Christmas Lists... what's on yours?!

Some of the Mummies are starting to panic... OMG under a 100 days til Christmas. Quick... errrr what to buy... what to buy?! They're sharing lists all over Twitter, Forums, Facebook...

Now you would think that I have this all wrapped up! Pretty much.








Babies I know are being treated to a lovely Shuktara blanket if they don't have one.

Those that do will find a rainbow maker in their stocking from me!

Little boys can look forward to opening up a lovely little wooden car

The little girls will be over joyed with their pull along bobbing rabbit

The older monsters will find a luxury cashmere jumper to snuggle up in over the cold winter months!

Those that have started school will have the best present of all, their very own symbol of being a big kid... their own coat rack put up at their height so they can get and put on their own coats when it's time to go out and jump in puddles!

Not leaving out the big kids....I don't think Mr. Moose would look out of place in Daddy DayCare's study... he could look over the bar keeping a careful watch on Daddy DayCare's special beers!

Surely not!!

It can't be!

NOT YET!

Already...?

No really it is!!

Be prepared.

Take a Peek!

It's only 97 days till Christmas!!

Start shopping now!

unikgifts.co.uk

 

                                       

Organisation

It’s that scary time of year again when while we are ALL still waiting for summer to begin, the world of marketing guru's and some very super organised consumers, are thinking about Christmas.

July is the time the Christmas gift guides are being drawn up for all long lead press publications. Last year we were lucky enough to be included in the Christmas stocking guide in the Saturday Telegraph  with our little Festive paper animals friends. Meet Delores the Donkey, Piper the Penguin, Santa Paws the Cat, Timothy Turkey and Blixen the Reindeer.

If you are the organised type, the type (like me) to slowly chew over their options, or like to leave it to the last minute but "research" in advance, take a peak at some of our gifts perfect for little ones.

Many you won’t find anywhere else, they are made to last, will give hours of entertainment, won't break the bank and grow even more beautiful with age.

Wooden Car

Wise Folk- Paper Animals

Snapping Crocodile

Hand Crochet Booties

Swarovski crystal rainbow maker

Loopy Larry Lamb

Mr Moose Coat Rack

So, while you all muse over tempting u-ni-k gifts and treats for your little ones, I'm off to write up our Christmas press release!

Christmas lists are good ideas

Many years of buying presents has led me to discover some gift buying guidelines:

1. Write a list
   Sit down away from shops, TVs, and other distractions. Write down a list of all those people you'll be buying gifts for and a suggested budget for each.
   Now consider each person in turn and pencil in what you think they'd like as a gift.
   Sense chceks on your list:
   Is your idea age specific?
   Check to see if your gift idea fits in your budget!
   
   
   
   
2. If unsure ask them if there's anything they'd like
   If you can't ask them, then ask their parents/partner/close friend
   
   
   
   
3. Impulse buy at your own peril
   What may seem lovely / cute / funny in the shop may look very different at home away from the other Christmas pieces that surrounded that potential present. Don't be swayed by good window dressing!
   Walk away from an impulse buy and if you still want it by the time you want to head home then pop back and buy it!
   
   
   
   
4. If buying something 'everyday' then it should be exquisite 
   [not some supermarket Christmas bulk lot]
   Everyday items can make lovely presents, IF they are special everyday items. Treat people to those extra lovely pieces they wouldn't usually treat themselves.

   

   Yarmood cashmere jumper-
   not your average knitted jumper!

   [our other lovely cashmere goods can be found here]
   
   
5. Above all present it beautifully!
   A well wrapped present is a gift in itself, my Mother always remarks she doesn't want to unwrap the gift I have given her because it looks so beautiful! Often the gift is appreciated but the beautiful presentation is remembered always.

   

   All our gifts come gift wrapped free of charge

Don't forget that Christmas is a time for giving and traditionally charities suffer seasonal downturns and they will be receiving fewer donations as our economy shrivels. You can help support a charity by buying one of our gifts from makers that support charities – Shuktara & Nyoki