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17 Nov 24

Christmas Gifts for Colour Lovers

Chritsmas Gift Guide 2024

My Colourful Christmas Gift Guide is back and it’s bigger and brighter than ever! This year’s selection is packed with joyful, bold, and unique finds that, quite frankly, I’d love to unwrap myself! Christmas is the time of year for giving, but don’t feel you can’t treat yourself, or better still send this link to your nearest and dearest for some inspiration. I’ve loved perusing the aisles of the internet, making sure I swing by independent shops, some designer boutiques as well as hunting down design-savvy items across our great British high street. It’s been quite a haul but I’m confident that you’ll find something that brings you and those you love the colour joy this Christmas!

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rainbow inspired christmas gifts

Who doesn’t love a rainbow? So if like me you struggle to pick a favourite colour, well…you can have them all!

  1. Wildflower Socks with seeds gift, Meadow mania, £11.98
  2. Checked Shatterproof Baubles, Set of 10, John Lewis £20
  3. Disco Rainbow Mushroom Decoration, Height 22cm, John Lewis £40
  4. Rainbow dog lead,  Oliver Bonas, £9.50
  5. Bon Bon Napkin Rings, set of 4, Anthropologie £46
  6. Braided Loop iWatch strap, Parkfield £24.99
  7. Super Star Necklace, Tatty Devine £62
  8. POP! Drinks Coasters, set of 4, Jonathan Adler £95
  9. Fluffy Diagonal Rainbow Stripe Jumper, Boden £90
  10. Gradient Dominoes, Block Design, £22
  11. Pave Gold Plated Hoop Earrings with Colourful Stones, Thomas Sabo £160
  12. Gazelle Mini Leather Tote, Embassy London £265
  13. Harlequin x Sophie Robinson Sherbert Stripe Bath Robe, John Lewis £95
  14. Lane Stripe Sneakers, Kurt Geiger £149
  15. Colourful World Travel Photography Book, Mira Mikati £25
  16. Rainbow Hued Murano Glasses, set of 8, Double J £890

Red is a colour I associate with Christmas and can really add an energising pop to your home or wardrobe

  1. Yasmin Abstract table lamp, The Range, £24.99
  2. Toyo Steel Camber-Top Toolbox, Cult Pens £40
  3. Christmas Secret Santa Gift Candle ‘Merry Fucking Christmas’, Mischief Candles £14.50
  4. La Bouche Rouge Paris 21 Satin Lipstick, Liberty £25
  5. Salty Rims Margarita sets with salt tray, Velvet & Smoke £128
  6. Rouge Match Strike, Graham and Green £42
  7. Pink and Red Hand Painted Christmas Bauble, Ginger & Ray £7.99
  8. Amanita Square Cushion, Dunelm £18
  9. Harlequin X Sophie Robinson Basket Weave Stripe Bath Robe, John Lewis £95
  10. Octagon Series Red Watch, G Shock £99
  11. Wool-Alpaca Blend Mittens, Arket £29
  12. Candyfloss nail paint, Palette London £8
  13. Milagros Heart Pink Earring, Sandra Alexandra £44
  14. Hand Painted Stripe Vase – Red, Habitat £10.50
  15. Candy Cane Red Stripe Bedlinen Set, Maison Flaneur, from £130
  16. Lyla Dinner plates, set of 4, Anthropologie  £80
  17. Lulu Red Glitter Lips Clutch Bag, LuLu Guinness £325

 

Blue is universally the most popular colour so you really can’t go wrong. Looks great with yellow and gold at this time of year

  1. Blurry Sneaker Socks, Happy Socks, £9
  2. Klippan Wool Blanket, Arket, £87
  3. San Raphael Wild Flower Centrepiece Plate, 40 cm, Arket £67
  4. Reebok Classic Trainers, 80’s Casual Classics £79
  5. Mirage iPhone Cover, Burga £35.95
  6. Tres Cobalt Blue Velvet Chair, Oliver Bonas £445.00
  7. Seta Metal Floor Lamp, The Masie £259.95
  8. Full Dose Square Tray, Jonathan Adler £50.00
  9. Sapphire Hartwick Earring set, Glamira £453
  10. Oxford Multi Arm Ceiling Light, Debenhams Lighting £100.95
  11. Quilted micro leather bag, Cos £135
  12. 1950’s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Bowl, Abask £295
  13. Dotio Speckled Set of 6 Glass Tumblers, La Redoute £38.40
  14. Guanabana napkin ring, Arket, £12
  15. Kensington Platform heel, Kurt Keiger, £189
  16. Harlequin Sophie Robinson Thicket Duvet Cover Set, Lapis, Bedeck from £95.00

 

pastel inspired christmas gift ideas

Softer pastel shades suit modern tastes and add some sugary frosted loveliness this time of year

For all you pastel lovers – this lilac and yellow combo is pure joy! A fresh, uplifting palette that’s a true delight for any colour enthusiast.

  1. The Faery Whispers Lilac and Yellow Coat, TK Maxx £40
  2. Roberts Revival Uno NBT Radio in Dusky Pink, John Lewis £149
  3. Drunk Elephant ‘Stay On Tropic’ The Nourishing Kit, Cult Beauty £49
  4. AWOC Yellow and Lilac Socks, Sunshine and Snow £9.20
  5. Miami Beach Book, Coggles £85
  6. VOGUE Retro Sports Sweatshirt, VOGUE Collection £129
  7. Raspberry Blossom Bobbin Candlesticks, set of 2, Dunelm £18
  8. Striped Bone China Mug, John Lewis £12.95
  9. Lilac and Peach Reversible Glass Vase, Block Design x Glassette £45
  10. Lilac and Yellow Curly Martini Glasses, set of 2, Rose & Green £41.60
  11. Striped Enamel Ring, Florence £64.95
  12. Carnival Christmas Bauble, Liberty £7.95
  13. Long Island Bonbonniere, Courthouse £299
  14. Sweet Cushion, Dunelm, £22
  15. Apple AirPods Max Noise Cancelling Headphones, Purple, John Lewis £499
  16. Palette Ladies Watch with Yellow Strap and Dial, Sekonda £35.99
  17. ‘Ooh La La’ Motif Kitchen Tea Towel, Dunelm £3.50

 

Green is like a neutral as it sits so well with so many other colours, but my favourite partner is pink.

  1. Kirsten check vase, Marks and Spencer, £15
  2. Drawing from memory game, Royal Academy shop, £22
  3. Checkerboard lamp, Marks and Spencer, £49.50
  4. Combawa hand cream,  L’Occitane, £23
  5. Burger Christmas tree decoration, Asda, £4
  6. Rhinestone pearl hanging Earrings, & Other Stories, £37
  7. Set of 2 Metal tins, La Redoute, £43
  8. Cozzzy Slippers, Marks and Spencers, £44.90
  9. Soft knit sweater, Zara, £35.99
  10. Christmas tree scented room spray, Cotswold candle company, £14
  11. Rayos stripe resin tray, Oliver Bonas, £90
  12. Green adjustable gemstone ring, TLN Edit, £36
  13. Fig tree, The Present Tree, £48
  14. Pink la Dolce Vita Plate, Rockett St George, £17.95
  15. Bobble hat, Pour Moi, £20
  16. Dumpling snap clutch, Forage Somerset, £39

 

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Happy gift-giving!

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Texture plays its part too – glistening glassware, beaded runners and flickering candlelight all add that touch of magic. I adored creating this collection for Dunelm, which perfectly captures my “more is more” philosophy. Because if there’s ever a time to embrace abundance, it’s Christmas!

So layer up the colour, the pattern, the flowers and let the candlelight do its thing. Who else is excited for Christmas?

Enchanted Garden dinner plates and pasta bowls, £8. Enchanted Garden side plates £6. Enchanted Garden serving platter, £25. Pack of 2 scalloped placemats, £12. Midnight Garden tablecloth, from £35. Wine goblet, £10. Tumbler, £8. Twisted candlestick holder, £8. All Sophie Robinson x Dunelm.
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Ban the beige Mugs £8, Wine glasses £10, Resin coasters £14, Twisted candlesticks £8, Six Dining candles £10, Cake stand £22, Notebooks from £5, Snug as a bug cushion £22, Joy Scented Candle £11, all Dunelm x Sophie Robinson 

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