Welcome to enki’s Christmas gift guide for 2024. With the Christmas countdown officially on, we’ve curated a selection of sustainable stocking fillers for the design conscious. Featuring the season’s finest, our shopping list ticks all the boxes with bits and bobs for the home, handy gadgets that no one needs but everyone loves and, of course, edibles to indulge in.
It’s that time of the year; the season of cinnamon scented air, crackling fires, Bublé’s best hits and, more regrettably, the dreaded gift hunt. Regardless of whether you’re a gifting pro and collect things for loved ones all year round, or are the kind that thrives when it comes to the all-in-one shopping trip on Christmas eve, enki’s gift guide is here to offer a little inspo when it comes to top notch gifting.
From Christmassy candles and cosy essentials, to luxury tech and wellbeing must-haves, here are our ideas to make this festive season a little more conscious…
Durable Ceramics from Monoware
Whether you’re gifting or getting ready to host, Monoware’s carefully crafted ceramic essentials are a real crowd pleaser. Elevating those first morning moments, the Everyday mug is perfect for popping in stockings.
£19 / monoware.com
Kip Hideaways Gift Voucher
Here is something for the discerning traveller. Brand new this year, Kip Hideaways unveils hand-illustrated gift vouchers so you can give the gift of adventure. Offering up its community of design-led stays (including eco-cabins, treehouses and quaint country cottages), your giftee will get to take their pick of Kip’s hidden holiday gems from around the UK.
kiphideaways.com
Flannel Pyjamas from TOAST
Good pyjamas are a Christmas essential. And our favourite is TOAST’s striped flannel set made in India with organic cotton. Brushed for extra comfort, they’re more than ideal for festive lounging.
£130 / toa.st
Ethical Gifting with Different Kind
Masters of the art of gifting, Different Kind has curated a conscious collection of food hampers and treats for the home that support artisans around the globe. It’s gift giving that also gives back to the environment, and enki’s favourite pick has got to be Dalit’s set of terracotta Rahul candles with scents of lavender, vanilla and beeswax.
£20 / thedifferentkind.com
Loewe’s Bean to Cup Espresso Machine
Now this isn’t quite stocking sized, and it’s certainly a bit of an investment, but it’s the coffee gift of 2024 and so we couldn’t resist a mention! Offering professional quality cuppas at home, Loewe’s new aura.pure bean-to-cup espresso machine is the gift that literally will keep on giving. With adjustable cup-volume settings, pre-grind times and temperatures, all the accessories and so much more… It’s a kitchen companion you’ll have for life.
£1,925 / loewe.tv
Handcrafted Creations from Every Story
Hand-crafted baubles always make great gifts, and this feathery trio from Every Story is our pick for this year. “Handmade from a smooth grey clay and carefully embossed with a foraged leaf before being dipped in a glossy white glaze,” these delicate leaves will add a graceful touch wherever hung.
£12 / everystory.co.uk
Cabins + Hideaways from enki The Monograph Series
A stocking addition for those seeking a moment of calm. The first edition of enki The Monograph Series will transport your loved one to the most beautiful design-led cabins and small homes nestled by beaches, lakes, woodlands and mountains all around the world.
£12.50 / Order your copy here
Design Icons from HAY
Crafted in Portugal from a durable terracotta, the Barro (meaning red clay) collection from HAY celebrates the simplicity of the material. It can be mixed, matched and added to overtime.
From £29 / hay.dk
DELLI Market’s Real Food Real Christmas Hamper
Packed with a careful balance of sweet and salty, in this hamper you’ll find everything you need for a festive feast including cheese and biscuits, chocolate, and even Oatnog (in the words of DELLI Market: “think eggnog, but better”). While the hamper market seems bigger than ever, with the Real Food Real Christmas selection you can rest assured that DELLI has curated the very best foodie-favourites to support independent brands.
£40 / delli.market
Candle Holder from Storefactory
One for the tablescape enthusiasts… We’re loving how you can add your own decor to these candle holders, making your Christmas table setting all the more cosy.
€35 / storefactory.se
Bodycare Luxuries from Austin Austin
If you’re looking to gift something of the bodycare variety, our go-to is Austin Austin. And its newest edition of an all-purpose rosemary balm and a cedar and patchouli hand cream are packaged in a 100% recyclable tube which uses a bio-enzyme technology.
£38 for the set / austinaustinorganic.com
SURI Toothbrush
A gift that instantly improves an everyday ritual. SURI’s tonal toothbrushes (now available in a pinky hue, Sunset Bloom) are crafted from aluminium with plant-based heads, and have a 40 day battery life. The benefits really are endless with this one…
From £75 / trysuri.com
‘Twas the Night Before Candle
Capturing the nostalgic notes of Christmases gone by, Great House Farm Stores have concocted a scent blend of cinnamon spice, mince pies and boardgames for its festive candle. But the best part? These candles are refillable so you can bring it out again next year.
£56 / greathousefarmstores.co.uk
Marshall Minor IV Earphones
Powerful audio, immersive sound, 30 hours of playtime and a redesigned earbud and stem for maximum comfort, Marshall’s Minor IV earphones are designed for those on the go.
£120 / marshall.com
Sprigster Non-alcoholic Garden Brut
Crafted by Sprigster’s very own team of cooks and gardeners at Pythouse Kitchen Garden, this alcohol-free sparkling is packed with savoury botanical flavours and the perfect tipple to toast with this season.
£15 / sprigsterdrinks.com
Vipp’s Coffee Table Tome
Celebrating the very best of Vipp’s kitchens in residential projects around the world, this coffee table book takes its reader on a journey through pages of modular kitchen inspiration…
€39 / projectvipp.com
Give the Gift of enki…
An enki subscription is the gift that can be lapped up all year round. And on top of six issues of the very best design and architecture inspiration, you’ll get a free luxury soy candle from Hobo + Co delivered straight to your door to kick off the festive season.
£38 (UK only) / Choose the right subscription for you here
We hope you enjoyed enki’s Christmas Gift Guide 2024. For even more festive inspiration, click here to grab your copy of the White Issue (Volume 63) of enki.
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