Christmas Gift Guide: 15

THE STYLE OF WIGHT Christmas Gift Guide

15 marvellously magical pages of gifts to want and wish for from our favourite Island independent retailers

Because we need a little Christmas (right this very second)

Ralph Lauren red plaid twill shirt, Visual Impact Menswear, £115. Luxury Rudolph matches, Pure Wight Soy Candles, £9.95. Large Winter Spice candle, Pure Wight Soy Candles, £18. Christmas tree key holder, Jacks Vintage, £18. Jellycat Merry Mouse, Shorelines of Cowes, £25. Winter berries soap, Shorelines of Cowes, £4.95. Compliments of the Season, The Goose Books, £7. Assorted scented envelope sachets, Bayliss & Booth, £4.50 each. Gourmet mulling syrup, Farmer Jacks, £5.25. Christmas mug, Shorelines of Cowes, £9.99.

For those that wander on land...

Serbian Kilim rug, Jacks Vintage, £215. Ruff & Tumble ultimate dog drying coat, Pets with Hart, £48.95. British Sport by Eric Parker, The Goose Books, £5. Mustard Herschel wallet, Visual Impact Menswear, £30. Professional trainer care kits, Visual Impact Menswear, £25. Backpack, Bayliss & Booth, £45. Huskee reusable Cup, Island Roasted, £17.50. Puffin bobble hat, Shorelines of Cowes, £20.99. Barbour green beanie, Visual Impact Menswear, £22.95. Barbour Fairisle socks, Visual Impact Menswear, £14.95. Vintage RAC Road Map, The Goose Books, £4.

...and those who speak of nothing but the sea

Guiding Beacon driftwood, Wight Originals, £30. Blue herringbone throw, XV Stripes, £60. Mugs, Chad Powell Photography, £8.95. Aurora sea spray soap, Wight Originals, £4.95. Mermaid Gin gift set, Isle of Wight Distillery, £62.50. Ocean Bingo, Acacia Bay, £19.99. Navy throw, Nervous Wreck Designs, £23. Island Scents candles, XV Stripes, from £25. British Seamen by David Mathew, The Goose Books, £4.50. Marine life bamboo coffee cup, Corn Exchange, £10.99. Luke Oceanic gift set, Visual Impact Menswear, £25. Framed print, Nervous Wreck Designs, £20.

For home workers…

Smart book light, Bayliss & Booth, £37. 1000-piece puzzle, Chad Powell Photography, £32. Stone paper journal, Bayliss & Booth, £16. Motta coffee tamper, Island Roasted, from £25. Vintage wooden ruler, Jacks Vintage, £26. Oolong & Stem Ginger Candle, Bayliss & Booth, £30. Slippers, Mia, £20. Dipped mugs, Nervous Wreck Designs, £5 each. Woodless pencils, Bayliss & Booth, £19. Firestone Studios leather bag, available at Caffe Isola, £120. Classic dominoes, Hurst, £1.50.

…with all thingsnice

Ballerina Mouse, This & That, £14.99. Gingerbread candle, Pure Wight Soy Candles, £9.65. Blush velvet cushion, This & That, £29.99. Barbour blush pink cable beanie, Visual Impact Ladieswear, £28. Norwegian glass polar bears, Jacks Vintage: small £40, large £70. Decorative gingerbread house, Shorelines of Cowes, £5.50. Chloe Eau de Parfum Gift Set, Gibbs & Gurnell, £75. Mermaid Pink Gin, Isle of Wight Distillery, £38. Pink hot water bottle cover, Bayliss & Booth, £32.50. Luxury macaroons, Farmer Jacks, £4.50 each.

Christmas is created in the kitchen

Wild Island Fine Fruit Vinegars Gift Set, Island Roasted, £13.50. Wight Apothecary beeswax wraps, Wight Originals, £16. Wight Label Indian Chai Tea, Island Roasted, £5.1950s rolling pin, Jacks Vintage, £42. Gordy’s Wood cheese board, Nervous Wreck Designs, £15. Earl Grey classic tea caddy, Island Roasted, £7.50. Chocolate-covered pressed fig salami, Yarmouth Deli, £7.50. Raw granite salt and pepper pots, This & That, £13. Isle of Wight Handmade Biscuits, Wight Originals, £20. Tea by T Eden, The Goose Books, £15. Wooden bowl, £12 and spoon £6, Acacia Bay. French sea salt, Yarmouth Deli, £6.75. Cranberry, port & orange sauce, Farmer Jacks, £5.50. 24-piece cutlery set, This & That, £52.50. Mermaid Salt Vodka, Isle of Wight Distillery, £38. English truffle oil, Farmer Jacks, £6.25. Extra virgin olive oil, from Ascolana Tenera olives, Yarmouth Deli, £21. Mrs. Beeton’s “All About Cookery”, 1964 Edition, Dig For Vintage, £14.50. Cotton tea towels, Hurst, £7.99. Cocktail snacks and canapés, The Goose Books, £2.50.

Gifts that glisten Vintage sequin beret, Dig For Vintage, £12.50. Vintage tie, Dig For Vintage, £12.50. Cranford by E. Gaskell, The Goose Books, £30. Crescent moon necklace, Mia, £18. Gold leather bag, Mia, £45. Champagne coupe etched star glasses, Bayliss & Booth, £9.95 each. Dom Perignon 2010 Champagne, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £165. Caviar, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, from £135. Barbour sparkle star socks, Visual Impact Ladieswear, £10. Black suede shoes by Hall & Son, Dig For Vintage, £45. Black patent trainers, Mia, £39. Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Gift Set, Gibbs & Gurnell, £55. Gift set, Pure Wight Soy Candles, £31. Leather phone clutch case, Mia, £35. Magnifying glass, Bayliss & Booth, £21.99. Ted Baker braided fringe bag, Visual Impact Ladieswear, £140. Barbour black and gold beanie, Visual Impact Ladieswear, £30. Vintage gold clip on earrings, Dig For Vintage, £12.

Silk scarf, Visual Impact Menswear, £40. Ettinger Bordeaux leather billfold wallet, Yarmouth Festive finery Barbers & Connoisseurs, £195. Glenmorangie 18 Year Single Malt Whiskey, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £115. Alynn silk tie, A-Z international flags, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £55. Set of 3 Barbour paisley handkerchiefs, Visual Impact Menswear, £21.95. Captain Fawcett Razor & Shaving Set, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £95. Kent shaving brush, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £35.Ted Baker socks, Visual Impact Menswear, £9. Edwardian tortoiseshell opera glasses, Dig For Vintage, £69. Dalaco sterling silver stag cufflinks, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £90. Life of Riley leather bottle opener & corkscrew set, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £80. Apothecary 87 beard oil, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £10. Macallan 18 Year Single Malt Whiskey, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £335. Courvoisier XO Cognac, Yarmouth Barbers & Connoisseurs, £172. Luxury Venchi pick & mix, Yarmouth Deli, 35p to 55p each.

A country christmas…

Cuban Tobacco and Oak Candle, ChilliWinter – available at This & That, £15.50. Ashwood leather bag, Corn Exchange, £65. 100% pure wool Harris Tweed flat cap, Corn Exchange, £24.99. Olive eye mask, Bayliss & Booth, £16.50. Selection of soaps, Bayliss & Booth, £5.50 each. Wooden hare, Bayliss & Booth, £8.99. Hare mug, Corn Exchange, £9.99. Olive suede bag, Bayliss & Booth, £75. Vintage hip flasks, Jacks Vintage, £20 and £35. Firestone Studios leather belt, available at Caffe Isola, £55. Wellington boot sterling silver necklace, Corn Exchange, £42. Wild Island Great Taste Award Gift Pack, Yarmouth Deli, £12.50. Island Roasted Coffee, Caffe Isola, from £6.50.

Fat Face dog bed, Pets with Hart, £67.99. Acorn shaped bird feeder, Hurst, £14.50. Rope toy, Pets with Hart, £8.99. Assorted natural treats, Pets with Hart, from £3. Jolly Moggy mini mice toys, Pets with Hart, £3.25. Travel Dog Set, Hurst, £10.99. British Dogs and Various Breeds, The Goose Books, £85. Pet portrait by Elise Barnard, from Wight Originals, £30. Brambles hedgehog food, Pets with Hart, £8.59.

...for animal lovers

Send season’s greetings…

...with help from Island artists

Surprise your friends and family with unique Christmas cards designed here on the Island this festive season

The Isle of Wight is bursting with artistic talent, which has manifested in a whole range of wonderful collections for this year’s Christmas season. From beautiful representations of classic Island scenes dressed up for the season to bold, modern hand-lettered designs and eco-friendly cards featuring festive British wildlife, we don’t have to look far to find something to suit every taste. We think the only thing more special than sending beautiful, hand-written Christmas cards to our loved ones might be knowing that we have supported a local artist in the process.

We love the selection of festive Island landmark designs by The Little Boat IOW – especially this Christmas scene at Freshwater Bay. The Little Boat IOW, £2.50, @thelittleboatiow www.thelittleboatiow.co.uk Part of a new series of handdrawn lettering cards, Thea’s striking ‘Ho! Ho! Ho!’ design oozes simple style. Ada May, £2, @ada__may, adamay.co.uk Spot the Island! Profits from Angela’s fun, quirky animal cards go to wildlife education charity, Naturezones. Angela Hewitt, pack of 6 £14, www.naturezones.org.uk

A stunning, intricate watercolour image, we love that the island is at the heart of Gemma’s ‘Starry Christmas’ design. Bespoke Art by Gemma, £3, @bespokeartbygemma, www.gemmapackerart. wordpress.com Drawn in her characteristic pen and ink style, Zoe’s ‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’ makes us feel warm inside. Zoe Sadler, £2.50, @zoesadler_ink, www.zoesadler.com

Coupling adorable native wildlife with pops of Christmassy colour, Jen’s charming cards are made using eco-friendly materials. Wild Lines, £3.25, @wildlines. art, www.wildlines.art