It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and from festive gatherings to mouth-watering food, the festive season comes bearing gifts a-plenty that we simply can’t wait to unwrap.
Christmas is the occasion we’ve all been waiting for after another tumultuous twelve months of intermittent lockdowns and restrictions, and this year, we’ll be getting together with family, making up for lost time and enjoying the opportunity to see the look on their faces when they open those special gifts first-hand – rather than through the computer screen during a Christmas Day Zoom call, as we almost invariably had to make do with in 2020.
To make it extra special, we’re likely all embracing the challenge of choosing the perfect show-stopping surprise, pulling out all the stops this time around to get it just right and to truly blow them away as they remove the ribbons and wrapping paper. If you’re buying for the woman you love, then it can often feel like there is even more pressure to please – particularly when we’re talking about someone who already enjoys a lavish lifestyle and seems to own everything they could possibly want, and more.
Nevertheless, there are certain gifts that are bound to put a smile on her face and show her just how much she means to you, and putting together a few smaller gifts as stocking fillers for her so that she has more to unwrap is a great way to make things more exciting. Here are five of our top picks you simply can’t go wrong with, additional brownie points guaranteed.
The gift of time
Give the gift of time this Christmas with a luxury Cartier watch, and you’re almost certain to tick all the right boxes. Expensive, luxurious and all-round glamorous, the breath-taking Panthère de Cartier timepiece is just the ticket, and as one of the most highly sought-after models ever launched, is an exclusive gift that will last for many years to come.
Featuring a spectacular sapphire spinel at the crown, this hand-crafted 27mm watch is a masterpiece of Swiss engineering in lightweight 18-karat gold and stainless steel. Its curved shape makes for the utmost in comfort and will light up any room with its shimmer and sparkle.
The gift of glamour
The Millenia bracelet, handcrafted and comprising bold and brilliant octagonally-cut crystals, is a statement piece that will elevate even the simplest LBD to sophisticated new heights, adding a welcome shot of elegance and glamour in equal measures.
It is often said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and never is this a truer statement than at Christmas. But Swarovski comes in a close second, and a dazzling crystal bracelet makes for the perfect piece-de-resistance to finish off any fabulously festive outfit.
The gift of sexual pleasure
Let’s face it; you’re not always around when she needs you, and every woman needs a little bit of ‘me’ time. If there’s one gift that really does keep on giving, it’s a luxury sex toy – or better yet, a selection of dildos to pick and choose from.
Be warned, though; this isn’t a gift you’ll want her to open in front of her parents, so be sure to wrap it in different paper so that you can easily spot which is which. And another tip; don’t put the batteries in before you give it to her, because if it does mistakenly end up under the tree, then it’ll be a dead giveaway.
The gift of R&R
The festive period is generally filled with fun, laughter and a packed calendar of social occasions, and while there’s no denying that it really is the most wonderful time of year, the fact is that it can also be rather draining. After all that cooking, wrapping and card-writing, few things will go down quite as well as a weekend of luxury, so splash out on a five-star spa weekend and you’re certain to hit the spot.
From country house hideaways to sophisticated seaside staycations, the options available are endless. Just make sure there’s an opulent spa, a hot tub, and plenty of champagne – the rest will take care of itself.
The gift of sunshine
If there’s one thing not to love about Christmas, it’s the dependably dark and gloomy weather. With the days at their shortest and the summer months feeling further away than ever, the winter season can feel never-ending, leaving her tired, run-down and feeling a bit flat.
But there’s one way to really brighten up her Christmas, and that’s by surprising her with a last-minute luxury trip abroad. With many Caribbean destinations having reopened their borders for tourism and a plethora of fabulous five-star hotels to choose from, it couldn’t be easier to whisk her away. And with first class flights to get you there, it’ll truly be the icing on the cake.
