Time Out : Couturenet Picks : Another 12 Stylish Gifts For Under £20 2013

With just one week to go until Christmas Day, Couturenet picks...

Another 12 stylish gifts for under £20 2013

Vegan Leather Box Clutch £19.99 from Zara (Stores Worldwide, Online Selected Countries)

Kinto Mugtail Cat £15.75 from Occa Home (Ships Worldwide).

Philippi Grip Handyhalter Mobile Holder £17 from Occa Home (Ships Worldwide).

Mulberry Home Mini Tartan Votive Orange & Clove £19.50 from Occa Home (Ships Worldwide).

Set of 2 Water Hyacinth Baskets. Was £40. Now £20 from Laura Ashley.

http://www.lauraashley.com/baskets+boxes/set-of-2-water-hyacinth-baskets/invt/3558252

Summer Meadow Candle. Was £14. Now £9.80 from Laura Ashley.

Lene Bjerre Bellara Candle Holder £18 from Occa Home (Ships Worldwide)

Kara Ross Gold Plated Ring. Was £135. Now £20 at TheOutnet.com (Ships Worldwide).

How to Tie A Scarf 33 Styles £8.25 / $13 from ShopBop.com (Ships Worldwide)

Adia Kibur Statement Gemstone Drop Earrings £19.03 / $30 from ShopBop.com (Ships Worldwide)

Liberty Strawberry Thief Print Fabric Covered Medium NoteBook £20 from Liberty (Ships Worldwide).

YSL : Pret-A-Porter Fun Activity Book £12.05 / $19 from ShopBop.com (Ships Worldwide)

*Extra Couturenet Favourite*

Place Card Stamp Kit £19.95 from Liberty (Ships Worldwide).

From a formal dinner party to an intimate gathering, personalise your table setting with this stamp set. In waterproof, permanent ink, you can even decorate table cloths and tea towels with the design.

From the series "12 Stylish Gifts Under £20"
12 Stylish Gifts Under £20 Autumn 2011
12 Stylish Gifts Under £20 Summer 2011

Time Out : Christmas Decor : Re-Purposing Neal's Yard Remedies' Pretty Wrap

As a devotee of chemical free living I am a huge fan of Neal's Yard Remedies and all the treasures they offer from beauty products and bathroom delights to their clever, natural remedies.

Ordering online is easy and the website is such a pleasure to browse (bookmarking objects of desire as I go!). The deliveries arrive so nicely wrapped in bespoke floral tissue and blue ribbon which is just too pretty to throw away. I carefully store it away in a drawer ready to re-purpose and wrap a gift beautifully. It's a pretty twist on the usual Christmas wrap, this year I have saved enough to wrap a few of my presents to loved ones. I added 10 metres of navy blue ribbon at 23p per metre for a nice finish - who doesn't like a ribbon wrapped around a present!

NealsYardRemedies.com

Time Out: Couturenet Picks... Another 12 stylish gifts under £20

A while ago I blogged my favourite 12 quality gifts for £20 or less. The popularity and positive feedback from said post has prompted me to jot down some notes to share about other lovely gifts I gave discovered, been given of bought for others.

1. Fortnum & Mason Terracotta Wine Cooler £15.50.
A glass of white wine tastes best when slightly chilled, so place your pre-chilled bottle in this terracotta wine cooler and enjoy the results. It has the added advantage of looking elegant on the table, thanks to the rustic terracotta and Fortnum’s logo. From fortnumandmason.com. UK based, delivery worldwide.

2. Alessi Black Gianni Storage Jars £12 - £13.50
Fun glass storage jar which features a plastic lid with a little man hanging on for dear life on the underside. Designed by Mattia Di Rossa. From johnlewis.com

3. Classic Eye Test Chart Tea Towel by Luckies £12.50
Natural cotton eye chart tea towel for an original gift or a compliment to the kitchen. From Liberty.co.uk, UK based, worldwide delivery.

4. Pair of Teacup and Saucer Egg Cups by Jansen £14.95
Two small white egg cups in the shape of a teacup and saucer. From Liberty.co.uk, UK based, worldwide delivery.

5.Lanvin Dresses Notebook £20
Small note book with elastic closure and original Alber Elbaz Miss Lanvin 'dresses' sketch. Something beautiful to hold in your hands from lanvin.com. Delivery worldwide.

6. Diane von Furstenberg Roxie Tassel Key Ring £19.75
This key ring features a print leather band and zipper trim at the faux-leather tassel. Spring-lock clasp. Tassel is 4" (10 cm) long. From ShopBop.com. US based, delivery worldwide.

7. adara Organic Virgin Coconut Oil $12.00
100% extract of organic coconut milk. Available in a range of scents. Couturenet loves the Jasmine. From b-glowing.com. US based, delivery worldwide.

8. Weleda Lavander Duo £15.99
Large size relaxing body wash and a relaxing body oil. From Garlands Organic Berkshire UK. The Weleda brand is also sold in good chemists and Waitrose.com.

9. Dents Charcoal Grey Leather Gloves £19.99
Stylish charcoal ladies gloves with animal print faux fur and soft lining. From TXMaxx.co.uk UK.

10. Prestat Jewel Box £15.98
Best-selling Chocolate Gift Box designed by artist Kitty Arden to conjure up the great stages of London’s West End where Prestat lovers like Sir John Gielgud and Dame Peggy Ashcroft filled the theatres of their days. Filled with 16 chocolates. Worldwide Delivery from Prestat.co.uk. Also available from Waitrose UK.

11. The Guide to Natural Housekeeping £19.99

Enjoy a chemical free home with this great book from Cabbages & Roses UK. Ships worldwide.

12. The Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior £12.90 / $19.95

Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in this handbook that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace. Illustrated with photographs and drawings, this classic is the perfect gift for stylish women. From ShopBop.com. US based, delivery worldwide.