The giving tree

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GIFT GUIDE

Pluck these perfect presents from beneath your tree this year, inspired by the strong roots, spreading branches and fruitful festive seasons spent with family and friends

FEATURE HOLLY PHILLIPS

Branching out

Encourage the growth of new skills with creative kits and hands-on making, baking and crafting

**HOOP-LA!** Wintertide embroidery kit, £22.95, Hawthorn Handmade

1 PAINT **THE** **FURNITURE** RHS Capability Green & Greek Blue Chalk Paint Starter Kit, £26.95, Annie Sloan

2 **STITCH A PLANT POT** Sew Your Own Hanging Plant Pot Patterns, £20 for a set of two, Another Studio

3 **MIDAS TOUCH FIX** Kintsugi Repair Kit, £28, V&A

4 **HEARTFELT DECS** Christmas Baubles Felt Craft Kit, £19.95, Hawthorn Handmade

5 **STAMP THEIR STYLE** Boat Wave Block Printing Kit (including linen tea towel to print), £45, Molly Mahon

6 **CANDLE CRAFTING** Wax & Wick Sandalwood Scented Candle Making Kit, £31.95, Calm Club at John Lewis & Partners

7 **PERFECT ICING** Hansel and Gretel DIY Gingerbread House Kit, £38, Biscuiteers

8 **CALMING INFLUENCE** Aromatherapy Soap Making Kit in Soothe Blend, £42, Yougi

9 **GREEN FINGERS** DIY Wreath Making Kit, £70, The Real Flower Company

10 **PLEASURE DOME** DIY Paper Garden Craft Kit for adults (includes dome, craft knife, mat and blades), £40, My Papercut Forest

Fruitfulness

For those who love to gather around the table – gifts that reap the benefits of meals enjoyed together

**STYLISH SETTING** Candleholder, £19.99; crockery, from £8.99; Villia napkin set, £9.99; Majestic wine glasses, £14.99 for four, all Dobbies

1 COCKTAIL **GLAMOUR** Thimma wine glass in Clear and Teal, £50 for a set of two, Nkuku

2 **SHAPELY SERVEWARE** Scalloped-edge tray in Damson, £20, John Lewis & Partners

3 **PARTY FAVOUR** House portrait decoration, £65 (includes a donation to Shelter), Imogen Partridge

4 **BLOSSOMING BREW** Viola teapot, £88, Skye McAlpine Tavola

5 **FESTIVE TIPPLE** Christmas Gin Liqueur, £12, National Trust Shop

6 **GASTRO DELIVERY** Christmas hamper, £155, Toast

7 **CELEBRATION OF NATURE** Winter Wildflowers linen tablecloth, £125, By Hope Home

8 **SEASONAL SPREAD** The Christmas Party Table Gift Set (includes candles, mini crackers and chocolates), £44, Bloom & Wild

9 **IDEAL FOR HOMEBIRDS** Beautiful Blue & White Bird stoneware mug, £26, Rockett St George

10 **FRILLS TO THRILL** Bows tablecloth with frill, £165 (also available as a napkin, £12), Molly Mahon

Turning leaves

Escape the digital world and start a fresh chapter filled with stunning stationery and papercraft

**FOLLOW THE STARS** Paper decorations, from £19; ceramic house and trees, from £16, all Layered Lounge

1 ADVENTUROUS **MOMENTS** Wild Swimming postc

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