Weekly Wishlist: Pre-Christmas Treats

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Christmas is a time for treating the ones you love. However, it’s not Christmas yet so there is still time to treat yourself! 

Whether you are after a new piece of homeware, some stationery to help you get organised ahead of the new year, or a festive treat to get you in the mood for Christmas, we have you covered with our latest weekly wishlist. Here are 7 of our favourite finds from the last week…

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Risotto’s Colouring Book by Risotto Studio (£15)

As it gets colder, it gets more and more tempting to just stay indoors and read a book by the fire. And if you aren’t in to reading books, then why not colour one in?

This new book by Risotto Studio puts a graphic twist on the popular adult colouring trend.

Greg McIndoe
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Eye Tray by Ohh Deer (£34.50)

Though best known for their stationery collection, Ohh Deer have been putting just as much focus on homeware recently. One of many new additions to their online store is this two-piece eye trinket tray. It’s the most stylish solution to losing your keys we’ve ever seen!

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Graphic Notebook by Wrap Magazine (£12.50)

Wrap Magazine’s new range of luxury, hard-covered notebooks come in 4 different designs. Each notebook includes lined pages and colourful end papers and is screen printed with glossy inks.

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Aurora Wall Planner by Poketo ($48)

If you are looking to get organised ahead of the new year, this Aurora wall planner by Poketo is a vibrant solution! The 12 individual posters can be revealed month-by-month or you can cover an entire wall in your plans – it’s up to you!

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Turquoise Brush Diary by Ohh Deer (£11.95)

If you prefer your planners in a slightly more portable format, then Ohh Deer have an entire range of new designer diaries. This painterly, pocket-sized planner adds a vibrant splash of colour to your scheming sessions.

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Dennenbos Print by No Guts No Glory (£50)

Time to get a little more festive now. This illustrated print by Lieke Van Der Vorst has a real Christmassy feel to it.  The festive undertones make it the perfect addition to your home this Christmas, yet are subtle enough that you can keep it up all year round.

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Woodland Advent Calendar by Meri Meri (£25)

Our final pick of the week is full-on festive! This advent calendar by Meri Meri comes with 24 woodland creatures and a wooden tree for them to gather round. Start on the first and by Christmas you will have built your own mini woodland wonderland!

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Posted on Nov 27th, 17 by

Greg McIndoe - also known as Headless Greg - is an illustrator and design writer based in Glasgow, Scotland. He regularly writes for design magazines and online platforms, interviewing fellow illustrators and leading creatives.

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