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