Thinking of placing a TV on your Christmas gift list? Then it needs to be a Mitchell & Brown one!

The truth of it is, if you have a new TV on your Christmas list, either for a nifty spot of self-gifting, or as a present for a loved one, now is the time to upgrade! 

Dan Brown, who has the very enviable job of Operations Director at the UK’s favourite home-grown TV brand, Mitchell & Brown, told That's Christmas: "This Christmas there's never been a better time to upgrade your TV to a modern 4K model."

And Dan can back up this with Dan’s top five reasons to upgrade your TV, just in time for Christmas. movie marathons.

Available content

“There's been a massive growth of 4K broadcast content available across all TV channels and all platforms. High Dynamic Range technology is being incorporated into major TV shows and films and can be enjoyed by all.” (NOTE: So that's what HDR means? Thanks Dan!)

Get a better SD and HD picture

“Incredible 4K upscaling technology in today’s TVs makes SD and HD content look spectacular. Content producers and filmmakers are employing ever-better cameras, even for SD and HD content, so a 4K TV will make the most of this increased picture quality.”

They have much-improved sound

“Old flat-panel TVs assumed you'd use your own soundbar, so onboard TV sound was always quite poor. However, today’s 4K TVs have great sound systems, and often have subwoofers and Dolby surround sound-built in.”

They are easier to use

“Smart TV interfaces are now super-simple to use, and the operation can even mimic your mobile phone. Remote controls have also become cleaner and easier to use with direct access buttons for key channels and platforms.”

It can save you money

“Today’s TVs, especially QLEDs, use far less energy than older LCD or plasmas TVs, so cost less to run. With global prices increasing, TV prices will only go one way in 2023 – up!”

Mitchell & Brown TV is one of the most innovative and reputable British brands in consumer electronics

They only offer the latest technology and great designs at affordable prices. Mitchell & Brown TV’s are manufactured by Europe’s largest TV manufacturer, created by people with a passion for quality and service."

If you would like to know more about Bolton-based and family-run Mitchell & Brown’s great British success story in a TV market dominated by overseas brands and internet retailing please visit their website at https://www.mitchellandbrown.co.uk ot give them a call on 01204 377 693.

Look on their site for your nearest local dealer, or if you operate your own local, independent TV business, get in touch to see about working with them. 

Introducing the NEW Christmas Globe Gin Liqueur ® for Christmas 2022

The UK’s must luxurious Christmas Globe is back with a truly exciting new look for 2022

Those lovely people over at Gravity Drinks are introducing their Christmas Globe Gin Liqueur®,  which is this year’s totally new and utterly wonderful (and very, very collectable!) light-up globe.

Just peer inside this year's Christmas Globe ® to see a truly riveting and totally enchanting festive scene. 

A Christmas tree takes centre stage (of course!) in a snowy street scene. Townsfolk teeter on a ladder, as they work hard to add the last lights and finishing touches to the tree. 

Carol singers are practicing nearby and a chestnut stand is selling piping hot chestnut treats to keep everyone warm and happy. 

But what's this? Fireworks lighting up the night sky, too? And if you look a little bit harder, can you spot Father Christmas racing across the sky?

The all-important gin liqueur inside the beautiful, globed bottle is a real taste of Christmas; an indulgent spiced orange and cranberry flavour using Seville oranges and cinnamon. 

Plus, it features real edible 23kt gold leaf and a light up bottle.  For that extra WOW factor, justs give the globe a nice and gentle shake, turn on the light at the base of the bottle to illuminate the gold leaf cascading around the Christmas scene inside!

Beautifully packaged in a gift box it’s the perfect gift for loved ones. It’s even got a festive ribbon on the  top!

Tasting notes: What does it taste like? This is a subtly sweet and indulgent gin liqueur with zesty spiced orange upfront which meets the sharp tang of fresh cranberry to perfectly capture the spirit of Christmas.

Scan the QR code on the gift box to see a video of three amazing cocktails you can create at home with your very own Christmas Globe

The product is 700ml, 20% alc./vol.

Stockists: Harvey Nichols, Costco, Master of Malt, Firebox with an RRP of £24.95.

 

Studio Kate Frances for Boho Nursery Decor and Illustrations for Christmas

Ideal Christmas presents from Studio Kate Frances for the little ones in your life!

Manchester-based Studio Kate Frances offers a great range of Boho Nursery Decor and Illustrations that will make absolutely fantastic Christmas gifts for them.

Just check them out at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StudioKateFrances?ref=seller-platform-mcnav and take a look at their wide range of top quality illustrations such as Magical Unicorn Wall Art, Custom Nursery Decor  A4 Folk Art Print at £6.00+, Space Nursery Wall Art, Personalised Christmas at No. [insert house number] Print Scandi Xmas Decoration First Christmas in New Home Gift at £6.00+.

Christmas Tree & Rudolph Christmas Bunting Wooden Hand Painted Ornaments, £10.00, Set of 3 Cream & Gold Scandi Stars Christmas Tree Decorations Hand Painted Natural Xmas Folk Art Hanging Ornaments Hygge Holidays £8.00.

Got some arty little ones to purchase for? Then they'll love the Set of 4 Pre Drawn Canvas Ready to Paint | Colour In Kids Xmas Paint Party Christmas Arts & Crafts £12.00.

Or the Little Ballerina Set of 3 Downloadable Art Prints Ballet Gifts for Girls Dance Like No One Is Watching Nursery Wall Art £9.60.

All the designs are created by Kate Frances herself and the children you are buying these for for Christmas will really love them!

Meet Mixy Fandino at London's Country Living Christmas Fair

Mixy Fandino will be at Country Living Christmas Fair, London from Wednesday 9th November to Sunday 13th November 2022.

Mixy Fandino, who specialises in fair trade, handcrafted jewellery, accessories, and handbags from Colombia, is excited to announce that she will be exhibiting at the https://www.countrylivingfair.com/london/

This will allow customers to meet Mixy and learn about her entire jewellery and handbag collection all in one place.

Mixy feels that she is privileged in being able to work very closely with artisans from Colombia. This Fair Trade collaboration provides artisans with the very real opportunity to earn a livelihood while living at home and supporting their families.

Through working with local artisans and nurturing relationships based on respect and fair trade, Mixy  has developed a high-quality range of jewellery and handbags inspired by nature and indigenous traditions, yet with a wholly contemporary edge and vibe to them.

Mixy will be presenting her Autumn/Winter 2022 collection, which includes a wide range of reds, blues, and orange colours and exotic designs for women of all ages. If you can't attend the show, you'll be able to see her collection at her own online shopat https://www.mixyfandino.com.

Mixy prides itself on producing contemporary jewellery pieces, which are handmade from natural and sustainable materials. The jewellery collection, handcrafted using Totumo, Tagua, Wood, Cotton Fibre, and Recycled Paper, displays a riot of South American colours.

Also, Mixy is very proud to announce an exquisite range of sterling silver jewellery, which will be supplemented with recycled paper using the ancient technique of Origami.

“Our jewellery and handbags celebrate the wonderful history and culture of the Colombian Andes, with each product having been created by artisans who put their heart and soul into every piece”, she added.

To be part of this exciting event, please visit Mixy Fandino at her stand MR47 at Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH from 9th to 13th of November 2022 Wednesday and Thursday between 10 am to 5 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 10 am until 3 pm.

We at That's Christmas feel sure that you'll be able to find some really excellent an innovative fairly traded Christmas gifts when you visit her stand or her online shop. 

Birmingham NEC Festive Gift Fair reminder

The Festive Gift Fair is taking place at the Birmingham NEC from 17-20 November and it's now in its 26th fantastic fun-filled, festive year!

There's gift ideas both traditional and ultra-modern, there are festive food and drinks to buy for gifts and for your Christmas table and also festive food and drinks for you to purchase and eat whilst you are enjoying your visit to the Festive Gift Fair.

New for this year is The Panettone Store which will be selling mouth-watering panettone in special and very beautiful Dolce & Gabbana designed tins and do look out for the O’Donnell Moonshine stall! They are all absolutely delicious and as smooth as silk! Personally guaranteed by me!

Book your tickets now and prepare yourself for a brilliant, fun day Christmas Shopping.

The Fair is open daily 9.30am-5pm daily from Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th November at the 

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Adult tickets from just £6

For much more information, list of exhibitors, etc please visit http://www.festivegiftfair.co.uk.

Incidentally travelling there is now easier that the rail strikes are not happening. Might be worth pre-booking train tickets of you can.

Also, don't forget it's worthwhile thinking about dropping in on the Birmingham German Christmas Market which is also taking place at the same time in central Brum.

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Luxurious Christmas candles that smell good and look good

As we have said before at That's Christmas, we do love candles at Christmas time! So we were pleased to receive news about these candles for Christmas from Amaura London.

They are handcrafted, metallic candles that make a special luxury wellness gift for mums, sisters and friends who love Christmas.

Joyful | Orange & Cinnamon scented candle, set in a sustainable pure brass vessel. 

Their special, limited-edition festive scented candle embodies the Christmas season in every possible way. 

There's a festive aromatic blend that's brimming with spiced orange, warm cinnamon clove, and hints of amber and vanilla, bringing the spirit of the Christmas season wonderfully alive.

Their luxurious candles are carefully infused with a blend of essential oils and housed in their signature metallic vessels. Exclusively prepared with natural coconut and rapeseed oil wax.

Amaura London's striking metallic candles make the perfect luxury wellness gift or a self-care treat for yourself this Christmas. Designed not only to subtly transform your living space but also to create a sense of well-being, too.

These luxury scented candles are made using clean, non-toxic ingredients, and are packed full of therapeutic essential oils to elevate your mood. Each element is carefully designed for green-minded customers who are seeking out unique luxury scents that don't damage their health or the environment.

Vessels are hand-spun from recycled brass, copper, or stainless steel so you can repurpose them.

They are paraffin-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free, vegan Friendly, with a 60 hour burn.

Scents

Also available in 5 further scents to elevate your mood.

Ignite Oud & Geranium - Best Seller

Allure Patchouli, Ylang Ylang & Magnolia Blossom

Gratitude Rock Rose & Sandalwood

Tranquillity Frankincense, Patchouli & Warm Amber

Calming Sandalwood, Amber & Lavender 

Candles £75 each

350g with a 60+ burn time.

To learn more visit https://amauralondon.com.