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The pretty things gift guide

From hand knitted mittens to screen printed t-shirts; knitwear for mugs to vintage tea sets, here's our ultimate Christmas wishlist of prettiness for the girliest of girls in your life…

Multi Colour Flora Dora

Inspired by the art deco teapots of the 1930s, this 'Flora Dora' teapot is part of a collection of beautiful handpainted vintage style teaware by Katy Potts.

Ink Apparel Wilderness collection

These screen printed tees from London-based Ink Apparel's Wilderness range feature intricately hand drawn floral and bird illustration inspired by 18th

Bicycle tea towel

A refreshing change from naff slogans and tube maps, this pretty design by La Cerise Sur Le Gateau is one of a number of unusual designs from dedicated tea towel retailer

Gem owl necklace

Word to the wise: this is not your ordinary owl jewellery.

Tweet hair slides

All it takes is a couple of birds to beautify the boringly functional kirby grip. Easy-peasy.

Zosienka & Rosie calendar

A delightfully illustrated calendar to keep your friends and fellow creatures organised in 2012.

Cloud Lightning Cushion

Snuggle up with it on a rainy day, or hang it on your wall to create your own indoor micro climate, this knitted cloud cushion with thunder bolt was created by up an

Mercury trinket box

Smoky glass shimmers with a pure silver finish to elegantly catch your discarded baubles and beads at the day's end.

Japanese doll candlesticks

These cute and colourful Japanese doll candlesticks with brighten up any home on a dull winter's day.

Personalised necklace

Will name necklaces ever go out of fashion? We think not! Go for a classic Sex and the City Carrie style or try silver, diamond studded or a quirkier arrangement.

Felt winged pencil

A wooden pencil with a beautiful creamy white felt wing with 'for winging words' charmingly printed on a removable glassine tag. Available in red or black.

Cosy mug

A beautiful, tall, porcelain mug designed by Linda Bloomfield and wrapped in a chunky, hand-knitted lambswool cosy by Ruth Cross. Available in three colour combinations.

House of Chintz lampshade

A bit more of a splurge item but too pretty to ignore, the House of Chintz lampshades are inspired by a light hearted look at the suburban landscape of Middle-Engl

Chick stud earrings

Other animals available include whales and leaping salmons, but these handmade sterling silver chick stud earrings are our personal favourite.

Peacock on silver chain necklace

This cute necklace from London Lily consists of a silver plated chain and a sweet, plastic peacock pendant in red, purple or a deep yellow.

Alice in Wonderland Mugs

A charming collection of fine bone china mugs featuring characters from the Mad Hatter's tea party in Alice in Wonderland, designed exclusively for Whittard of

Babushka Nesting Boxes

Set of seven Matryoshka doll shaped nesting gift boxes, in purple, red, blue, pink, teal and yellow. Gold decorated lids with flowers and paisley patterns.

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