Gift guide: Something special from Cornwall and Scilly

The Grey Lurcher

Scilly Flowers

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Colwith Farm Distillery

With gifting soon to be at the forefront of our minds, this luxurious silk scarf from Diana Wilson will make this purchase extra special. A generous 40x40 inches of pure luxury these gorgeous limited edition designs are extra special. These scarves are versatile and will become a classic addition to any wardrobe. Diana’s pieces are timeless and beautiful, alongside her scarves we stock her vintage re-purposed jewellery and her printed velvet cushions, if you are a fan of minimalism these aren’t for you! Pop in to see them in all their eye popping glory, we open from Tuesday to Saturday 11-4. The Grey Lurcher, 20 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AB www.greylurcherfalmouth.com.

Send sustainable Christmas greetings to friends and family with a gift box of scented narcissi, delivered straight to any UK doorstep direct from where they’re grown on the Isles of Scilly. These beautiful scented flowers flourish outdoors in the small traditional fields dotted across the islands. Blooms from Churchtown Farm on St Martin’s are sent wrapped only in paper to minimise plastic waste, and this Christmas, prices have been frozen so you pay the same great price as last year - from as little as £13 with free delivery, making this a great value Christmas gift.

Call 01720 422169 or visit www.scillyflowers.co.uk

Spread joy and cheer this festive season with Heligan’s specially curated Christmas gift boxes, inspired by the flora and fauna of the historic 200-acre estate near Mevagissey. • The Bee Gift Set (£14.95): a sweet collection of honey fudge, honeycomb chocolate, a seedball mix and notebook. • The Explorer’s Kit Bag (£19.95): everything a mini-adventurer will need to get up close and personal to nature this year. • The Pineapple Lover’s Gift set (pictured, £17.95): a pineapple tea towel, fruit-flaked chocolate bar, soap and exclusive pineapple and rhubarb jam. • The Potting Shed Essentials gift box: a practical collection of gardening must-haves. More information online at heliganshop.com

Could there be a more festive gift than Christmas Pudding Vodka? Aval Dor’s seasonal offering is a rich and decadent spirit infused with no fewer than nine exotic fruits, handpeeled fresh oranges and hints of cinnamon spice. Serve with premium ginger ale and a dash of bitters for the ultimate Christmas cheer. Sister spirit Colwith’s Christmas Gin entices with fresh orange and piney juniper at the fore, giving way to delightfully balanced cinnamon and nutmeg, plus lingering notes of aromatic cloves. Both are sustainably made from Cornish potatoes in small-batch production on the family farm near Lostwithiel, and retail at 35cl £29/70cl £42.