The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
Find the perfect presents with the Claire Hill Designs Christmas Gift Guide 2024. From beauty that works, quirky gifts for every budget, cultural must-haves, foodie picks and - of course - gorgeous jewellery, Claire has hunted high and low for under-the-radar indie finds and the best of the high street.
From your best friend, your sister, your mum or even the best self-gifting gifts as a special treat for you keep reading for five-star gifting and no tat.
Don't write that letter to Santa until you have properly checked out this list.
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Stay in the is the new going out and these gifts are perfect for all those who rejoice at a last-minute cancelled plan and like to chill on the sofa with a hot drink, a good show and a candle.
Snuggle up in PJs, put on a candle from Aery which I sell and wear my comfy huggies so you can fall asleep in your jewellery.
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Gifts Clockwise: 1. Satin Giraffe PJs, £50 from The Box Edit, Barry 2. Lisa Macario Embroidered Motif T Shirt, from £35 3. Gimber Non Alcholic Ginger Drink £21.99
4. Velvetiser, £65 (with VIP code), Hotel Chocolat
5. Breakfast at Drowsy Sleep Mask, £79, Drowsy
6. Bananagrams Game, £11.99
7. 9ct Solid Gold and Sapphire Chain Stud Earrings, £280, Claire Hill Designs
8. Aztec Tuberose Candle, £30, Aery via Claire Hill Designs
9.Brushed Chunky Gold Ridge Huggies, £75, Claire Hill Designs
9. Please Leave By 9 Cushion, £69.95, Welcome Things, Cardiff
10. Mushroom LED Lamp (Pair), £44.10, Abigail Ahern
11. Sapphire Gold Vermeil Labret Stud Earring, £45, Claire Hill Designs
12. Silver Chain Collection, from £75, Claire Hill Designs
13. The Jag Hot Water Bottle Cover, £50, Desmond & Dempsey
14. Suri Electric Toothbrush and Case, £95
15. You Won Jane (Come Dine With Me Riso Print), £40, Shirley's Place
16. Nights at the Circus, Angela Carter, £65, The Folio Society
17. Acrylic and Ply Vases, from £15, Breesha Partington 18. Brushed Chunky Silver Huggie Hoops, £65, Claire Hill Designs 19. Square Matchboxes, £8.95, The Archivist 20. V60 Club Print, Sifa Mustafa, £70, Glassette 21. Gold Vermeil Antique Huggie Hoops, £55, Claire Hill Designs
Whether it is one night or year or every weekend, let's make going out out feel really special. From statement dresses from Aligne, my favourite Cardiff hairdressers to get you party ready, tequila for a cheeky cocktail and sexy perfume from Merit and a bold red lip from Violette_FR, plus tons of our statement luxurious Claire Hill Designs jewellery it is time to get ready for the compliments in the loos.
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Gifts Clockwise: 1. Sparkly Silver Baguette Hoop Earrings, £69, Claire Hill Designs 2. Serpentine Floral Black Sheer Socks, £14.58, Sock Candy 3. Turquoise Leather Jewellery Travel Case, Claire Hill Designs 4. Emerald Baguette Gold Ring, Claire Hill Designs 5. Garnet Heart Charm and Inspire Shorthand Charm, from £90, Claire Hill Designs 6. Venice Gold Shoes, £115, Esska Shoes 7. Belt with "Sekacz Buckle, £135, Chylak 8. Amour Fou Lip Duo, £52.70, Violette_FR 9. Hair & Styling from Hayley and Jade at JC Hair, Cardiff 10. Ivy Puff Sleeve Satin Midi Dress, £175, Aligne 11. Geometric Tyne Bridge Inspired Gold Hoops, £125, Claire Hill Designs 12. Burgundy Wine Tumbler, £23, Partner In Wine 13. Cazcabel Coconut Liquer Tequila, £26.99 14. Emerald Chandelier Ear Jackets, £170, Claire Hill Designs 15. Lovespoon Charm Necklace with Heart Connector, £149, Claire Hill Designs 16. Retrospect, L'Extrait de Parfum, £79, Merit 17. Sparky Crescent Ear Jacket, £110, Claire Hill Designs 18. Cinammon Satin Kajal Eyeliner, £32, Victoria Beckham
Sometimes more is more. I definitely take the maximalist approach in our house and also as far as I am concerned leopard has always been a neutral. I can't do wool hats so am going to try a knitted hood from Damson Madder this year, paired with colourful rings, oversized statement earrings and lots of red.
Let everyone see you coming.
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Clockwise Links 1. Navy Leather Rectangle Jewellery Case, Claire Hill Designs 2. Love Is the Drug Mirror, £75, Rockett St George 3. Handmade Chocolate, £8.50, The Chocolate Smiths 4. Sapphire Coin Silver Drop Earrings, £90, Claire Hill Designs 5. Emerald Gold Asymmetric Branch Studs, £125, Claire Hill Designs 6. Dolores Silver Knee High Boot, £335, Bobbies 7. Betty Phone Case, from £39, Burga 8. Garnet Hand in Heart Necklace, £149, Claire Hill Designs 9. Kristal Jacket from Queens of Archive, £320 from Kiti Cymru 10. Geometric Gold Statement Hoop Earrings, £170, Claire Hill Designs 11. Gemmie Wine Glasses Set, £64, Anthropologie 12. Spicy Hot Sauce Hand-Painted Hair Clip from Solar Eclipse, £24.95, Welcome Things 13. Emerald Chandelier Ear Jackets, £170, Claire Hill Designs 14. Hickory Brown Fountain Pen from Kaweco, £95, from Papersmiths 15. Leopard Elan Trainers, £90, Gola 16. Large Half Moon Bag, £210, Honey & Toast 17. Enamel Coloured Rings, £49 each, Claire Hill Designs 18. Leopard Knitted Hood, £40, Damson Madder
And for the opposite, gift the paired back quiet luxury lovers our dainty necklaces and earrings which have just enough texture to make them feel extra special. Pair with my new favourite jumpsuit from Seventy+Moochi and my beauty do-it-all must have from SkinCeuticals.
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Clockwise Links 1. Brushed Silver Heart Connector Necklace, £80, Claire Hill Designs 2. Brushed Gold Heart Connector Necklace, £100, Claire Hill Designs 3. The Minimalist Complexion, £40, Merit 4. Large 9ct Solid Gold Hoop Earrings, £175, Claire Hill Design 5. Mon Cheri No 2 Print, £6.75, Desenio 6. Sparkly Gold Labret Stud Earrings, £45, Claire Hill Designs 8. Silver Stardust Necklace, £75, Claire Hill Designs 9. Gold Stardust Necklace, £109, Claire Hill Designs 10. Body Care Essentials Set, £38, Salt and Stone 11. Diamond Cut Silver Chunky Hoop Earrings, £75, Claire Hill Designs 12. Pure Brushed Cashmere Hoodie, £200, Cos 13. Black and Gold Studded Ring, £49, Claire Hill Designs 14. Lab-Grown Diamond Silver Art Deco Huggie Hoops, £150, Claire Hill Designs 15. Dewy Blush Duo, £62.40, ILIA 16. Elodie Denim Jumpsuit, £175, Seventy+Moochi 17. Ceramic Handleless Coffee Cups, from £12, Betula Ceramics 18. SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, £124.99, Face The Future 19. Ffern Perfume, £89 20. Antique Textured Large Hoop Earrings, £70, Claire Hill Designs 21. Saddle Black Crocodile Bag, £395, Chylak, 22. Gold Vermeil Rolo Chain, £109, Claire Hill Designs
Gifts for the Overloaded. Need I say more. A woman's work is never done and there is always something else coming round the corner threatening to unbalance so get it all out on paper with the only planners I use from Intelligent Change, take time out with a massage from the amazing Haus in Cardiff, treat yourself with coffee or brownies and add some motivational words from my jewellery or the books featured.
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Clockwise Links 1. Bed of Nails Acupuncture Mat, £70, Cult Beauty 2. Tortoiseshell Aroma Diffuser, £49.50, Oliver Bonas 3. Brave Stud Shorthand Earring, £50, Claire Hill Designs 4. Thrive Shorthand Print, £13, Claire Hill Designs 5. Black Onyx Necklace (used for anxiety & stress), £85, Claire Hill Designs 6. Gower Cottage Brownies Delivery, £19.99 7. Treatment from Haus Massage Cardiff, from £40 8. Girls Who Grind 3-Month Coffee Subscription, £78, 9. Thrive Shorthand Double-Sided Necklace, £149, Claire Hill Designs, 10. Loop Ear Plugs, from £29.99 11. The Evening Elixir (Hot Chocolate w Magnesium), £28, WellCo, 12. How to Fail Elizabeth Day Anti Perfectionist Club Cap £19.99 and Sweatshirt, £49.99 (image credit Lawrence Atkins) 13. Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, from £0.99 14. Amethyst Antique Texture Huggies, £75, Claire Hill Designs, 15. Smarter, £10.99, Emily Austen 16. Aery Positive Energy Pulse Roller, £12, from Claire Hill Designs 17. Productivity Planner, £28, Intelligent Change
All hail the Difficult Woman, because she is only difficult to a certain type of person (and we really want to stay away from them).
So step into your power and celebrate the Difficult Woman in your life with comedy, music, witches and a hefty portion of F U energy.
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Clockwise Links 1. F*** It Tote, Coming Soon, Claire Hill Designs 2. Shorthand Horseshoe Connector Chain Necklace (Meaning Brave, Powerful, Rebellious, Brilliant and Enough, £149, Claire Hill Designs 3. Be Your Own Muse T Shirt, £25, Manchester Art Gallery 4. Sappho Bud Vase, £40, Manchester Art Gallery 5. Frida Kahlo The Complete Paintings, £129, Awesome Books 6. Great Shorthand Stud Earring, £50, Claire Hill Designs 7. Witchcraft A History in 13 Trials, Marion Gibson, £5.99, Postscript Books 8. Fearless Gold Shorthand Charm Necklace, £110, Claire Hill Designs, 9. Dan Jamieson Ceramic Plate, £120, Glassette 10. A Woman Like Me, Diane Abbott, £16.89, Hive Books 11. Kiri Pritchard-Mclean Comedy Specials, from £7, Online Purchase 12. Bananarama Glorious - The Ultimate Collection Vinyl, £29.99, HMV 13. F***Silver Shorthand Stud Earring, £45, Claire Hill Designs 14. Well Behaved Women Mug, £41, Emma Puddick 15. Lapis Lazuli Climber Lichen Earrings, £100, Claire Hill Designs 16. Witch Brooch, £10, Layla Holzer Illustration 17. The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess - Chappell Roan Vinyl, £34.99, Dig In Records 18. Matilda Lace Triangle Bar, £58, Dora Larsen 19. Hera by Jennifer Saint, £9.99, Waterstones
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Happy shopping, Claire
