The best gift ideas under £100: the Observer’s top presents for Christmas 2024

In need of some serious Christmas inspiration? The Observer has you covered, with 89 thoughtfully curated gift ideas for everyone from kids to your arty mates.

Whether it’s a David Bowie egg cup, a Taylor Swift bauble or a retro Marshall speaker, we’ve got something to suit everyone on your list. And the best part? Everything costs less than £100.

Kids

Creative, cool and colourful treats for little ones.

Colour Your Streets colouring book, £14.99
colouryourstreets.co.uk
amazon.co.uk

Buzzy bee craft kit, £3.50
clockworksoldier.co.uk
£3.99
etsy.com

Frill collar dress, £27
arket.com

Fenestra bookends, £50 for set of 4
saltsmillshop.co.uk

Astronaut pyjamas, £25
sciencemuseum.org.uk

Djeco Minibrico wooden tool set, £21.50
kidly.co.uk

Meri Meri gold star hair clips, £15 for 8
merimeri.co.uk

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Spencer Bear hottie, £12.50
marksandspencer.com

Photograph: PR Image

Temporary cat tattoos, £8 for 50
selfridges.com

Micro scooter, from £85.56
johnlewis.com
£69.99
amazon.co.uk

For more inspiration, check out our gift guides for under fives and kids aged five to eight

Teens

Red hot picks for hard-to-please young adults

Handmade Taylor Swift decoration, £38
thejacksons.co.uk

Gaming headset, £19.99
argos.co.uk
£12.99
amazon.co.uk

Enuoli cherry neon LED sign, £12.99
amazon.co.uk

Socks, £9.95
joules.com
next.co.uk

Campus trainers, £70-90
adidas.co.uk
asos.com

Spot treatment device, £100, solawave.co ella@amysturgis.co.uk Solawave Photograph: PR Image

Spot treatment device, £69.95
beautybay.com

Lip oil, £24
cultbeauty.co.uk
£18
uk.gisou.com

Le Pen Fineliner pen, £2
moxon.london

Moisturiser, £22
sephora.co.uk

6 Lego Icons Plants, £33.74, johnlewis.com florence.bretherton@johnlewis.co.uk John Lewis

Lego Icons plants, £34.99
johnlewis.com

We asked tweens and teens what they want for Christmas, check out our nine to 12-year olds and teenager gift guides

Women

Relax into luxury with these gorgeous treats.

Retrospect fragrance, £79
meritbeauty.com

Detangling comb, £23
elisabeth33.com

Gold-plated T-bar earrings, £100
tillysveaas.co.uk

Kensington slippers, £89
next.co.uk

Cowie faux-fur collar, £100
bymalenebirger.com

The Collected Prose of Sylvia Plath, £35
waterstones.com
£25.83
amazon.co.uk

Rosa Novella body cream, £49.50
libertylondon.com

If Only If Nightwear Compact hot water bottle and cover, £39, Ifonlyif.com natalie@finchamcommunications.com

Rust gingham compact hottie, £39
ifonlyif.co.uk

Wool blend striped socks, £14
hush-uk.com

Gold incense sticks, £35
perfumerh.com

Men

Martinis, magpies and more – gifts to keep him both cool and cosy.

Signature stripe cycling cap, £26
paulsmith.co.uk

Shetland waffle cushion, £95
shop.southbankcentre.co.uk

Samar merino wool socks, £25
genevievesweeney.com

Penguin boxer shorts, £60
sunspel.com

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Francis Bacon lambswool scarf, £65
npgshop.org.uk

Magpie zip bag, £29
hannahissi.com

The Martini by Alice Lascelles, £18.99
waterstones.com
£14.25
amazon.co.uk

Dave egg cup by Katch Skinner, £25
holly.co

Eau de Mandarine Ambrée cologne, £100
hermes.com

Pocket clothes brush, £9.95
oxfordbrushcompany.com

Beauty

Prepare to be pampered and add some sparkle too.

Body Revival Scrub, £36
libertylondon.com

Manicure kit, £16
johnlewis.com

Ethereal Baked palette, £58
iliabeauty.com

Bath marbles, £7.50
oliverbonas.com

South Asian Beauty by Sonia Haria, £25
waterstones.com
£16
amazon.co.uk

Swirly Escape press-on nails, £40
fette.world

Rouge Dior Christmas Limited Edition lipstick, £43
dior.com

Facialift face massager, £23.80
lookfantastic.com

Silk scrunchies, £30 for 6
silkelondon.com

Liberty print wash bag, £32.30
libertylondon.com

Interiors

Smart, colourful and classic accessories for artful homelovers.

Isobel Harvey print, £30
toa.st

Morris & Co tray, £39.50
wmorrisandco.com

Glasses, £95 for 2
shop.yinkailori.com

Stoneware mug, £22
npgshop.org.uk

Laetitia Rouget plate dessert, £47.20
fenwick.co.uk

Marbled matchbox, £10
biaseditions.com

Melin Tregwynt cushion, £69
bearpetworth.com

New English Interiors by Elizabeth Metcalfe, £26.32
whsmith.co.uk
£20.85
amazon.co.uk

Salt and pepper grinder, £54
addsionross.com

Hand-carved scoops, £38 for 2
abask.com

For more homeware, check out our gifts for interior obsessives

Gardens

Practical ideas to get your friends growing.

A Day at Kew Gardens print by Lucille Clerc, £30
shop.kew.org

Hat, £55
fjallraven.com

The Book of Wild Flowers, £16.99
waterstones.com
£10.94
amazon.co.uk

Gardener’s handcare kit, £12
johnlewis.com

Wool fingerless gloves, £39
gatherandsee.com

Mini garden fork, £4.50
domesticsciencehome.co.uk

Garden scissors, £32
niwaki.com

Upcycled felt vase, £26
fatpoppycat.co.uk

Edible flower seeds, £16
boostology.co.uk

Short-handled brush, £30
toa.st

Bamboo garden tags, £7.50
gardentrading.co.uk

See our guide to the best gifts for gardeners, chosen by gardeners

Wellbeing

Soul-soothing suggestions for busy minds and active bodies.

Go Explore New Paths limited-edition print, from £40
marcuswalters.com

Mindful origami set, £15
boostology.co.uk

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Sleep ear plugs, £35.96
loopearplugs.com

Marine collagen, £27.30
cultbeauty.co.uk

Sports bra, £65
vuoriclothing.co.uk

Perfect Peace travel candle, £16
johnlewis.com
amazon.co.uk

Goodmove fleece, £49
marksandspencer.com

Yoga mat, £75
hercule-studio.com

Mindfulness aromatherapy, £11.90 for 3
tisserand.com

Titanium outdoors mug, £42
uk.snowpeak.com

For more inspiration, check out our self-care gift guide

Culture

Thoughtful ideas for your arty mates.

In Writing by Hattie Crissell, £16.14
uk.bookshop.org
£12.99
amazon.co.uk

Naomi: In Fashion magnet set, £10.50
vam.ac.uk/shop

Paper masks, £7.99
shop.rbo.org.uk

National Art Pass, from £59.25
artfund.org

Portable speaker, £99.99
marshall.com
amazon.co.uk

Wicked Elphaba doll, £12.99
amazon.co.uk

Woodless artist pencils, £36.99
moxon.london

The 1980s: Image of a Decade by Henry Carroll, £40.50
guardianbookshop.com
£32.05
amazon.co.uk

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