It's Never Too Early To Start...
WORDS: CHYKA KEEBAUGH
IMAGES: MARCEL AUCAR
Yes, Christmas comes earlier every year, so if you can’t beat it - join it!
We all know that starting your Christmas shopping early is a wise decision - but often we leave things to the last minute because, you know, LIFE! Making your list and checking it twice before the silly season starts can help you save money, reduce stress, and ensure a memorable and enjoyable holiday season. It allows you to find the perfect gifts, personalize your presents, and take advantage of discounts and deals while avoiding the hassles of last-minute shopping. So, don't wait - get organized and start your Christmas shopping early this year with my new Christmas Chyka Home decor from Harris Scarfe. Simple gifts for friends and family, items for work colleagues - it’s this kind of gift that I like to stock up on early. Trinkets for the tree, platters for a party or tools for the garden can all be a much-loved gift if given with care and sincerity.
Starting early gives you more time to consider and personalise gifts for your loved ones. Consider their preferences, hobbies, and interests to choose meaningful and thoughtful presents. Early shopping lets you craft personalised and heartfelt presents if you enjoy making gifts or have creative DIY ideas. Shopping early allows you to budget and spread out the cost of gifts over several months rather than facing a significant financial burden all at once in December. This, in turn, can help you avoid debt and maintain better control over your finances! And at this expensive time of year, every dollar counts. Early shoppers have more time to take advantage of sales, discounts, and deals throughout the year. You can buy gifts when they are on sale or when you find a good deal, ultimately saving money compared to making rushed, last-minute purchases.
Gifting Ideas For Everyone
Chyka Home Cream & Green Washed Wool Stripe Baubles 4 Pack is the perfect gift for those starting their collections or hosting a Christmas event.
Add baubles to your gift wrapping, spread them amongst your tableware to boost the decor, fill a cloche full of baubles for a quirky Christmas feature or drape them from ornaments in your home.
Chyka Home 33 cm Alpine Charger Plate with a matching set of Chyka Home 50 x 50 cm Napkins Merry Christmas 4 Pack makes for a sweet gift that is fun and functional throughout the festive season.
It is a perfect gift for the new homeowner, those who love entertaining, and anyone hosting events this season.
Chyka Home Large Green Wooden Mushroom is one of the cutest decorations in the Chyka Home collection. Made from light wood, this decoration is perfect for the festive collector!
Cluster them together for a colourful vignette, tie them to your Christmas gift for something fun or create a box full of fairy or garden items for the green thumb in your life!
Chyka Home Luxury Crackers make for a fantastic gift that everyone loves!
Crackers are universally loved for your table, for your tree or wrapped with ribbon and attached for your gifts, and always bring fun to a festive celebration.
Festive Cookies by Michelle's Cookies are a fantastic gift, especially at Christmas time. I always like to give cookies to those who are a little tricky to buy because, seriously, who doesn’t love a perfectly decorated cookie?
Also available as edible tree decorations (coming with a hole to slip a ribbon through), these cookies look delicious and taste delicious, too!
A Greenthumbs Basket is a simple yet creative gift to pull together for a loved one. All encased in one basket are seeds, mini digging tools, mini terracotta pots, garden stakes and a matching tea towel.
Functional, practical and sweet - this little collection can be adjusted depending on what’s available in the supermarket or hardware store. Just tie a pretty ribbon to it, and you’re done!
Chyka Home 600 gsm Chester Bath Towel in green is the gift you give when you know your recipient needs to update their bathroom!
Use it as extra special wrapping paper, wrap it up with some luxurious skincare or pair it with beach items, and you have turned a practical item into a practical gift! Too easy.
Keep it simple with a gorgeous bunch of blooms in a watering can! Decorative, nostalgic and easy to style - this cute little combination is a great gift for a host.