lovely jubbly london

Woo her with Woo

Alex Woo

Gift Guide {paper}

1. Today, Tomorrow, Someday Jotter. Perfect for the list maker in your life.

2. Kate Spade Thank You Cards. Old fashioned thank you notes never go out of style.

3. Vintage Covers. E-reader cases made from real books! 

4. Q & A A Day. A five year single line journal with daily questions like, 'What can you smell right now?'.

5. Tabletopics. Conversations starters for any occasion. 

Gift Guide {because why not?}

Downton Abbey Pillows & Three Wise Men Flask

Gift Guide {gadgets & gizmos}

1. Skinny iPad Case with built in keyboard. Billed as the 'world's slimmest', this case is perfect for anyone who travels with an iPad.

2. Fujifilm Instant {US} {UK}. Instant photos are here to stay thanks to Fuji.

3. LaCie iamaKey {US} {UK}. Who doesn't leave the house without their keys? Now carrying a USB is just as easy.

4. JOYSTICK-IT iPad. Play your iPad games the old fashioned way.

5. Bamboo Keyboard. Plastic is out and wood is in. 

6. iBottleopener. Because you never leave home without it. 

Gift Guide {travel junkie}

1. Scratch Map {US} {UK}. Push pins are passé- scratch off your travels on this map.

2. USB Charger. 10 different tips allow you to charge most devices with a single usb plug.

3. Personalised Handle Wrap. Make sure that black bag you is your black bag.

4. PlatyPreserve {US} {UK}. Forget the breakable bottle, carry your wine in this leakproof bag. 

5. Swell Bottles. BPA free bottles keep cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 12 hours.

6. Solio Bolt Charger. No access to electricity? No problem. This charger holds a solar charge for up to a year and recharges your device twice. 

7. Lands' End Totes {US} {UK}. The perfect carry-on as the zip top keeps your items secure. Flat pack a large size for those extra items you are bound to buy.

 

Gift Guide {glittery goodness}

Who doesn't love a little sparkle?

ring, jacket, nail polish, handbag, dress, belt

*sorry, links fixed!

Gift Guide {world traveler}

1. AUTOSEAL West Loop Stainless Steel Travel Mug. Keep beverages hot for 4 hours and 100% guaranteed leak and spill proof. 

2. 100 Places Not To See Before You Die. Funny tales from weird, wonderful and downright unappealing destinations. 

3. Bottle Armor XXL. Reusable leak-proof padded nylon bag protects spirits in your checked luggage. 

4. Luggage Safe. If like me you fear the day you see your bag coming down the carousel busted open, this TSA approved nylon cover should provide a little relief.

5. Wine Skin. Bubble wrap sealed bag to prevent any wine spills in your checked luggage. Perfectly sized for standard bottles. 

6. TuGo Cup Holder. Wish you had a spare hand while traveling? The TuGo is sized to hold a medium coffee or drink while making your way through the terminal.

Gift Guide {under £15 for the European Anthroholic}

1. Illume Boulangerie Jar. Candles scented like French desserts- my pick would probably be sweet vanilla and cinnamon. 

2. On-A-Whim Mug. A bit of whimsy for the dark days of winter. 

3. Penguin Clothbound Classics for Children. You know from past gift guides how much I adore clothbound Penguin classics. 

4. Primary Confection Measuring Spoons. Flat design allows for easy stacking without taking up much space.

5. Five-Point Ring Dash. Pretty way to display your favourite pieces of jewelry. 

Gift Guide {for your favourite American expat}

State Necklaces by Maya Brenner

Sorry to the rest of my readers but when I saw these I immediately fell in love. These necklaces are the perfect gift to remind your favourite expat of home. 

For those of you non-Americans, Maya also designs letter necklaces which are quite nice too.

Letter Necklaces by Maya Brenner

I really like how the letters are offset- it adds a little quirk other letter necklaces don't and makes it a bit more unique.

Gift Guide {gadgets & gizmos}

1. Cell Phone Lenses. Amazing magnetic lenses that attach to almost any mobile phone instantly allowing for macro, fisheye or wide angle pictures.

2. LaCie Flat Cables. Colour coded and easy to use cables with a variety of connection options. Flat design to help avoid the dreaded tangle of cables.

3. Cell Phone Charging Platform. Easy way to keep your charging nice and neat.

4. Mini iPod Speakers. {UK Similar Here} Collapsable palm sized speakers that work with most music devices.

5. iDapt Universal Charger. {UK Here} Charge all your gadgets in one spot. 

6. Bheestie Bag. Don't panic over wet electronics- simply slip it into this bag and revive your item. Reusable for 1 year.