20 beautiful objects to gift and be gifted this Christmas, according to our Style Director

Ruth Sleightholme shows us what has caught her eye
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As a House & Garden staffer since 2010, Ruth Sleightholme knows a thing or two about buying homewares and gifts. This Christmas, we tasked her with finding the most exciting things to shop, from festive decorations to cosy cushions. Whether you're looking for beautiful objects for yourself or gorgeous items to gift, a scroll through Ruth Sleightholme's gallery will offer inspiration in abundance.

You can't go wrong with a festive card
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Rainbow Bow by Canonbury Press

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Six Geese a Laying Christmas card

Complete their gallery wall with these charming plates…
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Pine and guarumo wood plates

Or this pretty pink one
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Reverie des Pine plate

For a design buff
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Antony Chair Limited Edition 2025 by Jean Prouvé

Add some dynamic texture to their existing cushion set…
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The Checky Archipelago Cushion

Or a surprising shape
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Anemone Aurora Cushion

Make their desk somewhere they actually want to work at
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Oval moulded leather pen pot

A lovely throw will see them through the colder months
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Atmosfera throw

A pleasingly organic table that will work in every house
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Merrivale side table

Elevate their morning cup of tea
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Knitted stripe tea cosy

And their Christmas tree
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Papier mache baubles

Give the gift of a games night
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Backgammon Set

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Snakes and Ladders board game #4 tray

A Bloomsbury-inspired lamp is a timeless present
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The Marzipan Table Lamp

As is this timeless beauty
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Caliban XL Globe Lamp

Lovely art will always be appreciated, no matter the budget
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The Pergola Diptych by Charlie Sheppard

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Glicée print of The Ten Largest, No.7, Adulthood, Group IV, 1907, by Hilma Af Klint

And finally, a gift for the host who has everything
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Bow gold candle spinner

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Gingerbread scented candle