Give A Gift That Shows You Care this Christmas…
Make it mean more!
We’ve all experienced a year we never thought we would, but here we are again: it’s almost Christmas! So, if you’ve spent less time than you would have liked away from friends, family and loved ones then make sure you give a gift that shows how much they mean to you. Whether it’s intended to be gifted in person or by post, make sure your presents this year show you care…
Here are some of our top tips to help with this years Christmas shopping!
Make it – Handmade
Why not get creative? With many of our usual down time activities on hold, you may find some time to get crafty. So, look out the old photographs and revel in the nostalgia, create a thoughtful photo album of your favourite memories and gift them a bespoke scrap book this Christmas – this will be sure to put a smile on anyone’s face! Or you could do your bit for the environment and create your own Christmas cards or wrapping paper this year using materials you already have at home, giving you the freedom to customise your message to send to the special people in your life.
Make it – A Personalised Hamper
Who wouldn’t appreciate the effort that goes into a personally selected hamper full of your favourite things! For some, getting out or visiting our best-loved shops and places has been difficult. So, try re-create that for them, send a taste of home wherever they are this Christmas! For instance, if you know a gin lover you could source a local bottle and pair with a set of stunning gin goblets and some fruity accompaniments for the perfect festive tipple!
Make it – Home Décor
This year we have spent a lot more time in our homes than we anticipated! DIY jobs have no longer been side-lined and small clear-outs have turned into massive renovations. We’ve seen garden bars, renovated attics and freshly painted walls galore! If you know of someone looking to update their home why not gift them something that they can check off their list! Some crisp new bed linen or a statement piece of art, or If you are feeling very generous the sumptuous sofa they’ve been dreaming of… Here at Gillies we can definitely help with these gifts, you’ll find a vast range of home furnishings from diffusers to make homes smell Christmassy, to corner sofas to put your feet up after Christmas dinner!
Make it – Local
As an independent family run business we appreciate and value every customer who chooses to shop with us, we wouldn’t be where we are today without you – as many of you will know we celebrated our 125th year of trading this July! We would like to encourage our customers and followers to try make a conscious decision to support and shop local! The results of shopping local can be life changing for those with small businesses, not to mention the economic benefits to your local community. We are also a believer that shopping with an independent business can give a shopping experience and customer service second to none, by offering a personal service that helps you every step of the way. So, why not see if you can source some gifts closer to home this Christmas and support a local retailer.
