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Bookblock’s Guide to Christmas Gifts for Dads

Posted on by Louise Ashlee

Dad Jokes

Firstly, we’re going with a pretty easy choice, our Book for Dads. I’m sure most of you have had your fair share of dad jokes, but why not let them have a little fun with some more? This gift for dads wraps up pretty much anything you’d expect a dad to come up with that nobody else would. From awfully good dad-jokes to random facts, we’ve got all the silly knowledge one dad may need. He’ll have hours of fun, so it’s the perfect addition for our Christmas gift ideas for dad!

A Book for Dads with snowy backgroundA Book for Dads

 

The Practical

Next is something more on the practical side, our Brown Leather Wash Bag. Dads do tend to love those practical gift ideas, so this bag is perfect. Made from real Italian leather, it’s a seriously smart accessory to have. It is made up of two compartments and lined with a polyester cloth that’s easy to wipe clean…definitely a good feature! Additionally, it’s a gorgeous rich shade of brown for that premium look.

Brown Leather Washbag with golden leaf decorationBrown Leather Wash Bag

 

Another of the practical Christmas gift ideas dads always seem to be needing…socks! With mysterious holes constantly appearing, they are always a safe gift for men. We love our Oxford Blue Merino Wool Socks by the Monarch of Naples especially. They’re a rich oxford blue made with a wide ribbed stitch and are a super smart and stylish accessory. Merino wool is both warm and great at regulating body heat, making it the perfect choice for a premium pair of socks. You can’t get much better than this for sock-related Christmas gifts for dad.

Oxford Blue Merino Wool Socks with green leaf decorationOxford Blue Merino Wool Socks

 

Christmas Tipple

Now we’ve covered some practical gift ideas, it’s time for something more exciting. What dad doesn’t love a good Christmas tipple? Our Old Man’s Tipple Scotch Whisky by Forty Liquors is a fantastic option. It’s a complex whisky produced with a selection of whiskies aged in oak barrels and blended together. It’s incredibly smooth, yet rich and complex, thanks to years of maturation in the ex-Bourbon barrels. They softened the spirit, creating spiced and orchard notes, then finished in oak sherry casks, amplifying floral and honey notes. All imparting great depth.

It is also housed in our brilliant cocktail glass bottle with a beautifully designed label, extremely in-keeping with its aesthetic. What a wonderful addition to our Christmas gift ideas for dad.

Old Man's Tipple with baubles and leaves layered on top in a christmas tree shapeOld Man’s Tipple Scotch Whisky

 

A Perfect Gift Box

If you think your dad will love these gift ideas, then we highly recommend our special Gift Box for Dads. Including our Book for Dads and Merino Wool socks, this box is packed with gifts that will make him smile. He can enjoy some savoury snacks with our Truffle Nuts and Blood Orange slices, as well as our amazing Ultimate Rub Selection Box. It has four delicious spice blends to use on a range of gorgeous dishes. 

Additionally, this box contains another of our Forty Liquors favourites that’s deep, smokey and incredibly smooth; Maple Old fashioned. It’s a modern take on an Old Fashioned and a perfect gift idea for those dads who like to take their time with a drink.

Lastly, for a perfect finishing touch, we’ve included a set of our Brain Teaser cards, so you can have some quality fun time with questions and puzzles. A great game to play over Christmas. 

A Gift Box for Dads with red leaf decorationGift Box for Dads

Everything and anything on this dad’s Christmas list will make wonderful Christmas gifts for him!

Bookblock’s Guide to Building the Perfect Christmas Gift Box Under £30

Posted on by Louise Ashlee

Christmas Fizz

To begin our wonderful list of Christmas gift ideas, we’re starting with one of our favourite Forty Liquors spritz London’s Calling Zesty Gin Fizz. It’s a citrus forward number mellowed by Fino sherry. Designed to put a spring in your step, it is lifted by grapefruit zest and honey notes. This drink definitely packs a punch, and makes a great addition to Christmas gift boxes.

The pouch is also housed in a beautifully abstract style envelope, with a small little window to show the dazzling red drink inside. 

London's Calling Zesty Gin Fizz Spritz with illustrated blue Christmas tree decorationsLondon’s Calling Zesty Gin Fizz

 

Christmas Nibbles

Next up are some yummy Christmas biscuits with our Black Forest Biscuits by Bookblock Deli. They are deliciously indulgent all butter biscuits, baked with sour cherries and dark chocolate pieces. As a result, our Deli has created a gorgeous signature black forest flavour. Baked by hand, these melt in the mouth biscuits are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, so had to be a feature for our under £30 Christmas box. 

Of course, we also love the packaging. With the rich green background reflecting the black forest and bold red shadow under the title for the punchiness of the cherries. The combination creates a wonderful design.

Black Forest Biscuits with illustrated christmas foliage in green and redBlack Forest Biscuits

 

Christmas candles

Who doesn’t love a home with beautiful Christmas candles? Our Wild Fig and Cassis Candle by Älska is a brilliant way to ensure that they are a feature. 

This lovely candle is one for fans of rich and fruity fragrances. Fig, apricot and raspberry bring a hint of sweetness. Because of this, it works all year around as well as the festive period.

The candle is 100% soy wax, so not only will it reduce the amount of soot emitted, but also burns for longer! We have housed it in a frosted glass, creating an elegantly premium gift. 

Wild Fig and Cassis Candle with illustrated green leaf decorationsWild Fig and Cassis Candle

 

More Christmas Nibbles

At Bookblock, we can’t get enough biscuits. They are the perfect Christmas nibbles. Therefore, next on our gift ideas list is our Lancashire Cheese & Spring Onion Biscuits by The Drinks Bakery. They have a motto ‘Great drink drinks deserve great snacks’ and we couldn’t agree more. 

Using the best Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese with English mustard and spring onion, it creates a full-on-fruity profile. It also has a spicy finish which stands up to some serious drinks. These little treats are the perfect stocking fillers and a wonderful fit for our budgeted Christmas box.

Lancashire Cheese & Spring Onion Biscuits with pink illustrated christmas present decorationsLancashire Cheese & Spring Onion Biscuits

 

Last but not least and a brilliant snack, Torres’ Black Truffle Crisps. They’re light and delicious with a beautifully strong flavour of real black summer truffle. These crisps are handcrafted, vegan and gluten free, so wonderful for everyone to enjoy. As a result, they are the perfect finishing touch to our under £30 Christmas gift box.

Black Truffle Crisps with illustrated christmas stars and shapes in red and yellowBlack Truffle Crisps

Although we’ve selected these lovely gifts for you, we also have our range of curated gift boxes to choose from. For example, our £30 Gin Cocktail Box is perfect for this budget and a real treat for the taste buds of any gin lover!

The 12 Days of Christmas – Bookblock Style

Posted on by Louise Ashlee

We are giving you the 12 days, but replacing the true love gifts with some of our own Christmas gifts from Bookblock!

 

The First Day

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. A partridge in a pear tree…or in our case our minimal style personalised Folk Birds notebook. These sweet birds look fairly like partridges, so we thought it quite a fitting replacement! The details of each bird are lovely and a notebook is always a great go-to Christmas gift. Be it in a gift box for a friend, colleague or family member. 

Folk Birds notebook with a little bird decorationFolk Birds notebook

 

The Second Day

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Two Turtle doves…or our Flying Birds Adventurer’s Activity Journal. These journals are packed full of ideas to foster fun and creativity in children aged 4-8. They’re brimming with games and fascinating facts so as a result, the perfect companion for curious minds. It would make a great addition to children’s Christmas gift boxes or stocking fillers. Also, the cover is a pattern of sweet white birds that look fairly like doves!

Flying Birds Activity Journal with Christmas tree decorations in orange, pink and bluesFlying Birds Adventurer’s Activity Journal

 

The Third Day

On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Three French hens…or our French Marigold Seeds. They aren’t quite in the same category but both are French! The seeds come in a delightful little envelope with beautifully illustrated flowers. French Marigolds are a rich, yellowy orange colour and very easy to grow, therefore, an all-around joyful flower! 

They would make a lovely add-on to a gift box, especially for a garden lover.

French Marigold Seeds with orange snowflake decorationsFrench Marigold Seeds

 

The Fourth Day

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Four calling birds…or our personalised Flying Parrots notebook. Parrots are surely a good equivalent to calling birds as they’re usually known for their chatter!
This notebook is lovely and vibrant, with a warm yellow background and brightly coloured parrot and leaf illustrations. It also has a minimal style frame for you to add your own text, be it a name, memory or a favourite quotation. The lightweight teal lines reflect the delicacy of the illustrations wonderfully. 

A perfect Christmas gift for that loved one in need of a luxurious place to store their thoughts and ideas.

Flying Parrots notebook with decorative Christmas trees and stars in blue and yellowFlying Parrots notebook

 

The Fifth Day

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Five gold rings…or our Rose Gold Knot Bridesmaid’s Ring. Although this beauty is listed for bridesmaids, it would make a wonderful addition to any gift box. This contemporary rose gold ring has a beautifully simple knot in the centre and is also adjustable in size, so a perfect wearable keepsake. 

It would be a lovely piece of jewellery to add to a Christmas gift box for that special loved one.

Rose Gold Knot Bridesmaid’s Ring with festive decoration in pinks, oranges and brownsRose Gold Knot Bridesmaid’s Ring

 

The Sixth Day

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Six geese a-laying…or our Duck Egg Blue Mesh Cotton Bag. We figured the six geese were laying eggs, which reflects the gorgeous colour of this bag (close enough!). The woven structure creates a large storage space, therefore a great option for grocery shops, storing items at home or to use as a daily bag. Additionally, it’s made from 100% cotton, packs down into a small size and it is a beautiful shade of blue. A lovely idea for a Christmas gift box for a loved one who has sustainability in mind.

Duck Egg Blue Mesh Cotton Bag with decorative lemons and Christmas lights in oranges, pinks and brownsDuck Egg Blue Mesh Cotton Bag

 

The Seventh Day

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Seven swans a-swimming…or our Ivory Organic Cotton Face Towel. We know swans don’t tend to need a towel after swimming…but we do! 

This delicate texture of Nawrap’s ivory face towel makes it perfect for cleansing away any oil and dirt on your face. It’s also all natural, with no dyes or chemicals, it’s simply beautiful cotton. This is a perfect add-on to a friend’s gift box who is particular about their skincare routine, or wants to improve it.

Ivory Organic Cotton Face Towel with Christmas holly decorationIvory Organic Cotton Face Towel

 

The Eighth Day

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Eight maids a-milking…then eating our Festive Filled Chocolate Bars. The maids are milking cows and that milk goes into creating scrumptious chocolate, just like our chocolate boxes. 

This particular chocolate box contains four handmade, hand painted filled chocolate bars. Each has a delightfully festive flavour. Enjoy gingerbread, spiced clementine, pistachio & raisin and sticky toffee chocolates. 

The box is also beautifully designed, with Christmas style scenic illustrations and a rich dark green background for an excellent contrast. 

Festive Filled Chocolate Bars

 

The Ninth Day

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Nine ladies dancing…well they will be after a few of our Wild Pink Gins! The vibrant gin is inspired by the flavours of British summer, but pairs just as well for Christmas. It starts its life as small-batch handcrafted London Dry Gin. With the addition of a perfectly balanced combination of wild strawberries, rhubarb and dill. It is a delicate yet full flavoured delight. Add this to your Christmas gift boxes and you will all be dancing in no time at all!

Wild Pink Gin with bordering red baublesWild Pink Gin

 

The Tenth Day

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Ten lords a-leaping…after they’ve had a few cups of our Crow Tea Ground Coffee. 

It is a rich and intense coffee that suits fans of more traditional styles. It has notes of dark chocolate, cinder toffee and red berry acidity. Dark Woods Coffee have created a dark yet bright speciality by using the cleanest available green coffee and roasting it darker without bitterness. We all know at least one coffee lover; therefore, they are brilliant Christmas gifts.

Crow Tree Ground Coffee with a decorative Christmas tree illustration Crow Tea Ground Coffee

 

The Eleventh Day

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Eleven pipers piping…or using our Jungle Culture Reusable Bamboo Straws (similar ballpark..ish!). 

If you’re looking for a fantastic sustainable alternative to plastic straws, these are the way to go. Completely natural, they’re durable and long lasting. Each straw comes with a lovely jute pouch, making them easy to take out and about.

These straws would make great stocking fillers, or a nice finishing touch to a Christmas gift box.

Reusable Bamboo Straw with decorative Christmas presents and a star in goldJungle Culture Reusable Bamboo Straws

 

The Twelfth Day

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. Twelve drummers drumming…or babies shaking our rattles. We know this one is a little far-fetched but they’re both musical…of sorts! 

We have three to choose from, but we love our Crochet Lion Rattle. This would be perfect for a newborn gift box, with gorgeous textures, vibrant colour and rattle sounds. Combined together, they stimulate the little one’s senses.

Lion Rattle with decorative yellow stars and a brown drum and rocking horse illustrationsCrochet Lion Rattle

We hope you’ve enjoyed our Bookblock version of the 12 Days of Christmas and even given you some Christmas gift ideas!

Find Your Festivity with Bookblock’s Christmas Gifts

Posted on by Louise Ashlee

We’re starting with one of the first things we do to feel festive, Christmas tree decorations! Most of us love the process of digging out and re-discovering our decorations, then carefully placing them on the Christmas tree and around our homes. We have a range of baubles and decorations, all would make wonderful Christmas gifts for you and your loved ones. Header photo by Katie Elizabeth Wright.

 

Beautiful Baubles

Nothing says sparkly and festive like sequins. Add a shimmering festive touch to your gift box with our sequin glass baubles. You can choose from gold, red and green, or treat yourself and your loved ones to all three for a vivid jewel collection. Think how lovely the complete set would look on your Christmas tree! 

If sequins aren’t your go to, we have more designs such as our beautiful wooden decorations and jolly gnomes. Shown below are two from each collection; Snowflake Wooden Decoration and one of our cute Gnome Hanger Decorations.
Firstly, our Wooden Decorations consist of this gorgeous Snowflake, Intricate Snowflake, Patterned Tree and Woodland Reindeer, with festive red and green ribbon ties. They are all beautifully detailed to add to your winter wonder gift boxes. We love that these little Christmas gifts are created by our in-house designers and are completely plastic free. They are perfect for other rustic themed Christmas decorations.
Secondly, our Christmas Gnome Hanger Decorations are adorable touches to a gift box. Choose from three red and white gnomes, featured in different glittery hats. Their total lack of facial features, button noses and little red mittens are so sweet, and as a result, make wonderfully festive Christmas tree decorations. 

Sequin detail baubles in red, gold and green with winter berries decorationRed, green and gold Sequin Baubles

 

Festive Flower Wreath

Continuing with Christmas decorations, next is our Festive Flower Wreath Kit. Making your own floral wreath can be a wonderfully cathartic experience, not to mention a festive one. Why not encourage your loved ones to take some time to create something lovely with this wreath kit? It has been thoughtfully assembled by our in-house Bookblock Florists and includes everything needed to create a gorgeous Christmas wreath.
Each kit contains a selection of our dried flowers, a golden metal hoop, hand-made and naturally dyed ribbon for a premium gift idea.
As you can see below this selection looks absolutely beautiful on the golden hoop, with the contrasting greens and reds and silky ribbon standing out as the star of the wreath. Because of this, we think they are such perfect Christmas decorations.

Floral wreath kit in three images with winter botanical detailFestive Flower Wreath Kit

 

Festive Food

Next up is Christmas food. We all love treating ourselves over the Christmas period, so we made sure to have festive treats waiting and ready. 

Firstly, our Merry Chocolate Selection is jolly and generous. It contains four mini boxes of festive chocolate delights, hand-picked based on their amazing taste and festive cheer. Enjoy forest gateau bites, churros almonds, tiramisu rounds and white chocolate pistachios. Additionally, this box also has some awesome packaging. It includes bright and bold colours on the cover with abstract shapes that catch your eye so well. The mini boxes are no different as the beautiful floral designs and more simplistic abstract shapes make a wonderful aesthetic. These Christmas chocolates make great additions to any festive gift box. 

A Merry Chocolate Selection with abstract christmas tree detail in green and orange
A Merry Chocolate Selection

 

Christmas Crackers

Lastly, we have a brilliant finishing touch; Christmas crackers! Each is filled with yummy chocolates for exciting Christmas treats.
The first is our slightly more sophisticated cracker with port and raisin truffles, hand-made by the Norfolk Truffle Company. They’re coated in dark chocolate with a delicious milk truffle interior, with added raisins and ruby port. These treats are housed in a luxurious cracker design, with luscious blue and gold details to really stand out.
Next is another classy cracker containing three delicious milk Lindt Christmas chocolates. These are perfect to add a little festive fun to your gift box with the surprise of Santas inside. Additionally, the cracker has a beautifully elegant design with festive, botanical motifs all around.
Lastly, for more fun, is our Santa Cracker. These charming Christmas gifts house delicious milk chocolate Santa belts, which are fitting for the giant friendly Santa around the cracker! They are (just like the others), a lovely finishing touch to a gift box.

Christmas crackers collection Port & Raisin Truffle Cracker, Lindt Santas Cracker and Santa Cracker

 

If you’d like to add more of a personal touch, we have hundreds of greeting cards for you to add to your gift boxes that would make them extra special. A Christmas card goes a long way for sending a personal message. 

Time’s ticking for the countdown to Christmas so start your browsing!

Is it ever too early to get in the Christmas spirit?

Posted on by Sarah Bennett

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Every year, we get a few telltale signs that the festive season is well and truly upon us. First, it’s
the mysterious appearance of advent calendars in mid-July. Then, it’s the popping up of
Christmas lights at the end of October. And now, we get the influx of tearjerking Christmas ads.
The tide of yule is truly unstoppable.

And while I could sit here and moan that every year Christmas starts earlier and earlier, I’ll let
you into a little secret. I love it. As soon as that final firecracker explodes on bonfire night, I set
my sights firmly on the big day.

We’re all the same aren’t we? Whether we admit it or not, I think we all crave the comfort and
cosiness of the most wonderful time of the year. Mulled wine and mince pies, warming hot
chocolate, hideous Christmas jumpers. It just can’t be beat.

Now don’t get me wrong. I know this time of year can be stressful with planning, parties and
picking out presents. But by embracing the Christmas spirit a little earlier, we can make the
whole season pass perfectly.

Here are my favourite ways to get ahead for Christmas.

notebook planner

The Scrooge Scale
First things first, where do you sit on the Scrooge scale? Let me know in the comments…

Bah Humbug
These people refuse to acknowledge glad tidings of any kind. While others sing carols and sip
on sherry, these festive fiends huff and puff their way through winter. If it were up to them, every
idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips would be boiled with his own pudding!
Not literally I hope.

Blue Christmas
These Scrooge-lights are known for refusing mince pies before 1st of December. They prefer to
keep a lid on festive frolicking. But after a prosecco or two, they’re happy to belt out Michael Buble at the office Christmas do. Just don’t expect them to shake their belly like a bowlful of jelly.

christmas card

Holidays are Coming
While they may seem calm and collected, these people have been secretly counting the sleeps
since Halloween. As soon as they down tools for the Christmas holidays, you’ll find them in a
reindeer onesie, watching Elf on repeat. They’ll usually have very strong opinions on the best
Christmas sandwiches too.

I wish it could be Christmas every day
These hardcore holly jollies will stop at nothing to spread Christmas cheer. They’ve been
hunting for gift ideas with laser-sharp precision for months. And don’t be surprised if they’re
humming Mariah Carey by the start of March. For them, boxing day is a day of mourning.

Ways to Stay Ahead of the Game
Wherever you sit on the Scrooge scale, we can all give ourselves a festive leg up by getting
ahead for the big day. Here are three of my favourite ways to make Christmas joyful again.

 

pimlico notebook

Put your diary to work
We all know that come December, it’s every man for himself. So start filling up your calendar
with all the important events ahead of time. From parties to school plays, make sure you know
when and where you need to be. If you’ve got little ones, keep an eye on school events too. You
never know when Year 3 might throw a last-minute Rudolph lookalike contest.

And when it comes to Christmas, there’s no such thing as being too pedantic. Grab yourself a
good notebook to pencil in shopping days, wrapping days and picking up the turkey days.
Having everything written down should (fingers crossed) make the whole thing a bit more manageable. Make sure you set aside a little me time too. Even Santa treats himself to a bubble bath every once in a while.

Decide who’s hosting the big day
With so much to do in the run-up to Christmas, it’s easy to forget about the 25th. So firm up now
who has the honour (or misfortune) of hosting the big day. If it’s friends or family then great! Just
decide how best to get there and find out what you should bring. Fizz and nibbles are always
handy. Or why not bring a thank you gift box?
Or if you’re in the driving seat this year, get an idea of who needs what. Has grandma gone
gluten-free? Is uncle Peter allergic to sprouts? The earlier you know the ins and outs, the more
time you’ll have to prepare.

Get ahead with gifts
Whoever decided it’s better to give than to receive has got a lot of answering to do. And while
Black Friday’s flash sales may send you scrambling to the stores, it pays to think a little smarter.
Unless, of course, you’re one of those super-shoppers who bought all their gifts in last’s year’s
sales. In which case, one gold star to you.

But if you’re anything like us normal people, you’ll likely have a list of friends, family, colleagues
and clients who are all hungry for presents. And now is the perfect time to stock up on a few
failsafe gifts.

Candles are a great option. Simple, stylish and suitable for all ages, they make lovely gifts. If
you’re looking for something neutral, I love the relaxing scent Earl of East’s Viagem.
And who doesn’t love chocolate? Whether you’re shopping for an old friend or your kids’
schoolteacher, artisan choccie is ideal for Christmas. My favourite is definitely Coco
Chocolatier’s gin and tonic dark chocolate. It’s moreish, refreshing and just a little bit naughty.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Whether you love it or hate it, give yourself a helping hand this year by embracing a bit of that
early Christmas spirit. And if you’re looking for more gift inspiration, check out our selection of
curated gifts. Until then my friends, happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.
Lexi x

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