One of our favourite online UK gift shops is Boutiko. They always have a gorgeous range of gifts at any time of the year.

But this christmas season they have a fantastic collection of winter treats. My particular favourites are these wonderful Noel tea light holders.

Ideal for the mantelpiece, the dining table or a windowsill, these enchanting fine porcelain tealight holders are hand thrown and decorated with tiny hole punched letters that give a magical flickering glow. They look as pretty with lit candles as they do without.

What makes them even more special is that they’re handmade by a British artist using offcuts of porcelain from other projects, so nothing is wasted.

Buy this set of 4 porcelain tealight holders for £25 from Boutiko.co.uk

Kate Gary is a designer and artist in the UK. She crafts and creates a quirky and eclectic range of loveable characters then uses them to embellish a variety of her handcrafted products.

They make truly unusual gifts for people as they are handmade in such a limited number.

From handbags, wallets and cosmetic purses, to soft cuddly toys and jewellery there is an adorable gift out there for everyone!

I especially love the Smug Cat range that was inspired by the designers cat Bella. Find the Smug Cat on brooches, purses, wallets and shopping bags like this one

This handmade designer bag is just £19.99

Or how about the snuggly muffin top softie – perfectly huggable and just £6

Make the most of the Free Christmas Delivery on orders over £50 too – it’ll save you £3.95.

Buy a selection of gifts for Christmas at Kate Garey shop

If you are like me and not very organised then you probably still have lots of xmas decorations and christmas gifts to buy.

Why not spend a few seconds entering our competition to win a hamper of christmas gifts to make life a bit easier for you.

Give the Purple Puffin Christmas Competition a try – you could be a winner!

Fancy beating the credit crunch and winning some fabulous christmas gifts this year? Then give our competition a whirl.

Not only could it save you spending lots of money (it’s a free competition), but it’ll save you pounding the streets for hours on end looking for those little xmas presents for family, friends and colleagues.

To be entered into the prize draw you simply have to complete the famous christmas song.

Step 1 – Fill in the blank

’On the first day of christmas my true love sent to me a ……… in a pear tree’

Simply email the answer to purplepuffinxmascompetition@giftchooser.co.uk by Thursday 4th December 2008. Please include your preferred contact details.

This gift hamper contains a selection of the best candles, collectables and stocking fillers on offer at Purple Puffin – and it could be yours! But you have to enter to be in with a chance of winning this collection of xmas gifts and goodies.

Christmas Candle Gift Set

This candle set is fragranced with clove, mandarin and cinnamon – the traditional Christmas smells. A collection of 4 golden T-Lites, 6 scented wooden balls and a fabric cushion come with a bottle of scented oil. All neatly packaged making it ideal to give as a christmas gift to your Grandma.

Christmas Santa

This 30cm wooden Santa collectable is hand painted and a traditional hessian sack finishes his outfit. He makes a great ornament – a lovely way to decorate your home for Christmas.

Christmas Snowman

My personal favourite is this charming rustic Christmas Snowman. He is made from shaped polystyrene for that authentic ’snow’ look and is decorated with real cones, twigs and bark for his waistcoat and hat. A woolly scarf completes his ensemble.

Fir Cone Candle Set

The Christmas candle gift set consists of 4 fir cone shaped candles, fragranced with christmas spices – cinnamon, clove and mandarin. They smell good enough to eat! (but this is not recommended)

Christmas Angel T-Lite holder

Get a warm glow emanating from your window with this porcelain Christmas Angel T-Light candle holder. She is decorated in traditional christmassy colours – red and gold and will have the word either Peace, Joy or Noel embossed onto her green sash.

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About Purple Puffin

Purple Puffin sell a range of gifts, toys and housewares to suit all pockets. Their Christmas Shop is now officially open and ready for you to browse their traditional, unusual and fun range of christmas gifts, collectables and decorations.

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Thursday 4th December 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winner will receive a Christmas candle and collectable hamper.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Purple Puffin newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Purple Puffin may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.

Sandedge are offering a truly unique gardening prize in our latest competition. Bringing wheelbarrows well and truly into the 21st century, this marvellous invention is a folding wheelbarrow.

Not only does it fold up flat so it can be stored in even the smallest gardens, but it can also come with this unique carrot design unlike the boring green metal wheelbarrows of yesteryear.

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

What vegetable can be found on the folding wheelbarrow?

(hint – you may be able to find the answer right here!)

This Competition has now ended but you will find more on our GiftChooser Competitions page.

About the folding wheelbarrow prize

Bugs bunny, eat your heart out! This brilliant carrot design folding wheelbarrow will brighten up the garden. And when it’s not being used its space saving design allows it to fold flat and fit into any nook or cranny available.

It’s also much lighter than the bog standard wheelbarrows making it easier to use as you zoom around your vegetable patch.

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About SandEdge

Sandedge.com is the place to go to find ravishing wrought iron garden furniture, arches and arbours, gorgeous gardening gifts and unique accessories such as the carrot design folding wheelbarrow. You’ll find no queues, crowds or cars – just stylish and unusual designs and fast delivery. Buy online now for that perfect gardening gift for kids and grown ups.

Not a winner?

Don’t worry if you’re unlucky and don’t get to win this outstanding competition prize, you can always buy the Sandedge Folding Wheelbarrow as a gift for someone for just £39.99.

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Friday 31st October 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winner will receive a Folding Wheelbarrow with carrot design.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Sandedge newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Sandedge may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.
• Prizes will be posted out by Sandedge within 28 days of the end of the competition.

If you’ve not yet entered this exciting competition then do before it’s too late!

Christmas is only 10 weeks away and these would make the best presents courtesy of Purple Puffin.

Enter the Purple Puffin camper van competition

Jacaranda Blue is giving one lucky winner a Luxury Bath Gift Box

We all need – and appreciate – a little relaxation and pampering now and again and Jacaranda Blue are offering one of their bestselling bath product gift sets to a GiftChooser reader.

The gift box the products come in is handmade and lined with tissue paper allowing the recipient to unwrap carefully and discover the goodies waiting to be found underneath: moisturising bath & body oil, organic soap and fairtrade bath melts. The winner will get to choose between Rejuvenate or Romance – whichever takes your fancy!

Treat yourself or better still give it as a gift to a loved one for a birthday or anniversary celebration. Just answer the simple question for your chance to win!

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

What type of butter are the bath melts made from?

(hint – you may be able to find the answer right here!)

This Competition has now ended but you will find more on our GiftChooser Competitions page.

About the Luxury Bath Giftset

100ml Bath & Body Oil
Made with sunflower, sesame and fair trade olive oils and scented with essential oils for the ultimate in pampering. Experience this fragrant and organic oil added to your bath, used as an after shower moisturiser or as a relaxing massage oil.

2 Bath Melts
These luxurious organic bath melts are perfect for bath time. Not only will you come out smelling of roses you’ll also be fully moisturised. Made from shea nut butter and essential oils, they come wrapped in natural muslin and each melt can be used twice (unless you have a really, really long bath!).

Handmade Organic Soap
A beautifully scented luxury soap made in the traditional cold-process method ensuring a moisturising soap that is gentle on all types of skin. Made using fairtrade ingredients which include olive oil, coconut oil and natural glycerin the organic soap is also suitable for vegans.

The Rejuvenate Bath Collection contains bath & body oil, scented with lemongrass, peppermint and rosemary essential oils, lemongrass soap and bathmelts and comes wrapped in a dark green gift box with lime green tissue paper.

The Romance Bath Collection contains bath & body oil, scented with patchouli, ylang ylang and sweet orange essential oils, geranium rose soap and bathmelts and is wrapped in a burgundy gift box with bright pink tissue paper.

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About Jacaranda Blue

Jacaranda Blue is an online gift shop specialising in contemporary ethically sourced products. Their range includes handcrafted jewellery, handbags and decorative homeware as well as the luxurious organic bath products featured in the competition. You’ll find gifts for men, women and children, so make sure you bookmark them for your Christmas shopping.

Do your Christmas shopping at JacarandaBlue.co.uk . You’ll be in for a real gift shopping treat!

If you are not a winner why not buy the gift set anyway – it only costs £20. Buy a Luxury Bath Products Gift Box

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Friday 24th October 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winner will receive a Romance Luxury Bath Giftset or a Rejuvenate Luxury Bath Giftset.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Jacaranda Blue newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Jacaranda Blue may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.
• Prizes will be posted out by Jacaranda Blue within 28 days of the end of the competition.

The Recycled Leather Collection

Recycled Leather notebook

The leather notebook is designed by Artbox and comes in several colours: aqua, brown, light pink or hot pink and retails at £8.95. The winner gets to choose their favourite.

2 Recycled Leather Photoframes

The small and large photo flexiframes are designed by Artbox and come in a stylish brown leather that retails at £6.50 for the small frame and £8.50 for the large frame.

To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer a very easy question:

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

This Competition has now ended but you will find more on our GiftChooser Competitions page.

Simply email the answer to blueberryparkcompetition@giftchooser.co.uk by Sunday 19th October 2008. Please include your preferred contact details.

About the Recycled Leather Collection

This stunning collection of recycled leather gifts should be on everyone’s wish list. Why not enter the competition to win it as they would make fantastic christmas gifts for family and friends!

A stylish but practical notebook which is made from recycled leather and contains recycled plain paper making it ultra eco-friendly. Great as a diary, address book, shopping or ideas list, in fact the list is endless! Not only is the leather beautifully soft it also has a Japanese style elastic binding which means it can be refilled and used forever.

These funky flexi photo frames come in a small and large size are the perfect way to display all your favourite pictures at home or in the office. As we mentioned they are designed to be stylish yet functional so each frame starts life flat before the elastics are added to create their curviness. This makes it a very practical gift for posting!

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About Blueberry Park

The founder of Blueberry Park, Karen, discovered a passion for all things handmade. She went on a quest and sought out a variety of original yet functional products and gifts made by a selection of artists to sell on her online shop.

Blueberry Park offers a beautiful range of cards and unique gifts for men, women, children and the home, never swerving from the motto of William Morris when selecting items –

”never have anything in your home that you don’t consider to be beautiful or useful”.

Go to blueberry-park.co.uk – for gifts that look good and feel good too!

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Sunday 19th October 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winner will receive one leather gift collection which comprises of 2 leather photo frames and 1 leather notebook.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Blueberry Park newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Blueberry Park may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.
• Prizes will be posted out by Blueberry Park within 28 days of the end of the competition.

The Pet Poets Club book: Volume 1 contains over 34 poems from all your favourite animals: dogs, cats, birds, goldfish, mice and a whole host of other pets. Read about the trials and tribulations of Fifi the Showbiz Chihuahua or Pugsy Malone, The Dogfather.

It’s quirky, humourous and beautifully designed with a spectacular array of colour photographs and graphics. Amazingly over 13,000 copies of this book have been sold so far, making it one of the biggest selling poetry books of the last year!

These books will make the ideal christmas present for pet lovers of any age!

To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer a very easy question:

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

How many copies of the Pet Poets Club book have been sold over the past year?

(hint – you may be able to find the answer right here!)

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About The Pet Poets Club

Enter the world of the Pet Poets Club, an exclusive club where you can discover the secret world of pets. Members of the club describe their hopes, dreams and fears through the medium of rhyme. This is then translated by Marc Todd in order for us humans to understand and appreciate it.

Thumper the Rabbit, Percy the Goldfish, Harold the hamster and Pretty Boy the Parrot are just a few of the Pet Poets Club members you will get to meet and learn the works of. And the head of the clan is The Dogfather – Pugsy Malone, hear one of his poems here:

Despite the exclusivity of the club it is entirely free for humans (and their pets!) to join and buy Pet Poets Club merchandise including calendars, christmas cards and t-shirts.

Join the Pet Poets Club

Discount Code

If you are unlucky enough not to win this fabulous competition or want more than one copy of the spectacular Pet Poets Club book as gifts for family and friends, we have a discount code which entitles all GiftChooser readers the chance to buy the book for half price – just £3.99 (plus £1 for P&P).

Simply enter the promotional code giftx808 when you order. Buy the Pet Poets Club Book.

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Friday 10th October 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• Ten winners will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winners will receive one copy of the book The Pet Poets Club: Volume 1.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Pet Poets Club newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Pet Poets Club may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.

No it’s not a demand. It’s my latest gift website find. It may appear to many that I have a slight obsession with chocolate but really what is there not to like about them?

After my recent gushings over Montezumas I have now discovered an online shop selling some delicious Belgian chocolates which will make great christmas gifts.

They even have a selection of chocolates in boxes that would make ideal Wedding Favours. Want to find out more?

Chocolate Now gives you complete control over what chocolates you order, how many and even how they are gift wrapped. Not only do they have plenty of choice but you can also buy chocolate Christmas Hampers or even chocolate Wedding Favours either ready made or in DIY sets so you can assemble your own (which works out cheaper)

My mouth started watering as soon as I read the selection of 40 chocolates I could choose from; Banana creme fraiche, dark ganache with Lavender, Green Apple, chocolate mousse, coconut truffle and ginger cream to name just a few of the scrumptious looking and exotic sounding chocolates.

The thing about buying gifts for people is you want it to be easy and for there to be plenty of choice which is just what you get at Chocolate Now.

Try a bit of everything with the Chocolate Now Self Select option which lets you handpick what treats are delivered. For the easy option select the Chocolate Now Pre-packed option or how about sending the Chocolate Now E-Choc service which is the equivalent of a gift voucher so the recipient can choose exactly what they want.

To make the gift extra special there’s a choice of over 30 types of stunning, luxury gift wrapping – a life saver if you are a bit clumsy with the old wrapping paper and sellotape.

Buy your chocolate gifts at Chocolate Now

Camper Van Collectables

It seems the Great British Holiday is becoming a popular option again for families. It’s a chance to take to the open road and explore a number of beautiful locations around the UK. Well we don’t have any real ones up for grabs but we do have some fantastic Camper Van collectables to win!

The exclusively designed Camper Van range are made from durable resin and ceramic and are ideal gifts for anyone interested in camper vans, cars or just cool collectables. They are available for sale at the Purple Puffin online shop but you could be lucky enough to win one of the two Camper Van collectable sets available which are full of campervan goodies.

Prize One:

A psychedelic Ceramic Camper Van Money Box, a psychedelic Camper Van Mug and a Set of Camper Van Egg Cups

Prize Two:

A Camper Van Splittie Money Box, a Camper Van Mug and a Set of Camper Van Tealight Holders

To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer a very easy question:

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

What materials are these Camper Van collectables made from?

(hint – you may be able to find the answer right here!)

This Competition has now ended but you will find more on our GiftChooser Competitions page.

If you know someone who’s Camper Van crazy why not enter? They make brilliant gifts for birthdays and Christmas.

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About Purple Puffin

Purple Puffin is bursting with great toys, houseware items and gift ideas. In fact they have over 3000 products to choose from!

You’ll be able to find presents to suit all ages. Gifts that range from the kitsch to the collectable, SOX gadget covers, gardening gifts, jewellery gifts, decorative items for the home and even activity sets for the kids.

Visit the Purple Puffins online gift shop at www.purplepuffin.co.uk for a great range of christmas gifts too.

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Tuesday 30th September 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• Two winners will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winners will receive one of two Camper Van Collectables sets.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Purple Puffin newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Purple Puffin may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.

Get set for Christmas 2008

Looking forward to getting ready for christmas? This stunning clutch bag will be just perfect teamed up with that Little Black Dress for the office christmas party.

Classy and feminine, the ’Maggie’ clutch bag is handmade from luxury black satin with a fabulous red chiffon bow. To finish it off a stylish black bangle not only looks great but makes it easier to hold. And not wanting to be upstaged the internal lining has a black and white polka dot pattern – very retro!

This fabulous bag usually sells at £40 but the good news is that we have one to give away to a lucky winner courtesy of kittyandpolly.co.uk.

To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer a very easy question:

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

The colours of the handbag lining are black and which other colour?

(hint – you may be able to find the answer right here!)

This Competition has now ended but you will find more on our GiftChooser Competitions page.

If you are the lucky winner and are of a generous nature you may even decide to give it away as a fabulous christmas present. There’s going to be one happy wife, girlfriend or best friend this year!

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About Kitty & Polly

Kitty & Polly have been busy hunting for some real treats in the lead up to christmas. Paula Green, the founder of kittyandpolly.co.uk says she is

‘delighted with our new finds for autumn and winter, representing the best in up and coming design talent and creativity. They will make great gifts for Christmas. And in keeping with our company ethos, everything is handmade which is great for our customers and the environment’

The latest additions to the range can only be described as cute, quirky and gorgeously girly. From tea cosies to tea lights, soaps to candles and handmade handbags to hot water bottle covers the choice of delectable goodies is endless.

Visit their gift shop at www.kittyandpolly.co.uk

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Friday 26th September 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winner will receive a black & red Maggie clutch bag.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Kitty & Polly newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Kitty & Polly may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.

You know it’s going to be a good week when you find an online gift shop worth shouting about. For gifts that are handcrafted, fairly traded and distinctly different visit Jacaranda Blue for the shopping experience of the century.

This gem of a site will make sure you are never stuck for gift ideas. Find presents for the men and women in your life – whatever their age. Yes, babies and kids are also included.

Most items are made in South Africa or Asia by local crafts people and communities so all the items are handmade and not mass produced – it also means most of them are unique so each one will differ slightly from another.

And you can be assured in the fact that everything you buy will help these communities by providing a fair wage in an area where employment and money is scarce. Now that’s what I call retail therapy!

After hunting through the treasures on display I have selected my 2 favourite items:

For him

This quirky wire ’working’ car has been deftly made and makes a fabulous decorative piece for a boys room or bookcase. It comes in 2 sizes but I prefer the medium size car as the wheels are made from recycled black bags which really makes it stand out.

Buy for just £10.20 from Jacaranda Blue

For her

I have such a passion for bags. A girl can never have too many and this beautiful blue silk taffeta bag looks fabulous, can hold everything we need and fits comfortably on your shoulder.

Buy this bag for someone’s birthday from Jacaranda Blue for £26

Whether its a treat for someone special or a beautiful house warming gift to brighten up someone’s home, you will find more than you bargained for at Jacaranda Blue.

I can whole heartedly recommend Montezuma’s chocolate shop after years of experience. They sell some of the most delicious chocolate treats going. In fact these aren’t just chocolates, these are delectable treats from the chocolate god himself.

I love receiving these chocolates – they make great gifts for any occasion, even a simple ’Thank You’.

There have been many a christmas and birthday where I have unwrapped presents to find some Montezuma gold hidden within. From chunky bars and buttons to truffles and the affectionately named ’dainty dollops’ – whose name still tickles me to this day.

I have always enjoyed trying the unusual. It began with a love of icecream and I would hunt out flavours to delight such as coconut, honeycomb and Baileys. Then when I found Montezuma’s shop one day I realised I could indulge in the same hobby with chocolate. I have since tried many of their delicious flavours but I can’t keep up as they are always creating new seasonal combinations.

My absolute favourite has to be the white chocolate with chilli and ginger Chunky Bar and the geranium Dainty Dollops as a very close runner up. Scrummy!

If you are having trouble deciding then why not go for the HayFever Gift Box which contains a glorious selection of milk chocolate goodies for someone to eat to their hearts content.

This gift box holds the following treats: Smooth Milk Bar, The Dark Side Milk Chocolate Bar, Peppermint & Vanilla Emperor Bar, Venezuela Milking Maid Bag and Milk Chocolate Giant Buttons.

Montezuma’s Chocolates are just the ticket if you are looking for something a bit different but oh-so-good. Trust me – buy Chocolates from Montezuma’s.

My new website of the week is Bizzy Balloons. The name for this online shop says it all – a one stop balloon shop, busy with ideas for presents to suit plenty of occasions.

If you find you are stuck for a gift idea to congratulate somebody on passing their driving test or celebrating your nephews christening, a balloon gift isn’t as silly as it sounds – in fact they are really rather fun!

My balloon of choice would have to be the singing musical balloons like this Happy Birthday musical balloon set for £29.

You can just imagine the look of surprise on peoples faces – slightly less embarrassing than a singing telegram, especially if it arrives whilst you’re at work!

The best thing about the Bizzy Balloon site is that you can now get a talking tag to add to your balloon gift for only £4.99.

How does it work?

Simply add the tag to your shopping basket and you will be emailed a telephone number to call. You can then record a 60 second message which will be tied to your balloon. I think it’s much more personalised and unique than writing on a tag.

These Talking Tags are also going to be available at our favourite online card shop Moonpig.com soon too!

The thing with sending a balloons is that you can add a host of other bits and bobs along with it. Flowers, teddy bears and mini cakes to name a few.

I love the fact that you get Free UK Delivery with your order and if that wasn’t enough you even get a box of chocolates thrown in for free!

What are you waiting for? Get visiting Bizzy Balloons for gift ideas right away.

I love discovering new gift shops online and just recently the delightfully named Blueberry Park has come to my attention.

With its serene colour scheme I instantly felt relaxed and ready to explore the goodies they had to offer.

Blueberry Park’s creator Karen says ”I wanted to create a shopping experience where it was possible to find unique, beautiful and functional products that ooze the charm and originality you can only get with something handmade.”

Any of the handcrafted gifts on display would make superb and original presents for family and friends, but my particular favourite items are:

Knitted Egg Cosy

The very cute and cuddly egg cosy has been hand knitted into a variety of favourite animals including a cat, a parrot and a very apt chicken.

Not only looks pretty but very practical too!

Buy today from Blueberry Park for just £8.95

Leather Disc Place Mats

Funky, functional and perfect for al fresco dining – these leather circular placemats come in a stunning mix of colours.

You get 6 per set and as an extra quirk, they have been designed so you can pop out the centre and use the smaller circular mats as matching coasters – ingenious!

Buy now from Blueberry Park for just £30

Owl House Kit

Not long until the kids break up for their summer holiday and Blueberry Park have the perfect crafty kit to keep the little ones occupied.

This novel Owl House Kit provides all the equipment and instructions to produce a family of owls as well as converting the box they arrive in into an owl treehouse. I quite fancy making it myself!

Fancy buying one? Only £8.50 from Blueberry Park

They also have an exclusive range of handmade cards made from a variety of textiles for a truly unique greetings card. See Blueberry Park’s Card Gallery.

Is your skin ready for summertime?

To help you get fabulous glowing skin Boutiko is offering a Skin Care set worth £25. The set includes 3 fantastic skin products from Balance Me, a superb range of aromatherapy skincare that only contains pure, natural essential oils, and are free from animal testing, petroleum and mineral oil, artificial fragrances and colours.

Now is the perfect time to start your beauty regime to get – and keep – your skin in tip-top condition. Your skin can suffer with dryness over winter and we also get a bit slack with our moisturising routine too. So as the prospect of summer holidays and glorious sunshine beckon us to the beach, it’s time to ensure your skin is suitably prepared.

To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer a very easy question:

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

The lip salve contains the oil from which well-known English flower?
(hint – you may be able to find the answer right here!)

This Competition has now ended but you will find more on our GiftChooser Competitions page.

About the Boutiko Super Trio Gift Set

Balance Me is a luxurious brand of natural aromatherapy beauty and skin care products sold by Boutiko. This Gift Set is beautifully presented in a handy drawstring washbag and includes the following items:

Super Wash 250ml
This invigorating body wash consists of Juniper to cleanse and refresh, Geranium to balance and Lavender and Bergamot to stimulate your skin. This sulphate detergent free wash is designed to tone skin and uplift your mind.

Super Oil 200ml
Jojoba, Sweet Almond Oil and Wheatgerm are combined with Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Juniper to tone, improve circulation and energise your skin. This oil is the perfect complement to the Super Body Wash. For best results massage into the skin after washing with Super Wash or exfoliating.

Rose Salve 15ml
A delicious lip salve containing Rose Otto and Shea Butter to rehydrate and moisturise your lips. Makes lips soft, glossy and utterly kissable.

The Balance Me products contain pure essential oils to optimise your health and well-being. Everyone deserves a little bit of luxury!

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About Boutiko

Boutiko loves to find beautiful gifts all with an ethical twist, making it a fantastic boutique to buy your gifts from. Their selection includes a range of accessories, items for the home, jewellery, skincare and stationery.

Each product has a symbol indicating whether it is locally or handmade, Fair Trade, organic or recycled. So you can shop with a clear conscience but without compromising on quality and choice.

Visit their online gift shop site at www.boutiko.co.uk and see what treasures they have in store.

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Friday 11th July 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winner will receive a Balance Me Super Trio Gift Set.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Boutiko newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Boutiko may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.

My latest find is another great gift idea for those gentlemen who love a traditional tipple of the golden nectar. A fabulous traditional bottle of whisky transformed into a bespoke gift idea for your dad on Father’s Day.

Fact of the Day: Whisky will only mature when it is casked. This means the actual age of a whisky is the difference between the time of distillation to bottling the finished product.

Find the most fabulous collection of whisky online at Master of Malt. From the well-known Scottish and Irish brands such as Bushmills and Campbeltown, but not forgetting those smaller distilleries like Edradour.

If your dad is anything like mine, he’ll love a bottle of single malt and the best reason to get this as a Fathers’ Day gift? It can be personalised by you:

Personalised Whisky for Father’s Day

• Choose a design and have your own label added to your chosen bottle
• The option to have the bottle displayed in a wooden presentation box
• Add giftwrapping and a handwritten message card

These also make a great birthday or anniversary present as you can select a bottle that was distilled from as far back as 1946!

Prices are very reasonable and there’s a range which will suit whatever your pocket can spare.

Buy today from Master of Malt and get next day delivery – how’s that for service.

I have recently discovered Boutiko, a beautiful looking site with some gorgeous gifts on offer.

All of their stock is ethical in some way or other. Whether it be fairly traded, organic, made from recycled products or locally made.

They are just as passionate about shopping for nice, ethical things as you are which means you’re in for a treat.

It’s like wandering into a huge chest full of treasure, so crammed full of good stuff, it’s hard to know how I will be able to load up my arms and carry everything out. Then I realise it’s an online shop and I relax – they’ll post it all to me!

My particular favourites are the Leather Keyring which makes an ideal present for Father’s Day.

Not only does it hold your keys, but more importantly it opens up to reveal space for 2 photos of your loved ones. Buy one in red or blue for £12.50 from Boutiko

I also adore this stunning heart shaped silver pendent and necklace for £22. The pendant chimes and apparently no two sound the same.

It’s easy to see why it’s one of their bestsellers.

Or how about this recycled Leather Travel Holder for £25.

Perfect for keeping important travel documents together whilst on the move

Boutiko.co.uk has one mission – to give you the chance to browse to your hearts content and buy from a fabulous selection of goods that are unique, unusual, handmade, recycled, organic and fair trade. Go see what treasure you can find!

Really Relaxing have a huge selection of products that are designed to help relax your mind, body and soul.

This cuddly dog has a warm heart – well he does after being heated gently in the microwave anyway. He will help ease all you aches and pains and because he is filled with Wheat and Lavender essential oil, he produces a gorgeous aroma to hep you really relax.

To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer a very easy question:

Step 1 – Answer this simple question

How long does the Dog Wheat Bag need to heat up in a microwave?
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About the Really Relaxing Cuddly Dog Wheat Bag

Really Relaxing has been established for 3 years and offers a collection of heavenly aromatherapy oils and accessories, oil burners, fragrances, candles, bath and body care products and massage oils which all make perfect gifts.

This adorable Dog Wheat Bag is microwaveable and will take just one and a half minutes to warm through. They are made from a soft and snuggly fabric and filled with specially treated wheat.

The cuddly creatures wheat bags are extremely popular with people of any age and make brilliant gifts. Not only because they are a great alternative to a hot water bottle, but they are also very cute and highly collectible.

Visit their site at www.reallyrelaxing.co.uk and see what goodies they have on offer.

Competition Rules

• The closing date is Friday 30th May 2008.
• All entries must reach us by 23:59 (11:59pm) on the closing date.
• One winner will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
• The winner will receive a Dog Wheat Bag.
• The competition applicant may only enter once.
• The competition is open to UK residents only.
• All entrants email addresses will be added to the Gift Chooser and Really Relaxing newsletter list. If you do not wish for it to be added, please tell us in your email.
• No employees of Gift Chooser or Really Relaxing may enter.
• The judges decision is final.
• Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or other goods.

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