Angels!

My Christmas sack is full to the brim, and I’ve got some beautiful things to give this year. Let me show you what I’ve wrapped inside from Poodle & Blonde. There’s a pair of stacking mugs at NEXT, a fringed cushion at Harrods and a wonderful poodle lamp I’m tempted to keep!

I’ve put my favourite Christmas homeware gifts in order of price, starting at £20, so you can get straight to the good bit.

Christmas homeware gifts under £25

• Brown Stacking Mugs, set of two · £20 at NEXT. I’d wrap these with a bag of their favourite coffee. One mug for them, one for when you pop round.

• Pink Swirl Glass Vase · £22 at NEXT. Take it to Christmas dinner with a few stems already in it. Your host has quite enough to do.

• Blondie the Poodle Ceramic Ornament · £24 at NEXT. I’d tuck this little pup into the stocking of anyone who’s ever said hello to the dog before saying hello to its owner.

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Christmas homeware gifts from £25 to under £50

• Dalmatian Spot Feather Filled Cushion · £28 at NEXT. For the friend who’s just moved in and is still calling the boxes in the living room a coffee table.

• Brown Polka Dot Jug Vase · £32 at NEXT. I’d give this to the person who always brings flowers. This time, bring them the vase too.

• Pink Pansy Ruffle Cushion · £45 at NEXT. A pink floral with a proper frill. I’ve already picked out which end of the sofa it’s going on.

Shop Poodle & Blonde cushions and home accessories at NEXT

Christmas homeware gifts from £50 to £100

• Glaze Brushed Throw · £50 at NEXT. For whoever gets the best spot on the sofa on Boxing Day. In this house, that’s me.

• Blondie the Poodle Table Lamp · £65 at NEXT. A brown ceramic poodle in a pink shade. If you’re wondering what to get the person who’s sent you a picture of it three times, darling, that was the hint.

• Tottenham Dalmatian Faux Fur Throw · £75 at NEXT. For the friend who puts their pyjamas on the moment they get home. I admire that sort of efficiency.

Shop Poodle & Blonde lighting and throws at NEXT

Luxury cushions at Harrods and statement homeware over £100

• Piped Glaze Cushion in Powder, 50 × 50 cm · £180 at Harrods. I’d put this one on a velvet sofa with something gloriously floral beside it. Shop the Piped Glaze Cushion at Harrods

• Fringed Rattan Cushion in Dusty, 50 × 50 cm · £185 at Harrods. With a ’70s-inspired rattan print and a generous fringe, this is the one I’d give the friend who can spot a good vintage find from across the room. Shop the Fringed Rattan Cushion at Harrods

• Tottenham Dalmatian Floor Cushion in Cocoa · £325 with an indoor cover at Poodle & Blonde. I like to have one more place to sit than I have people coming. That way, when someone brings a friend, nobody has to get up. Shop the Tottenham Dalmatian Floor Cushion

• Big Pansy Eco Velvet Drum Table Lamp in Vintage · £325 at Poodle & Blonde. A big velvet floral for the person who turns on all the little lamps at four in the afternoon. I’m very much one of them. Shop the Big Pansy Table Lamp

Hillarys x Poodle & Blonde curtains, Roman blinds and cushion covers

If someone’s spent the whole year talking about doing up a room, I’d slip a contribution towards made-to-measure curtains or Roman blinds into their Christmas card. I’m rather taken with the Money Tree Bamboo curtains, though I can always find a room for the Food Babies Valentine Roman blinds.

There are patterned cushion covers too, with ruffles or retro fringing. A Hillarys advisor can talk you through the fabrics, finishes and pricing.

Explore Hillarys x Poodle & Blonde

One last thing from the woman who does the wrapping around here. Do check each shop’s Christmas delivery dates, especially if your gift is made to order.

With love,
Mrs Claus x