The “Don’t Panic” Women’s Xmas Gift Guide

Here it is. Your lady-gift rescue kit. A tight (but eclectic) edit of ideas, from brands with a focus on sharp design and smart thinking …

1. Knit your own beanie, by Wool and the Gang — from £27

• So she won’t be able to wear it on Christmas Day, but imagine the warm glow of satisfaction she’ll wear when it’s eventually finished. Just make sure it happens before June …
• Use code WATGXSPOKELDN for a 15% discount until the end of January

2. Hairdryer, by Dyson — £299.99

• Nor a hairdryer, a *Dyson* hairdryer. You know that frisson of excitement you feel when you run into a Dyson hand dryer? It’s ok, it happens to all of us. And their hairdryer is no less exciting…

3. The Gentlewoman Magazine — £6.50

• Showcasing inspirational women through a combination of striking photography, insightful writing and a paper stock to die for.

4. Brodo: A bone broth cookbook — £14

• Our COO swears by this beautiful book. And she never takes a sick day. Coincidence?

5. Activity Tracker, by Withings — £139.95

• An activity tracker that doesn’t look like an activity tracker. No buttons, no lights, no charging. Yet it records everything for you to review on your phone. Magic.

6. Vintage Kantha Quilt, by Rebecca’s Aix — from £90

• Use as a throw, bed cover, picnic blanket or table cloth. The Swiss army knife of the interior decorating world.
• Use code SPOKE10 for a 10% discount and free delivery in the UK.

7. Flower Subscription, by Freddie’s Flowers — £20/box

• Beautiful flowers, delivered to your door, however regularly you want. You quite literally can’t go wrong.
• First bunch of flowers is free

8. Scented Candle, by Diptyque — from £20

• The Rolls Royce of the scented candle world (without the Dreamliner engine malfunction issue…).

9. The Chicago Handbag, by Milli Millu — £465

• Handbags are risky. We get that. But you really can’t go wrong with anything from Milli Millu. Designed in London and handcrafted in the south of Spain, their products ooze quality — and combine it with brilliant functionality for the the working woman.
• Use code SPOKE15 for a 15% discount until 24th of December

10. Bed Socks, by Tom Lane — £16

• Being pestered to turn up the heating? Save a fortune on the gas bill with these toasty Alpaca wool bed socks.

Do it online whilst you still can …..