Gift Ideas for the Homebody

The homebody is not antisocial. They have simply worked out that home is where the good lamp, the good candle and the good book are, and they see no reason to leave. Buying for them is easy once you accept that.

This edit covers what makes a night in better: Ecoya Madison Jar candles and reed diffusers, perfume oils from The Perfume Oil Company, The Five Minute Journal, keepsake and recipe journals from Write To Me, and Brianna Wiest titles including The Mountain Is You and The Pivot Year. There are useful pieces too: the Karlsson Gummy alarm clock, Made of Tomorrow wall planners and the FOLD bedside table, the Ned Collections sofa arm tray, Dishy kitchen pieces and Umbra organisers for the entryway.

Pair one thing to use with one thing to read and you have a gift that fits the person exactly. If you are stuck, our Brianna Wiest books are the easiest yes.

What is a good gift for someone who loves staying home?
Pair something to use with something to read. An Ecoya Madison Jar candle with The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest, or a Write To Me recipe journal with a Dishy chopping board, feels considered without being over the top.

Can I buy a gift voucher instead?
Yes. Flux Boutique gift vouchers can be redeemed in store or online and have no expiry, which makes them a safe choice when you know the person well but not their exact taste in homewares.

What is a sofa arm tray?
It is a flat tray that sits over the arm of a sofa or armchair, so a cup, remote or phone has somewhere to live without a side table. The Ned Collections Arm Chair Side Rest Sofa Tray comes in oak or black.

Which size Ecoya reed diffuser should I choose?
Ecoya reed diffusers come as a Mini 50ml or a Large 200ml. The mini suits a bathroom, desk or small bedroom, while the large is better for a living room or hallway where the scent needs to travel further.