BrandElfy: 36 Unusual Christmas Gifts

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If you’re tired of gifting sock sets at Christmas, you’ve come to the right place.

BrandElfy has put together a list of unusual Christmas gifts for your Naughty and Nice list – from plantable Christmas cards to crisp packet clutch bags! 

1. STAUB Pumpkin Cocotte

Spice up their dinner parties with a ceramic STAUB cocotte in the shape of an orange pumpkin, perfect for taking food from the oven to the table.

STAUB Cocotte

Cinnamon Pumpkin Ceramic Cocotte – £20.50

2. No. Eleven Silk Sleep Set

The secret to a good night’s beauty sleep starts here. Wake up with smoother hair and hydrated skin, thanks to the power of silk.

No. Eleven Silk Sleep Set

Silk Beauty Sleep Set, Caramel – £35

3. Gucci ‘Fake/Not’ Poncho

This ironic cape from Gucci features the words ‘FAKE’ and ‘NOT’ against the iconic monogram, poking fun at the counterfeit industry.

Beige Gucci ‘Fake/Not’ Poncho – Gucci – £489

4. simplehuman Liquid Sensor Pump

For the gadget-lover, this sensor pump from simplehuman is perfect. High-tech homeware has never looked so stylish.

simplehuman

Rose Gold Rechargeable Steel Liquid Sensor Pump – £35

5. Kenneth Jay Lane Ball Drop Earrings

Ideal for New Year’s Eve, these earrings give the ball drop a new meaning. They’re the ultimate gift for the fashionista.

Earrings

Pink Thread Matte Wrapped Ball With Dome Top Earrings – £42

6.The Seed Card Company Cards 

For the eco-conscious person in your life, these cards can be planted and grown into beautiful wildflowers.

The Seed Company

Continuous Pack of 5 Seed Cards – Wreath – £11

7. Blooms of London Iridescent Umbrella

If there’s one thing the Brits know how to do, it’s cope with the rain. Make their next thunderstorm a bit more fashionable with an iridescent umbrella.

Umbrella

Iridescent Umbrella – £25

8. furn. Santa Duvet Set

Play a game of hide and seek to find Santa on this colourful Christmas duvet set. Hand-painted and designed to delight, the reverse can be used all year round.

Bedding

Hide and Seek Santa Double Duvet Set, Green – £16

9. Off-White Hands Off Baseball Cap

Update their off-duty wardrobe with this Off-White baseball cap. The subtle ‘hands off’ design will take their street-style looks up a notch.

Off-White Cap

Black Front Graphic Cotton Baseball Cap – £165

10. Made By Zen Diffuser

Different to other diffusers, the Olly diffuser combines luscious scent with light and sound to instantly infuse any living space with wellness benefits.

Diffusers

Olly White Diffuser – £42

11. Hill Interiors Whippet Table Lamp

Good lighting can make the difference between a bland bedroom and a memorable haven, so treat them to something a bit different this year.

William The Whippet Table Lamp With Teal Velvet Shade – £95

12. Happy Socks Hot Dog Socks Gift Set

We know we said no socks this year, but we’ll make an exception for this funky set. Secret Santa: sorted.Sock Gift Set

2-Pack Hot Dog Socks Gift Set – £12

13. Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet Clutch

Putting a spin on trashy dressing, this handbag from Anya Hindmarch will make any outfit unforgettable.

Anya Hindmarch bag

Orange Perspex Crisp Packet Clutch – £375

14. New Classic Toys Breakfast Playset

It’s your favourite toddler’s second Christmas and they deserve a treat – but one that won’t leave mum and dad to deal with a sugar rush! Made from wood, these toys are great for creativity and role-playing.

Playset

Breakfast Cutting Meal Playset – £13

15. No. Eleven Cashmere Balaclava 

Blending style with practicality, this cashmere balaclava is the quirky addition to their winter wardrobe.

Cashmere Balaclava

Black Cashmere Ribbed Balaclava – £45

16. KitchenAid Pistachio Stand Mixer

The iconic stand mixer from KitchenAid, comes reimagined in pistachio green for the budding patisserie chef in your life. They’ll soon have a kitchen to rival Dakota Johnson…

KitchenAid Mixer

Pistachio 175 Artisan Mixer, 4.8L – £439

17. Seoulista Beauty Cryo Cool Skin Tool

An essential addition to the skincare-obsessed’s arsenal, this beauty tool from Korean skincare inspired brand, Seoulista Beauty, will lift, depuff and sooth all in one.

Cryo Cool Skin Tool – £20

18. Stephen Oliver Skeleton Watch

Different from your regular watch, this square design is made from black plated stainless steel, showcasing the mechanical interior.

Watch

Black Square Mechanical Skeleton Automatic Watch – £159

19. Roberts Radio Sunshine Yellow iStream 3

The iconic 1950s inspired radio from Roberts Radio is brought a new life in vibrant yellow – making it the perfect addition to a maximalist’s dream home.

Radio

Roberts Revival iStream 3 Sunshine Yellow – £149

20. Scion Lionel Duvet Set

For duvet-day lovers with an eccentric eye, choose this quirky duvet set from Scion.

Lionel Double Duvet Cover Set, Tangerine – £27.50

21. REN Jelly Oil Cleanser

This miraculous cleanser quite literally transforms from jelly to oil to milk before your eyes, leaving skin feeling purified, balanced, and hydrated. The perfect canvas for the rest of their routine.

REN Skincare

Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser 100ml – £17

22. LSA Hanging Planter

Designed with sustainability in mind, treat your eco-conscious cousin to an organic-shaped hanging planter, to make them think of you every time they see it.

Hanging Planter

Canopy Hanging Planter, 10cm – £20

23. Smythson Croc Effect Notebook

Forget the shoes and handbag, this croc-effect notebook screams “I have style and organisational skills”. The perfect gift for the workaholic.

Croc Effect NotebookWisteria Large Portobello Notebook in Mara – £95

24. Chloe Collection by Liv Oliver Leather Lock Bracelet

Inspired by the clasp on leather handbags, this bracelet is made with 18k plated gold, making it a necessity in the luxury-lover’s collection.

Bracelet

18K Gold Black Leather Lock Bracelet – £65

25. Vanilla Blanc Water Closet Droplets

Is your brother always leaving the bathroom full of unwanted smells? Gift him something that will really benefit you with these natural droplets that reduce odours and elevate your mood.

Vanilla Blanc

Water Closet Droplets Sicilian Lemon – £12.50

26. Gallery Living Hermes Vase

For the home interiors-obsessed friend, show them you care with an unconventional vase, both in shape and colour, from Gallery Living.

Hermes Vase, Brown – £19

27. Radley Book Wallet

Is it a notebook, or a wallet? Ok – it’s a wallet, and a cool one, at that.

Mid Natural Book Street Wallet – £89

28. Roberts Radio Portable Radio

Know a guy on the go? This nineties-inspired portable radio will remind any Millennial of the good old days.

Roberts Sports 925 Portable Radio – £22

29. Tom Dixon Copper Biscuit Tin

A must for any ginger-nut enthusiast, this copper-coated biscuit tin will keep their goodies in tip-top dunking condition.

Biscuit tin

Brew Biscuit Tin, Copper – £55

30. No. Eleven Shearling Snood

Boxing Day walk? More like Parisian Catwalk. This shearling snood is sure to go down well with the glamour puss in your life.

Shearling snood

Butterscotch Shearling Snood – £55

31. Andy Warhol Strawberry Print

Ideal for the eclectic homemaker, this framed Andy Warhol print is oh-so-sweet.

So Sweet, c.1958 Framed Print, 36x28cm – £22

32. ESPA Pulse Point Roller Ball

Made for blissful bedtimes, this pulse point oil is designed to be used as part of a calming evening routine. Lightly roll over pulse points to help settle the mind before bed.

ESPA

Restful Pulse Point Rollerball – £9

33. Magma London Rock Diffuser

For a diffuser that looks like it could be found in the smouldering lava of Mount Vesuvius, look no further. It’s certainly a unique statement piece, with wild forest and floral notes.

Emeral Collection Rock Diffuser Nuru’s Forest – £21

34. UGG Padded Mittens

Fabulously funky, these mittens from UGG are a must for the NYD stroll.

Purple UGG Yeah Mitten (Boxed) – £25

35. Janod Crazy Face Magnetic Book

Kids will love making crazy faces in this magnetic book. And with 55 magnets included, there’s hours of rainy-day fun to be had!

Girls Crazy Face Magnetic Book – £14

36. Tom Dixon Swirl Candelabra

Ready to inject a fresh pop sensibility into any setting, this candelabra from Tom Dixon will be like nothing the new homeowner has ever seen before.

Swirl Candelabra – £139

Want to see more glorious gifts? Check out our gifting edits for Him, Her and The Home.

Words by Jessica Pearson