COCO LOUISE'S 2021 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Gift-giving can be an overwhelming affair, but don’t worry just yet, as we’ve scoured the internet for the most creative, unique and thoughtful gifts for your convenience (and also because gift-giving is our love language)!

Whether you’re in search of a practical, sentimental or downright show-stopping gift, we’ve got you completely covered.

So start lighting your pumpkin spice candles and grab yourself a steaming mug of mulled wine for COCO LOUISE’s Official 2021 Christmas Gift Guide.

FOR THE HOSTESS.

We all know someone whose home smells faintly of Lily of the Valley and freshly brewed coffee.

Their safe space feels like an extension of yours because of how invited and cosy they make you feel. Whether you’re there for a quick chat or a week’s stay, you know they’ve already prepared a set of warm sheets for you.

They’re generous, fun and always up for quality time. They also pay a lot of attention to detail, which is probably why, inadvertently, you never feel like leaving.

The perfect gift for a loved one who enjoys having people around would be something that adds to the home— for instance, pieces that start conversations, or that subtly scents the room.

Gift Ideas

Ornate cake stands are very underrated gifts; often forgotten due to the presumption that people wouldn’t bake enough to need them.

However, they make incredibly useful— and beautiful— gifts for many reasons.

This handcrafted Michael Aram Cake stand is not only visually stunning, but it also doubles as a stand for hors d'oeuvres, fruits and other nibbles. It can be set in the backdrop of a dinner party, or better, as a statement piece on the dining table.

Another unusual yet thoughtful gift is a beautiful edition of their favourite game set. The Skyline Chess set makes an elegant addition to any coffee table. Created for both design and chess enthusiasts, these chess pieces are hand-cast into the world’s most iconic silhouettes. A present that encapsulates both form and function; this chess set can be made even more personal by selecting cities that they’ve visited, so they could use it as a conversation starter.

FOR THE WORKAHOLIC.

Maybe it’s someone who’s just started their new business, or maybe it’s someone who’s simply resigned to working from home. Either way, one’s work environment is a deeply personal space, and you could show your appreciation and support by gifting them something special to make their surroundings more productive and enjoyable.

This special person is most likely someone who’s an ambitious go-getter. While they may seem consumed by their work, they often enjoy the sense of control that work provides them. Their minds are also always buzzing, dreaming up the next big idea or creative way to solve a problem.

An effective gift for them is something that’s practical and made of great quality. You’ll be sure to see their new gift being incorporated into their daily lives, so make sure that they won’t become worn and weathered easily.

Gift Ideas

The Mont Blanc Augmented Paper is an ingenious gift for the workaholic. At first glance, it looks like an understated, yet ultra-chic notebook. However, it’s the technology behind it that blows our minds. Simply attach a micro USB cable to the leather sleeve, and all notes written on the paper notepad magically transfers onto their electronic devices.

Before you begin wondering how and why digitised notes are useful, you may want to consider the many spontaneous ideas that engineers, designers and business owners dream up daily. These notes can be digitised for sharing meeting minutes and combined to organise their ideas. So whether they’re spontaneous or highly-organised, your loved one will appreciate this.

The Stow leather tech case is a thoughtful gift for someone who’s always on the go. Handcrafted in Spain, this luxurious case ensures that all of their essential daily and tech items are neatly stowed away. They’ll especially appreciate how every sleeve and pocket has its purpose.

FOR THE CHEF.

In every friendship group, you’ll always find the one who volunteers to bring food to the party.

These special friends make me wonder how food isn’t a love language yet.

You have one class of people who find joy in spontaneity, whereas the other takes pleasure in the methodical processes of creating a dish.

A gift that both would appreciate is one that is visually impactful and functional for the kitchen.

People often forget that seemingly mundane utensils are incredibly important to the chef, whether it’s an old but sharpened knife, or a rusty hand-me-down baking pan.

Gift Ideas

If you really want to impress your favourite cook, gift them the Le Creuset Tagine. A tagine is used for making stews (also called tagines) and other Moroccan dishes. Not only would this unique cookware look great in their kitchen, but it also expands their cooking repertoire by introducing them to new recipes and methods of cooking. You can guarantee that they’ll find themselves on a Sunday morning inventing new meals with it!

For the less adventurous, a wonderful update on their old tools would be a fantastic gesture. The hand-carved Sieger By Furstenberg Champagne cooler looks stunning on a dining table, and can even double up as a vase. Another stunner is the Ibride stackable dishes. Inspired by ancient Asian vases, these sculptures can be taken apart into individual serving dishes for your loved ones to showcase their creations.

FOR THE LUXURY LOVER.

After these rough couple of years, sometimes you just need to go big or go home.

Luxury doesn’t always have to equate with ostentatiousness— there are many creative and thoughtful ways to spend your big dollars.

If you know someone who simply loves the finer things in life, you could consider getting them investment pieces. Something that they would appreciate and look forward to using every day of their lives.

Gift Ideas

While this Bang & Olufsen speaker may seem excessive at first because of its size, it actually blends seamlessly into a home space. Place it in a corner and it looks just like another furniture piece, or hang it on a wall to make it look like a work of art. You simply could not wrong with spending a little more on a quality audio product.

With the skies opening up for travelling, why not treat your loved one with a Rimowa luggage? Made from aluminium or polycarbonate, these classic suitcase are built to withstand knocks and damages. To make this gift more personal, you can choose the colour the tag, wheels and handles. Even better yet, fill the luggage with travel paraphernalia or their favourite things!

FOR THE ATHLETE.

Know someone who always seems to be glistening with sweat at 7am in the morning?

With their knack for resourcefulness, there are a plethora of gifts you could give a sports fiend.
If you want to impress them, however, give them a sports-related gift that’s both unpredictable and stylish.

Gift Ideas

Yoga mats will always be a useful gift— even if they already have one, they’re bound to wear over time, so spruce up their exercise time with a fresh new mat.

The Holistic Silk yoga rug is worth a splurge if you’re looking for a more unique and luxurious alternative. Filled with dried lavender leaves (yes, you heard that right), this washable mat features a non-slip faux leather base and cosy fleece top for an incredibly comfortable yoga, pilates or meditation session.

If you simply can’t decide on one thing to gift them, consider filling a stylish gym bag with thoughtful stuffers like the Gaiam yoga mat disinfectant or the Bala weighted bangles. My favourite gym bag pick is the one from Anya Hindmarch. It’s thoughtfully made with dedicated (and labelled!) pockets for every. single. item. This means your loved one will never leave their home forgetting anything!

We hope you’ve enjoyed this year’s edition of Coco Louise’s Christmas Gift Guide, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas!