Non-Beauty Gift Ideas

[unpaid/affiliate] I’m a little bit up to my ears with beauty so I’ve switched across for today to highlight some things from one of my favorite shops, Anthropologie. I remember being so excited the first time I went to New York and one of the top places I wanted to visit was Anthropologie. If you don’t know the store, it’s an eclectic and quirky mix of clothing, jewellery and homeware. Inside, it’s wooden floor boards and slightly chaotic tables stacked with all sorts of things you never knew you wanted but somehow they’re immediately irresistible. I can even remember the smell of cinnamon and earthiness. They often feature designer collaborations with artisans and small producers and they’re usually whimsical and charming. I’ve got several treasured items from this store – my favourite being a plate from my mum by Nathalie Lete who we’ve seen illustrate for several beauty brands. So here we go:

These cake plates are by Nathalie Lete in her Titania collection. They’re £14 each and I think a lovely friend gift if given with an individual panetone or cake treat. There are three to select from HERE. I’ve kept my day to day dinner ware plain white but am always a sucker for a cute side plate.

I love stacking rings – the rings you see in the picture look big but they’re teeny-weeny and I like the level of detail on them. You can wear them alone or as intended – stacked up! They come in the sweetest packaging and are £58 HERE. The star necklace is the Vega Lustre by Nagel & Sisters – three sisters with French/English heritage – and is made in east London. It’s £125 HERE.

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