Fine Gift Ideas

This inexpensive gift is a great item to commemorate a child’s first Christmas.  The hand-blown glass Christmas tree bauble has a ‘Merry Christmas 2008′ inscription on the back, which can be personalised with a first name on the first line and a personal message of up to 25 characters on the second line.

Each successive year that it is hung on the tree will evoke special memories of that very first Christmas for your child.

Have a Mozart in the making, or a Bach bursting to  learn to play the piano?  This delightful little grand piano from Les Grande Jouets is made from solid wood and finished in a black gloss that is a true replica of the real thing.

Measuring 50cm x 56cm x 50cm, the piano features 31 keys with a 2.5 octave span, making a marvellous instrument for small children to learn on.  The size is just right to store in your child’s room, allowing easy access at any time they choose.

A music stand is incorporated on the top of the piano and a matching stool is provided.

Have you got a child that keeps pestering you for a pet of their own?  Or have a potential Bill Oddie on your hands?  This fascinating little kit will teach your child the responsibility of caring for a live creature without too much commitment and mess!  It is also a wonder in the natural world and give hours of observational fun.

Keep a family of stick insects as pets with this educational and engrossing stick insect kit. This set includes a specially designed mesh cage so that these wonderful creatures can be observed from all angles. You are also provided with an instruction book, pipette, tweezers, magnifier and a mail order form through which your new pets will be sent to you!

This item would make a unique gift at Christmas that is worlds away from computer games and technology.  Perfect for those quieter times!

Women love sparkly things and nicknack’s that hang off their handbags and keys, so this little item not only serves that purpose, but can actually save their life too.

A unique and revolutionary personal safety alarm for women. If you’re attacked the adrenalin in your body can cause you to lose your voice. This small alarm emits an extremely loud female scream designed to shock and disorientate your attacker, giving you a chance to flee.

This stylish alarm is designed as a discreet accessory that can be kept close at hand - attached to a key ring or clipped to your handbag. To activate, simply pull sharply on the chain.

Available in three colours.

Lots of little girls love to imaging dashing off on a white charger, and this gorgeous white unicorn lets them live their dream.

Measuring 80cm x 85cm, it has reinforced legs to allow a small child to sit on it (with adult supervision).  Press her ear and hear horse noises for added authenticity (2 x 1.5V AA batteries are required for this feature and are not supplied with the product).

The fluffy white fur is kept gorgeous by use of the accompanying pink horse brush, that we’re sure will keep your little girl occupied for hours.

This lovely unicorn from Die Spiegelburg has pink hooves, reins and satin saddle to make her even more adorable.

Also available is a large western horse for boys.

When thinking of gifts to put on this site, it is easy to get carried away with gifts for her, him and the kids, but what about the pets?  It will soon be Christmas for them too!

This pretty pink pullover for our little dainty dogs is so cute, and just the job for the coming dark winter nights.  No old-fashioned tartan job for this lucky pooch.

With velcro fastening under the tummy, it is easy to pop on for walkies, and just as easy to take off when back at home.  The jumper is luxuriously soft and has been hand-finished to include the pretty flowers down the back.

Available in three sizes:  extra small, small and medium.