A Christmas Gift Guide for the Extraordinary
Our Christmas gift guide brings together flowers, festive hampers and practical planning advice to help you choose presents with personal meaning.
Everything in this guide is built around the gifts we know best. Whether you’re sending love across the country, thanking someone close by, or simply making someone’s Christmas brighter, we’ll help you match the right gift to the right person.
An extraordinary gift doesn’t have to be extravagant. We believe it should show that you’ve noticed someone’s taste, remembered their kindness, or made space for something they’ll truly enjoy.
Christmas Wishlist and Gift Planning
Thoughtful Christmas gifts are easiest to find online when you’ve got a clear idea of who you’re buying for and what you want the gift to say. We always do a quick wishlist first, because it turns scrolling into something that feels simple and actually enjoyable.
For each person, write one thing you’ve noticed this year: their style, favourite flavours, or what they’ve experienced, then pick the feeling you want to create: cosy, festive, calming, indulgent.
Use our simple planning checklist:
- Lock in your list: name your recipients and your budget for each gift. Don’t forget to consider delivery costs.
- One personal clue: “loves traditional Christmas”, “always has a cheeseboard out”, “needs a night off”.
- Choose the experience: flowers to brighten their home or a hamper for a Christmas night-in.
- Pick the arrival date: early December to start the season, or closer to Christmas for maximum impact.
- Write the message now: add something to personalise your gift. A warm message can set the tone for your gift.
Our Top Four Festive Bouquets to Brighten Your Christmas
Christmas flowers don’t have to look one single way. Some people love classic festive warmth; others prefer a calmer winter palette. If you’re choosing a Christmas bouquet as a gift, how do you want it to feel in their home? Cosy and traditional, crisp and wintry, or bright and celebratory.
For those who have everything, like my neighbours, the best Christmas gifts are the ones that feel warm and appropriate. A bouquet is perfect because it’s generous without being too much, and it instantly brightens their space.
Merry Christmas
Our Merry Christmas bouquet is for the traditionalist: rich festive reds, a touch of drama, and a finishing detail that makes it instantly seasonal. It’s the kind of bouquet that belongs in the centre of the table while the kettle’s on and the tree lights are glowing, classic, welcoming, and full of Christmas spirit. If you’re wondering what to get for mum for Christmas, this bouquet is a perfect choice because it feels like home the moment it arrives.
- Key stems: red Rhodos roses, oriental lilies
- Festive finishing touches: red hypericum berries, seasonal greenery, Merry Christmas wooden pick
- Sizes: Standard 12 mixed stems · Medium 13 mixed stems · Large 15 mixed stems
Best for: hosts, family homes, and anyone who loves classic Christmas décor.
Winter Warmer
Winter Warmer is our ‘quiet luxury’ Christmas bouquet. Think frosty winter whites with a soft, copper glow, the kind of arrangement that makes a room feel calmer, cosier, and instantly more put together. It’s ideal for someone who loves a neutral palette, a tidy home, and that ‘fresh winter morning feeling’ but still wants something unmistakably festive.
- Key stems: white chrysanthemums, white Athena roses, white oriental lilies
- Seasonal accents: hypericum berries, bronze ruscus, thalaspi, copper star picks
- Sizes: Standard 17 mixed stems · Medium 19 mixed stems · Large 22 mixed stems
Best for: friends who’ve been run off their feet, thoughtful thank-yous, and anyone who deserves a gentler December.
Festivity
Festivity is for the person who wants Christmas to feel bright, joyful, and full of sensory detail. It brings a cheerful, ‘we’re celebrating’ energy into the room, perfect for a hallway welcome, a kitchen counter, or the backdrop to a table full of snacks. The seasonal touches are designed to feel like the best parts of December: cosy, nostalgic, and a little bit magical.
- Key stems: red rhododendrons, red gerbera, red carnations
- Seasonal accents: hypericum berries, foliage, pinecones, cinnamon sticks
- Sizes: Standard 18 mixed stems · Medium 22 mixed stems · Large 25 mixed stems
Best for: friends, siblings, and anyone who loves the social side of the holidays.
Christmas Florist’s Choice
This year, try our exclusive limited edition flower subscription, featuring our Christmas Florist’s Choice. Enjoy the delightful surprise of beautiful Christmas flowers delivered to your doorstep every week of December. Each arrangement is expertly crafted by our talented florists, using the finest seasonal blooms to bring festive cheer and warmth to your home throughout the festive season.
- Style: florist-designed, traditional festive look
- Made with: a seasonal mix of premium festive stems (selected fresh by our florists)
- Sizes: Standard 18 mixed stems · Medium 21 mixed stems · Large 24 mixed stems
Best for: clients, recipients with refined taste, and anyone who appreciates a thoughtful surprise.
Four of Our Best-Selling Gourmet Christmas Hampers
Flowers are a wonderful way to infuse warmth and colour into your home this Christmas. However, if you’re looking for a gift that everyone can enjoy together, consider our delightful Christmas hampers.
Christmas hampers are one of my favourite ways to give gifts because they create an experience, not just a present. Our Christmas hampers are made for unwrapping, pouring, slicing, nibbling, and sharing, turning an ordinary evening into a special Christmas moment.
Before ordering any food-focused Christmas hamper, it’s always worth a quick check on preferences and any allergies. If you’re unsure, asking is part of being thoughtful, and it means your gift will be fully enjoyed.
Traditional Gift Basket
The Traditional Gift Basket is our classic Christmas centrepiece, one that looks right at home under the tree. Beautifully arranged in a handcrafted wicker basket and packed with a proper festive spread. It’s the perfect gift idea for your family this Christmas.
- Features: red wine, white wine, Valley Bakery treats, chocolates, preserves, crackers, crisps, and English Breakfast tea
- Presented in: Prestige Hampers hand-woven wicker basket
- Retail Price: £99.99
Best for: family gifting, gatherings with friends, and traditional celebrations.
Fireside Festivity
Our Fireside Festivity hamper is built for sharing with anyone who loves a table full of festive favourites. An alcohol-free feast for when you want someone to genuinely relax with blankets, a favourite film, hot chocolate, and a selection of treats within arm’s reach.
- Features: alcohol-free sparkling drinks, chocolates, cookies, popcorn, roasted nuts & fruit mix, and a mini Christmas pudding
- Presented in: traditional hand-woven wicker tray
- Retail Price: £54.99
Best for: friends who need a break, thoughtful thank-yous, and grandparents.
Christmas Carousel
Christmas Carousel is made for cosy winter nights, when you want someone to genuinely relax with blankets, their favourite film, hot chocolate, and a selection of treats within arm’s reach. Presented in a charming carousel gift box that becomes part of the gift.
- Features: brownies, shortbread and chocolate favourites, hot chocolate, classic sweets and festive snacks
- Presented in: Prestige Hampers Christmas Carousel gift box
- Retail Price: £64.99
Best for: couples’ cosy night in, something for the kids, and sweet tooths.
Festive Decadent Cheese
Festive Decadent Cheese is our savoury star, built for the person who’d always choose a cheeseboard over cake. It’s perfect for creating an effortless festive moment with candles, music and small celebrations.
- Features: cheddar & truffle cheese, farmhouse cheddar, spicy tomato & onion chutney, and sourdough crackers
- Presented in: round hand-woven wicker basket
- Retail Price: £36.99
Best for: cheese lovers, hosts, and colleagues who love a festive spread.
Christmas cards and wishes
The finishing touch matters. A short, personal note can turn a lovely Christmas gift into something genuinely unforgettable. We offer the option to include a free message card, or you can create your own personalised card. If you’re not sure what to say, check out our Christmas message suggestions for some inspiration.
