Pierre Marcolini, the inventor of the concept ‘haute couture chocolate’ has created his bespoke Christmas collection for all the family to enjoy. Chocolate at Christmas time is always a must, but having the finest chocolate available to festive guest will delight many. This year sees Pierre Marcolini play with tradition and modernity to make Christmas a merry occasion for the child in all of us, with two festive offerings available to the UK for the first time from the new e-boutique this Christmas 2011.
This year sees a chocolate beautiful pearl Christmas Tree shaped by individual chocolate shells with a variety of praline fillings. Praline of all kinds are includes, consisting of old fashioned, double milk, pistachio nuts and nougat chips – utterly mouth watering! They are cleverly arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree and costs £26 per tray.
In addition, Pierre Marcolini has crafted a magnificent Father Christmas flat chocolate tablet filled with nougat chips and praline to tickle everyone’s taste buds. This not only wil taste ultimately divine, but it looks wonderful. It will delight both young and old. The Flat Father Christmas costs £22.00.
These dark, milk or white chocolate offerings are made from the best beans from Cuba, Ghana or Ecuador and make mouth-watering Christmas treats! Be it a gift for a loved one, for the boss or even for you, the chocolate delights of Pierre Marcolini should be experienced by all!
These Christmas Chocolate delights are available from Pierre Marcolini’s new e-boutique http://www.marcolini-eboutique.com. Helping us to have a fantastically chocolately Christmas.
Beanbags! Who doesn’t like them? I think they should be a must have in all households for the whole family as they are the most comfortable things to sit on ever! But, mostly for him! There really isn’t a better gift you could give him, especially if he enjoys lounging around. It’s perfect for chilling out watching the footie or having some beers with his mates, and I am sure he would be delighted to receive one as a gift no matter what the occasion.
With all that in mind, please let me introduce you to Beanbag Bazaar, the leading designer and retailer of bean bags in the UK. They have got a huge variety of Beanbags to choose from ranging from small to very, very large! I absolutely love the XXL ‘Man Size’ Faux Leather Beanbag (£69.99).
On first trying out this extraordinary Beanbag, I was totally overwhelmed as to how comfortable it was. It literally wraps around you, bringing comfort to a whole new level! I didn’t move for over 10 minutes after sitting on it, and felt my stressful day just wash away! This huge ‘man size’ beanbag is a classic shape, huge round bean bag and could well be the most fought over seat in the house! This XXL Beanbag was chosen by Sky One to star on their top rated TV Show “The Match” as well as Top Gear Live Road show – so, if it’s perfect for celebrities to relax and chill out after a hard day on the training pitch, then it’s more than perfect for that special man in your life!
This XXL bean bag is made from quality faux leather, which is soft & supple and embossed to look like real leather. It matches wonderfully with leather sofas and will look great in any room. It will require space of 1m square.
All Beanbags are available to buy online at http://www.beanbagbazaar.co.uk. So go on and treat him!
The Liquid deli Demijohn has done it again! They are a truly unique operation, offering exciting and different slants on Liqueurs and whiskies. The Demijohn bottles are beautifully individual, with handwritten detailing. The liquid inside is often magical in its own right. This Christmas they have launched their Christmas gifts and top of the list a new Cheeseboard Gift Set. It looks fantastic and a must have for cheese and liqueur connoisseurs alike!
Containing three delicious liqueurs which pair particularly well with cheese – Brammle Scotch Whisky Liqueur, Somerset Pomona and Elderberry & Port Liqueur – this gift set comprises three 200ml bottles, nestled together in a beautiful handmade red cherry wood bottle rack. It’s got the wow factor written all over it!
The Brammle Scotch Whisky Liqueur is made with brambles or blackberries. It’s got a distinctive taste and actually very pleasing to drink. The Elderberry & Port Liqueur is a rich liqueur which is very pleasing to drink around the festive season. Both these make for a perfect after-dinner drink and pair nicely with stronger flavoured cheese such as Stilton or Dunsyre Blue. The lighter Somerset Pomona, made from a young cider brandy, goes particularly well with softer, creamy cheeses such as Brie, Camembert or a goat’s cheese. Again, this is delicious and very pleasant on the palette.
The beauty of this gift set is that you can choose which liqueur you’d like and then can have a personalised Christmas message added for free. Receiving a highly personal gift at any time is special, but at Christmas time, it’s even more so!
Demijohn’s Owner Angus Ferguson says:-
“Christmas is our favourite time at Demijohn as we create a huge variety of Christmas presents and gift sets that we know will be loved by the recipients. The new Cheeseboard Gift Set epitomises what Demijohn is about – great tasting liqueurs to be given to accompany great tasting food. All our products have the added benefit of being able to be personalised with a message on the bottle. This makes them more special and means no card is necessary.”
The Cheeseboard selection is priced at £46.15 and is available form http://www.demijohn.co.uk. Or, for those looking for a larger present this Christmas, Demijohn has an array of small, medium and large hampers, starting from £50, as well as beautiful handmade cherry wood boxes complete with six 100ml bottles of drinks of your choice.
Are you looking for some Christmas gift ideas and festive drinks inspiration for the whisky connoisseur in your life? Well, I have a few award winning single malt whiskies for you to choose from. There really is a whisky for all this Christmas with gifts guaranteed to delight both whisky connoisseurs and newcomers to the ‘water of life’ this festive season.
Highland Park 12 year old single malt (£30) is a great all rounder whisky. This could well be a malt to savour on Christmas Day. This may well be the youngest in the Highland Park range, but it doesn’t disappoint in taste! It has a sweet and smoky fragrance of peat with notes of honey and fruit. The 12 year old whisky is exceptionally smooth and light, with a velvet texture and delightful tones of light butterscotch. It’s totally delectable and would be perfect for any festive occasion.
Highland Park also offers a 18 year old single malt (£67) which has a rich full flavour and a slightly more expensive 50 year old whisky. This retails at a staggering £10,000 and definitely holds the wow factor – it will impress many (if you can luckily afford it!).
Highland Park’s full portfolio of single malts is available at http://www.highlandpark.co.uk. Highland Park 12 and 18 year old single malts are available at multiple retailers including Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-op and Somerfield.
The start of October sees the launch of a traditional, yet unique luxury gift. Studio Anne Carlton have designed and produced a beautifully stunning hand crafted chess set to commemorate a truly historic occasion, the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen in 2012. It’s totally iconic, and has luxury and quality written all over it! This luxury chess set would make a fabulous gift for any family member, can be enjoyed by the whole family and will be a significant representation of British royal history in years to come. It’s definitely a keeper, and one that can be passed down through future generations as a reminder of this wonderful upcoming historical celebration. This truly wonderful Diamond Jubilee Chess Set will help celebrate the 60 years since Her Majesty The Queen took the Throne in February 1952.
This honourable Royal chess set was designed in association with St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and features an array of beautifully hand painted figures including The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. The Bishop is modelled on the Right Reverend David Connor, who is the current Dean of Windsor and the Knight is based on a Military Knight of Windsor which is an order founded in 1348. The Rook is modelled on the famous Round Tower of Windsor which dates back to the late 12th century. The pawns represent the choristers of St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Each chess set will also include a Parchment Certificate.
Studio Anne Carlton’s managing director, Michael Lee, says:-
“Studio Anne Carlton was delighted to have the opportunity to produce this luxurious Diamond Jubilee chess set as it represents a remarkable achievement by HM The Queen and a truly significant event in the history of Great Britain. It appeals not just to chess players, but to all those people across the country who hold great affection for the Royal Family and wish to own and enjoy a delightful and useable piece of collectable memorabilia.”
The Diamond Jubilee chess set will make an excellent Christmas gift that will potentially become a family heirloom representing a part of Royal history. It is available in a commemorative gift box making it look even more charming than it is in its true right!
The set will retail at £200 and is available to purchase online. Individual figurines of HM The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh are also available in specially designed gift boxes, retailing at £19.95 each. Both the chess set and the figurines are available to purchase directly from the Studio Anne Carlton web site http://www.sac-games.com. Also, the Diamond Jubilee Chess Set will also be available from the following London stores; Harrods, Fortnum & Mason & Hamleys.
