At Iconic Gifts, it takes a lot for us to sit up and take notice of a new gift idea. We have seen it all…or so we thought.
Check out Sweet Arrangements and their range of beautifully crafted Sweet trees. Perfect for weddings and corporate events, yes, but also a perfect gift for sweet lovers.
London based Sweet Arrangements offer a huge range of trees and filled vases. The choice is vast and each order is handmade.
The range of unusual sweet gifts is also comprehensive and the best bit? The price!
The trees are bespoke to your requirements, so prices vary but Sweet Trees are around £40 - £55 with arrangements £35 - £60.
Do you know a sweet lover?! Would this be the perfect gift? The trees could be a great anniversary or birthday present and would also work really well in the corporate sector.
In short, I think I am going to start tree hugging. Totally love this great use of sweets.
We all know that Christmas is a time for giving! But giving a gift with more meaning to it should be something we should all be doing! Why not visit Oxfam today and do your bit for charity this Christmas 2011. They do much more than charity shops and second hand clothes, oh yes; Oxfam has an array of new gifts available that could fill all your nearest and dearest needs. The products are really lovely and you know that when you buy a gift from there, you will also be helping those in need. Oxfam say:-
“Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of passionate, dedicated people fighting poverty together. Doing amazing work, together. People power drives everything we do. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. That’s Oxfam in action.”
Here are some amazing gifts from their shop that I think would make wonderful gifts.
There is an array of craft kits available, which would make any craft enthusiast happy. From making your own bunting to letter embellishments, all craft projects are well and truly covered with Oxfam’s help. The Heart decorations craft kit (£11.99) would make a great sewing project for both young and old. Well, they say that home is where the heart is, and with these gorgeous little hearts, it certainly is that! This craft kit will give you the opportunity to make five fabric hearts to hang around the home or give away to someone special. The kit contains everything needed to create wonderful heart decorations in a mixture of corduroy, felt and patterned materials. You could even try stuffing the hearts with dried lavender for a fragrant treat. The box contains fabric, ribbon, stuffing, buttons, thread, needle, patterns and instructions.
Another crafty gift could be this Vintage buttons craft kit (£14.99). Now people who love their haberdashery as much as Gok Wan does will appreciate this kit! It makes for a fabulous creative project for grown-ups to make accessories out of vintage buttons. You have everything you need to make one long necklace or a shorter necklace and bracelet, as well as a brooch. The pot contains 150 buttons in a variety of sizes and styles in shades of green. The recycled bit and bobs are from old garments and factory waste – very clever indeed! This pot contains buttons, ribbon, embroidery thread and a needle kit.
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If you’re interested in growing your own, then the Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit is just the book for you! Complied by gardening experts Bob Flowerdew, Jekka McVicar and Matthew Biggs, this 640-page volume covers over 100 herbs, 70 vegetables and 100 fruits.
This really is a great book! Not only does it give you information on cultivation, propagation, harvesting, dealing with pests and diseases, it gives us so much more as well. You have information on medicinal and cosmetic uses for each variety! For example – did you know that the Soya Bean is said to control blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, regulate the bowels and relieve constipation! I think ill be eating more of these little beans now!!
This colourful and informative book features over 600 recipes and 800 colour photographs. It will make a great gift for those who grow their own, or even for those who don’t – they might want to start after reading it!
The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit costs £12.11, and is available from http://www.qvcuk.com.
If you are looking for personalized wedding favours in the UK, you really need to check out a new website – Little Wedding Ideas.
The brainchild of Husband and Wife duo Andrew and Grace Turner, Little Wedding Ideas offers the best choice of presents for wedding guests.
With the capability to search through 80,000 personalized wedding gifts UK, This fab Wedding favours gift site has something for every Bride and Groom.
At the end of such an important day, it’s great to give some inspiring keepsakes as presents for wedding guests.
From personalised mini foam Rugby balls, personalised box of Love Hearts sweets to the most gorgeous personalised embossed roses, Little Wedding Ideas offers a fresh and innovative approach to personalized wedding favours in the UK.
Here’s a selection of the best presents for wedding guests available in the UK today.
Personalised Word Game Magnet - You know those word game magnets you see on other people fridges and when they’re not looking, you make a rude sentence! You could make a random selection of words which reflect you and your Bride or Groom to-be, use it as a Save the Date idea or even as your Wedding Invitation. The magnet also has space for your own print, so you could even have your photo on the bottom too. (Dimensions: 105mm x 105mm £1.25 each. Min order 100 magnets. Delivery £4.95)
Personalised Memory Stick - These Memory Sticks can be personalised with your names and Wedding date and pre-loaded with your supply of Wedding and Honeymoon photos. Great to send to your guests following the Wedding as a thank you. (1g or 2g starting from £6.50 each. Min order 50 Memory Sticks. Delivery £4.95)
British Produced Lip Balm - A great Wedding favour for the girls. A personalised lip balm, digitally printed with your own details such as your names and Wedding date. Lipbalm is made from beeswax and is 100% natural. British made and packaged. (£2 each. Min order 50 pots. Delivery £4.95)
Affordable Ribbon - Devon produced ribbon printed with your names and Wedding date. Acetate satin ribbon available in a wide range of colours in 20m rolls with a choice of coloured block lettering. (£7.95 per roll. No min order. Delivery £4.95 A more bespoke lettering service is available for an extra cost.
Little Wedding Ideas really is the only place you need to go to for personalized wedding favours in the UK
Also readers, if you mention ‘iconic gifts’ in the ‘quick quote’ section they will receive free delivery until the end of August.
Angel Cat Sugar, a super cute lifestyle brand created by the original creator of Hello Kitty, are launching some new products soon and I am so excited to share them with you.
Angel Cat Sugar are set to release great vintage printed tees and a cute floral canvas shopper which are both stylish and affordable. They are both very pretty and totally delightful, and a must have for us girls!
The launch of this new vintage-look quirky printed t-shirt is extremely adorable and will bring any dull wardrobe to life. It is available in 3 colours (my favourite being grey), and two necklines (round neck and v-neck), and will guarantee a smile on your face. Quirky printed t-shirts have long since carried the cool factor and are proving a hit with celebrities. They have been spotted on several style icons including; Katy Perry, Ashley Tisdale and Angel Cat Sugar’s very own fan, Fearne Cotton. You can get your hands on this Angel Cat Sugar quirky tee online for an affordable £26.00.
Angel Cat Sugar’s super cute floral printed shopper is sure to brighten up any shopping day! It is a perfect sized bag for holding that extra shopping, or other bits and bobs, making a great alternative to your average plastic bag. You could even use it as a beach bag – it looks that good! Printed canvas shoppers are a cool eco-trend that have been spotted on several style icons including; Kiera Knightly, Lily Cole, Jennifer Garner and Fearne Cotton. It’s time to ditch the plastic bags once and for all and pick up your printed shopper for just £10.
The Angel Cat Sugar range includes bags, toys, accessories, interactive games, stationery and other cute collectibles all featuring the cute character. To see the full collection, and for stockist information check out http://www.angelcatsugar.com.
