OB Private Gift Guide
We have put together a comprehensive guide complete with all sorts of presents for every person in your life.
Started your Christmas shopping yet? If not, don’t fret as the team at Oliver Bernard Private have put together a comprehensive guide complete with all sorts of presents for every person in your life. Scroll through to find a selection of cookbooks, handbags, candles and pyjamas that will make this season of gift-giving all the more simple.
The Foodie
We all have that person in our lives who’s tried that hip new restaurant before Time Out has even caught on, spends most of their time in the kitchen and is already thinking about dinner before they’ve finished their lunch – the foodie, we like to call them. Note that shopping for this person often involves buying two of the same thing so you can keep one for yourself. Here we’ve selected Fortnum and Mason’s Breakfast at Piccadilly Selection, Le Creuset casserole dish, Our Place Always pan, Brutto’s cookbook, Grow Your Own Truffle Tree, Pasta Evangelists Fresh Pasta Class gift voucher and a fancy bottle of Olive Oil.
The Fitness Fanatic
Shopping for the fitness fanatic on your Christmas list can be a little tricky – if they’re a fanatic, they’re probably well stocked on all their fitness favourites. However, with an ever-changing industry, luckily there is always something new on the shelves that promises to take your gym routine to the next level. Here we’ve selected the runner’s favourite HOKA trainers, Tim Spector’s Food for Life book, Puresport’s Muscle and Joint Balm, the Theragun Pro for a real treat and if all else fails, a Nike gift card.
The Secret Santa
Picking a present for your Secret Santa arguably could be the hardest of them all. Chances are you might have picked someone you don’t know too well, or potentially you’re not sure who you’re buying for all together – in which case it’s important to choose something that’s crowd-pleasing, classic and doesn’t break the budget. Here we’ve selected an Arket Mug Pairing, NIO Christmas Cocktail, Selfridges Bauble, Papier Note Pad, Silk Eye Mask, Fortnum and Mason Tea, and of course, socks (nice ones though).
The Homebody
Being in the real estate industry, it’ll be no surprise that we’re surrounded by plenty of people who love their homes. Choosing gifts for the homebodies in your life can feel particualrly luxurious as you can choose pieces that feel extra special and can stay in their homes forever. We’ve chosen a Loewe Candle, Nara Incense Matches, Henry Holland Vase (some flowers to go inside wouldn’t go a miss), Terry O’Neill Coffee Table Book, Trove Throw Cushion, and some luxe pyjamas that can double up as a night out outfit too.
The Outdoorsy Type
When it comes to shopping for the outdoorsy type – think practical. A pair of Salomons are as sensible as they are trendy right now with both hikers and East-London hipsters spotted in the ‘love it or hate it’ trainer. For something less polarising, a Ralph Lauren fuzzy fleece holds a place in just about anyone’s wardrobe and checks both warm and stylish boxes. Or, if fashion choices aren’t where you want to head for this gift, try a Stanley Therma Bottle, Parks book or a portable movie projector.
The Fashionable
Picking clothes for someone is notoriously difficult, especially if there’s someone fashion-forward you need to buy for. Sticking to classic accessories can help this process easier with a can’t go wrong approach. Some of our favourites include an Acne Studios scarf, Jacquemus card holder, Ganni beanie, YSL bag, Monica Vinader earrings, Anine Bing Mules and if nothing seems to feel quite right, we don’t think anyone would be unhappy to find a Jo Malone perfume under the tree.
