12 Days of Christmas – Day 12: Our Top Gifting Picks: The Most Loved Gifts of 2025
Day 12 is our “Most Loved” gift guide: the pieces that feel easy to buy (because they’re beautiful and useful), easy to give (because they suit so many people), and genuinely appreciated once they’re unwrapped. Think: scent that makes a home feel cared for, small upgrades that lift everyday spaces, and books and journals that feel personal without being risky.
The edit above is the mood: soft whites, calm neutrals, tactile forms, and gifting that lands with a quiet kind of confidence. And everything featured is pulled from (or closely aligned with) our Top Gift Picks collection
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The “you can’t go wrong” scent gifts
ECOYA Fragranced Reed Diffuser (Mini 50ml / Large 200ml / 200ml Refill)
A reed diffuser is one of those rare gifts that works for friends, family, clients, teachers, hosts, and the person who “doesn’t need anything”. ECOYA’s version is gift-boxed and designed to scent small–medium spaces with a steady, long-lasting throw, and you can choose from a lineup of crowd-pleasing fragrances (French Pear, Lotus Flower, Sweet Pea & Jasmine, Guava & Lychee Sorbet, Vanilla & Tonka Bean, Blood Orange, Sandalwood & Amber, Mandarin Gin).
Gifting tip: Pair the Mini with a book or journal for a perfectly balanced present; go Large for a housewarming or “big moment” gift.
ECOYA Madison Jar Candle
The Madison jar is a classic for a reason: it looks beautiful on a bedside table, coffee table, or bathroom shelf, and it turns “I bought you something” into “I thought about how you live at home”. Our edit includes the Madison jar in bestselling ECOYA fragrances like French Pear, Lotus Flower, Sweet Pea & Jasmine, Guava & Lychee, and Sandalwood & Amber.
Styling tip: Add a simple ceramic dish or tray beside it and you’ve created an instant vignette (and a gift that feels styled, not just purchased).
ECOYA Hand & Body Wash (500ml)
This is the definition of practical-but-elevated. The formula includes macadamia, coconut and almond oils plus vitamin E, and it’s vegan and free from parabens, propylene glycol and silicone—so it feels thoughtful, not generic. Fragrance options include Lotus Flower, French Pear, Guava & Lychee, and Sweet Pea & Jasmine.
Gifting tip: It’s brilliant as a “little luxury” add-on—especially for hosts, new-home gifts, and anyone who appreciates a beautiful sink moment.
Books and journals that feel personal (without being too personal)
The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest
This is a gift for the person who likes a fresh page in January—or who’s quietly rebuilding something. The Pivot Year is structured as 365 days of prompts and reflections, designed to be dipped into daily, and it’s one of those books people keep on the bedside for months.
When it’s the right pick: New year transitions, new chapter energy, or anyone who’s been doing a lot and deserves something grounding.
One Line a Day (5-year memory book)
A gift that becomes an archive. This is a five-year journal designed for a single line each day—tiny effort, huge emotional payoff over time. It’s ideal for people who want to journal but don’t want to “journal”.
Who it suits: mums, dads, grandparents, newlyweds, new homeowners, or the friend who loves marking time in small rituals.
My Wishes For You (children’s book)
A genuinely lovely gift for little ones (and their parents). It’s a warm, heartfelt story that makes a beautiful bedtime read and a keepsake-style present—especially for Christmas, birthdays, or “welcome to the world” moments.
Design-led home upgrades (the gifts people use every day)
Karlsson Modern Cuckoo Clock
This one is a statement without shouting. The Modern Cuckoo Clock is sculptural, minimalist, and instantly makes a wall feel “finished”—the kind of gift that looks designer, but still feels playful.
Who it’s perfect for: the minimalist, the design lover, the person renovating, or anyone whose home is almost there but needs a focal point.
Umbra Casa Tissue Box Cover
If you’ve ever noticed how one small plastic box can ruin an otherwise beautiful space—this solves that. The Casa cover turns tissues into decor, and it’s one of those surprisingly satisfying upgrades people wouldn’t buy for themselves (but love receiving).
Where it shines: bathrooms, bedside tables, nurseries, and living rooms.
Karlsson Gummy Digital Alarm Clock
A clean, rubberised, minimalist digital clock with practical features (24-hour display, snooze/light, silent operation). It’s the kind of gift that works for adults, teens, and kids’ rooms—because it’s genuinely useful and still looks good.
Umbra Buddy Doorstop (Set of 2)
Small, clever, and guaranteed to make people smile. The Buddy Doorstop set is made from soft-touch thermoplastic rubber so it won’t scratch floors, and it’s both functional and decorative—an easy win for housewarmings and “extra little something” gifting.
The “smells amazing” add-ons (stocking hero energy)
The Perfume Oil Company Roll On Perfume Oils
If you’re gifting someone who loves fragrance but you don’t want the pressure of a full bottle, a roll-on oil is the answer. These come as either a 1ml sample vial or a 10ml roll-on
Gifting tip: Add it to a book, journal, or hand cream to turn a “small gift” into a full experience.
Barkly Basics Hand Wash (Nectarine & Mint, 500ml)
A sleek monochrome bottle, a fresh scent, and a formula designed to be kind to skin (SLS/SLES free, paraben-free, pH neutral), plus it’s refillable/reusable/recyclable. This is a practical gift that still feels considered.
How to build a gift that feels styled (not scrambled)
If you’re short on time, use this formula:
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Choose a “hero” (clock, book, candle, diffuser)
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Add one “daily-use luxury” (hand wash, perfume oil, tissue cover)
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Finish with one “soft detail” (a small dish/tray, a stem, a glass)
It reads as intentional, even if you bought it in ten minutes.
Shop Day 12: our Top Gift Picks edit
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