Christmas gift ideas for the last minute shopper
Christmas is fast approaching but not all of us have been able to hit the shops or surf online to buy gifts for our ‘significant other’.
But don’t panic. TheBusinessDesk.com team has put together a few ideas guaranteed to raise a smile.
Perfect for – any woman!
HARVEY Nichols in Leeds is the latest high profile retailer to stock celebrity favourite beauty brand Hempz including the latest ‘treats’ range.
The ‘treats’ range is based on Hempz’s successful moisturiser but is infused with four flavours – Cranberry Vanilla Cake, Coconut Cream Frosting, Gingerbread Cookie and Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake – enriched with pure organic hemp seed oil, natural honey and vanilla extracts and antioxidants.
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Perfect for – the busy executive
BETTY Jackson, French Connection, James Lakeland and Helene are among the designers sold through innovative business clothing site the Business Wardrobe.
The company aims to take the hassle out of shopping for a work wardrobe by enabling businesswomen to update or add to their collections online from the comfort of their desks.
Jane Dawson, director at Business Wardrobe, said: “All the designers involved recognise the importance for women to look individual and stylish in the workplace, whilst not compromising on the quality or wear-ability of the clothes.”
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Perfect for – any occasion
LES Parfums d’Isabelle is an exclusive perfume house with scents created by its founder Isabelle Gelle.
New to the range are perfumes sold in boxes embedded with wildflower seeds such as Bird’s Eye, Black Eyes Susan, Poppy, Black Orchid and Snap Dragon, which can be planted in the garden.
The seeded boxes will contain the 30ml reusable glass bottles from Isabelle Gelle’s natural perfume collection with instructions on how to plant the box and grow the flowers.
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Perfect for – food lovers
LEEDS Italian restaurant Casa Mia Grande offers a series of Master Classes designed to develop the skills and expertise needed to prepare a fabulous three course meal.
The classes, held at Casa Mia Grande on a Sunday afternoon, are a sociable, informal affair lasting between two to three hours and includes a two course meal.
Alternatively, the restaurant offers courses on appreciating the very best Italian wine.
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Perfect for – fashionistas and lovers of all things glamorous
LOOKING for something that sparkles? Then take a peek at Thomas Sabo’s autumn/winter collection.
The International jewellery designer Thomas Sabo recently opened the doors of its flagship store in Leeds’ Victoria Quarter.
