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All Wrapped Up
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Santa’s
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Get your Xmas list ticked off by December
with our great present suggestions
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Classy gifts for a
gentleman to relish
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Whether you want to see him look a million dollars or inspire his
inner teenager, David Crookes has found the best of the bunch
Heritage backpack
This timeless tan leather backpack
with two pockets and a top closure is
more than large enough for all of his
essentials. Fabulous both for work
and those weekends away.
How much: £225
Where from: Pittards
(pittardsonline.com)
The Marvellous Beard
and Moustache Box
Keep him thoroughly in trim with
a luxury shaving set that includes
a beard moisturiser, moustache
comb, beard brush, wax, flannel
and trimming scissors, all
beautifully contained in a plush,
lined wooden box.
How much: £80
Where from: Murdock London
(0203 393 7946;
murdocklondon.com)
‘My Selection’ sock gift set
by David Gandy
This beautifully packaged, limited
edition gift set includes three stylish
pairs of socks selected by British
fashion icon David Gandy, as well as
a signed booklet of style tips.
The London Sock Company
also lets you buy gift sock
subscriptions.
How much: £35
Where from: London
Sock Company
(londonsockcompany.com)
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Zeus woven silk cravat
Cravats are back. Let him exude
sartorial elegance with this dark
raspberry, electric lavender and
mint botanical pattern, British-made
woven silk number that comes
complete with a dark green gift box.
How much: £70
Where from: Cravat Club
(cravat-club.com)
Copenhagen Christmas
dressing gown
This warm, festive, red dressing gown
is — as they say in Danish — rather
fremragende and it will see him
through the winter months. Made from
100 per cent cotton, it is covered in a
Scandinavian-inspired tree print.
How much: £60
Where from: John Lewis
(03456 049049; johnlewis.com)
Diesel Only The Brave Wild
Coming in a bottle shaped like a
clenched fist topped with a postindustrial style steel cap, this
masculine fragrance has an
earthy, wild and raw aroma.
How much: £39.50
Where from: The
Perfume Shop (0800 98
88660; theperfumeshop.
com)
Odeurs d’Hiver
Lend warmth to his room for hours on
end with this set of three spicy,
fragrant candles that come in a set of
beautiful hand-blown glass vessels
made by Gosset.
How much: £160
Where from: Net-aPorter (net-a-porter.com)
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Beano comic iPad cover
Catapult this iPad cover into his
hands and he’ll smile his way
through Christmas. It features a
vintage reproduction front
cover of The Beano from 1985
and it is also available for
seven-inch tablets.
How much: £34.95
Where from: Big Strawberry
(bigstrawberry.com)
Ben Nevis 1965 whisky
It’s expensive, for sure, but he will
absolutely adore the smoothness of
this 14-year-old single malt Highland
whisky from the Ben Nevis Distillery,
bottled in 1979.
How much: £550
Where from: The Whisky Exchange
(thewhiskyexchange.com)
Stadium sculpture
Chisel & Mouse has a range of
architectural sculptures which are
great for desks and bookshelves.
Made from plaster with metal etched
windows and doors, the range includes
Arsenal’s former stadium, Highbury.
How much: £140
Where from: Chisel & Mouse
(chiselandmouse.com)
Wahl Classic Edition
grooming gift set
With a powerful retro-styled
clipper that can cut through
the thickest of hair, a
precision trimmer, eight
comb attachments,
scissors, blade oil, and a
barber comb, there’s no
excuse not to look
amazing by Boxing Day.
How much: £34.99
Where from: Boots
(0345 609 0055:
boots.com)
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The ultimate street magician’s kit
If he wonders how the likes of
Dynamo and David Blaine perform
their close-up magic tricks, enlighten
him with this curated collection of
100 professional props and secrets.
How much: £65
Where from: Magic by Post
(0117 977 4334; magicbypost.co.uk)
Rosemary Goodenough
pocket square
The talented artist and sculptor
Rosemary Goodenough has a stunning
fashion range of ties and pocket
squares. Find his inner dandy with this
Italian-made Mad Red Flowers IV
design with its black hand-rolled hems.
How much: £75
Where from: Wolf & Badger, 32 Dover
Street, London (wolfandbadger.com/
designers/rosemary-goodenough/)
Stirrup Cup shot set
Want to toast in style? This set of
eight stackable shot cups in a
silver-plated cartridge-shaped
case is — despite being inspired
by country sports — a truly
elegant and unique gift.
How much: £64.05
Where from: Culinary Concepts
London (01252 852305;
culinaryconcepts.co.uk)
Wine
tasting
mug
With a range
said to capture
the contented
lives of a pig and
a rabbit, HAM’s
bone china mugs,
created by a traditional
pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, blend
childhood nostalgia with adult style.
How much: £12.50
Where from: HAM (hammade.com)
Champneys Shave Regime Kit
Used by the therapists at Champney’s
countryside spas, he can’t fail to feel
reinvigorated with this set of face
wash, shaving gel, post-shave balm
and a three-blade razor designed to
reduce irritation.
How much: £18
Where from: Champneys
(0843 316 2222; champneys.com)
Sommelier
gift set
A perfect present for
those who love wine, this
Sommelier gift set is one to
raise a glass to. It contains a
corkscrew, bottle stopper, pourer and
wood drip stop in a rather fetching
bamboo gift box.
How much: £21
(johnlewis.com)
Bicycle chain
cufflinks
Some stores sell
bicycle chain
cufflinks similar to
these for up to four
times the price of
these inexpensive but
stylish offerings sold in
selected Oxfam stores. They are
handmade by a Fairtrade producer
group in India.
How much: £4.99
Where from: Oxfam
(oxfam.org.uk/shopfinder)
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Majorelle Blue passport holder
Stylish jetsetters will feel first class
as they make their journey through
passport control with this gorgeous
silk-lined, UK-made, gift-boxed leather
holder in their grasp.
How much: £15
Where from: Unique and Unity
(uniqueandunity.co.uk)
Stylish selections of the season
From chic cosmetics to the best fashions and accessories, Kate Hilpern finds sure-fire winners for the ladies
Catseye Silver Kitty glasses case
Glasses cases are often nothing more
than a bland looking necessity, but a
playful design from Catseye turns this
one into a stylish accessory. An ideal
gift for animal lovers.
How much: £8
(johnlewis.com)
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Atkinson’s Jasmine in Tangerine
Eau de Parfum
Jasmine is steeped in the floral
language of love and passion, making
this the ultimate romantic fragrance.
It is an intoxicating blend of the Indian
flower, blended with the sparkling
suavity of a tangerine squeeze.
How much: £115
Where from: Harrods (harrods.com)
Joules Dark Ruby woven scarf
Made from fine fabric that’s cool
enough to wear on warmer days,
but cosy enough to keep the cold
at bay on nippier days, this scarf
also boasts an elegant, handdrawn print design.
How much: £19.95
Where from: Joules
(joules.com)
Oushka Willow Misty
Rose Tote
The signature Oushka bag of
the season is available in five
colours, but we love this
feminine rose colour best.
Handcrafted from soft, natural
grain leather, it’s easy to wear
and holds plenty.
How much: £195
Where from: Oushka (oushka.com)
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Omorovicza Gold Facial
Christmas Set
These unique skincare products
really do take years off
you. Including Gold
Flash Firming Serum,
Gold Rescue Cream
and Gold Eye Lift.
Indulgent.
How much: £285
Where from:
Omorovicza
(omorovicza.co.uk)
Aromatherapy Associates
Ultimate Bath Jewels
The entire award-winning collection of
bath and shower oils are presented in
one set, offering 10 superb blends.
How much: £55
Where from: Aromatherapy Associates
(aromatherapyassociates.com)
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Boden
Spectacular heels
Bring a bit of
sparkle to her
winter wardrobe
with these fabulous
shoes that are
embellished with either
jewels or sequins. Ideal for
women who can’t wear skyscraper
shoes, but still want some height.
How much: £119
Where from: Boden (boden.co.uk)
Johnstons Cable Knit
cashmere gloves
These sumptuously
soft cable knitted
cashmere gloves
will see her
through the colder
winter months in
both warmth and
style. Lovely and
long and in a classic
grey, they are good
value, too.
How much: £39
Where from:
Selfridges
(selfridges.com)
Valueur Absolue
Harmonie Eau de Parfum
This relaxing perfume is like
wrapping yourself in a
cashmere shawl — just what
you need for the winter
months. Best of all, it currently
comes with a free candle.
How much: £59
Where from: House of Fraser
(houseoffraser.co.uk)
Cath Kidston Elgin
Ditsy metal keyring
Is there a woman in your life
who’s always losing
her keys? Help
her keep track
of them with
this pretty
yet durable
keyring,
featuring an
classically Cath
Kidston design.
How much: £6
Where from: Cath Kidston
(cathkidston.com)
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Phase Eight Alexis
Sequin clutch bag
This beautiful statement
clutch bag is detailed
with sequins in brown
and gold tones, with
metallic clasp fastening
and a chain strap
that can be easily
hidden away.
How much: £59
Where from: Phase
Eight (phase-eight.com)
Champneys Complete Home Spa
Bath & Bodycare Kit
Help her feel spoilt this Christmas with a
Champneys Skin Comforting Bodycare Kit.
This luxurious gift set includes a relaxing
bathing milk, a nourishing shower cream
and a pampering body butter. Loved ones
can drift away with comforting bath and
body products.
How much: £24
Where from: Boots (boots.com)
The White Company winter
large three wick candle
This exceptional candle literally makes
your house smell like Christmas, thanks
to the spicy warm scent that blends
notes of sweet cinnamon and clove
with a dash of fresh orange.
How much: £55
Where from: The White Company
(thewhitecompany.com)
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DKNY Be Delicious Sparkling
Apple Eau de Parfum
This spirited, feminine and youthful
new fragrance from DKNY is a bold
explosion of crisp apples and fresh
florals. It comes in a sparkle-inspired
bottle and box.
How much: £36.50
Where from: The Fragrance Shop
(thefragranceshop.co.uk)
ghd Rose Gold Deluxe Set
When it comes to home hairstyling,
ghd are the three letters women
tend to get most excited about.
This set contains both their
limited edition styler and their
famous air hairdryer.
How much: £195
Where from: ghd (ghdhair.com)
SewLomax Paint, Powder
& Pout make-up bag
Exclusive to Fortnum & Mason’s,
this pretty, hand-embroidered
make-up bag is beautifully
finished and fun. Perfect for
keeping beauty essentials safe.
How much: £35
Where from:
Fortnum & Mason
(fortnumandmason.com)
White Stuff Victoria
Sponge velvet coat
This adds a glamorous twist to
jeans, but looks equally fabulous
over a dress. Made from quality
velvet and with a single-breasted
button fastening and notch
lapel, it’s a real statement coat.
How much: £95
Where from: White Stuff
(whitestuff.com)
Tech with festive
bells and whistles
From TVs to tablets, David Phelan picks out the electrical items
that are guaranteed to bring glee to any family’s gadget lover
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Apple iPad Air 2
Light, thin and slickly styled, the iPad
Air 2 is the outstanding tablet on the
market. Its 9.7-inch screen is pin-sharp
and easy to read thanks to reduced
reflectivity. A fast processor means this
is a real performer, too.
How much: from £399
Where from: Apple
(store.apple.com/uk)
Nokia Lumia 930 mobile phone
The Nokia flagship is highly attractive
and stuffed with features like Cortana
voice-controlled assistant and maps
that are free to use, even overseas. It
works on the appealing Windows Phone
operating system.
How much: free on contract
Where from: Vodafone
(vodafone.co.uk)
Bowers & Wilkins T7
Bluetooth speaker
Bluetooth speakers mean you can play
music from your smartphone, even
from apps like Spotify, wirelessly. One
of the best-looking speakers around.
How much: £299.99
Where from: Bowers & Wilkins
(bowers-wilkins.co.uk)
Sony S9 65-inch Curved UHD TV
UHD (also known as 4K) TVs have
screens with four times the resolution
of full HD, making them uncannily
realistic. Native 4K is still rare but will
become more commonplace. This TV is
curved, like a film screen, and the
resulting picture is amazing.
How much: £3,899
Where from: Sony (sony.co.uk)
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Turtle Beach 500P headphones
If you play computer games,
headphones are important. These are
wireless and offer amazing surround
sound effects. They’re built
for Sony consoles and are
loud, effective and
comfortable.
How much: £99.99
Where from:
Turtle Beach
(turtlebeach.com)
Jawbone Up Move
This activity monitor counts your steps
and movement so you know how fit you
are, and if you’re not, it’ll inspire you.
It’s tiny enough to clip to your pocket if
you don’t want to make a thing about
measuring your fitness.
How much: £39.99
Where from: Jawbone (jawbone.com)
Knomo Knomad
Protect your tablet with this splendid
case. There are lots of
pockets and straps for a
passport and ticket,
a phone and
more. There’s
even a
version
including a
slim-butpowerful
battery, costing
from £119.
How much: from £45
Where from: Knomo
(knomobags.com)
Long Life Milk Portable Charger
A charger styled like a carton of milk – why not?
Connect your phone’s charging cable and the
battery will recharge your handset. This handy
item works with other gadgets, too.
How much: £14.99
Where from: Firebox (firebox.com)
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Stocking
fillers sure to
delight kids
Whether they’re mad for poems, science,
monsters or Minecraft, Amy McLellan has
found how to keep Santa in the good books
TabZoo
If a tablet is on the Christmas list this year, then
make sure you also buy TabZoo, for tablet
protection with personality. Compatible
with a wide range of devices, TabZoo,
available in a range of creatures (from dog
to panda) and sizes, also acts as a handy
viewing stand.
How much: £12.97
Where from: Amazon (amazon.co.uk)
Dinosaur hat
and mittens set
Keep little heads warm and
fingers toasty this winter in
this adorable knitted
dinosaur hat and mitten set.
Available from three months
to six years. 100% acrylic.
How much: from £11
Where from: Next
(next.co.uk)
So detailed... So intricate...
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT.
You couldn’t pull me
away from it’
Thomas Magill
BBC Radio 2 Claudia Winkleman’s Arts Show
Peter Rabbit
plush toy
Pre-schoolers will love
this cuddly 10-inch talking
Peter Rabbit, primed with
cute catchphrases and
adorable expressions
that capture the best of
Beatrix Potter and
bring playtime to life.
How much: £14.99
Where from:
Toys R Us
(toysrus.co.uk)
Lego Friends Olivia watch
Customise this easy-to-read
watch using the multicoloured interchangeable
links. Batteries included —
along with the Olivia figure
from the Friends range.
How much: £13.99
(johnlewis.com)
Over eighty five art
sculptures created
from more than a
million LEGO® bricks Suitable for
all ages.
Extended
until 12 April ‘15
THE OLD TRUMAN BREWERY
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0203 773 8995 No bkng fees
Moving dinosaur
This toddler-friendly pet
dinosaur plays a musical
tune and moves its claws
and legs to explore the
room. Roarrrrrr! Suitable
from 18 months.
How much: £15
(johnlewis.com)
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Kiddimoto Kurve
balance bike
With sleek wooden frames and
vibrant colours, Kiddimotos’
balance bikes are fastbecoming a design
classic. With no
stabilisers or
pedals, they
teach children
to balance
and steer.
How much:
£59.99
Where from:
Early Learning
Centre (elc.co.uk)
Christmas poems
Chosen by Gaby Morgan, the Macmillan
Children’s Books Editorial Director, and
illustrated by Alex Scheffler of Gruffalo
fame, this festive collection of classic
and new poems is a perfect stocking
filler to set the mood for the big day.
Also available in hardback.
How much: £5.99
Where from: waterstones.com
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Frozen sweatshirt
The marketing
juggernaut that is
Disney’s Frozen continues
to sweep all before it:
catch this cute crew neck
sweat before it goes.
Available up to age six.
How much: from £15
Where from: Next (next.co.uk)
Lego Minecraft The First Night
Flying off the shelves fast this
Christmas as the legions of fans of the
online game collect and build their own
Lego Minecraft worlds. The First Night
challenges you to build a shelter and
enclosure ready for nightfall.
How much: £39.99
Where from: amazon.co.uk
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Playmobil carry case
Keep them entertained wherever
you go with Playmobil’s ever-popular
carry cases. Rich in detail for hours of
play, children can immerse themselves
in their own suitcase world.
How much: £9.99
Where from: Argos (argos.co.uk)
Electronic Project
experiment kit
Bring out their inner geek
with this electronic kit,
complete with instructions
and reusable components
to undertake eight
projects, from lighting an
LED to building a cookie
jar alarm.
How much: £25
Where from: Not on the
High Street
(notonthehighstreet.com)
Crooked Tower
wooden playhouse
It may be winter but that’s no reason not
to enjoy outdoor play with this ecofriendly playhouse, complete with slide,
ladder, balcony and chimney. Finished
with smoothed edges and soft-close
windows and door, this is a safe, durable
playhouse for ages three to 10.
How much: £429
How much: Not on the High Street
(notonthehighstreet.com)
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Stuffed full of
Christmas cheer
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Loosen your belt a notch and prime your tastebuds: Kate Rowe
has found the most mouth-watering flavours for the festive season
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Personalised
Nutella
Make a loved one feel
special for under a
fiver! Who wouldn’t
want a jar of Nutella
that is legitimately all
to themselves? Secret
Santa anyone?
How much: £3.99
Where from:
Selfridges
(selfridges.com)
Signature Experience Deluxe at
The Waterside Inn, Bray
Exquisite accommodation and dinner, a
kitchen meeting with Alain Roux or Fabrice
Uhryn, and a river jaunt aboard their private
launch at this Relais & Chateaux “leading
light of gastronomy”. A sublime gift.
How much: £970 per couple
Where from: Waterside Inn
(waterside-inn.co.uk)
Bar10der Home bartending tool
A Swiss Army Knife for mixologists.
This space-saving, 10-in-1 tool
incorporates a bottle opener, corkscrew,
strainer, jigger, extendable stirrer,
knife, garnish knife,
muddler, reamer
and zester.
How much: £29.95
Where from:
Harvey Nichols
(harveynichols.com)
Kilner drinks dispenser
This help-yourself dispenser
(8L) from a heritage brand
will ease the pressure on
your Christmas host when
filled with mulled punch or
warm cider. Perfect for
summer parties, too.
How much: £29.99
Emile
Where from: Lakeland
Henry Tagine Rouge
(lakeland.co.uk)
Bring health and sunshine to your
favourite foodie’s New Year with this
beautiful, made-to-last, dinner party
centrepiece for creating succulent
and aromatic Middle eastern dishes.
Comes with a 10-year guarantee.
How much: £75.20
Ginger
Pig gift
tokens
A carnivore’s dream: let them
loose in Borough Market (or any
of the other six shops) to select
choice cuts of premium meat at
someone else’s expense. Well,
within reason.
How much: £10 denominations
Where from:
The Ginger Pig
(thegingerpig.co.uk)
The King’s Ginger liqueur
Created by Berry Bros in 1903 to
revivify King Edward VII in the field,
and loved by bon viveurs ever since.
Festive and zesty in a Ginger Royale
or King’s Mac.
How much: £22
Where from: Berry Bros & Rudd
(bbr.com)
The Double Scotch hamper
A smart black hamper containing a pound of
H.Forman & Son genuine wild smoked salmon
(formerly nicknamed “Scotch”), and a bottle of
Glenfiddich’s exceptional Malt Master’s Edition
whisky, hence Double Scotch.
How much: £124.95, limited edition of 200
Where from: Forman & Field
(formanandfield.com)
LONDON’S FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS SHOW
Sadler’s Wells presents The Birmingham Repertory Theatre production of
The live stage show
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Featuring
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Get lost in a Boxing Day book
You can’t go wrong with the gift of a good read. Elisa Bray selects some tomes that will make the holidays fly by
A History of the Great War in 100
Moments by Richard Askwith
Commemorating the centenary of the
First World War which killed 18 million
people, this anthology, based on a daily
series in The Independent, distils the
conflict into 100 concise “moments”,
many of which are described through
the words of those who were there.
How much: £7.99
The Churchill Factor
by Boris Johnson
The must-read biography of the year.
Boris Johnson was asked to write the
book to mark the 50th anniversary of
Sir Winston Churchill’s death, and the
result is an accessible, humorous and
engaging read.
How much: £20
Where from: waterstones.com
East End by David Bailey
The world-renowned
photographer’s new publication
makes a stunning gift, its three
hardcover books housed in a
slipcase. Bailey’s 620
photographs portray the
changing face of London’s East
End since the Sixties, and there
are words from Bailey about
growing up there, too.
How much: £75
Where from:
waterstones.com
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Play On: Now, Then &
Fleetwood Mac by Mick
Fleetwood
With Christine McVie’s return
after 16 years, Fleetwood
Mac’s 2015 European tour is
feverishly anticipated. This
autobiography from Mick
Fleetwood, the only original
member, sheds new light on
the band’s tempestuous,
soap opera history.
How much: £10
Where from: WHSmith.co.uk
Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi
You can’t go wrong giving Ottolenghi’s
latest book to anyone who likes to cook.
It’s packed with 150 vegetable-oriented
mouthwatering recipes including
alphonso mango and curried chickpea
salad, and membrillo and stilton quiche.
How much: £18.36
Where from: Whsmith.co.uk
Rembrandt’s Universe: His Art, His
Life, His World by Gary Schwartz
For the first time, the Dutch master’s
late masterpieces have been brought
together in a single show – at the
National Gallery. Gary Schwartz’s 2006
publication has been republished in a
new compact format that’s more
accessible and affordable, too.
How much: £22.75
Us by David Nicholls
The follow-up to David Nicholls’ hit
One Day is one of the most anticipated
novels of the year, and it doesn’t
disappoint. Long-listed for the Man
Booker Prize, it’s a romance about
marriage in middle age.
How much: £7.99
Where from: hodder.co.uk
Weak Messages Create Bad
Situations by David Shrigley
The Turner Prize-winning artist delivers
his manifesto – “it is my duty to
represent the world as I see it” – and
thoughts on politics and the arts with
characteristic wit and 400 new drawings.
How much: £18.79
Where from: foyles.co.uk
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Tuck into some
delicious television
Fargo: Season 1 (15)
Noah Hawley’s gripping take on the Coen
Brothers’ masterpiece is blessed with two
outstanding turns from Martin Freeman’s
life insurance salesman and Billy Bob
Thornton’s warped hitman. Everything
about this 10-parter works, from the cold
setting to the witty writing.
How much: £25.99
Where from:
moviemail-online.
co.uk
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From tasting exquisite food in The Trip to Minnesotan mayhem
in Fargo, Ben Walsh selects some compelling box set purchases
The Trip to Italy (15)
“We’re not going to do any more
impersonations, are we, because we
talked about that,” demands Steve
Coogan. Thank heavens, they don’t keep
their promise in this tangy second
series about two “friends” (Coogan and
Rob Brydon) on a food reviewing
assignment for The Observer.
How much: £6.90
True Detective: Season One (18)
Eight episodes is just ideal for Nic
Pizzolatto’s gripping, elegantly written
HBO cop series, featuring Matthew
McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as
mismatched cops, Rust and Marty, in
three time periods. The conclusion is
satisfying and intensely moving.
How much: £26.99
Where from: moviemail-online.co.uk
GREAT
VALUE
Orange is the New Black: Season 1 (15)
Jenji Kohan’s exquisitely scripted comedydrama is blessed with a compelling turn
from Taylor Schilling as a well-heeled
thirtysomething getting to grips with
prison life, and from Kate Mulgrew as the
institution’s cunning top dog, Red.
How much: £18.19
Where from: play.com
The Walking Dead: Season 4 (18)
The popular zombie saga lumbers on
with Rick Grimes’ community besieged in
their prison compound by the less than
chatty undead and a deadly virus.
Thoroughly riveting. Andrew Lincoln
continues to compel as heroic Rick.
How much: £20.95
Where from: play.com
Sherlock: The Complete Series,
Limited Gift Set (12)
Benedict Cumberbatch mania started
here, with his sensational performance
as the super sleuth. This attractive gift
set includes all three wildly inventive
series, plus mini busts of Holmes and
Watson and two limited edition cards.
How much: £109.99
Where from: bbcshop.com
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Get these
into your life
BLOW
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BUDGE
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Paul Smith and Led Zeppelin scarf
Led Zeppelin teamed up with the designer
Paul Smith to celebrate the reissue of
their back catalogue with six scarves
featuring the cover artwork of the
first five albums and a new design.
There are only 50 of each design.
How much: £395
Where from: Paul Smith
(paulsmith.co.uk)
From Kasabian’s latest to a Mod masterpiece,
Elisa Bray picks some enduring music gifts
Bose SoundTrue around-ear
headphones
The latest headphones from Bose
are butter-soft comfortable and
the sound quality is top-notch.
There’s a built-in microphone so
you can use them for hands-free
conversations, and a detachable
(and therefore replaceable) cord.
How much: £149.95
Where from: Bose
(bose.co.uk)
Mods: the New Religion by
Paul “Smiler” Anderson
Hailed as the best book ever
compiled on Mod culture, it’s no
surprise that Mods was on its
second print run before it had
even reached store shelves. Its
publication coincides with the
50th anniversary of the Mods
vs Rocker riots.
How much: £16.97
Vinyl Me, Please subscription
Sign up the vinyl lover in your life
to this online club, and they’ll
receive an essential new LP, an
exclusive piece of artwork — and
a cocktail recipe — delivered to
their door each month.
How much: three months for
$75 (£48)
Where from: Vinyl Me, Please
(vinylmeplease.com)
Kasabian 48:13 Deluxe
With a No.1 album, a Glastonbury headline slot, and
a sold-out tour, it’s been a triumphant year for
Kasabian. The band’s reissued album has two bonus
tracks and a live DVD/CD of this summer’s
homecoming gig in Leicester.
How much: £10.99
Where from: HMV in store
Beyoncé Platinum Edition box set
In a smart black box, the 2CD/2DVD
special edition box includes two new
songs, unreleased remixes with Kanye
West and Pharrell, the original album,
17 music videos, a live DVD and the
official 2015 Beyoncé mini calendar.
How much: £22.39
GREAT
VALUE
The Possibilities Are Endless
This life-affirming film, named after one of
the two phrases that Edwyn Collins could
say after suffering a severe stroke, tells the
story of how the Orange Juice founder
re-built his life. It’s unmissable.
How much: £10.99
Where from: shop.pulsefilms.com
Bluetooth Splash speaker
This portable waterproof speaker is ideal for
anyone who misses music while in the
shower. It boasts a powerful 3W output, the
battery lasts five hours, it’s easy to pair with
your music player via Bluetooth, has a range
of 30ft and doubles as a hands-free device.
How much: £29.95
Where from: Gizoo (gizoo.co.uk)
Art of McCartney Deluxe box set
This box set, which celebrates Paul
McCartney, features the legend’s classic
tracks reworked by stars such as Bob Dylan
to Brian Wilson. The limited run of 1,000
sets includes CDs, vinyl, DVD, artwork and
a USB shaped like McCartney’s bass.
How much: £149.99
Where from: theartofmccartney.com
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A shedload
of household
wonders
blow
the
budge
t
Posh Shed — the Chelsea
As you’d expect for this kind of money,
posh sheds — and they range from
gothic to contemporary — are made
from top quality timber, with doublelayered weatherproof roofs topped with
cedar or slate effect tiles. A compact
shed, the Chelsea has side storage for
logs and garden paraphernalia, with an
option to add a double window at the
back. You could almost move in.
How much: £2,900
Where from: The Posh Shed Company
(theposhshedcompany.co.uk)
From splendid wellies to sleek cuckoo clocks,
Helena Pozniak picks home improvements
Myrrh, Musk & Cypress candle
This limited edition blend is something
special, evoking the sweet smells of
candle-lit churches, with a hint of
smoked cypress. Soothing
aromatherapy for stressed hosts.
How much: £36
Where from: Molton Brown
(moltonbrown.co.uk)
Sparq Shooter set
This soapstone rustic shots set
allows you to end your dinner with
panache. Glasses are made from
soapstone, which is effective
at keeping things hot or cold
— put them in the freezer
to chill your spirits.
How much: £31.50
Where from: Forma House
(formahouse.co.uk)
Fisherman lighthouse print
This Cornish brand features pots and
prints from artists based in the south
west, inspired by local people and places
— from Fowey to the Helford River.
Cornish artist Eleanor Jahnz was inspired
by vintage lino cuts to create this print.
How much: £70
Where from: Seasalt Cornwall
(seasaltcornwall.co.uk)
GREAT
VALUE
Le Chameau
Vierzon boots
These are the Rolls-Royce
of boots for hard-core
gardeners, though Kate
Middleton likes them too.
Featuring adjustable leg fit,
they come lined with
leather or neoprene.
Manufacturers promise your
toes will stay cosy through to
temperatures as low as
minus 15C. A pedigree brand
— Le Chameau was founded
in Normandy in 1927 — each
pair of boots are handmade.
How much: from £125
How much: Kurt
Geiger (kurtgeiger.
com)
Diamantini & Domeniconi
Meridiana cuckoo clock
These Italian designers have given the
cuckoo clock a 21st-century makeover. A
new look bird has three volume settings
and an automatic sensor, which means it
pipes down when the lights are out. Sleek
design that comes in black, white or red.
How much: £175
(johnlewis.com)
Cottage Garden Herbal
Tea Blending Kit
A perfect excuse to detox
after seasonal excesses with
some restorative infusions.
This DIY kit includes
tags, a recipe book
and tips to make the
perfect herbal brew
from a mix of dried
leaves, seeds, pods
and more.
How much: £8
Where from: Talking Tables
(talkingtables.co.uk)
Mustard Tree tea towel
Dry up in style with one of many playful
designs from this collective of
independent British designers, which
boasts some of the hippest T-towels
in the UK.
How much: £8.99
Where from: The Tab Collective
(thetabcollective.com)

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