The 2021 Christmas Gift Guide from Andersons of Inverurie

It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year - and this Christmas feels like an extra special one now that we can be reunited with family and loved ones for this year’s festive celebrations!

Gift giving certainly captures the true spirit of Christmas, and is a tradition we’re here to help you with. At Andersons of Inverurie, our homewares and accessories department is looking like Santa's grotto - filled with lovely products each waiting to be wrapped and delicately placed under the tree for someone special.

To help you find the most thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, here are just a few of our favourite products available in store or online…

The ultimate whisky gift set

This sophisticated set from The Just Slate Company would make a perfect gift for the whisky enthusiast in your life. The engraved tumbler and slate coaster gift set are ideal for resting his favourite blend of scotch or brandy to enjoy at the end of a long day, or for a celebration at home. Choose between an engraving of an iconic stag, a proud pheasant or a charming highland cow - and if you’re feeling extra generous, you can double up this fantastic gift set with matching engraved whisky stones (sold separately), so he can cool his drink without diluting the flavour.

Charming watercolour bowls

These pretty square bowls would make a thoughtful gift for someone who loves the beauty of wildlife and watercolour paintings. Each bowl is Fair Trade and handmade to the highest quality by Indian artisans working in cooperatives, using recycled aluminium. A delightful painting by watercolour artist, Meg Hawkins, adds life and personality for a striking finished product that is sure to bring joy each time it’s used. Choose between these 6 stunning wildlife motifs:

friendly robin
cheeky highland cow
buzzing bee
Delicate lavendar
Trio of spaniels
Striking stag
Festive holly

Slate cheese board set

For a touch of country charm, these timeless mini cheese boards from The Just Slate Company would make a practical and delightful Christmas gift for someone who loves to entertain guests. Carefully crafted from slate with a proud stag design engraved on top, these are perfect for a whole host of uses - from individual servings of cheese, to canapes or even desserts.

Luxurious Plum & Ashby gift sets

Whether you opt for the pair of pampering lavender bath soaks or the duo of bestselling seaweed and samphire wash and lotion, these luxurious gift sets from Plum & Ashby are sure to make your loved one feel special. Each set is designed to cleanse and soothe, with fresh aromas that will create a relaxing experience every time - perfect for indulging in some TLC. Luxuriously presented in bespoke illustrated packaging, featuring a seasonal red foil design, there’s no need to even wrap them!

Fragrant Blomus candles

For someone who loves home accessories but seems to have their decor perfectly styled, a luxurious scented candle will always make a lovely gift. Made from soy wax and presented with a unique concrete look, this minimal piece will pair well with any interior style, and fill the room with heavenly aromas for your lucky recipient. Choose from the following fragrances:

Simple yet stylish linen placemats

These distinctive linen/cotton blend placemats would be a lovely gift for a house proud mum who loves a bit of the cottage core trend. The natural finish offers a minimalist look that effortlessly adds some country charm and sophistication to the table - perfect for entertaining guests or having the family round for dinner. You can double up this thoughtful gift with a matching set of 4 napkins and a table runner, or keep it simple with the placemats alone in one of these charming animal prints:

Classic highland cow
Buzzing bee
Striking stag

Handy Gingko diffuser light

Give the gift of relaxation with this clever piece of home technology from Gingko. Not only does it radiate a beautiful soft glow, it features a copper plate oil burning diffuser and handy touch sensor to fill the room with a pleasant aroma of your recipient’s choice. The seamless design combines real wood with frosted glass and gold finishes for a stylish yet minimal look that would pair effortlessly with any interiors.

Playful alphabet mugs

For someone who loves a cup of tea or coffee, these stylish monogrammed mugs from the iconic Bombay Duck would make a fun addition to their morning brew. With distinctive gold handles and spots in lilac, aqua or fuschia, they’re a fun and playful piece of china to display proudly and enjoy each day.

Elegant sculptural ornaments

These emotive works of art have been crafted from an antique bronze or luxe silver resin for a simple yet graceful finish that would pair beautifully with either a contemporary or traditional interior style. Capturing the tender sentiments of family and friendship, these ornaments will make a thoughtful gift for a cherished loved one to display in their home. Here are just a few of our sculptures in the collection:

Smart moon lamp

This gravity-defying moon lamp from Gingko would make an excellent gift for someone who loves their home technology or has a keen interest in outer space. Floating above a walnut or white ash wood base, the moon features a textured surface and slowly rotates while emitting an ethereal-like light, creating a fascinating illusion of the real thing.

Luxurious mulberry silk pillow cases

For an extra comfortable night’s sleep, these super soft mulberry silk pillowcases from Bedeck of Belfast would make a lavish and unique gift for someone special. Not only are they beautifully smooth to the touch, mulberry silk is well-known for its benefits to skin and hair, as sleeping on this naturally breathable silk maintains moisture to help minimise wrinkles to skin and friction on hair.

Discover more fantastic Christmas gift ideas in our homewares department