If you've been looking for a Christmas gift guide on Cityscape Bliss then you know that there's none this year. Why? The answer is simple - there are SO MANY of them out there at the moment, and they are so incredibly inspirational so why should I try improving something that's already bloody brilliant! Instead I've brought you a Secret Santa guide (because pulling off David Brent moments is not as easy in real life, trust me - I've tried) - find it here, and a little unique stocking filler guide (that works for advent calendars and St Nicholas too) - click away here! Another guide I have in stock for you is for those local to the Midlands or even for those just passing through Birmingham - here's my ultimate guide to Christmas shopping at Grand Central.
Why a Christmas shopping guide for Grand Central?
Grand Central is the one shopping destination in Birmingham that doesn't make my stomach churn with Christmas stress. Although it can become insanely busy in peak times, you can always rest your feet & refuel at one of their pretty eateries (did you know that the height of the partitions dividing the eateries from the rest of the centre has been calculated in a way so that it blocks out all the hustle & bustle of shoppers when you're sat down? Genius or what!) or at one of their many events (bookmark this). And despite the fact that I'm all for supporting independent businesses and strolling through the Jewellery Quarter and little Birmingham alleyways, sometimes you just need your Christmas shopping to be done there & then, in one place, in one day, and still be the best bloody Santa in the family.
Note: All these items are available in Grand Central (if not readily in store you can order them in), however I have provided links for those who might not be local.
2. For the one who loves getting lost in the Victorian times: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley (£7.99, Foyles - buy here)
3. For the one who appreciates dark heart-drenching romances: The Ballroom by Anna Hope (£7.99, Foyles - buy here)
4. For the fancy writer: Ballpoint pen by Ted Baker (£25, John Lewis - buy here)
5. For the jungle gardener: The Cabaret of Plants by Richard Mabey (£9.99, Foyles - buy here)
6. For the one who complains about belly ache all the time: Go with your Gut by Robyn Youkilis (£14.99, Foyles - buy here)
7. For the planner: 2017 diary (£20, Kikki.K - buy here)
8. For the one who loves historical novels with a twist: Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry (£11.99, Foyles - buy here)
9. For the baker: Aimee's Perfect Bakes by Aimee Twigger (£16.99, Foyles - buy here)
10. For the mindful one: Yoga Girl by Rachel Brathen (£18.99, Foyles - buy here)
2. For the explorer: Fancy wellies (£79.95, Joules - buy here)
3. For the snoozer: A woven PJ set (£48, FatFace - buy here)
4. For the lady: A Chloe-inspired handbag (£29, Accessorize - buy here)
5. For the one with a hat collection: A navy blue hat (now £15, Jacques Vert - buy here)
6. For the one who's constantly losing her bank card: A handy cardholder (£19, The White Company - buy here)
7. For the magpie: A marble watch & vintage allure earrings (£69.95, T.H.Baker - buy here & £55, Pandora - buy here)
8. For the pretty lingerie addict: A sporty set (£4.99 + £2.99, Select - buy here)
9. For the shoeaholic: A pair of chunky boots & elegant flats (£70, Jones Bootmaker - buy here & Jeff Baines - available in store)
10. For the one who's wardrobe's never complete: An embroidered beauty (£139, Monsoon - buy here)
2. For the bookworm: Penguin posters (£10, John Lewis - buy here)
3. For the host of the house: Everything brass (candle - £8, John Lewis - buy here; brass signs - £24 each, John Lewis - buy here, corkscrew - £12, Paperchase - buy here)
4. For the explorer: A vintage globe (£95, John Lewis - buy here)
5. For the one who can't live without a candle burning by their side: A set of candles & a snuffer (£38 & £4.75, John Lewis - buy here & here)
6. For the bedbug: A night stand light (£55, John Lewis - buy here)
7. For the blogger: A brass pineapple (£30, John Lewis - buy here)
8. For the whole family: A set of funny cereal bowls (£14.99 each, Pylones - buy here)
9. For the chef: A wooden cutting board (£10, Tiger - buy here)
10. For the lady of the house: A bunch of peonies that will stay forever (£125, John Lewis - buy here)
2. For the one whose head is in the sky: Stella McCartney fragrances (starting at £44, The Perfume Shop - buy here)
3. For the one with luxe taste: A Christmas cologne collection (£72, Jo Malone - buy here)
4. For the one who wants to try everything: The best of collection (£68, L'Occitane - buy here)
5. For the on-trend one: New collections (starting at £15.50, MAC - buy here)
6. For the one who's serious about their skincare: A range of skincare (varies, Dr Hauschka via John Lewis - buy here)
7. For the one whose make-up drawer is never full: About Lash Night gift set (£30, Marc Jacobs via John Lewis- buy here)
8. For the one with acquired perfume taste: Amber, musk & honey (£14.99, Opulent Perfumes - buy here)
9. For the one who cares about natural & organic: Luminous Beauty set (£35, Neal's Yard Remedies - buy here)
10. For the one who enjoys a relaxing bubble bath: White lavender bath set (£9 & £18, The White Company - buy here & here)
2. For the musical one: Play that tune set (£4.50, Clintons - buy here)
3. For the Star Wars fan: A Star Wars mug (£9.99, Clintons - buy here)
4. For the one who likes to pamper: A skincare gift set (£37.50, Kiehl's - buy here)
5. For the man of the house: Yankee candles (£12.99 each, Love Aroma - buy here)
6. For the fashionable one: A stylish cravat (£32.50 each, T.M.Lewin - buy here)
7. For the bearded one: Mr Natty's Emergency flair kit (£25, John Lewis - buy here)
8. For the one who always reads: Atlas Obscura by Joshua Foer & Co (£25, Foyles - buy here)
9. For the one who likes to smell fancy: Zadig & Voltaire (£36, The Perfume Shop - buy here)
10. For the gentleman: A Herringbone shirt (£21, Steel & Jelly - buy here)
2. For the one who enjoys a relaxing pamper: Massage oils (£12.50 each, Neal's Yard Remedies - buy here)
3. For the tea drinker: A tea gift set (£12, Whittard - buy here)
4. For the gym bunny: Nike gym bag (£65, John Lewis - buy here)
5. For the healthy eater: Ready, Steady, Glow by Madeleine Shaw (£20, Foyles - buy here)
6. For the yogi: A yoga mat (£5, Tiger - available in store)
7. For the one who takes it well seriously: PhD whey protein tubs (varies, Holland & Barrett - buy here)
8. For the techy one: Fitbit (£79.95, John Lewis - buy here)
9. For the skater boy: Adidas trainers (£69.99, Footlocker - buy here)
10. For the all-natural one: Everything coconut oil (£15 & £12.99, Holland & Barrett - buy here & here)
2. For the detective: A DNA Detective game (£19.99, John Lewis - buy here)
3. For the snuggle bug: Soft toys (starting at £8, Cath Kidston - buy here)
4. For the astronaut: A DIY constellation apparatus (£5, Tiger - buy here)
5. For the lounger: A snuggly sheep onesie (£30, FatFace - buy here)
6. For the fan of fast cars: Meccano Ferrari (£69.99, John Lewis - buy here)
7. For the snoozer: A PJ set (£24.95, Joules - buy here)
8. For the bookworm: Fantastic Beasts by J.K.Rowling (£12.99, Foyles - buy here)
9. For the already-want-to-be-grown-up & organise everything: A DIY calendar set (£18, Kikki.K - buy here)
10. For the princess: Bunny flats (£17, Accessorize - buy here)
You can browse all the shops at Grand Central here.
💠I was kindly given a gift card from Grand Central to make my Christmas shopping a little easier on my pocket (thank you!) however all my gift suggestions come from my very own head backed by the substance of my experience, favourites or just things that Santa could possibly deliver to my door on the 25th. Just saying.
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