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Whether you have secret Santa anxiety or just can’t stand it, these nine homeware-inspired gifts are sure to make the process easier this year.
It’s officially that time of the year where our bosses have announced the annual secret Santa and we all collectively feel the pressure of getting the right gift for our colleagues this Christmas.
It’s something we have all experienced, but somehow there’s a certain level of worry about what to get our colleagues every time Secret Santa rolls around.
Luckily for you, Stylist has you covered with our top 19 picks of secret Santa gifts with a homeware twist.
From Christmas mugs to miniature plants, these gifts are all under £30 and will be a cute addition to your colleague’s desk or home.
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Catherine Colebrook '3D' Alphabet Glitter Christmas Sack
Why bother with rolls of paper, Sellotape and ribbon when these 3D inital glitter sacks are here to take the faff out of gift wrapping? Available in two sizes, they’re sure to bring an extra touch of festive magic to every home – we guarantee that kids and big kids alike will want to find this personalised, present-filled sack underneath the tree on Christmas morning. And with a choice of 12 colours available for every letter of the alphabet, they’ll fit right in with your seasonal colour scheme.
Shop Catherine Colebrook LTD ‘3D’ Alphabet Glitter Christmas Sack, £19
Oliver Bonas pot plant Christmas makeover decoration kit
This plant pot Christmas decoration set is perfect for the plant parent in your life and makes an ideal stocking filler or novelty secret Santa gift.
Shop Oliver Bonas pot plant Christmas makeover decoration kit, £10
Sass & Belle Amber glass bud vases - set Of 3
Fall in love with this set of three bud vases, which is finished with a warm amber glaze that will complement all interior styles.
Martha Brook personalised traditional 2023 weekly diary
Your colleague will be able to plan ahead with this personalised weekly diary from Martha Brook – and it can be personalised too.
Shop Martha Brook personalised traditional 2023 weekly diary, £15.95
La Redoute Interieurs Set of 4 Fitia marble coaster
This cute gift is perfect for placing glasses and mugs on a coffee and dining table – and it comes in a chic minimalist design.
Shop La Redoute Interieurs Set of 4 Fitia marble coasters, £16
Typo chill out mug
The tea or coffee loving colleague in your life will definitely appreciate this pastel, checked mug.
Please & Thank You You Are Loved luxury soap bundle
The You Are Loved trio of rose, lemon and lavender soaps packed with 95% naturally-derived ingredients are gloriously chic. Plus, for every set sold, Please & Thank You will donate three soaps to a community in need.
Shop Please & Thank You You Are Loved luxury soap bundle at The Drop, £20
Dar Leone Ronko rose mallow round tray
The Ronko round tray’s deep pink hue in tandem with the decadent-looking gold rim makes it a perfectly modern piece that’ll look good anywhere, no matter what you throw on it. And when it comes to having friends over for a festive get-together, it makes the ideal serving platter for hors d’oeuvres (and if said hors d’oeuvres consist of some Port Salut on crackers, we won’t judge).
Shop Dar Leone Ronko rose mallow round tray at The Drop, £25
Originals Studio 'Mia' colour block stack candle
Available in two sizes and three different coloured stacks, the richly coloured paraffin-free candles are the perfect addition to your coffee table, bookshelf or sideboard. And while they have a 20 or 30-hour burn time, we’re not sure we could bring ourselves to light something that’s so visually pleasing…
Shop Originals Studio ‘Mia’ colour block stack candle at The Drop, £15
Marmor Paperie marbled wooden letters
Individually hand-marbled by founder Lucy McGrath in her London studio, Marmor Paperie’s freestanding letters are a brilliantly eye-catching interior accent. Available in three colour combinations – pastels, green, gold and pink, or indigo and dark red – each one is designed to sit on a mantelpiece, shelf or table and can also be mounted to a wall or door if you’re feeling really crafty.
The Den Home Carlo vase
From bums to bottles, sculptural vases are the playful interiors trend that every homeware enthusiast wants on their mantlepiece. After a low-key version? The Den Home’s Carlo vase will seamlessly complement minimalist spaces with its pared-back design.
Made from dark blue stoneware (if you’re a fan of Farrow and Ball’s Hague Blue, you’ll notice a striking similarity), its cylindrical shape is enhanced by two distinctive rings.
Originals Studio 'Collette' decorative glass candlestick
Instantly amplifying a cosy flame on chilly evenings, candlesticks are the ideal way to carry it long into autumn. Available in four chic shades – yellow, blue, dusty rose or transparent – Originals Studio’s Collette candlesticks are the easy way to add a vintage-inspired feel to your space without having to do an early-morning trawl through your local flea market on the weekend.
Shop Originals Studio ‘Collette’ decorative glass candlestick at The Drop, £24
Ella Grieves Designs personalised rainbow postcode print
Created with your choice of neighbourhood and postcode and available in four sizes, Ella Grieves Designs’ rainbow typography makes a great gift for those colleagues who refuse to ever move out of their area.
Shop Ella Grieves Designs personalised rainbow postcode print at The Drop, £22
Pennello Studio VISO hand-painted candles (pair)
Founded in March 2021 and born from a love of tablescaping, Pennello Studio’s delicate designs are the ultimate decoration for dinner parties, mantelpieces, coffee tables and bookshelves. Available in four colours – including peach and pistachio, which are brand new. The charmingly abstract faces are a nod to the painted face ceramics found in villages all over Puglia.
Shop Pennello Studio VISO hand-painted candles (pair) at The Drop, £25
Nordic Nest profile pizza slicer
If you have a pizza lover on your hands, this handy kitchen tool is sure to go down a treat. With its large diameter, the slicer will make short work of everything from crispy flatbreads to deep-pan pizzas.
Fortnum’s Christmas carousel ornament
Inspired by Fortnum’s very own merry-go-round musical biscuit tin, this Christmas carousel ornament will fill your home with a dose of Fortnum’s magic. Crafted from glass, the decoration hangs from a branded ribbon loop and will make your colleague’s festive decor all the more joyous.
Shop Fortnum’s Christmas carousel ornament at Fortnum and Mason, £21.95
So'Home bathroom tray
This bathroom tray will be a sleek addition to any bathroom and fits within the Secret Santa budget that we all want to keep to.
Flamingo Candles Thank God I'm Fabulous desk plate design
Sass up the office with this amazing gold desk plate with baby pink acrylic. With a statement like “Thank God I’m Fabulous” this will be the perfect gift for a colleague who can appreciate a bit of banter.
Shop Flamingo Candles Thank God I’m Fabulous desk plate design, £9
Patch Plants Suri plant
If you have a green-fingered work buddy, they’ll love this adorable Suri plant, which requires minimal care but will look stunning in any space.
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