THERE are just 14 shopping days left until Christmas but don’t panic. We’ve put together a list of some of the loveliest stocking fillers out there, mixing big name brands with local favourites.
Glasgow’s world-famous Shearer Candles brand has unveiled a new range of scented home fragrance products that are perfect for the festive season.
The Midnight Forest scented candle and diffuser is reminiscent of snow-topped fir trees in the cool winter air, with notes of pine, eucalyptus, crisp cedar and a touch of sage.
The range, which starts at £12 for a candle, is beautifully presented in opaque white with green and white striped gift boxes and is available from Glasgow stores, including Byres Road and online at www.shearer-candles.com
Add some festive sparkle with the stylish and luxurious Frosted Dawn luxurious gift set by family-run brand, Scottish Fine Soaps, decorated with a contemporary geometric gilded pattern to give a touch of cool glamour.
Enriched with rejuvenating Rosehip extract and scented with a fresh citrus perfume containing vetiver essential oil, the collection includes a body wash, body butter, hand and nail cream and luxury soap and is priced £13.95.
The brand’s hugely popular festive soap in a tin range has also returned this year and at just £5.95 would make a lovely Secret Santa gift. Each triple milled bar is perfumed with an unmistakeable rich festive perfume including Spiced Apple, Spruce, Gingerbread and Orange & Clove.
www.scottishfinesoaps.com/collections/christmas
Luxury perfume brand Jo Malone’s Magic and Mayhem collection has something to suit all tastes and budgets.
The Orange Bitters Collection is described as a ‘warming winter cocktail’ of sweet and bitter orange on a sensual base of sandalwood and amber. The collection starts at £23 for a travel candle.
The brand’s Christmas Crackers (£32) include a selection of scented surprises: English Pear & Freesia Cologne (9ml), Blackberry & Bay Body & Hand Wash (15ml) and Basil & Neroli Body Crème (15ml).
Gorgeous Argyle brand Zing Organics has created the perfect gift for the environmentally-conscious friend: a candle for life.
More people are opting for fake Christmas trees this year but if you are missing the aroma of a real treat, Zing has the answer.
Their Christmas Tree candle (starting at £12.50) is an invigorating blend of Wild Ancient Scottish Highland Pine, Cypress and Spruce to perfectly evoke that unmistakable festive aroma.
All candles are created with GM free sustainable soy wax as the candle wax and infused with pure essential oils and the brand also offers a refills service.
www.zingorganics.co.uk
Make-up favourite Bobbi Brown (www.bobbibrown.co.uk) creates some of the best eyeshadow palettes around. The New York-inspired In a Flash collection (priced £49.50) is sure to be warmly received.
Byres Road spa favourite Revival Retreat has a lovely range of reasonably priced treatment packages for the perfect January de-stress and gift vouchers are available.
The Mini Overhaul includes a customised Dermalogical facial and choice of massage or why not opt for the New Yorker which includes a manicure and pedicure.
www.revivalretreat.co.uk
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