A selection of some our favourite female gift ideas.
A brillant idea and offering a rather elegant feel, these three numbered candle vases would look lovely on a hall console or dressing table. The attractive glass, bottle-shaped vases can either be used for flowers or with metal inserts in the lip to hold candles. They would be great for using on tables at a small wedding reception or anniversary party too. Set of 3. Vase 1: H13cm x Dia 7cm, Vase 2: H16cm x Dia 8.5cm, Vase 3: H 18cm x Dia 8.5cm.
The French styling of these white cushions with blue stripes matches the design of our tablecloth. The heavy duty cotton is hard-wearing, making them ideal for either kitchen or outdoor chairs. They’ll smarten up any seating arrangments.
Following on from the success of our specially created Cox & Cox Christmas CD, we have put together an uplifting collection of music to rouse you on a spring or summer morning - or any other time of the year! Includes orchestral and choral music ranging from Vivaldi and Vaughan Williams to Faure and Richard Strauss. Running time: 1hr 16 mins.
It’s easy to make delicious tea from your homegrown herbs using these handy tea bags! Simply crush dried or fresh herbs to release their flavour, then pop them into the paper drawstring bag, tie and knot it - then use. Pack of 60.
Just what you need for all those loose buttons - now they’ll always be to hand when you need them! This cute little jar has plenty of space for a lifetime of buttons and has a ceramic Kilner jar lid to keep everything stored safely.
Make an original style statement with this hard-carved, five-pointed wooden star. The rustic whitewashed/limed finish of this decoration is beautifully offset by the simplicity of a plainly painted wall. These stars were originally hung in Shaker houses to symbolise good luck.
This cross-stitch tapestry kit deisgned by Emily Peacock would make a gorgeous gift for a close, craft-loving friend. Or simply make it yourself. The kit includes 11 different colourways of Appletons wool plus an extra cream skein, a needle, an easy-to-follow colour chart and full instructions for completing the tapestry. Would make a great wedding or anniversary present.
This soft pink and red vintage fabric Union Jack cushion is just divine. Because each Union Jack cushion is hand made, using all sorts of varied floral material, no two cushions are the same, making each product unique and very special indeed. Would make an exceedingly lovely present, or you could treat yourself. Comes with cushion pad.
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If you’re looking for a lovely gift or decoration that will lend a rich and elegant touch to your home, look no further than this set of two luscious purple velvet hearts. They feature intricate stitching in gold braid and can be suspended from almost anywhere else in your home, using the length of braid that is attached to each. Set of 2.
This really fabulous and generously-sized new and exclusive candle votive is subtly etched, and creates an amazing glow through its silvered surround. Simple, yet beautiful, it would make a superb centrepiece for your dining table and a pair would look lovely side by side in the hall.
This crystal light garland looks just wonderful around doorframes or Christmas table settings or along the mantelpiece above a roaring fire. It will wind around practically anything and has a hook at either end so you could even make it into a wreath. The clear crystal beads and pin lights look magical! Length of lights is 90cm and lead to plug is 4.5m
Hand-made silvered milagros like these are really very special. Originating from Mexico, milagros are traditional folk charms that are used as votive offerings. Each of these differently sized charms is hung on black ribbon. Set of 3. Perfect as a love token or to simply decorate your home. New lower price.
Part of the Cox and Cox range, this opulent and generous sized hand carved candlestick is made from whitewashed wood. It would look great on a bedroom, sitting room or bathroom floor and would give a romantic yet ecclesiastical feel! If you had a dinner table large enough - it would be a fabulous centrepiece or buy two for a brilliant effect. As our candlesticks are hand made, carving and finish may vary. Takes any candles up to 7cm wide. Available as singles or as a pair shown.
Great for any room in the house, but especially for a kitchen, this fragranced candle is divine. Smelling exactly like lemon drizzle cake, it really makes your mouth water! The candle comes boxed and would make a lovely weekend thank you gift.
These indian silver hearts would look lovely hung from drawer handles, cupboard locks, even on light pulls. Over time, they will get a gorgeous antique-tarnished finish. (Velvet ribbon not included) Set of 3.
Hang it from a door handle or hook in your bedroom, bathroom or anywhere - however you use it, this exclusive hand-carved wooden French heart with hanging loop will add tactile charm. It makes a pretty gift for a girlfriend.
An unusual and pretty decorative shelf that is a real delight. Lined with blue/green damask to portray shabby chic, it would look beautiful in a kitchen, the bedroom or perhaps a child’s room, even the laundry room or loo.
This lovely room fragrance is long-lasting, with a sublime scent. Simply immerse the rattan sticks in the bottle of aromatic essence and allow the orange confite perfume to disperse: it will linger for 2-3 months. Comes with 14 rattan sticks. Bottle 200ml, sticks L30cm. Orange confite refill available separately.
This elegant, rose-shaped, porcelain candle holder makes a beautiful decoration for any dressing or dining table. It would also look lovely as a wedding decoration. Can take either a candle or tea light (not included), and would be a divine gift for a girlfriend.
Part of the Cox and Cox range, our wooden shadow boxes are beautifully hand-made and make charming and original wedding or christening presents. Each frame is hand-carved and hand-painted for a unique look, with slight variations in colour and finish. They are hinged at the front to allow you to use the supplied pins to attach nostalgic memorabilia to the pretty floral fabric lining. Perfect for love letters, postcards from foreign climes, jewellery, arts and crafts, baby booties or perhaps baby’s first vest! They could also prove an irresistible present to yourself and would look fabulous as a group or in a row. Vintage fabrics may vary.
This lovely looking and very useful dish is obviously great for butter, but it could also be used for pâté or a delicious dip. Designed by Sophie Conran, it perfectly matches and complements the rest of her range that we offer. Gift boxed.
This ingenious dish has a specially designed flat bottom so you can even use it to cook on a hotplate. In the words of William Morris, ‘have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful’. This wonderful roasting dish would make an attractive addition to any kitchen, or indeed dining table. Oven, hob and microwave proof.
For the perfect crème brûlée, look no further than these splendid dishes. A highly popular addition to our Sophie Conran range, these elegant designs also work particularly well for serving dips or individual vegetable dishes. Gift boxed. Set of 4.
Beautifully designed by Sophie Conran for Portmeirion and exquisitely wrapped, this small, versatile casserole dish is both stylish and functional, being oven, hob and microwave proof. An attractive addition to any kitchen, or indeed dining table, it offers capacity for 4 1/2 pints.
A great addition to your crockery collection, this mint sauce boat is really charming. The saucer is shaped like a mint leaf, with the stem as the handle, and the jug features a mint leaf design in relief. A good price too!
This smart pouring bowl is beautifully designed and practical, too. As good-looking on the dining table as it is in the kitchen, it is ideal for sauces and dressings, as well as for dips. Pretty enough to keep on the table as a small fruit bowl.
This beautifully boxed set would make a wonderful present. The striking knot design featured on these simple cheese and butter knives means that this pair matches the other knives in our range.
Beautifully crafted, these four mini cheese knives are simply charming, and would make a wonderful wedding present or Christmas gift. Alternatively, you could keep them for yourself and use them for picnics. Each knife has a different design feature and the set is gift boxed.
This is a pretty hanging heart. Beautifully crafted using mother of pearl buttons, this charming item would be a great gift or a lovely decoration for your own home, working well in any room and complementing any decor. Why not hang it on a bedroom or bathroom door handle? It would also make a wonderful wedding decoration. Good price!
Great for both indoor and outdoor use, this glass candle holder is a real classic. It is windproof, so is perfect for al fresco dining. Or why not dot a few of them decoratively around your deck? After it has lit up your evening, it´s easy to remove the wax from the glass. Candle not included.
This practical and clever kitchen compost bucket is great looking. It has a sealable rim to keep nasty pongs inside and when it’s full, it’s easy to remove the inner plastic bucket using the integrated handle and empty the contents into your garden composter.
Designed by us as the ultimate cover for a bed, the back of sofa or over a chair, this new luxurious throw is simply sumptuous. So treat yourself! Then you too will be able to snuggle up in oh-so-soft faux rabbit fur with an elegant, subtle oyster backing. Polyester and acrylic.
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These pretty jewelled spoons come in a lovely gift bag as a set of 6. Featuring vibrant colours - red, blue, green, yellow, purple and pink - they’re perfect for after dinner coffee cups and would also make a good pressie.
Where do you put all those assorted bits and pieces, the special photos and keepsakes that are such an important part of your life? In this box, of course. With a retro-style design on the lid, it’s perfect for storing old photos, drawings and notes - even for your sewing or letter writing materials.
A perfect present. This fantastic photo tray is a great gift for relatives - just fill it with family photos. It’s great for grannies! Or perhaps you’ll give it to a friend as a thank you present for a great weekend or holiday, filled with memories of a good time. It would also make a lovely anniversary present.
Tune in to the calm and serenity of birds singing in the kitchen garden. Nothing is more soothing than birdsong. And now you can even enjoy country atmosphere in the city! We think this lovely CD is just perfect for a spring or summer afternoon or even better on a gloomy day! Running time: 45 mins.
We couldn’t find a collection like this anywhere, so we designed our own - the ultimate box of stamps. Suitable for any occasion and any age of user, they include 22 stamps of almost every salutation imaginable and we really love the graphics. Good quality rubber stamps with wooden handles.
These ravishing egg soaps nestled in their straw-lined box make a memorable impact in a guest bathroom. The gentle vegetable soaps come in heavenly shades of blue contain soothing chamomile and meadowsweet as well as exfoliating oatmeal and bran speckles! Exquisite packaging makes this an unforgettable present. Box of 6.
Use this decorative heart hook to add a pretty, practical finishing touch to any bedroom or cloakroom. Perfect for towels and bathrobes, or hang a set of three in the hall for coats. Hand carved in bleached wood.
There’s nothing easier than growing hyacinth bulbs and this set of three vases sold exclusively by us lends a lovely old-fashioned feel to your blooms. The jewel coloured green, clear and purple glass is hand engraved, and you don’t have to stick to hyacinths, of course. Would make a great gift – or why not give away two and keep one for yourself? Set of 3. Part of the Cox and Cox range. Please only wash in cool water.
Make a strong style statement in your home with this generous sized crown hook. It has a vintage patina finish and creates a really stunning visual effect when attached to a plain coloured wall. A row of three in a bathroom would look amazing with white towels hung from them.
Taking centre stage on the table to hold water, wine, or perhaps used as a vase, this glass jug looks stunning in any setting. Extremely elegant, it is also a highly practical addition to your home however you choose to use it. The timeless design will look great for years to come.
Handmade from charming floral fabric, this pyramid doorstop smells fantastic as well as looking fresh and pretty. Filled with organic wheat and lavender and finished with a velvet ribbon loop, it’ll banish slamming doors forever. Do you need more than one?
A splendid copy of an authentic French design, this wooden baguette tray makes a fab centrepiece for your table. It’s perfect for both indoor and outdoor meals and the generous size happily holds large baguettes. Good for presenting apples and other fruit too. Made with mango wood from a sustainable source.
Beautiful shaker heart birdfeeder, with a centered feeding platform. An attractive way for you to increase the number and variety of birds that visit your garden. Hang from a tree, scatter with food or an apple and watch your hungry feathered friends enjoy a feast. Approx size: height: 27cm, width: 22cm.
Here’s a handsome board designed to complement our cheese knives and cheese wire. With a stainless steel handle and solid wooden board it would also be great for pates, bread or cakes.
Add an easy touch of elegance to your wedding decorations with this wired garland that features pretty and charming white seed beads and glass leaves. Simply wind it around your chosen chair, candelabra or similar and tweak the bead loops to create the shape you require.
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