Christmas presents for her and the home
The perfect Christmas present for her, and for the home


1. Antler candlestick, £34.50, Joanna Wood (020-7730 5064; www.joannawood.co.uk) 2. Leather backgammon roll, £195, Thomas Lyte (020-7495 5959; www.thomaslyte.com) 3. Lizard magnifying glass, £41, Joanna Wood (as above) 4. Old-rose nameplace crackers, £35 for six, Sarah Moore Vintage (01428 707678; www.sarahmoore vintage.com) 5. 18ct white-gold diamond, ruby and onyx flower-bow brooch, £6,800, Lucie Campbell (020-7629 4647; www.luciecampbell.com) 6. Custom-made sitting hare, £1,250, Sarah Moore Vintage (as above) 7. Emma Bridgewater Retro DAB+/FM Radio with built-in iPhone/iPod dock, £129.99, View Quest (www.viewquest.co.uk) 8. Woven cashmere and rabbit-fur scarf, £429, N. Peal (020-7499 6485; www.npeal.com)
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