5 GIFTS TO HELP MAKE LIFE MORE BEAUTIFUL

As it’s my Birthday this week, I thought I’d focus this blog on gift-giving. I have chosen 5 gifts that are part of our everyday lives, but often overlooked. These items are unique and special, bringing small moments of joy to the often mundane rituals we all have to go through. It is always the small things that make the biggest difference, so I hope you will be inspired by my choices, whether you are looking for a lovely present for a dear friend, or just wanting to treat yourself!


John Derian Paperweight 




When gift-giving I always try to find unique and special things that the person I’m gifting for might not have seen before. These paperweights by John Derian are exactly that - handmade using collaged paper under blown glass, this is an item that you can admire and keep for the rest of your life. 

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Chintzy Bow Linen Hand Towel - Isla Simpson



Isla Simpson is a British artist and designer who I discovered through Instagram. I often include her in my gift-guides, simply because I love her unique and beautiful products that are almost like stepping back in time. These Chinzty Bow linen hand towels would be so beautiful in a guest bathroom, or even for everyday use in the kitchen.

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Mason Cash ceramic measuring cups



These will be so well received by someone who loves cooking or baking. Again, this is about bringing beauty to the mundane and overlooked. Having these elegant ceramic measuring cups to hand whilst in the kitchen will bring a little moment of joy. 

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Pansy Paper Flower Plant - Cutterbrooks


Although I do love nothing more than receiving flowers or plants, there is always the heart-sinking moment when they begin to fade. The joy of this plant, although admittedly expensive, is that it will last forever. Handmade in New York by artist Livia Scetti, these antiques of the future are a wonderful gift for a very special Birthday.

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Scented Matches from Cire Trudon

If like me you light a lot of candles, these scented matches will be the perfect little present. As you know, I think that everything in life should be beautiful, even matches! 

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