Gift ideas for people who crave peace and quiet
The Christmas candle to beat all Christmas candles, supersoft luxe pyjamas and more presents to unwind with this winter
We all know someone who loves pressing snooze on the alarm repeatedly and is the first to take themselves off for a post-Christmas lunch nap. There’s no judgment here, sometimes you just can’t beat a bit of peace and quiet.
With this in mind we’ve rounded up some of the best feelgood gift ideas, to help your favourite people wind down gently for a decent night’s sleep and wake up with a smile.
Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 Wake up to Daylight Table Lamp, £119
An alarm clock that doesn’t shock you out of your sleep with an offensively loud noise? Sign us up. Lumie Bodyclock is designed to wake you gently by mimicking the real sunrise, which has been shown to boost the levels of the get-up-and-go hormone, cortisol. It even has a sleep-inducing sunset feature to help you unwind and drift into a peaceful slumber.
Neom Organics London Christmas Wish Three-Wick Scented Candle, £50
Relax and unwind… but make it Christmas. Created from a blend of essential oils including mandarin, cinnamon and tonka bean, this three-wick candle not only smells divine, it might just improve your wellbeing too. With up to 50 hours’ soothing burn time, your lucky recipient can de-stress with this well into the new year.
Their Nibs Secret Garden Pyjamas, £36
A luxe pair of PJs is an ideal gift any time but especially when the mercury dips. Cue, Their Nibs – a business founded by women that celebrates great prints, vintage finds and eclectic British style. We’re obsessed with the super-soft Secret Garden set, pretty pink Palm style or navy Moon Owl – the perfect gift for that pal who loves to keep their pyjamas on all day. Or kit out their whole family for the Christmas Day Insta snap in matching Polar Bear sets for her, him and kids.
Organic Mulberry Silk Eye Mask, £18
Pretty, 100% silk and certified organic, this eye mask is perfect for at-home spa days, long flights and bright mornings. Plus, mulberry silk is naturally heat-regulating which means it’ll keep your skin at the optimum temperature for the ultimate good night’s sleep.
Mother of Pearl Organic Silk Pillowcase, £45
Word on the street is that silk pillowcases are the answer to preventing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing static hair and regulating your body temperature throughout the night. This Mother of Pearl option is super soft and comes in cool cream or pastel pink.
Slip Pure Silk Turban, £75
This pure silk turban helps to shield hair against the nightly friction and moisture absorption of bed linen that causes breakages, frizz and split ends. What gift could be better than saying goodbye to unruly bed-head, split ends and knots?
Piglet in Bed Merino Wool Organic Pillow, £79
Who wouldn’t want to go to bed feeling like they’re sleeping on a cloud? This dreamy pillow is filled 700g of merino wool and offers a great balance of support and softness, all wrapped up in an organic cotton cover.
This Works Deep Sleep Shower Gel, £19
This natural shower gel is designed to get you in the mood to snooze. Made from pure essential oils of vetivert, camomile and lavender to calm and soothe, plus coconut oil to soften and protect the skin, it’s a mini spa for the soul.
ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy, £39
An intensely hydrating overnight treatment mask that leaves skin feeling replenished and looking radiant for those who don’t have time for facials. There are too many beneficial ingredients to list so take our word for it that this mask has been carefully blended to calm a busy mind while making skin radiant.
Votary Super Boost Night Drops, £96
These nourishing recovery drops can supercharge skin overnight. Using a mixture of soothing CBD oil, rosemary leaf extract and strawberry seed oil, sweep on a couple of drops at night to reduce irritation, prevent premature ageing and make skin feel calm and comforted.
