The Vinegar Hill journal

Last Chance to order for Christmas!

 

Please note that our last Christmas orders will be dispatched on 16th December. No orders will be taken between Christmas and new year, but service will resume as usual on 2nd January. Please feel free to place orders in this time, but they will not be processed until the new year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your valued custom and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Gifts to Suit the…

Everyone has that person in their life who falls into a certain category, whether it be the entertainer or the gardener. After a while it gets hard to find a fresh original gift for these people so we have come up with some ideas for you. We are pretty sure you will find something to suit even the person who has everything!

Gardener



Leftovers and peeling are the perfect and economical way to fertilise your garden. This compost bucket is stylish and convenient, allowing you to collect up your food waste and easily transport it to the compost heap. Available in large and small.

This seed box from Garden Trading is the perfect place to store next seasons seeds as well as a plethora of other gardening essentials. Waterproof with a tight fitting hinged lid your dry packets are sure to be safe and dry until planting time. Available in large and small

This beautiful fork and trowel gift set is the perfect choice for the avid gardener. Presented in a gift box this stylish and practical gift will keep those green fingers happy all year round.

The Wild & Wolf thoughtful gardener flask is perfect for allotments and larger gardens, with this you can pack yourself a picnic lunch and garden to your heart’s content. The perfect gift to go with the Dig For Victory enamel mug.

Chef



This fabulous oak cookbook holder will mark the end of damaged and stained recipes. Keeping your cookbooks safely out of the way while holding them open for perfect ease while creating your masterpiece.

The finishing touches have never been easier with this oak herb chopper. Taking away the risk to your fingers and making the final herb preparation a pleasure, this is the perfect gift for the true chef.

How better to ensure your supply of beautifully fresh herbs than with this herb pots in a tray set. These stylish bucket style pots will keep you in fresh herbs year round and make your kitchen smell wonderful between meals.

These pinch pots are presented on a piece of slate and provide the perfect way to season your food in the kitchen or at the table. Stylish yet practical they allow for perfect seasoning in any situation.

Entertainer



As every entertainer knows, where there are drinks there is also the potential for ugly rings on your furniture. These beautiful solid oak casters from Sagaform are stylish and hardwearing, they come with a built in storage solution in the shape of a spindle and are presented in a gift box.

This astounding tubelight will add something extra to any occasion. A beautiful lighting solution and a unique talking point, the entertainer is sure to love its quirky stylishness.

As the meal part of the evening wraps up how better to get into the partying mood than with some Schnapps. This set of Schnapps glasses will ease the way from dinner to party and is a gift that is sure to keep on giving.

For the entertainer half the fun of a dinner party is in the presentation of the table. With these beautiful heart shaped napkin rings the table is sure to look wonderful everytime. This gift also goes perfectly with the pewter heart cruet set.

Person who has everything



When a person has everything where exactly do you go? We vote for the tin of string by Garden Trading or Wild and Wolf. A funny yet useful gift that would also suit the gardener in your life.

This range of beautiful doorstops will add a friendly feel to your doorway. Heavy enough to hold your door yet soft and friendly looking. Available in Bulldog Bruno and Panache Poodle.

Perfect for brightening up or transforming your boots, these faux fur boot toppers provide the perfect amount of frivolity and style. Available in Chinchilla, Moscow and Mountain Wolf.

How better to display snacks than this spectacular lobster chip and dip platter. This quirky platter is sure to become a talking point.

 

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Something for the Kids

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The perfect way to keep them occupied in the buggy or the car, this Gruffalo board book is a fantastic distraction. With a stretchy cord you can safely clip this book to the buggy or car seat meaning fun is never far from little hands.

Every child has a favourite toy and we think this little rabbit will be high up on the list. Beautifully soft and compact it is the perfect size to be dragged around everywhere and with Moulin Roty quality you can be sure that it will last.

These Moulin Roty comforters are part blanket, part toy. These lovely square comforters have a charming character in the middle and are sure to both comfort and entertain. Available in Lola, Basile and Lila.

This Gruffalo breakfast set will make kids eager for the morning. The hard wearing melamine and beautiful illustrations provide the perfect gift for young children.

Learning to eat the grown up way is so much more fun with this Maisy cutlery set. Kids will happily try out their table skills with this tough set, also the perfect travel set for little ones.

This shiny touch board book is full of bright colours and texture to keep children occupied for hours and will help with their sensory development as well as learning about the farm animals.

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These door hangers will go down a treat and with four designs to choose from, there is something for every child. Available with the messages; ‘No Girls Allowed’, ‘Cowboy Country’, ‘Star’s Dressing Room’ and ‘Fairy Dust’.

Saving money has never been so much fun with this Gruffalo money box. Not only will it look great on the shelf you can be sure that the cash is being protected by the Gruffalo and your kids are getting into good saving habits.

These knitted body warmers are beautifully soft and the perfect way for your little ones to stay warm this winter. The natural wheat insert is microwavable and scented with lavender and chamomile to sooth children to sleep. Available in Dog and Cat.

The Kings & Queens sticker book is a wonderful way to get kids interested in British history. With fun facts and plenty of sticker history has never been so much fun.

This faux fur mini hot water bottle cover is beautifully soft and has a traditional hot water bottle included. The mini size is perfect for kids and the surprise toy pocket is a bonus for any little girl.

The classic story of the Nutcracker is the perfect gift and this beautiful edition with be a gift to remember. An enchanting story beautifully presented.

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Tabletop ping-pong is sure to keep them busy this Christmas. With retro packaging this ping-pong set will have provide hours of fun away from the computer screen.

Tumbling blocks are a classic family game and provides hours of entertainment. The retro packaging is something a little different and the game itself will provide year round fun.

Ever wondered how tall you are compared to an elephants knee or the average jockey? This height chart will keep track of their growth spurts while providing fun comparisons with the wild and the wonderful.

For the budding chefs and artist out there why not make your masterpiece taste good? Decorating Gingerbread is beautifully illustrated and packed full of creative ideas.

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With the Olympics coming up there will be a massive focus on travel and so much to make a note of this summer. These TeNeuse city journals are the perfect record of both your travels and a celebration of a one in a lifetime opportunity to see the Olympics at home. Available in London, Paris, Olympic flip pad and Olympic journal.

These small bags from Jellycat are fun and funky with their waterproof montage designs and wonderfully practical for girls of any age. Available in Bunny Gallery,  Britannia and New York.

Anime and manga are really taking off so these beautiful notepads from Gorjuss are sure to be hit with the teens. Available in ‘I Found My Family’, ‘New Heights’ and ‘Purrrrrfect Love

This trendy dispatch bag is perfect for a young man. With retro patches it has a wonderfully aged look and the contrasting orange interior will draw the eye.

 

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A Little Extra Help

Sometimes we just need those little extra bits to top up a present or we need budget gifts or Secret Santa ideas. This is the perfect place for a little inspiration. We have split it into three sections; stocking fillers (because the kids shouldn’t get all the fun), style on a budget and Secret Santa (for the office party!) These items are priced between £5 and £10 and are packed with style and fun to make the perfect mix and match selection.

Stocking fillers

 


The ideal stocking filler, these travel sized candles have a 15hr burn life and are small enough to store anywhere. Available in Winter Berry, Cinnamon, Fig & Patchouli and Vanilla Kisses.

Jellycat purses, are available in a variety of stylish designs. These purses are a stylish and practical addition to the perfect Christmas stocking. Available in New York, Britannia, and Bunny designs.

A keyring is always a useful gift and a stylish one will hold the key to the eternal stocking filler quandary. Available in ‘The Office’, ‘The Boat’ and ‘The Spare Key

A bottle opener is always a handy thing to have around and this cheeky little friend will be sure to make you smile this Christmas. Sagaform have once again combined style and fun to make this Santa Bottle Opener.

For the big kids out there we can offer this tin of fun and colourful Gruffalo Plasters, perfect for the desk drawer or the bathroom cabinet. Sure to cause a smile when it is pulled out of the stocking.

Christmas is all about having fun and reliving your childhood so what better to slip into the stocking than this Retro Yoyo. Fun and laughter all day long and a useful stress buster for the office.

These emery boards are bound to go down well in any stocking. The perfect small gift for any girl, they are wonderfully stylish and truly ’Gorjuss’.

A practical yet quirky stocking filler, these Sophie Allport carrier bag holders are the ideal way to store carrier bags without creating an eyesore. Available in ‘Chicken‘ and ‘The Good Life

 

Style on a budget

 


This beautiful and classy Goblet with bee detail is sure to make drinking water more of a pleasure than a chore. At this bargain price is has a style and a charm that is worth a fortune.

A touch of nostalgia is added to the beautiful style of these hand painted cups. How many times has it been said that there is nothing quite like the taste of water from the tin cups that seem a universal part of primary school life? This grown up version will make drinking a pleasure.

A stylish and fun three tier bracelet in shades of green and black. This elegant piece from No Tail is the perfect accessory and won’t break the bank.

This beautiful sweet heart bowl from Sagaform is perfectly stylish without a large price tag. The bowl is perfect for serving snacks or even as a place to store trinkets and jewellery on the bedside table.

Secret Santa

 


Why not turn your office Christmas party into a musical affair with this retro harmonica from Ridley’s? Who can get the best tune out of it?

No fridge should be without a set of Scrabble Fridge Magnets to leave a message or reminder for a loved one. Why not try them at work, the perfect way to revolutionize the office message system!

The title of this book says it all… While we can’t guarantee that you will ‘Never Have a Bad Day Again’ it may help to make those days a little more bearable.

These Scrabble mugs add a touch of class and provide the perfect was to identify your own mug.

 

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