The Autumn Gift Guide
Browse our carefully considered selection of seasonal suggestions, ideal for marking autumnal occasions, gifting your Bonfire Night host or celebrating Thanksgiving. Each gift idea has been handpicked from independent brands, businesses and designer-makers that share our commitment to responsibility and excellence.
British Branches
Paul Thomas Flowers
The ‘Woodland Walk’ bouquet is inspired by autumnal strolls in the English countryside and features an array of British-grown berries and seasonal foliage in warming copper, ruby and russet tones.
A refreshing alternative to florals and suitable for any recipient or occasion, this bouquet can be displayed in a single vase or split into a series of smaller vessels for a number of displays around the home.
Arran Border Cashmere Blanket
Begg X Co
As the temperatures drop and the days shorten, there’s nothing like coming home from a bracing walk to a cosy cashmere wrap and a good book (see next suggestion).
Using responsibly-sourced fibres from nomadic farming communities in Inner Mongolia, Begg x Co creates an array of exquisite blankets and throws in their Scottish mills. Available in a range of colourways, they make a refreshing addition to a reading nook or bed, and the ultimate gift for a tasteful homebody.
A Thousand Feasts
Nigel Slater
A perfect gift for the book worm this hygge season, A Thousand Feasts is a collection of stories and insights from cook and writer Nigel Slater. Within its pages he reflects on simple joys that can arrive anywhere, from a beach half a world away to his own kitchen.
As Olivia Laing describes; “Nigel Slater has a magical capacity to find beauty in the smallest moments. A nourishing, sustaining book”, and we couldn’t agree more.
Modern Made Auction
Lyon & Turnbull
This autumn’s edition of the Modern Made sale brings together modernist and contemporary art with a strong focus on British painting and sculpture, alongside pioneering design pieces, studio ceramics and contemporary craft.
With highlights including pieces by Ben Nicholson, Georges Braque and Grayson Perry, you’re sure to find the perfect collector’s item to gift the connoisseur this season.
Teynham Workwear Jacket
Lavenham
Made in Suffolk, England, Lavenham quilted jackets are light and compact, offering warmth without weighing the wearer down. This style features a zip front fastening and two patch pockets with 100% recycled polyester wadding and organic cotton corduroy binding.
Ideal for the outdoorsy type, their wide range of silhouettes and colours means you’ll find the right fit for that autumnal gifting moment.
Handy Brush Set
A.G Hendy & Co
Elevating the everyday, this collection of superior, handmade brushes arrives tissue-wrapped and packed inside a vintage ex-museum archive box. Pick and mix from a selection of specialist cleaning tools from one of the country’s most unique purveyors of home- and hardwares.
Sweep up the competition with your autumn gifting game, with a present fit for the most exacting of neat freaks.
Visit A Vineyard
Tillingham
Set amongst 70 acres of rolling hills and woodlands in East Sussex with far-reaching views of the Romney salt marshes, this independent winery with a Michelin-starred dining room offers various opportunities for memory making as a gift.
Gift vouchers can be redeemed against anything from a bottle of wine, a vineyard tour, restaurant reservation or even a stay in one of their beautifully-appointed rooms.
Gairnshiel
Scottish Highlands
Gairnshiel is a collection of homes along the River Gairn, an area that has long been a favourite of royals, hunters and travellers alike. Beautifully designed by a Belgian family that fell in love with the idyllic Scottish Highlands, the private hire properties range from a grand lodge down to a cosy cottage.
The rich history of nearby Balmoral coupled with the hiking trails of the Cairngorms National Park and charm of Ballater offers experiences for most tastes and an unforgettable gift.
Muse Candle
August & Piers
Hand-poured in the UK, August & Piers home fragrances celebrate individuality and all those curious characters we know and love. Using 100% natural wax and presented in reusable ceramic vessels, the scents inspire and mesmerise.
Muse is fragrant symphony of bergamot, benzoin and vanilla notes and the wider range is sure to offer the right match, whoever your recipient and whatever the occasion.