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Something for Everyone Shop online with these Christmas gift ideas for family and friends.
Complete with English translations and explanations, the fourth book from Gascon artist Perry Taylor will raise a smile every day with a humourous look at life in his part of SW France. Planète Gascogne, €29, www.perrytaylor.fr
Give a touch of the tropics with this Ananas Solaire. Perfect for these dark, cold nights, it will light up your tree, terrace or pergola with 30 warm white, solar-powered LEDs set in a golden-coloured pineapple form. €18.95. www.jardiland.com
If gold is your theme this year, and even if it isn’t, look no further than this Sauvignon Wine Confit with real 23 Carat Gold Flakes from La P’tite Confiote. Serve alone, in champagne or alongside foie gras and terrines or cheese for a real treat. €10. www.confitures-gelees.com
A calendar that grows on you! Implanted with seeds, simply plant each of the 12 pages in the ground at the end of each month. 2022 has never looked so good! €24.99, www.lejardinperdu.fr
Art is at the heart of the home. These bold, expressive artworks by Ruth Dent mix colours with emotions to celebrate life on earth. From €50 incl p&p. www.ruthdent.com
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Steer your little one in the right direction with this fun walking frame. With a horn and accessories that light up and play music, it’s designed to give babies older than six months a safe environment in which to take those first steps. €109.95, www.aubert.com
Budding furniture restorers will love this Chalk Paint Starter Gift Box from Velvet Pear Vintage for €54 or, for the more experienced, a Large Chalk Paint Set at €110. For a 10% reader discount use the code “velvetbuzz”. www.velvetpearvintage.com
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