Sometimes it’s nice to wrap up something really big ... The weather might not be perfect now for a bodyboard, but that just means this will carry the extra promise of a future holiday. From Photograph: Guardian
Christmas is a great time to catch up on reading, and this set of the best of the Bookers represents a fantastic deal. From Book People, thebookpeople.co.uk Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
Old-style charm and luxury for men with these miniature Penhaligons fragrances. Classic scents, shapely bottles, and admirable tassel detail. Mini Him collection, penhaligons.com Photograph: Full Stop Photography
A gift of jewellery always says love. This copper collar tag is as close as it gets to it in the dog world. By Paul Smith, paulsmith.co.uk/shop Photograph: Anna Gordon/Guardian
Is it Bottega Veneta? No, it’s Mango - but who would have guessed? Nice and weighty, and sure to please most women from 14 up. From mango.com Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
Christmas and cashmere were made for each other. These scarves are generous in length and pleasingly soft. From Marks & Spencer, marksandspencer.com Photograph: Full Stop Photography
Giving slippers isn’t new. But giving slippers with pompoms on is a whole different ball game. By Ruby & Ed, rubyanded.co.uk Photograph: David Levene/Guardian
These plain correspondence cards from Smythson are much classier than their range with motifs - and they’re cheaper too. Luxury at a decent price. Box of 50 cards and envelopes, £10 each, from Smythson, smythson.com Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian
This Burberry silk tie is stylish and suave, and yet surprisingly affordable. That’s because it comes from the Burberry factory shop in east London. 29-53 Chatham Place, London E9, 0871 716 2419 Photograph: Full Stop Photography
Buy Denby china and it will still be going strong in 10 years’ time. This teapot, from the Merlot range, comes from the excellent online clearance shop. From denby.co.uk Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian
A toolkit is a perennial favourite. This one is made by JCB and is packed with authentic detail. From Argos, argos.co.uk Photograph: PR
