Retro & Kitsch

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.

Movie Market

Website: www.moviemarket.co.uk

One of the best pressies I ever received was a fabulous framed collection of cells from my all time favourite film, ’The Matrix’. I wasn’t expecting the gift and I was very impressed that someone had gone out of their way to buy me something that I would appreciate.

It has been on my wall ever since and so when I found the Movie Market website, I thought what a great gift shop to highlight to others and give people an interesting idea for a present.

£4.99 at Purple Puffin

If you are struggling with a present for your little brother, nephew or grandson, I have spied this cute and very collectable money box, which is in the shape of a cartoon style VW Beetle.

It’s a bargain at under a fiver so it won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

£5.95 at Feeling Chilled

If you don’t want to spend a fortune, or have a limited budget this month but need to get a quick last minute pressie for your mum or a friends birthday, this Lotus Flower is a great bath plug.

It’s a cute accessory that any girl would love to see when she takes a soak in the bath.

E-Flowers

Website: www.eflowersuk.co.uk

You can’t beat a bunch of flowers to say a simple message – I Love You, Thank You, Get Well Soon or Congratulations. Especially on Mum’s Day, it can be just the thing to show her you care.

E-Flowers are an online flowers site that have been going since 1985, it’s a very easy to use shop and has some beautiful flowers on offer.

£16.50 at Fearless Online

Do you know someone is always forgetting stuff? We at GiftChooser may have found the ideal gift to help you solve the problem of your forgetful friend. The Memo Clock.

It’s an ingenius idea that not only looks groovy, but acts as a handy hourly reminder of everything that needs to be done.

£12.50 at Kitsch

This online kitsch shop has always got something good to buy for somebody you know who is celebrating a birthday.

I think this cool Supergirl Apron and Glove is perfect for a friend who loves cooking in the kitchen.

£39.95 at GadgetShop

This funky iPod alarm clock has got to provide the most fun you can imagine having in a morning. Not only does it look very sleek, but you know it’s always going to play the songs you like. Ten times better than radio!

£14.95 at Firebox

Fancy buying a present that’s a bit quirky? This very cute birdhouse is a fully functioning replica of a 1950’s wash-o-matic washing machine. It has been designed especially to house the little feathered visitors that come to your garden for their daily get together – oh and the food’s not bad either!

£14.95 at Firebox

The funkiest birdhouse ever has been created and is available now for you to buy. A fab pressie for all dads who love caravanning, bird watchers, in fact anyone with a garden!

I don’t know who comes up with these ideas but keep them coming. This brilliantly camp wooden caravan doubles up as wee little birdy house.

£299 at Presents For Men

This is the ultimate gadget for any couch potato – who wants to slouch in style. It may look like a slouching chair for blokes but it also comes in a barbie pink colour for the girlies too.

Described as an ’interactive gaming chair’ it sounds like a dream come true!

£5.99 at Gobaz

I just love buying little knick knacks for people. Something cute, something kitsch, unusual, unique or just plain strange. So christmas is the perfect time for me as I get to buy lots of little pressies for people.

I personally find quantity rather than quality is best, especially around the xmas season, the more presents to unwrap the better, so to save me going bust I always chose things under a tenner.

£5.39 at Amazon

I read about this brilliant cookbook for dogs in a magazine at the weekend and I just had to find out what it was all about.

Pupcakes is one of those original books that just makes you smile when you open it up. A great present idea for any dog lovers you know.

£10.95 at The Sharp Edge

A few days ago I was raving about the brilliant Bar Butler, a 4 litre bottle holder to create the perfect cocktail and pour the perfect shot. Well now I have found it’s ideal companion.

£29.95 at Firebox

John from Scarborough asks

My friend Trevor is off to Uni next month and I would like to get him a going away present. Any ideas for a fun pressie?