The concept of gifts are as long as history itself; it stretches across civilisations and cultures. And, while they tend to communicate how well you know each other and how much you like one another, so often they can miss the mark. Everyone’s experienced that moment when their nearest and dearest have fretfully bought something they presumed you would like only for the reality to be otherwise. Rather than spending this coming Christmas fake grinning and being diplomatic or having to have that awkward conversation about the whereabouts of the gift receipt, ensure you get a present you like this year.
With less than a month to the 25th of December to go, now is the time to drop heavy hints about what’s missing from your life. Ask yourself, what are you lusting after? What would you like to have hanging in your 2018 wardrobe? Will you plump for a timeless pair of Carel’s Mary Jane’s in NYE-ready glitter or peg your hopes on Glossier’s first ever fragrance? For those of you not in the market for more stuff, there’s even a round-up of activities, like a meditation workshop or crystal healing session to consider. Though a heavy dose of dreaming and wishing went into the creation of this list (and only a sprinkle of reality) this is what Team Debrief are hoping to unwrap on Christmas morning…
Debrief Christmas Gift Guide To Send Your Mum
1 of 54Christmas Gift Guide To Send Your Mum
2 of 54Zara Home, Cashmere Blanket, £229.99
3 of 54Charlotte Tilbury, Instant Eye Palette, £60
4 of 54Knobby Studio X :Laurie Franck, Nude No.2 Earring, £64
5 of 54Le Labo, Santall 33, £120
6 of 54Ganni, The Julliard Mohair Pullover, £355
7 of 54Lucy Williams X Missoma Roman Arc Coin Necklace, £139
8 of 54Diptyque, Limited Edition: Forêt Givrée Scented Candle, £48
9 of 54Staud, Bissett Leather Bucket Bag, £280
10 of 54Christmas Gift Guide To Send Your Mum
11 of 54Mango, Face earrings, £9.99
12 of 54Imarni Nails, Gel Effect Nail Varnish, £9.50
13 of 54Ban.Do, 2018 12-Month Compact View Planner, £15.22
14 of 54Skinny Dip, Velvet Notebook, 14
15 of 54Happy Plugs, Earbud Pink Gold, £19.99
16 of 54Urban Outfitters, Colour Dripping Candles, £5
17 of 54Opening Ceremony, Small Plaid Tote, £19.75
18 of 54Sass & Belle, Mini Eyes Shut Planter, £4.50, ASOS
19 of 54Christmas Gift Guide To Send Your Mum
20 of 54Alberta Ferretti, Monday Cotton T-Shirt, £135, The Modist
21 of 54H&M, Earrings With Tassels, £8.99
22 of 54Topshop, Topstitch Bardot Dress, £49
23 of 54Commes Des Garcons X Converse. Trainers, £95
24 of 54Marques’Almeida, Denim halterneck top with neck fastening, £210
25 of 54Carel, Kina Grey Glitter Mary Jane, £321
26 of 54Fiorucci, Iconic stripe T-Shirt, £80
27 of 54Champion, White Logo T-shirt, £38, Urban Outfitters
28 of 54Christmas Gift Guide To Send Your Mum
29 of 54Ashley Williams, Paranoia Hair Pins, £193, Goodhood
30 of 54Glossier, Glossier You, £45
31 of 54Vetements X Reebok, White Heavy Metal Socks, £70, Browns
32 of 54Peter Thomas Roth, Mask A Holic Holiday Kit 5 x 50ml, £75, Beauty Bay
33 of 54Yu Ling Rollers, Jade Facial Roller, £18
34 of 54Poppy Lisman, Le Skinny Mandarin, £73
35 of 54Tuza, The Vagina Charm Necklace, £115.59
36 of 54Susan Alexandra, Little Merry Purse, £80
37 of 54Christmas Gift Guide To Send Your Mum
38 of 54Aldi, Bauhn Vintage Suitcase Turntable, £29.99
39 of 54Uber, Gift Card, £25-200
40 of 54Muji, Wall mounted Bluetooth speaker with FM radio, £99.95
41 of 54Jeanne Damas, "A Paris" Book, £22.29
42 of 54Beats3, Studio Wireless Headphones, £299.95
43 of 54Eve, The Eve Memory Foam Mattress Topper, £179, House of Fraser
44 of 54Dyson Supersonic, Hair Dyer, £299.99
45 of 54Cloud Nine, Micro Straighteners, £64
46 of 54Christmas Gift Guide To Send Your Mum
47 of 54Grace & Thorn, How Not To Kill Your Plants Workshop, £30
48 of 54Persephone Books, 6 Month Book Subscription, £66
49 of 54London Buddhist Centre, Introduction To Mediation Day, £40
50 of 54Reeya Avani, Crystal Healing 1-to-1 Session, £100
51 of 54Topshop, Personal Styling Appointment With A Friend, Free
52 of 54Central Saint Martins, Kickstart Your Creativity 6 Week Online Course, £450
53 of 54Netflix, Three Months Of Netflix Subscription, £25
54 of 54Unicef, Warm Winter Clothing For A Syrian Child, £35
**Like this? You might also be interested in... **
This All Female Designer Pop-Up Shop Has Your Christmas Presents Sorted
According To This 'Expert' - Your Fave Christmas Decorations Are Probably Common Af
Follow Lucy on Instagram @lucyalicemorris
This article originally appeared on The Debrief.