Staying Calm This Christmas With Bookblock

As well as thinking of gift ideas for members of the family you didn’t even know you had…there’s Christmas cards to write and the hunt to tick off all those food items on your list! We would love to take away some of that stress, so here’s a list of things you can tick off straight away.

 

Planning
Firstly, having somewhere specific to write down all your planning really helps. We have so many beautiful personalised notebooks ready and waiting. You can choose any text you’d like printed onto the cover, so everyone knows not to move it! 

Additionally, you can choose your notebook design in either hardbound or soft bound. We think this is great as everyone has their own preference when it comes to notebooks and planners.  

For example, two of our gorgeous, festive designs are shown below.

Winter Oranges and Ornamental Leaves notebooks in hardbound and softbound with text to indicate the differenceWinter Oranges and Ornamental Leaves

We have our Winter Oranges. This bold and bright design with plump oranges and beautifully detailed leaves all around is ideal. The contrasting colours and bright orange name box are a sure way to make sure it doesn’t get lost!

Ornamental Leaves is our second design. We love the elegant and simplistic pattern of festive leaves, with the colours complimenting each other so well! It’s such a lovely, wintry aesthetic.

 

Cards
Secondly, let’s help you get those cards sorted. We have a huge range of gorgeous Christmas card designs, with personalised cards and beautiful printed motifs. 

If, like many of us, you seem to have a ginormous list of people to send to, we definitely suggest our Unlimited subscription. You’ll be able to send as many cards as you like with no hassle! This way you can also pick lots of different Christmas cards depending on your loved one’s styles. 

Nutcracker and Sleepy Sloth card designs with christmas illustrated foliage in green, red and goldNutcracker and Sleepy Sloth Cards

For example, our new Nutcracker design is a lovely design for someone who adores a beautiful Christmas illustration. It has such lovely details with each character and the bordering festive foliage.

Or if you know someone who isn’t such a fan of Christmas time, our Sleepy Sloth is perfect. We love the fun ‘Wake me up when Christmas is over’ text with a cosy looking sloth.

Simply add your chosen text inside the greetings cards and we’ll do the rest! 

 

Relaxing Bath
If you do manage to find some time to relax, make it count! Run a bath and relax with our lovely Lavender and Ylang Ylang Bath Salts by Leende.

They are completely natural with no chemicals, colour, or artificial perfumes. Just nature’s finest ingredients. There’s nothing quite like luxury dead sea relaxing bath salts to revitalise the skin or lavender and ylang ylang essential oils in this beautiful blend. 

They’ll do just the trick to help you relax and stay calm for the rest of your Christmas jobs.

Lavender and Ylang Ylang Bath SaltsLavender and Ylang Ylang Bath Salts

 

Vitamins
To ensure this calm continues, the key is to stay healthy. Vitamins are crucial this time of year, so we’re suggesting our Devon Blend Green Tea with Hibiscus & Blackberry. Thanks to this Bookblock Deli blend, the tea is absolutely packed with antioxidants and can help to improve your brain’s function. Additionally, hibiscus can help to boost your immune system and blackberry tea is high in Vitamin C. So, keep sipping on this tea as you go!

Devon Blend Green Tea with Hibiscus & Blackberry with yellow stars floating from the teaDevon Blend Green Tea with Hibiscus & Blackberry

 

A Lovely Scent
Next up is one of the ultimate winter comforts, a gorgeous scented candle. This Plum and Rhubarb candle is a comforting blend that releases such a beautiful smell. It’s also made from 100% soy wax, so will burn for longer than others. Around 40 hours to be precise! Additionally, it’s presented in a lovely terracotta pot that can be reused once your candle has fully burned.

This doesn’t minimise your Christmas jobs, but at least when you’re running around the house it will smell amazing! Alternatively, it’s an ideal Christmas gift idea for any of the family members, because who doesn’t love a luscious candle?

Plum and Rhubarb Candle with Santa and Reindeer illustrations and snow hillsPlum and Rhubarb candle

 

Sweet Treat
Lastly is a little treat to finish off, as we think you deserve it! Try our Bookblock Deli Butterscotch Biscuits. They are beautifully buttery and loaded with pieces of smooth butterscotch. Perfectly crumbly Christmas biscuits for you to enjoy and will hopefully give you a sugar boost!

Butterscotch Biscuits with Christmas scenery elements from packaging design

The 12 Days of Christmas – Bookblock Style

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!

Shake Up Your Work Space with Bookblock

Having those extra little additions around you that you find inspiring, or even just make you smile, makes a real difference to desk life. We have sourced and developed a range of products that would make brilliant desk gifts and we are here to show them to you!

 

Succulents

Firstly, who doesn’t love a little, low maintenance plant to keep them company? Our Mini Haworthia with Grey Pot and Mini Miranda Succulent are the perfect desk plants. You have a choice of gorgeous dark green leaves and contrasting grey pot with the Haworthia, or smooth and warm green leaves with a black pot from the Miranda. Both can help to brighten any space.
As well as their looks, they also have health-boosting properties. Plants act as natural humidifiers and filter out air pollutants. This is perfect when at your desk all day so as a result, they make perfect office desk gifts or work from home gifts.

Mini Haworthia with Grey Pot and Mini Miranda Succulent with green leaf decorationMini Haworthia with Grey Pot and Mini Miranda Succulent

 

Dried Flowers

Secondly, and on a similar theme, we have our dried flower bouquet stem boxes. These are ideal desk gifts as they will last for years and just like the succulents, are extremely low maintenance. They work perfectly as congratulations gifts for a new job. Furthermore, they also provide the perfect chance to spend some time relaxing and arranging the stems, making them a great mindful gift.
An example is our Sedona Dried Flower Stem Box. It is a bright and sunny collection including natural Phalaris seed head and bunny tails. Colour is emphasised by golden yellow Helichrysum and orange Dahlias. Additionally, a striking member of the thistle family, the Carthamus, finishes the collection beautifully.
As the perfect finishing touch to our small stem boxes, our clay vases house these dried flower bouquets wonderfully. We have four to choose from; Blue Glazed, Turquoise Glazed, White Speckle and Golden Brown Glazed. All would make lovely additions to your work desk. 

Sedona Dried Flower Stem Box in White Speckle Glaze Clay Vase with orange and yellow floral decoration and a quote from a Bookblock floristSedona Dried Flower Stem Box and White Speckle Glaze Clay Vase

 

Framed Prints

Next up is our collection of framed prints. We have a range of twelve prints, and ranging from ornate and traditional to abstract and geometric, there’s something for everyone. Each print comes in a quality white wooden frame that can be hung on the wall or placed on a desk. If they are going to be working from home gifts, it may be nice to hang them on the wall and broaden your space!
Either way, they are perfect for livening up a work space with minimal effort and are lovely additions to a gift box for yourself or your loved ones.

For a couple of examples, we’re showing our Tanita Geo Framed Print and Cina Jasmine Framed Print. The Tanita is abstract, with a mixture of curvy and geometric shapes in earthy tones. All contrast brilliantly against the white background and frame.
The Cina Jasmine is very different, but equally as wonderful. The gorgeous florals and stems against the bold shapes in bright and fun colours creates a beautiful print. All compliment each other so well and just like the Tanita, contrasts so well with the white frame.

Tanita Geo Framed Print and Cina Jasmine Framed Print with abstract decoration in lots of coloursCina Jasmine Framed Print and Tanita Geo Framed Print

 

The Work Mug

Another classic desk gifts addition is a favourite work mug. They are always a nice, personal touch to that morning tea or coffee. We have a range of designs, with a couple shown below.
The first is part of our new, Mediterranean-inspired ceramics collection; Blue Hand Painted Summer Ceramic Mug. It features a gorgeous hand-painted motif the whole way around. Starting with a lovely floral design in the middle, it continues around with dotted textures. The colours are beautifully bright and fun, making it a wonderful desk gift to light up any dull work space.
The second is our White Ceramic Mug with Unglazed Bottom, representing the minimal designs of our mugs range. The specks of darker paint result in a lovely texture that contrasts with the white background and brown unglazed bottom. This design is lovely if you’re looking for simpler desk gifts, perhaps for an already busy desk or if you just love the minimalist look!

Blue Hand Painted Summer Ceramic Mug and White Ceramic Mug with Unglazed Bottom with floral decoration in oranges and blues
Blue Hand Painted Summer Ceramic Mug and White Ceramic Mug with Unglazed Bottom

 

Notebooks

Lastly, for something more practical, why not complete your new physical organisation skills with a notebook to organise your thoughts too? As well as our many personalised notebooks, we also have more beautiful collections, such as our Earthy range, for instance.
This collection is inspired by natural tones and elements with a nature lover in mind. We have three designs to choose from; Sun, Moon and Forest.
These notebooks are elegantly minimal, with delicate debossed foil designs and cloth covers. They are held together with a large brass ring spine, allowing for pages to be easily ripped out (great if you’re more particular about your notebooks!).
Additionally, all have a mix of ruled, plain and dotted pages inside, so as a result, this collection has all your notebook needs. They make lovely products for a gift box.

Sun, Moon and Forest Earthy Notebooks with sun, moon and leaf decoration above in goldSun, Moon and Forest Earthy Notebooks

 

 

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