Here are some great things that I use almost every day and that I would really miss without in my life. In fact, if you lose it, you should replace it immediately. I’m talking about these because they’re all infinitely useful and make the best non-frivolous Christmas presents.
It’s perfect for people who are uncomfortable with the idea of receiving small luxuries they don’t need at all, and say things like, “But what would I do?” do With cashmere socks? ! ” A person who finds joy in functional and practical things. Everything on my list serves an important purpose, but to my delight, there were many that looked great and were luxurious to the touch. Which is a bonus…
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Good wash day towel. Ethically sourced, this organic jersey cotton towel (pictured below) has less friction, so your hair dries faster and has less frizz. I’m buying this again in a year or so and haven’t looked back. It’s gentle, soft, and incredibly light so you can wrap it around your hair while applying makeup without having to use your neck muscles like Hulk Hogan.
Rich colors and prints. An ideal gift for the beauty lover who thinks they have it all but clearly doesn’t. Smoother hair awaits them. If you want a frizz-free life, now is the time. We have the code RUTH10 for 10% off for our subscribers. Get 10% off until December 10th.
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There’s the Tangle Teezer (shown above in burgundy), the granddaddy of the detangling brush world, and the more ergonomic (Really Gentle) A manta brush (white shown in the photo) that fits in the palm of your hand and allows you to brush your scalp as if it were massaging your scalp. All are wonderful. Manta is now my go-to detangler, especially for travel. My daughter loves wet brushes.
Find Wet Brush Pro Detangler here* (There are different types, but I like the Pro version – £13.99)
buy tangle teezer* (Various variety, Christmas edition is £14)
Manta brush is here online* (Now £25.50 instead of £34)
There are many versions. I have a sensor mirror fold that folds beautifully into my travel case, but has 10x magnification. They don’t seem to support this version anymore, but it’s on sale on Amazon and is half the price of the non-foldable version. I really like that I can take it off the desk and store it. Because it’s uncomfortable to keep catching your own reflection as it expands.
What I have is 102 lbs. here* – Robert Dyas is also available in gold rather than stainless steel.
Regardless, this is the gift that keeps on giving. I bought it in 2016 and it’s still like new. It doesn’t really need to be charged (via USB), so it’ll probably last a long time if you don’t pick your chin twice a day. It cannot be ruled out…
How else could this have happened?!
Modern jewelry cases have clever compartments and hanging areas for storing necklaces, and small padded sections for boards with holes for piercing bracelets and earrings. Everything is perfectly neat and organized, travel-friendly, easy to store, and easy to look at without taking it out.
I love the daisy striped case. It can also be customized. The large one is 79 lbs. here*.
Anything. For ultimate enjoyment, it’s important to make sure your toaster tongs are magnetic so you can stick them to the side of your appliance when not in use. Heck, it’s just pure functionality p*rn at this point.
have these here* – £6.99
I think it’s just Nigel Slater. eat (On top of that) It should be in every kitchen. It’s more of an idea book than a recipe book, so you can read on to figure out how to use up some leftover Stilton in your fridge, or find out what interesting things you can do with salmon fillets. . That is – and I hate using this phrase almost literally – food for thought. There are no complicated techniques or long ingredient lists, just a way to present it deliciously and with love. An understated culinary genius.
It’s clearly not a book for people who rarely step into the kitchen, don’t enjoy cooking, and eat all their meals courtesy of Deliveroo. Because it takes a certain kind of passion for flavor and great ingredients. But for just about everyone else, this book is enjoyable. .
eatwritten by Nigel Slater, here*Online and in all good bookstores.
Also, my books and chocolate post If you want a simple but thoughtful gift without spending a lot of money, we’ve got lots of great ideas for you.
Yes, that’s right. A bed made of nails. We followed my husband’s one recommendation (allowed since everything revolved around power tools), which obviously contains vaguely eyebrow-raising content.
But look, he swears nail bed. He’s never been a good sleeper, has migraines, fidgety feet, and is mostly annoying to anyone who has to sleep in the same bed, but (short, non-life-threatening) 10 minutes in bed with his claws. lying down Seems to sort him out every time.
I tried to make it a lie, but I can’t – obviously, it’s more of a spirit than a matter – so you have to take his testimony instead of mine. He says that after the initial mild discomfort, he feels a very soothing and relaxing warming sensation and often falls asleep quickly at this point, having no idea what will happen next. I don’t think he’s actually supposed to sleep on it, especially during the hours he manages, but so far he seems unharmed. He’s been doing it regularly for over 10 years, and other than having a back that looks like a sieve, he’s perfectly normal.
Bed of Nails £70 at Cult Beauty here*.
If you have any useful gifts, please let us know in the comments section. I’ll put it together for next year. I can hardly think of it this year. If you enjoyed reading it, don’t forget to press the “Like” button. If you haven’t already, please subscribe. That way my email will annoyingly show up in your inbox when you least expect it, instead of on the originally promised Tuesday…
Source: Ruth Crilly – www.ruthcrilly.co.uk
