Wish List: Ten top gifts for Christmas — from €15 to €1599
These laser-engraved amber crystal lights bring a little magic to any room. Each dandelion is set inside a sphere of softly hued crystal which then sits on a solid walnut base.
Switch between a soft, medium and bright light.
The crystal is polished to such a high shine that it reflects light around any space it sits in. The price tag is €51 from Designist with free delivery over €100, or buy instore at South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2.
Get in the festive spirit with bespoke gift packaging or decadent hampers from Molloy's.
This family-run business, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, is an expert in all things wine, beers and spirits, so can help you with whatever you need this Christmas, whether you are planning a special gift or hosting a soirée. See Molloys.
The days of a gadget that helps with housework being a taboo gift are long gone. Especially if the gift in question is the Dyson 360 Vis Nav — its most powerful robot vacuum with six times the suction of any other. Engineered with unique Dyson Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) technology, it has a 360-degree vision system which knows where it has been, sees where to clean, and is intelligent enough to respond to dust sensed in the home. Basically, the opposite of me. Available now in Ireland from www.dyson.ie and Dyson Demo Zones for €1,599.
A gift set with candles, foot cream, face oil, sleep oil, lip balm, and hand cream? Yes, please. All natural and all handmade in Cork, these are gorgeous gifts, find out more at Estersaromas.com.
I think we all know someone who would get a kick out the This Might Be Wine tumbler. It can keep coffee hot for up to eight hours and keep wine cold for up to 15 hours — hurray! It's the ideal gift for wine-loving, coffee-obsessed friends. It is vacuum insulated, made out of high-grade stainless steel and BPA-free. The Wine Opener will be popping up at Dundrum Town Centre from November 20th, The Pavilions in Swords from December 1st and will also be launching its first ever pop-up in Cork, in Mahon Point shopping centre from the 22nd of November. The tumbler is also available for €30 from Thewineopener.com.
With a mission to enrich wellbeing, each of Irish-owned Jane Darcy’s luxurious 100% natural soy wax candle is accompanied by a complimentary box of matches and a handwritten personalised gift card, presented in a gift box, and finished with a hand-tied gift bag. The Into the Woods candle is €35, the diffuser is €40, find out more at JaneDarcy.
How about a gift of handmade silk flowers? Perfect for anyone on your list lacking in the green thumb department, these promise maintenance-free longevity, offering natural beauty to any space. You will find a range of silk flowers and plants at The Pavilion in Ballygarvan, Cork, from €15, ThePavilion.
Any sea swimmers or outdoorsy types to buy for this year? Give the gift of the wild outdoors with the Wild & Free Cobe — it's a coat and dry robe in one as well as being a proudly Irish, luxury, sustainable outdoor brand that is encouraging us all to embrace nature’s medicine and spend more time outdoors to help our mind and overall wellbeing.
Not only is the Cobe unisex and made with recycled nylon, but it’s also designed in a more slimline and lightweight style. 100% waterproof, it wears like an oversized coat but functions like a robe. And for those little sea swimmers, Wild & Free also have Cobe Kids. Adults are €165.95 and the Cobe Kids are €129.95. See Wildandfreeoutdoors.
Remember boys and girls, great hair is for life, not just for Christmas. Irish brand LanaiBLO has raised the bar with the introduction of five new colours ahead of the Christmas rush, redefining the hair drying experience with their new LanaiBLO 2.0 hair dryer.
Purple Passion, Orange Phenomenon, Showstopper, Limelight (pictured here) and Cherry Pop will be the perfect addition to any vanity space. You can get a bespoke personalisation to make sure your gift is unique.
Prices range from €99.99-€109.99 for non-personalised and €114.99-€124.99 for personalised from Lanaiblo.
DIBI Milano has created a limited-edition holiday collection that evokes Italian spirit and beauty, paying tribute to Italian fashion. There are five Atelier Collection kits to choose from, making sure whatever your Secret Santa's skin type is, DIBI Milano has it covered. Hydra Perfection Extreme Moisturising Cream (50ml), Hydra Perfection Active Eye Cream (20ml), Lift Creator (RRP €130), saving up to 20%. All kits are available from beauty salons, spas and beauty e-tailers.
