic Pear and Rustic Orange) £25
Tweedmill Textiles are based in Flint on the edge of the River Dee in Scotland, next to a Scottish castle. This picturesque setting and stunning countryside provide daily inspiration to create stunning textiles.
Their beautifully soft wool throws come in range of charming colours and, folded over the back of a sofa, or draped cosily over the foot of your bed, are so lovely for snuggling up in. Made from a mixture of recycled wool and acrylic fibres, they are machine washable too. And at only £25, they are both excellent quality and easily affordable!
5. Homemade Gin Kit
(Sarah, hospitality consultant, mother-of-teenagers, enjoys relaxing)
Homemade Gin Kit £50
From generic vodka to delicious gin in only 36 hours! The Homemade Gin Kit contains everything needed to transform a bottle of vodka into a unique and delicious home-blend of your very own gin.
Containing all you need to bring the art of crafting small-batch gin out of the distillery and into your home, including a hand-selected blend of juniper berries, botanicals, spices and aromatics.
It contains:
• 2 glass bottles
• fine stainless steel strainer
• stainless steel funnel
• juniper berries
• botanical spices and aromatics
The perfect gift for any gin lover or alchemist – or Sarah!
So, we have made a start with our wish lists here. If we can help with yours, come to visit our fully-stocked Holloways’ Gift Shop this side of Christmas.
