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Whether you have secret Santa anxiety or just can’t stand it, these nine homeware-inspired gifts are sure to make the process easier this year.
It’s officially that time of the year where our bosses have announced the annual secret Santa and we all collectively feel the pressure of getting the right gift for our colleagues this Christmas.
It’s something we have all experienced, but somehow there’s a certain level of worry about what to get our colleagues every time Secret Santa rolls around.
Luckily for you, Stylist has you covered with our top 19 picks of secret Santa gifts with a homeware twist.
From Christmas mugs to miniature plants, these gifts are all under £30 and will be a cute addition to your colleague’s desk or home.
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Rose Works LDN initial terrazzo chunky coasters
Roseworks LDN Alphabet Initial Terrazzo Chunky Coasters Made from an eco-friendly alternative to resin, all you need to do is choose between four colour combinations then add an initial of your choice in a contrasting shade. Et voila! A failsafe gift that everyone with a penchant for hot drinks will love.
Shop Rose Works LDN initial terrazzo chunky coasters at The Drop, £12
Noble Macmillan personalised leather initial candle
Noble Macmillan personalised candle What’s better than a scented candle? A personalised scented candle. And what’s better than that? A personalised scented candle with an exclusive 20% saving only on The Drop – Stylist’s marketplace for independent brands. Available in three scents – geranium, eucalyptus and orange blossom; lime and black pepper; and patchouli and ylang ylang – each with its own colour combination.
Shop Noble Macmillan personalised leather initial candle at The Drop, £28
Please & Thank You You Are Loved luxury soap bundle
Please and Thank You Pack of Soaps The You Are Loved trio of rose, lemon and lavender soaps packed with 95% naturally-derived ingredients are gloriously chic. Plus, for every set sold, Please & Thank You will donate three soaps to a community in need.
Shop Please & Thank You You Are Loved luxury soap bundle at The Drop, £20
Dar Leone Ronko rose mallow round tray
Dar Leone Ronko tray The Ronko round tray’s deep pink hue in tandem with the decadent-looking gold rim makes it a perfectly modern piece that’ll look good anywhere, no matter what you throw on it. And when it comes to having friends over for a festive get-together, it makes the ideal serving platter for hors d’oeuvres (and if said hors d’oeuvres consist of some Port Salut on crackers, we won’t judge).
Shop Dar Leone Ronko rose mallow round tray at The Drop, £25
Originals Studio 'Mia' colour block stack candle
Originals Studio coloured stack candles Available in two sizes and three different coloured stacks, the richly coloured paraffin-free candles are the perfect addition to your coffee table, bookshelf or sideboard. And while they have a 20 or 30-hour burn time, we’re not sure we could bring ourselves to light something that’s so visually pleasing…
Shop Originals Studio ‘Mia’ colour block stack candle at The Drop, £15
Marmor Paperie marbled wooden letters
Marmor Paperie Marbled Wooden Letters Individually hand-marbled by founder Lucy McGrath in her London studio, Marmor Paperie’s freestanding letters are a brilliantly eye-catching interior accent. Available in three colour combinations – pastels, green, gold and pink, or indigo and dark red – each one is designed to sit on a mantelpiece, shelf or table and can also be mounted to a wall or door if you’re feeling really crafty.
The Den Home Carlo vase
The Den Home Carlo vase blue From bums to bottles, sculptural vases are the playful interiors trend that every homeware enthusiast wants on their mantlepiece. After a low-key version? The Den Home’s Carlo vase will seamlessly complement minimalist spaces with its pared-back design.
Made from dark blue stoneware (if you’re a fan of Farrow and Ball’s Hague Blue, you’ll notice a striking similarity), its cylindrical shape is enhanced by two distinctive rings.
Originals Studio 'Collette' decorative glass candlestick
Originals Studio glass candlestick holders Instantly amplifying a cosy flame on chilly evenings, candlesticks are the ideal way to carry it long into autumn. Available in four chic shades – yellow, blue, dusty rose or transparent – Originals Studio’s Collette candlesticks are the easy way to add a vintage-inspired feel to your space without having to do an early-morning trawl through your local flea market on the weekend.
Shop Originals Studio ‘Collette’ decorative glass candlestick at The Drop, £24
Ella Grieves Designs personalised rainbow postcode print
Ella Grieves Designs postcard print Created with your choice of neighbourhood and postcode and available in four sizes, Ella Grieves Designs’ rainbow typography makes a great gift for those colleagues who refuse to ever move out of their area.
Shop Ella Grieves Designs personalised rainbow postcode print at The Drop, £22
Rose Works Ldn Liberty print trinket tray
Rose Works Ldn Liberty print tray Made to order from eco-friendly jesmonite with a choice of four patterns, each tray has vintage Liberty print fabric set into it which is then sealed with transparent resin for long-lasting durability. Finished off with a waterproof sealant, they’re the practical, stylish crossover that will help keep your home looking more Marie Kondo than messy.
Shop Rose Works Ldn Liberty print trinket tray at The Drop, £25
Pennello Studio VISO hand-painted candles (pair)
Pennello Studio Hand- Painted Candles Founded in March 2021 and born from a love of tablescaping, Pennello Studio’s delicate designs are the ultimate decoration for dinner parties, mantelpieces, coffee tables and bookshelves. Available in four colours – including peach and pistachio, which are brand new. The charmingly abstract faces are a nod to the painted face ceramics found in villages all over Puglia.
Shop Pennello Studio VISO hand-painted candles (pair) at The Drop, £25
Oliver Bonas tap for tea green metal bell
Secret Santa: Oliver Bonas tap for tea green metal bell Anthropologie bundled up monogram mug
Secret Santa: Anthropologie bundled up monogram mug This mug will spread a cuppa cheer for your co-workers and comes with a gift tag tied at its handle.
Nordic Nest profile pizza slicer
Secret Santa: Nordic Nest profile pizza slicer If you have a pizza lover on your hands, this handy kitchen tool is sure to go down a treat. With its large diameter, the slicer will make short work of everything from crispy flatbreads to deep-pan pizzas.
Fortnum’s Christmas carousel ornament
Secret Santa: Fortnum’s Christmas carousel ornament Inspired by Fortnum’s very own merry-go-round musical biscuit tin, this Christmas carousel ornament will fill your home with a dose of Fortnum’s magic. Crafted from glass, the decoration hangs from a branded ribbon loop and will make your colleague’s festive decor all the more joyous.
Shop Fortnum’s Christmas carousel ornament at Fortnum and Mason, £19.95
So'Home bathroom tray
Secret Santa: So'Home bathroom tray This bathroom tray will be a sleek addition to any bathroom and fits within the Secret Santa budget that we all want to keep to.
Flamingo Candles Thank God I'm Fabulous desk plate design
Secret Santa: Flamingo Candles Thank God I'm Fabulous desk plate design Sass up the office with this amazing gold desk plate with baby pink acrylic. With a statement like “Thank God I’m Fabulous” this will be the perfect gift for a colleague who can appreciate a bit of banter.
Shop Flamingo Candles Thank God I’m Fabulous desk plate design, £8
Paperchase midnight flora jewellery box
Secret Santa: Paperchase midnight flora jewellery box Your colleague is sure to love this stylish jewellery box, which comes with a stitched floral motif and golden tassel zip.
Patch Plants Suri plant
Patch Plants Suri plant If you have a green-fingered work buddy, they’ll love this adorable Suri plant, which requires minimal care but will look stunning in any space.
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