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1. Christmas Shopping Guide 2023

   Posted on 1:00pm Thursday 23rd Nov 2023

   In just over a week, we'll be into December and the countdown to Christmas will really begin. In today's Christmas Shopping Guide, I'll lead you through a few ideas of gift ideas for your friends and family from Cornish Magpie.

   

   Gifts for Her

   Here at Cornish Magpie, we've a host of beautiful gift ideas for your Mum, wife, girlfriend or daughter - or anyone else for that matter.  

   Wonderful Scented Soap

   Moisturising, triple milled vegetable soap, enriched with shea butter. Vegan friendly, not tested on animals. Lots of amazing fragrances, including the seasonal Christmas Spice and Christmas Tree. Only £5.50 for a big bar.

   

   Heavenly Scented Candles

   Made from eco friendly soy wax, these candles are cruelty free and vegan friendly with an 80-90 hours burn time. They're highly scented and handmade in the UK. From £12.

   

   Supersoft, Cosy Scarves

   Beautiful winter scarves in so many beautiful designs.  They're soft and stylish and come is a variety of weights, from lightweight Spring scarves, through to Autumn mid-weight tassled scarves and warm, heavier Winter scarves.  They really are supersoft and great for keeping the chilly weather at bay or sprucing up an outfit. £10, £12 and £18.50.

   

   Kitchen Worktop Savers

    

   Bring a little bit of the seaside to your home. Our lovely glass surface protectors / worktop savers are made from tempered recycled glass, and are dishwasher proof and heat resistant.They've a textured finish a little rubber bumper feet to protect your surfaces. They're great for adding a little bit of a coastal theme to your kitchen, both lovely to look at and even better to use, available in a variety of seaside designs. £28.00

   

   Washbags

   Gorgeous wash bags and cosmetic bags made from wonderfully soft oilcloth.  Available in mini, medium and large sizes. Loads of beautiful designs to choose from.  Both the medium and large sizes are also fully lined. Prices £5.50, £9.50 and £13.50

   

   Gifts for Him

   Men can be notoriously difficult to buy for but we hope you find something here at Cornish Magpie.

   Mugs, mugs and more mugs

   Whether you prefer ceramic, porcelain or enamel mugs, we've got you covered.  Choose from our ever-popular blue and white coastal range or our shoal of fish or boat ranges. Prices from £9 upwards.

   

   Coasters

   Coasters are forever popular and we've got them individually to choose from or in sets which save you a little money. Too many designs, you're just going to have to check them out for yourself - but we're confident you'll find something fabulous for the man in your life. Ideal for any kitchen, coffee table or desk - and why not match a coaster with a mug for that perfect all in one gift? Coasters from £3.25 individually.

   

   Tea Towels

   An unlikely gift, perhaps, but experience shows us that our male customers love our tea towels. They're big, bright and bold and are sure to make kitchen chores a little more pleasureable as well as adding a splash of colour. £9.

   

   Scented Soap

   We've lots of fragrances that will appeal to the man in your life - Sandalwood and Seaweed are definitely favourites but it's all very individual.  And because we have so many different varieties of soap, we're confident that there's going to be something just perfect for you in our range.

   

   Stocking Fillers and Cards

   It's not always about the bigger gifts, here at Cornish Magpie we have loads of smaller, inexpensive gift ideas and a huge range of cards, both for Christmas and other occasions.

   Christmas Baubles

   For all Cornwall lovers, have a little look at our expanding range of wooden baubles - a reminder of wonderful holidays or family trips or a gift for someone who loves Cornwall but is no longer living here.  Forever popular and not just at Christmas.  A great little postable gift or Secret Santa. £4.50.

   

   Magnets

   A thoughtful gift of  a little magnet is sure to make someone smile.  Great for Secret Santas and super easy to post.  Lots and lots of designs. £2.50.

   

   Christmas Cards

   Browse our range of Nadelik Lowen cards (Cornish for Happy Christmas).  Great for all Cornwall lovers or to send to someone who's moved away but still loves Cornwall.

   

   So, there you have it.  Our little roundup of gift ideas.  Of course, there's far more on the website than we can cover here, but we hope we've provided you with a little bit of inspiration for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers this season.

    

2. Christmas on a Budget

   Posted on 6:30pm Monday 16th Oct 2023

   

   This year, more than ever, people are looking for beautiful gifts which won't break the bank.  Here at Cornish Magpie we've lots of Christmas gift ideas which won't blow your budget,  If you're on the look out for purse-friendly Christmas present inspiration, you've come to the right place and whether it's a seaside themed Christmas gift for a family member or a little Christmas stocking filler for a friend, we're sure you'll find something you like. Give a little touch of the seaside this Christmas time from Cornish Magpie.

   Christmas Gift Ideas for £2 and Under

   

   £2 doesn't really buy a lot these days, does it?  But it does buy a card - and cards, in my opinion, are a really special gift.  Who doesn't love receiving a hand-written card from a loved one? Why not choose a special card, and then hand-write a lovely message or type up a letter and put it inside?  Maybe even pop in a photo?  I love reading all my friends' news - and with all our busy lives, it's often hard to keep in touch as often as we'd like. I think Christmas cards are a definite winner (and easy to post too).

   Christmas Gift Ideas for £5 and under

   

   Christmas baubles are super-popular at Christmas time and make a great, inexpensive gift to let someone know you're thinking about them. Every time your loved one sees it hanging on their Christmas tree they'll think of you which is a lovely thought.  And when the Christmas decorations come out again in years to come, you'll be in their thoughts again.

   

   Most people love a cup of tea or coffee so what about a coaster?  You can add a little message in a card, pop the coaster inside, and you've a great small gift which can be posted as a large letter.  Your loved one will be able to pop it on their coffee table or beside their desk and think of you every time they have a cuppa.

   Christmas Gifts Ideas for £7.50 and under

   

   Our printed tote bags are super-popular and so much more stylish than supermarket plastic bags.  They're eco friendly and reusable and come in many different designs, they're great to fold up and keep in a bag for when it's shopping time, or to use as an everyday over the shoulder bag.  A great gift (and it won't break if you need to post it).

   

   Our beautiful little mini cosmetic bags are always a winner too.  They're super-practical and not only do they look great, but they can be used in so many ways - for cosmetics, for chargers and earphones, for dog treats or poo bags...they are so versatile and can be given by themselves or with a few little bits and pieces inside if you wish.

   Christmas Gift Ideas for £10 and under

   Mugs, mugs and more mugs - our ceramic mugs make a great gift and are dishwasher proof too.  Loads of different designs means you're sure to find one for that special someone...and we've an offer on 2 mugs or more, saving you even more money. Our mugs are definitely a Christmas gift on a budget winner.

   

   Scent-sational Soap!  Our range of soap is vegan friendly and has no nasties, as well as smelling absolutely divine. There are a host of beautiful fragrances to suit everyone, from Dad to Auntie Doris.

   

   Scarves - and who doesn't love a scarf? Our scarf range is growing continuously and the colours are amazing.  They've proved to be so popular this year, a great way to pep up an outfit or keep the cold at bay. They're fabulously soft and most definitely make a great Christmas gift which doesn't break the bank.

   

   Tea Towels - a super useful gift for the person who has everything.  They're definitely going to add a splash of colour to someone's kitchen as well as making dishes time more fun. Both useful and great to look at - they make a super budget friendly Christmas gift.

   

   Christmas Gift Ideas for £15 and under

   Enamel mugs have made an amazing comeback and are ideal for any loved ones who are keen on camping, caravanning or life on the ocean waves.  They're all hand-printed and won't smash to pieces when the occasional accident happens.

   

   Chopping boards - a wonderful and thoughtful gift for someone who loves the seaside and likes to have a splash of coastal life in their home.  Our chopping boards have bold designs and make a real statement - we're absolutely sure that someone would just love to receive one of these as a Christmas gift.

   

   So, there you have it.  A round up of some budget friendly Christmas gift ideas for this December.  You don't have to break the bank this year - always remember 'small and beautiful'. Presents most certainly don't have to cost the earth and something thoughtfully chosen and given, along with a beautiful little Christmas card will mean the world to those who mean the world to you.

   Love from Cornish Magpie