Elf on a Shelf | Christmas

Have you been good this year? The Elf on the Shelf tells Santa every night how good you’ve been, so it’s sure to put everyone on their best behaviour.

Elf on a Shelf

Simply move the Elf every night to watch over the children and in the morning the kids will play hide and seek trying to find the Elf. The Elf comes complete with a magical book to excite the whole family in and put you well into the Christmas spirit.

The Elf on a Shelf costs only £23.95 from www.prezzybox.com

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Christmas Gift Guide For Your Favourite Person

Fattoria La Vialla Hamper

Our love for Fattoria La Vialla is widely known. They do the best organic Italian food which is grown and made on their family-owned farm, it is then sent to you straight from Tuscany. Give a hamper to your favourite person, but make sure they are your most favourite person in the entire world.

Fattoria La Vialla HamperThe iPad Mini

Our editor bought  Apple’s iPad Mini for her fiance. Mostly because he proposed this year. It is the ultimate ‘you are amazing’ gift.

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Kindle Paperwhite, 6″ High Resolution Display with Next-Gen Built-in Light, Wi-Fi
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Great for the book lover in your life.

If you favourite person it not an Apple lover then you get them the 7″ Samsung GALAXY Tab when you buy a Samsung camera. Win win.

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Free 7″ Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 with Selected Samsung SMART NX Cameras
Purchase a qualifying Samsung SMART NX Camera from Amazon.co.uk between November 1, 2013 and January 6, 2014 and claim a free 7″ Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 tablet PC from Samsung.

Their Favourite Movies on DVD or Blu-Ray

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 What will you buy your favourite person this Christmas?

Christmas Gift Guide For The One Who Is Hard To Buy For

The best thing to buy for someone who is hard to buy for is to get something edible, different or just plain amazing.

Mr Site Takeaway Website Beginner For PC & MAC

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This is a great present for most people. Pretty much everyone needs a website these days and the Takeaway Website Beginner is not only everything you need in a box, but also very easy-to-use.

Maui Jim Sunglasses

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Breakwall Glasses – Perfect for tennis fans, these frames come in Gloss Black, Rootbeer and Smoke Grey. Breakwall tames UV and wind to protect your vision beautifully. They are rimless and feather-light for an uncompromised view, all day long. These frames also happen to be popular with brand ambassador, ATP No. 3 tennis player, David Ferrer. We love them, they look great and are the most perfect glasses.

Tanqueray London Dry Gin

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Brilliant gin and a great gift. An enduring classic, Tanqueray London Dry Gin is loved by bartenders, cocktail lovers and gin aficionados across the globe. With an extra smooth taste, it has an elegance that sets it apart from the rest and a flavour that shines in sophisticated cocktails and vibrant gin and tonics. Tanqueray is made with the finest botanicals including refreshing juniper, peppery coriander, aromatic angelica and sweet liquorice and its smooth yet bold flavour means it has become one of the world’s most awarded gins, making a luxurious and classic gift.

There’s no better way to enjoy Tanqueray than with tonic, fresh lime and lots of ice in one of the signature green stem and black base copa glasses. This oversize copa glass evokes the golden age of gin cocktails and its shape allows for the aromas of Tanqueray’s key botanicals to circulate for full appreciation of the drink’s flavour.

Taittinger Champagne

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The most delicious and classy champagne. Who wouldn’t want a bottle of Taittingers for Christmas?

Taittinger Nocturne Sec NV, RRP £47, John Lewis, Harrods, winedirect.com

Tattinger Brut Réserve NV, RRP £38.99, widely available

Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie NV, RRP £55, Harrods, Handford Wines

Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus NV, RRP £49, Majestic, Oxford Wine Company, Fortnum & Mason

Taittinger Vintage 2005, RRP £53, Majestic Wine, Hedonism drinks

 

Bloom Gin & Tonic

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BLOOM Gin & Fentimans Tonic is a luxury pre-mixed G&T in an attractive old fashioned glass bottle – the perfect little gift in a bottle for grown ups. They are delicious. The perfect cocktail for Christmas and beyond.

BLOOM Gin is a delicate floral premium London Dry Gin, inspired by the natural flora of English country gardens and created by the world’s first female Master Gin Distiller.

Joanne Moore chose botanicals from her own garden including chamomile and honeysuckle, as well as the citrus fruit pomelo, to make up the three key botanicals which create a delicate and subtle gin-drinking experience.

Carefully prepared and ready to serve, these bottles combine the delicate floral tones of BLOOM Gin, balanced with the distinctive herbal and plant-root notes of Fentimans tonic, made with lemon from the Cochin area of India.

Available from Sainsbury’s RRP £3.50 a bottle

The Counsellor By Cormac McCarthy

Cook Like a Man: The Official Movember Cookbook

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Cook Like a Man: The Official Movember Cookbook and Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor Screenplay are both great gifts. Depending on whether your friend is a man who loves cooking, or a person who loves film.

Naked Gift Box & Bite Sized Treats

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Great gluten, dairy and wheat-free snacks. Tasty and healthy. We even ate one before we took this picture, we just couldn’t help ourselves. Perfect stocking fillers.

Blingbacks Shoe Jewellery

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Great show jewellery. These make sure your shoes are as ready to party as you are. Party, dance, walk & dazzle with Blingbacks Shoe Jewellery. Available in Debenhams and Dorothy Perkins, also online on Amazon and Asos. www.blingbacks.co.uk

Higher Living Tea

Hope And Greenwood Jolly Christmas Sweet Shake and Mince Pie Bon Bons

We love the Higher Living Tea, the ginger one is a particular favourite and the Mince Pie Bon Bons and Sweet Shake are tasty and perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. Higher Living herbal teas are available in ASDA, Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado, Holland & Barrett, Planet Organic, Wholefoods, Hope And Greenwood are available in their store in Covent Garden.

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A Raincoat From The Cambridge Raincoat Company

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Great, stylish coats that are also perfect for cyclists.

An iPad. They probably already have one, but if not, go for it or an iTunes voucher. Anything from Apple is a must.

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Christmas Gift Guide For The Beauty Junkie

Dynamo House Red Tea Skincare

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Red Tea natural skin therapy products have 50 times the anti-oxidant properties than other products. Perfectly suited for any skin type and will improve your skin conditions.

 

E Body Spa Collection

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This great collection lets you care for your body naturally without harmful cleansers. We love the face cleansing mitt, eye cleansing pad, hair turban and luxury hand towel.They also have micro-dry technology. They make you more beautiful and are environmentally friendly.

ZAO Make Up

ZAO Makeup The Bamboo packaging is not only beautiful and sustainable, it is brilliantly designed to be a refillable makeup line. Making it environmentally friendly and economical. We love the pearly eye shadow and mascara. They use 100% natural, organic and fair trade ingredients and all powders are talc free. Available from notonthehighstreet.com

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Nip & Fab 10 Years Younger Set From ASOS

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Colour Wow 3 Piece Root Cover Up Collection From QVC

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We love Colour Wow. Those of us who dye our hair love the root touch up. It really works and saves money. Three-piece root cover-up protection by Colour Wow. Features a root cover-up, a Colour Security shampoo and a Colour Security conditioner. Colour Wow helps your hair colour remain flawless and vibrant between salon colour treatments.

 

Urban Fudge Hair Colour

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This brilliant hair chalk lets you temporarily colour your hair. And you can buy the ice white chalk if you want the colour to look pastel. It makes your hair look funky and is easy to use.  Available from Superdrug. Great stocking filler.

Elemis Indulgent Treasure Collection Set From John Lewis

 Elemis set. christmasPamper yourself with this Elemis set of indulgent treats specifically formulated to leave you feeling deeply relaxed, restored and with intensely moisturised skin.

 

Bourjois Summer Lovin Set From Very.co.uk

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Okay it is not summer, it is actually winter, and cold. But who would not want this set in their Christmas stocking?

 

Glo Minerals Lipstick. Available in lots of colours. Glō minerals use only pure pharmaceutical grade minerals and anti-oxidants chosen by dermatologists. They have a powerful antioxidant blend of Vitamins A,C,E and green tea extract

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Benefit’s Confessions of a Concealaholic From Debenhams

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Dove Real Women Gift Pack From Boots. A great bag filled with great products.

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HD Brows Foxy Eye & Brow Palette. Perfect for eyes and brows. 

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Stila Convertible Colour Lip and Cheek Palette From Selfridges

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Stila Convertible Colour Lip and Cheek Palette is sure to have you blushing this Christmas with a gorgeous mixture of 5 core and limited edition shades. A must have.

Ultradex

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Great, handy and practical stocking fillers, the recalcifying & whitening daily oral rinse and toothpaste are great, The oral spray is an essential during Christmas social situations.

For The Boys….

Nspa Men’s Duo Set From ASDA

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Scaramouche & Fandango Sh & Cd. Great Shampoo and Conditioner for Men.

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Real Gents keep it clean with detoxing shea butter and black quinoa to remove excess oils and dirt from the hair. Keravis protein keeps hair strong and healthy, protecting against day-to-day pollution.

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Like milk for your bones, Keravis helps strengthen the hair making it look and feel strong, soft and smooth. Apply straight after shampooing to give hair the boost it needs whilst protecting it from the elements.

What are you going to get for your loved one?

Christmas Gift Ideas For The House Proud

J-Me Shoe Rack This J-me Nest Shoe Rack is both original and stylish. There is a reason it got a glowing review from us.

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Umbra Cat Jewellery Holder This Umbra Zoola Cat Ring Holder is so cute and so functional. We love it. There is also a Limited Edition Brass version.

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Spineless Classics We are obsessed with Spineless Classics in the Frost office, and this Shakespeare’s Hamlet – Complete Works on a Page is a particular favourite. Sigh.

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E-Auto By E-Cloth This e-cloth – Dual Action Mitt is a great stocking filler which makes cleaning the car a breeze, because who says being house proud should stop at the front door?

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Taylor’s Eye Witness Slate Cheese Board Set With Knives. Taylor’s Eye Witness is an impressive 175 years old. Congratulations guys. It was founded by John Taylor in the 19th Century. The knives are stainless steel. This Slate Board and Knife Set is stylish and gorgeous. Makes any kitchen just that much more sophisticated. We love it. Also available from Ocado.

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H20X5 Steam Cleaner. I love this and was very excited when it came because anything that makes cleaning quick and easy is brilliant. This steam cleaner is a home essential. Traditionally available in green, Thane has now added a beautiful white and red edition to the range. This is one of the bestselling steam cleaners in the UK and worldwide. Since the launch 500,000 have been sold in the UK and almost 8 million worldwide. Designed to clean, the H20 X5 kills up to 99% of salmonella and E-coli without using harmful chemicals, making it safe around children and pets. Available now from thane.tv and Robert Dyas, RRP £99.99

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Rewined Candle Pinot Noir Great candles made from recycled wine bottles, natural soy wax and custom blended fragrance. They look great and are environmentally friendly. What more could you ask for?

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 Yankee Candle Set of 3 Artisan Christmas Large Jars from QVC

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Christmas Gift Guide For The Gadget Geek

His & Hers J-Me Keyholders

 

We love these for their cool design and eye-catching originality. These will be constantly commented on and will save valuable time. J Me His and Hers Key Holders

Groovez BTHS800 Bluetooth headphones by STK

Groovez BTHS800 Bluetooth headphones by STK Review

Our writer James loves these headphones. In fact he has barely taken them off since they arrived. He even makes phone calls through them as they have bluetooth. They are also the perfect way to ignore someone as they are noise cancelling. Not that this is a plus or anything….
Lexon Safe Eco Friendly Torch

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This eco friendly torch winds up and is made from corn, not oil. It also can be charged with your computer. Add in the fact it is a gorgeous little thing and we are sold.

STK Black Laptop Case

 

Good-looking, dependable, safe, everything you want in a man laptop bag. Lots of little compartments so you won’t lose anything either. Or you will. One of those.

Atomic Floyd AirJax Stereo Headset with Remote

 

While James loves the headphones above, this in-ear headset has made all of my listening dreams come true. Made for iPod, iPad and the iPhone. They have adjustable earhooks so the earphones don’t fall out, deep full-bodied sound and a microphone which controls music, calls and volume. I love these beautiful and stylish earphones.  A full review will be up soon.

J-Me Bic Pen Holder

 

Stylish, fun and original. Pen Lid Pen Holder

J-Me Desk Tidy

 

Keeps you organised and looks great. Original and always starts conversations. Desk Tidy Retro Cassette Tape Dispenser Also available from John Lewis.

The Power Tap

 

The iTap charges up any USB compatible device by simply turning the tap. It’s beautifully and stylishly crafted in a slick and beautiful white durable plastic it comes complete with LED lights that turn red when off and blue when on!

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What will you buy?

 

 

Christmas Ideas: Marc By Marc Jacobs Henry Glossy Pop watch

We love this Marc By Marc Jacobs Henry Glossy Pop watch. Every lady needs some Marc Jacobs in her life and this beautiful watch is a reasonable price and will last forever. Frost loves….

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WatchShop.com Price: £185.00 and free next day delivery within the UK

This ladies Marc By Marc Jacobs Henry Glossy Pop watch has a stainless steel case and is powered by an analogue quartz movement. It is fitted with a silver metal bracelet and has a silver dial featuring bright pink accents around the dial and hands and a playful dot pattern.

Dr. Dulcamara Orange Flower: Victorian Inspired Beauty | Review

We get sent a lot of stuff to review but this Victorian inspired Orange Flower collection from Dr. Dulcamara really caught our eye. It is both original and stunning. It looks so beautiful on the bathroom shelf you almost don’t want to use it. But use it you must. It smells divine and just looking at it creates happiness.

We reviewed the hand cream, which leaves the hands silky soft and smelling great. It is a really good cream, rubs in well and works. The bath essence looks like a magic potion and sitting in the bath just sniffing it is a potential hazard to look out for. It makes bathing even more enjoyable and is good to the skin.

We really loved the Orange Flower collection from Dr. Dulcamara and already have a few people in mind who will be getting these as a Christmas present. Frost loves….

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Orange flowers are the source of neroli, an essential oil distilled from the freshly picked blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Neroli is named after the Italian city of Neroli, where it was used to ward off a plague in the 17th Century. Today, the oil is mostly produced in the South of France and in Italy.

The rich flower-scented aroma has long been regarded as a symbol of purity and eternal love, and was a great favourite of Marie Antoinette.The oil is also used frequently in Middle Eastern recipes to add fragrance to food, water and tea.

Neroli oil has a reputation for its calming, relaxing properties, and is regarded as a mild sedative.

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