Babes About Town Gift Guide 2023

Ho ho… wait a minute. Only 18 days to go? Panic not, babes. There’s still time to pick up one of these cool and classic gifts for your beloved. I’ve rounded up some of my favourite gift ideas for various budgets. And remember, in the spirit of giving, wherever you can: think local, make it personal, shop indie, buy Black, give back.

Gifts for Him

He’s notoriously difficult to buy for but here are some ideas to put a smile on his face.

Rave coffee subscription. The gift that keeps giving. (from £8.95 monthly)

Hot tickets to a sellout show. Make memories that last. We recommend For Black Boys (from £15)

Vinyl Art.Co custom vinyl. Because he’s the music to your ears. (from £19)

Savile Rogue personalised scarf. Match colours for the win. (£67)

St Pancras Renaissance spa vouchers. Get 2 and make it a double date. (from £70)

Desmond & Dempsey luxury Cuban PJs. For lounging in style. (£165)

Gifts for Her

Whether she’s your ride or die or cool aunt, you’ll find something in this selection.

UNIQLO crossbody bag. Snap it up before it sells out again. (£14.90)

The Pepperpot Diaries by Andi Oliver (signed edition). A feast for the senses. (£20)

Christmas Disco t-shirt from Disko Kids. For jingle belles. (£29)

Jo Malone personalised fragrance. Smells like team spirit. (from £86)

Brave New Girl amulet necklace and gift book. Because she’s fearless. (£145)

Fitbit Luxe fitness tracker. It’s the thought that counts. (£179)

Gifts for Kids

Cute and classic picks for babies and toddlers to pre-school and up.

Squishmallows. So much cuddling. (from £9)

Yasmin Doll. Celebrating diversity. (£30)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Prime Video. Our movie of the year. (£13.99)

My First Book of Drum & Bass. Mash it up. (£15.99)

Furby interactive toy. They’re baaaack. (£54.99)

Everybody’s still talking about Barbie’s Dreamhouse. (£179)

Gifts for Teens

Nothing impresses them but they won’t say no to one of these.

Spotify Premium. Liberate their playlists (and yours). (from £5.99 monthly)

Wonder Women Rappers Rubik’s Cube. The puzzle with a hip hop twist. (£14.49)

Buzz Bike rental. Hassle free cycling. (from £17.99 monthly)

Govee LED strip lights. The in thing, apparently. (from £25.99)

Oodie you think you are? The original blanket hoodie. (from £49)

Apple AirPods 3rd Generation. An upgrade in sound. (£159)

Gifts for the Home

Fresh finds to brighten up their space.

Aretha ornament from March Muses. Say a little prayer. (£13.50)

Prayer Plant & Pot from Beards & Daisies. Green fingers not required. (£20)

Oliver Bonas light bulbs. They’re magic. (£29)

Kambuku print throw blanket. Fit the whole family under it. (£79)

Mustard Made locker. Keep it on lock. (from £139)

Ninja Foodi multi cooker. Turn them into Air Fryer bores. (from £149.99)

Gifts for Writers

What to buy the pro or budding scribe in your life (hint hint).

Yvadney Davis notebook. For their next chapter. (from £19.55)

Always Take Notes. Writing advice from the best. (£20)

Pewter Feather Quill, Ink & Pen Holder. Bring out their inner Shakespeare. (£28.99)

Urban Writers residential retreat. The gift of space to write. (from £345)

ReMarkable 2 digital notebook. Never lose another note. (from £299)

Freewrite Traveller. Distraction-free writing on the road. (£483)

Gifts for Readers

Excellent gift ideas for bibliophiles.

Audible subscription. Authors aloud. (£7.99 monthly)

What We Read Next book club membership. Get reading. (from £10 monthly)

Maya Angelou inspired zipper pouch. Carry wisdom wherever you go. (£11.15)

Classics Revisited book and luxury chocolate subscription. Feed her habit. (£18 monthly)

Martha Brook personalised reading journal. Keep track of that TBR pile. (from £25.95)

Greatest hits of Jane Austen (or her favourite author). Make her entire life. (£100)

Gifts that Give Back

’Tis the season of giving…

No room for pets? Sponsor a Guide Dog instead. (from £4.33 monthly)

Action for Children Secret Santa. Gift a child in need. (from £5)

Afrori Books Gift Card. Support Black authors. (from £10)

Choose Love Not War t-shirt. #Ceasefire (£20)

Adopt a Book at the British Library. (from £40)

Volunteer. Your time is a gift. (priceless)

Christmas Giveaways

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