The Village Standard
The Christmas Edit
Wool by the fire, brass in the candlelight and a good hamper on the kitchen table. Gifts for a country Christmas, chosen to be kept long after the tree comes down.
Under the tree
For him
The walk, the flask and the fireside
A wax jacket for Boxing Day, a hip flask for the cold end of the walk and argyle socks for the boots by the door.
Gifts for the country walker
For the host
Something for the table
Loose leaf tea, a stoneware mug, a striped bread bag and brass to hold the candles. Small, considered presents for whoever is doing the cooking.
For the larder
Tea, shortbread and hampers
A pot of Earl Grey, a tin of shortbread and a hamper to open slowly through the holidays.
Under £30
Stocking fillers
Pillow sprays, oven gloves, socks and lavender: the little things that make the morning.