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Last Minute Christmas Gifting: Tips For A Personal Touch

Christmas is in touching distance, and the festivities are well and truly in full swing. Whether your Christmas shopping list is all prepared or you are still to start, there's time to find a thoughtful gift for friends and family; from mirrors and lamps, to candles and cushions.

Christmas is in touching distance, and the festivities are well and truly in full swing. Whether your Christmas shopping list is all prepared or you are still to start, there's time to find a thoughtful gift for friends and family; from mirrors and lamps, to candles and cushions.

The French Bedroom Team are here with their tips on how they make gifting extra special, with a personal touch.

Give A Unique Gift with a Statement French Mirror

Although perhaps not a traditional Christmas gift, mirrors are a perfect addition to any home and are a great opportunity to add elegance to a room.  Our gorgeous hand crafted French mirrors not only look stunning, but they also help to enlarge a small space. We have a full range of stunning, unique mirrors, from smaller wall mirrors to full length masterpieces. Our Pair of Ophelia Droplet Mirrors bring light, space, and tranquillity into any home with their unique curved droplet shape and subtle distressed gold metal frame. Another great option is our Gustavian Wall Mirror, Designed in Sussex by French Bedroom’s design team, the Gustavian collection pays tribute to the kinship and visual dialogue between French and Swedish furniture designs. The collection offers new classics for the discerning eye.

Elegant mirror with gold frame on patterned wallpaper, beside a dark green headboard and a nightstand with candles.

"I love making the collection of presents look really special and classic, hopefully adding to the magic of the day. I work with all natural touches to present wrapping, fastening wrapping with string instead of tape, finishing with a little sprig of greenery and dried orange slices, with pine cones or acorns found on winter walks."~ Jen, Buyer, Designer & Stylist.

Light Up The Room with Mood-Setting Table Lamps

Lights are another magnificent way of making a statement within any room, and a really quirky but luxury gift this Christmas. We absolutely love lamps, they add a real sense of ambience to the room, whether that be the living room, bedroom or study. Our Country Wander Solid Wood Table Lamp has a beautiful carved wooden base in a natural finish, topped with an oatmeal slub linen shade. Its design is inspired by the balustrade features we see decorating our favourite bridges and gates. For something ultra-Christmassy, our Rose Pink Glass Pendant Light not only lends itself perfectly to the festive period, but is a luxury addition to any home all year round. Made from dimpled glass, this pendant light refracts light across your room in the most beautiful manner.

Elegant bedroom with a wooden bed, green velvet headboard, patterned wallpaper, bedside table with a lamp, and framed botanical art.

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"When I plan a gift for someone, I always think about where we’re sitting when we get together in their home.  Do they have cushions & throws, or candles and rugs in their kitchen or by their sofa?  What’s their colour palette?  What’s their interior style?  As the nights draw in and the heating bills go up, it’s important we surround ourselves with items that make us feel cosy and warm to keep those climbing bills down, but also items that reflect our personality – something a little bit different and fun! "~ Georgia, Founder & Creative Director

Create A Christmas Atmosphere with Diffusers and Candles

One of our absolute favourite things to gift and receive, diffusers and candles make the perfect Christmas present. We have a whole range of scrumptiously smelling scents, that will leave the home smelling divine. Our Casafina Luxury Sandalwood Diffuser is subtle with serene notes of sandalwood and patchouli, making it a perfect scent for all year round. It’s also presented in a gift box printed with a map of London and sealed with a black grosgrain ribbon, so you don’t even have to spend time wrapping it. Our luxury Sandalwood & Jasmine Large Triple Wick Luxury Candle another gorgeous gift, the stunning scent radiates Christmas and its large size and triple wick means it can be enjoyed for much longer than the festive period. For further inspiration, view all our diffuser and candle options here.

A lit candle in a white holder adorned with round beads on top, placed on a textured surface.

"I always wrap my presents in brown paper, I then personalise it for that person using ribbons, tags or drawings. Just a little bit fun and something different to make it feel more personalised."~ Alice, Customer Experience.

Smiling woman in a floral dress stands outdoors at night, with a blurred background of buildings and lights. Black and white image.

Give Them The Gift Of Choice with a Gift Voucher

Can't decide what to give - we think the perfect present is one where the recipient chooses! Our beautiful vouchers can be emailed as e-vouchers the same working day, and personalised with a special message. Alternatively, you can arrange to send a physical voucher to you or the recipient. We will print the voucher on high-quality card and place it in a decorative envelope. Our gift vouchers make an elegant and alluring statement under any Christmas tree. Available in multiples of £50, £100, and £250.

A gift wrapped in light blue paper with matching ribbon, surrounded by white orchids on a fluffy white surface.
Smiling person with long hair stands in front of a suspension bridge, with a forested background. Black and white image.

"My Christmas gifting tip is, don't worry too much about spending lots of money on gifts. Homemade, sentimental, and thoughtful gifts are the best kind!"~ Elle, Marketing Team

We hope these tips and suggestions have given you some ideas for your Christmas gifts! Don't worry, although it may be too late to order some of our bigger items in time for Christmas, all the goodies listed above are available to order up until 20th December for UK delivery.

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