Bookblock Guide to Easter Gifts

Whether April Showers or Spring Sunshine whatever the weather this Easter, we can’t wait for the delicious treats and the promise of a Bank Holiday! With so many treats to tease, we’re here with the Bookblock guide to Easter gifts to help get you off on the right path. We’ve got something for everyone, from the sweet tooth fanatics to the cocktail adventurers!

Chocolate, chocolate everywhere! 

Easter means one thing and one thing only. Eating so much Chocolate you question whether you’ll ever be able to move again. Whatever your choc preference, Bookblock have it under control. Prefer your choc to look like colourful quails eggs? Like to stick to tradition with the classic Lindt gold bunny? Or are we of the Vegan persuasion? We’ve got handcrafted treats from the world’s finest chocolatiers, rich, smooth and bursting with flavour. With this in mind, we’re also delighted to be introducing to you our very own Bookblock mini eggs this Easter! Made in the UK with gorgeous milk chocolate and cocoa butter, this pink bunny shaped vintage style sweet box holds 300g of egg shaped goodness. Tuck in! Sometimes however, Easter comes with more specialised requirements. For those longtime Vegans or those who just want to try something new, Bookblock Deli’s Vegan Butterscotch Fudge is a great place to start. A deliciously smooth and creamy fudge, this blend is made without any dairy but with fantastic ingredients that give a beautifully buttery texture. It’s Vegan, but you wouldn’t know it! And if you’re more of a Truffle trier, Truffle Kerfuffle have some out of this world Vegan Coconut Caramel Chocolate Truffles. Ahh delightful! From eggs to bunnies and even the Gingerbread man himself, this is a time of serious chocolate, we’re ready if you are?

A Sense of Calm

As much as Easter is about filling your boots with as many naughty nibbles as you physically can, it’s also about taking time to zen out on the bank holiday. Of course drinking your way through it is also an option, but we’ll get to that later. If healing yourself from within sounds like a bit of you, you should take a trip to the Bookblock Deli. As well as our Relax & Unwind and body Boost Tea’s, we’ve recently introduced our MIND, BODY and SOUL ranges. Each ingredient brings its own benefits to the mind, body and soul. The rosebud from Isparta, Turkey, relaxes the body and calms the central nervous system in the SOUL Tea, whereas the Purple cornflower from Nawoiy, Uzbekistan, is known for boosting the immune system with an anti-inflammatory effect, which can be found in the MIND Tea. As well as our delicious tea ranges, why not try the Little Book of Mindfulness illustrated by Sarah Ford, or Laughter Yoga Daily Practises for Health and Happiness by Madan Kataria.

The Promise of Nature

Nothing quite rivals the smell of spring. From Dried Rose Bathbombs to Bergamot & Juniper Reed Diffusers, at Bookblock bringing everything we love about the natural world creatively and beautifully into our homes is a thing we do best. With our ranges from Flora Lane and Byrd & Bay, let our extensively researched scents roam wild around your home. If having bouquets upon bouquets around your home is more your thing, our Bookblock florists are constantly busy creating bespoke arrangements that can last for years to come. With everything from fiery Pink Dahlias, to Rose and Eucalyptus, our wonderful flower ladies are the best in the business!

It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere

It is a Bank Holiday after all! Whatever your drink of choice is, Bookblock can accommodate with open arms. From the Maison SASSY Cider range, to Malt Scotch Whisky courtesy of Element of Islay, we don’t mess around! We’ve also been busy scouring the country to discover some of the best cocktails around. It’s a tough job, but someone had to do it. For the perfect taste of Spring this Easter, we thoroughly recommend The Queen’s Martini. Fit for royalty, Forty Liquors have smoothly blended London Dry Gin with orange blossom bitters and a subtle hint of Lillet Blanc with elderflower essence. And if that doesn’t sound quite you, there’s always the Grapefruit Negroni for an extra kick, or the delicious range of Forty Liquor’s Spritzes to whet your appetite! From Alfonso’s Spritz Strawberry Sherry Cobbler, to London’s Calling Zesty Gin Fizz these on the go cocktail mixes.

Something For The Little Ones 

You’re never too young to celebrate the joys of Easter. If you’re looking for something to accompany the gift of a choc egg or simply something instead of, we have a cute little way of spreading joy without going mad on a sugar rush. Our Hug in a Box cuddly animal friends are huggable, snuggable and loveable. From Luna the unicorn to Bonny the Bunny, our fury friends simply light up a room! And who’s to say they’re just for kids? Everyone needs a cuddle from time to time, even us adults. For more cuddly options, there’s also Bookblock’s Cream Comfort Bunny, designed to comfort and entertain babies while they’re playing or sleeping, the four knotted corners can also be bitten by the little one for a soothing effect.

However you treat yourself or your loved ones this Easter, make it one to remember, even if we can’t all be under the same roof! Whether you want to send a gift box of goodies or simply a card, don’t forget to add your personal touch with our personalisation features. Our range of hand-drawn designs is just the thing to put a smile on that special someone’s face… and yours too! 

Browse our full range of Easter Gifts here.

With love,
Bookblock x

 

The Bookblock Gift Guide To… A Baby Shower

One of the main things when gifting for a baby shower? Gift from the heart. Thinking of things that mummy (and baby!) will find not only helpful, but that will make them remember it was a heartfelt, well-thought out present, specifically picked for them. These baby shower gifts are a way to be both functional and personal with your gifts – help ease the stress for expectant parents with a few gifts they’ll love and appreciate:

Mother’s Body Butter by Épanoui
Mother’s Body Butter by Épanoui is a must-have for expecting parents. As with all of Épanoui’s natural pamper products, the list of lovely natural ingredients in this Mother’s Body Butter speaks for itself. With shea butter as the main ingredient, it can be used daily in the morning or evening.

Ocean Bath Book by Wee Gallery
You’ve got the skincare sorted. Next, it’s time for an educational gift. Wee Gallery came about after two parents learnt about the development of their child, and so came the idea to create sensory baby toys and accessories, through black and white geometric design. Teach them something new with the Ocean Bath book, a beautifully illustrated book for bath time that magically changes colour when dipped into water. ‘Colour Me: Who’s In The Ocean?’ is a great way to introduce children to a range of sea creatures that include a fish, an octopus, and a starfish. It’s squeezable and lightweight, and will guarantee hours of bath time fun.

Cream Comfort Bunny by Bookblock
Something to sleep with and (hopefully!) give the new parents a chance to get some shut-eye too. The comfy Comfort Bunny is the ultimate security blankie and tagalong. This super soft, comfy bunny is ideal for tiny hands. The night-time essential they’ll love you for.

Crochet Lion Booties
Carrying on with our animal theme, these crochet booties are the perfect addition to the gifts for a newborn. Albetta create gorgeous handmade, ethically-accredited toys, baby clothes and gifts, and these Lion Booties are one of our favourites. Each of these have been hand crocheted in soft cotton and would make a colourful addition to any baby’s new wardrobe. Not only are they adorable but they’re also really comfortable and perfect for play time.

Lavender & Bergamot Bath Essence by Alska
A little something for mum to round off your gifts… Mum-to-be is probably tired, not sleeping great and in need of a bit of relaxation. This Lavender & Bergamot Bath Essence by Alska is a beautifully fragranced oil, which can be added into a warm bath to create a slightly milky but very moisturising elixir. For a chilled bathing experienced, the mum-to-be receiving this will be looking forward to unwinding. Plus, this bath essence is suitable for vegans and made with natural ingredients.

Brand Spotlight: Minois Paris

All of the ingredients in Minois Paris products are of natural origin and made to the highest standards, and although specially formulated for little ones, their products can be used by adults. The smell and lovely formula make the products the perfect gift for mums-to-be or new mums.

Minois products on Bookblock Shop

They’re free from parabens, sulphates, phenoxyethanol, silicone and colourings, so they respect the PH balance of little ones’ delicate skin. The formulas are so gentle that they can be used from birth onwards, and the products are dermatologically tested on sensitive skin. Founder Hélène Fulchi had always had children in mind when thinking of the brand she wanted to create and says:

“For a while, I’d had the idea of creating a treatment brand designed for little ones of flawless quality, with an attractive brand identity.”

She’d always been interested in creating a range of products for babies and children adapted to their skin. But, it was when her daughter Paz was born that Hélène was really inspired to kickstart her exciting new brand. “Like all mums, I felt a great sense of responsibility. I was going to have to take care of her. So I decided to create Minois Paris.” Her initial goal was clear: to offer safe and reliable products that were simple to identify and use. She wanted all products to be wrapped up in attractive packaging and be visually appealing, aimed at mums who want to pay special attention to the products they choose for their children.

One of our favourite things about the brand (other than the incredible story behind it and beautiful packaging!) is the smell and lovely formula of the products. Here’s why we’re big lovers of Minois Paris products:

Minois Light Water on Bookblock shop

Light Water
This dermatologically tested product is light yet effective. The natural, alcohol-free water is delicately perfumed, and has a fresh fragrance with floral and mineral notes. It’s used to refresh, soften and soothe the skin, and can be used on both skin and hair daily. To use, gently shake the bottle and spray liberally.

Minois Soothing Milk on Bookblock shop

Soothing Milk
The Soothing Milk by Minois Paris is a creamy lotion that delicately cleanses all facial impurities, without harming the skin. The natural formula used to create the milk contains organic blossom water, organic honey, organic shea butter, organic sweet almond oil and organic calendula, so using this leaves skin feeling clean, soft and supple. Use daily and gently apply the cleansing lotion to the entire face using a cotton pad (no need to rinse), for moisturising results.

Minois Genlte Cream on Bookblock shop

Gentle Cream
This moisturising cream is made for both face and body, and contains a mix of organic ingredients like organic shea butter and organic sweet almond oil with softening and smoothing properties. The natural formula of the Gentle Cream nourishes, protects and comforts the delicate skin of both babies and older children. Use it by warming a small amount of cream between your hands and then gently applying to the face and body.

Looking for some gifts for expectant parents? Browse our gifts for mums, dads and new borns.

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