The cult personalised advent calendar, by Martha Brook

Martha Brook's 24 Days of Stationery Advent Calendar (£99) is the truly ultimate personalised treat for any stationery lover.

Back with a brand-new fantastic, bold design, this highly sought-after advent calendar sold out in record time last year and is known as the cult stationery item for any stationery aficionado. (EDITOR: Best put your order/s in as quickly as possible, then?) 

This year’s design is inspired by the soothing nostalgia of a patchwork quilt to capture the comforting and escapist mood of Christmas 2023. Featuring playful illustrations evoking tales of Greek mythology and dreamscapes, it’s filled with surprises.

24 irresistible items of stationery are waiting to be discovered each day inside the enticing foil embossed boxes that are specially designed to look like a row of colourful books on a shelf.

From a personalised notebook to a 2023 calendar, a set of correspondence cards, gorgeous luxury pens, nifty gold stationery accessories and an assortment of chic paper goods, each day offers something different to be revealed and enjoyed.

It's available now at https://www.marthabrook.com/product/24-days-of-stationery-advent-calendar, £99.

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Christmas gifts from Handmade in Brtitain

From handmade guitar stands for the guitarist in your life to floral art made from real flowers for the person who loves to surround themselves in nature, Handmade in Britain is the go to place for unique Christmas gifts.

The platform, which champions independent British artists and creators, has curated a collection of beautifully handcrafted gifts that are truly unique.

Piyush Suri, who is the founder of Handmade in Britain, has handpicked a range of British craftspeople who each have something special and different to offer, which makes finding the ultimate Christmas gifts for those special people in your life a much easier proposition.

Piyush said: “When it comes to choosing Christmas gifts, we all want to find something that's meaningful, but often, the constraints of work, family and social lives makes it a much harder task than you might think.

“At Handmade in Britain, we have brought together a wealth of really talented designers who offer beautiful gifts for everyone, from the interiors fanatic to the jewellery lover, and just about all in between.”

Visit them at handmadeinbritain.co.uk.

Run, run Rudolph all the way to his favourite Flapjackery Flapjack Box!

Nothing really says Christmas more than Rudolf or his box of favourite flapjacks! Each box will  include an utterly delicious assortment of fantastically festive gluten free flapjack flavours all of which are absolutely perfect for sharing with family, friends, guests and visitors. Just don't forget to leave one or two out for Rudolph and Santa on Christmas Eve.

It's a fantastic Christmas time Christmas for friends, family and colleagues and is an perfect addition to any festive food table, this scrumptious box of artisan baked flapjacks will be certain to go down a treat. The flapjacks in this box carry a shelf life of three months so you can happily and contentedly consume them throughout the festive period. (EDITOR: Our advice? To make sure you have enough left for the Christmas period double up your order to avoid any potential for a disgruntled reindeer or two!) 

A box of 3 costs £12.00; Box of 6 costs £24.00.

Flapjackery's Christmas Taster Flapjack Box ( from £35.00)

Flapjackery's Christmas Taster Flapjack Box includes a fantastically delicious assortment of brilliant festive gluten free flapjack flavours. The 16 half sizes are perfect for families to share together at Christmas or for taking to a party or a work Christmas function and enjoying with friends and colleagues or neighbours. 

This is a box cram-packed with the genuine tastes of Christmas. From decadent Ginger and Dark Chocolate Flapjack to Mince Pie to Orange and Cranberry flavours, each flapjack is handmade in Devon with the finest of British oats, locally sourced West Country butter and fairtrade brown sugar. The flapjacks are all gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians, too. They come individually wrapped and are suitable for home freezing.

Christmas Party Flapjack Box (£50)

Get the Christmas party really buzzing this year with an amazing flapjack festive party box. With a wide range of different gluten free flapjack flavours to taste, this is the absolutely perfect way to enjoy some of their best and most well-loved flapjacks.

Alongside traditional favourites such as their Clotted Cream Fudge Flapjack and Billionaire Flapjack, there's also an assortment of fantastically festive flapjack flavours  to try such as mince pie, burnt caramel and sea salt and chocolate orange tiffin. 

As we say, the flapjacks are all gluten-free and perfect for vegetarians. They are all individually wrapped and suitable for home freezing.

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Flapjackery is affiliated with AWIN.

(EDITOR: Those old enough to remember will have noticed my reference to the old Chuck Berry Christmastime song, Run, Rudolf, Run!) 

Strapped for cash for Christmas? Spring.co.uk tells you "You have cash in your drawers and cupboards!"

Yes, it's true. If you are strapped for cash for Christmas presents this year, then www.spring.co.uk will almost certainly be able to help you.

How many old tech items do you have at home in drawers, cupboards in the junk room, the shed, etc? Old mobile phones, old tablets, Smart watches, etc. They all can have worth and maybe more than you might think.

My own relationship with Spring started a year or so back when my wife told me: "I have seen a special pod in the Morrison's supermarket in town. Apparently all you do is place your old 'phones or gadgets in the pod and they'll value it and send you some money."

And that is exactly what happened. I gathered together rather more mobile phones than I thought we had, plus an Android tablet, signed up for an account with Spring and I received a small fortune, direct to my bank account in return. Payment usually takes 1 to 3 days.

Some Co-op stores and some branches of Morrisons have the special pods or can also pop them in the post using a special pre-paid safe and reusable pouch.

By using Spring we earned roughly £200 simply by clearing out what was, to us, junk cluttering up our house.

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Aldi launches latest Autumnal and Winter months range. And it's 67% cheaper than other brands

Make your home cosy this autumn and winter with Aldi’s latest interior and homeware range. Available in-stores from 28th September with prices beginning from as little as £2.49. 

Shoppers will be able to pick up a whole host of stylish essentials and save up to £134 compared to brands like John Lewis & Partners and H&M Home.

Featuring must-haves including tablecloths, rugs, bedding and even decorations such as gonks and wreaths the range is certain to be a sell-out, but as with all Specialbuys, shoppers need to be quick, as once they’re gone, they’re gone!

For a statement entrance, shoppers can add the Autumn Wreath (£9.99) to walls and doors. Choose an orange, pumpkin style for a seasonal upgrade or for a more subtle look, the white eucalyptus will achieve a Scandi aesthetic. 

A must-have to keep hallways clean after long autumnal walks, the Entrance Mat (£2.49) and Extra Long Entrance Runner (£12.99) are both available in dark grey, light grey and light brown, combining style with practicality. Meanwhile, the Large Felt Storage Basket (£5.99) is great for storing hats and scarves, whilst also keeping areas of the home neat and tidy.

Elevate table settings with Aldi’s new stylish Autumn Tablecloth (£8.99). Available in on-trend, neutral colours of brown, cream, grey or terracotta and made from 100% cotton, the tablecloth offers a sophisticated touch to living spaces. For added ambiance opt for the Ceramic Tealight Holders (£3.99). Available in three designs including a cute pumpkin, a matte black house and a white house, these tealight holders are the perfect table decoration to set the scene for long cosy dinners.

Ensure your bedrooms are warm and inviting as the cold weather draws in with Aldi’s latest selection of quality bedding. Available in double and king styles, the Brushed Cotton Duvet Set (Double, £14.99, King £16.99) provides extra warmth and will keep heat in throughout the night. 

Choose from seasonal patterns including ditsy floral, geometric patterns and navy woodland. Lucky skincare fanatics can find the Copper Infused Pillow (£9.99) in the middle aisle this autumn. With proven anti-bacterial and anti-aging qualities this is a must-have beauty buy. Made from super soft material and available in charcoal, cream, green, or rust, the Boucle Throw (£12.99) is the perfect finishing touch, whilst also being the perfect companion for movie nights in. Ideal for wooden floors, the Faux Fur Rug (£8.99) is available in a range of neutral colours and will add extra warmth to bedrooms.

For low-effort touch-ups and updates to the home, shoppers can choose from a selection of autumnal décor. Available in three seasonal styles with a shiny battery-operated LED nose, the Autumnal Gonks (£7.99) are great for mantle pieces or as front door decorations. Perfect for year-on-year use the Autumn Cushion Covers (£4.99) come in four stylish patterns including green leaves or rust triangles and will add depth to sofas and armchairs.  Or why not get Halloween-ready with the adorable Pumpkin Cushions (£4.99).

Shoppers will be able to save a whopping £133.56 (67%) compared to brands such as John Lewis, H&M Home and Habitat:

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That's Christmas believes these items will be really good for making an impactful and beautiful Christmas at your home this year, so please check them out!