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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gifts-for-her">Gifts for her</h2>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Cyberjammies-copy.jpg" alt="Yasmin pyjamas Cyberjammies" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Yasmin Stripe pyjama set, £52, Cyberjammies</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>With pyjamas this stylish, in deep oxblood red, there&#8217;s no need to get dressed on Christmas day! Or indeed every again! Give the gift of comfort and joy with a pair of super soft jim jams from Chelmsford-based Cyberjammies – there&#8217;s a gorgeous selection, treat yourself too!</p><p><a href="https://cyberjammies.com/products/yasmin-womens-printed-stripe-wide-leg-pyjama-set" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/jae-ceramic-cut-out.jpg" alt="Jae ceramics vase" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Porcelain vase, £25, Jae Ceramics</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>For something you won&#8217;t find on the high street, try Jae Ceramics, based in Langdon Hills. This wheel-thrown design with its speckled pattern and anthracite glaze can be used as a vase or a fragrance diffuser. Two gifts in one!</p><p><a href="https://www.jaeceramics.com/product-page/b1092-porcelain-vase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Robertson-Intimates-copy.jpg" alt="Midnight Constellations Robertson Intimates" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Midnight Constellations longline bra, £280, Robertson Intimates</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Who wouldn&#8217;t love this celestial longline balconette? Covered in shimmering gold stars and delicate moons, it might just hold the secrets to the universe! Made to order, company owner Elloise Robertson&#8217;s Essex-based lingerie brand focuses on custom embroidered designs, using recycled, sustainable and durable materials wherever possible.</p><p><a href="https://www.robertson-intimates.co.uk/product-page/midnight-constellations-balconette-bra" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Missing-Gate-winter-rose-copy.jpg" alt="Missing Gate Winter rose 2023" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Winter Rose 2023, £24, Missing Gate</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>A darker style of rose, made from 100% Pinot Noir, this bottle is something special, and made here in Essex at the Missing Gate Vineyard, Woodham Ferrers. If you know your wine you&#8217;ll notice plush red cherry, floral and spice, with crunchy red berry on the finish. For the less initiated, it&#8217;s very quaffable and pairs well with hard goats cheese!</p><p><a href="https://www.missinggate.com/shop/p/spring-bowl-rltkk-wcj5d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Helen-Burgess-copy.jpg" alt="Silver earrings Helen Burgess" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Sterling silver drop earrings, £41, Helen Burgess</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Inspired by the Mersea coast, where Helen Burgess creates her jewellery, these delicate drop earrings have the look and texture of seaside pebbles. </p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1528409081/drop-earrings-sterling-silver-pebble?sr_prefetch=1&amp;pf_from=shop_home&amp;ref=shop_home_active_19&amp;frs=1&amp;sca=1&amp;sts=1&amp;logging_key=0e75d0231107055d9b798e716b93e09bffda235b%3A1528409081" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/The-candle-maker-copy.jpg" alt="The Candle Maker" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Mothers of the freakin&#8217; year scented candle, £15, The Candle Maker</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Just because she sometimes needs reminding! This cherry blossom scented candle, with its words of encouragement, is hand-poured in the Brentwood workshop and made from eco-soy so that no nasties are thrown into the air! Good vibes only!</p><p><a href="https://thecandlemaker.co.uk/collections/gifts-100-eco-soy-wax-candles/products/mother-of-the-freakin-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/wonky-cut-out.jpg" alt="Tapas set, Wonky Wheel" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Tapas set, £135, Wonky Wheel</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Gift this set from this Castle Hedingham gallery and they&#8217;ll have no excuse not to invite you over for tapas night! With one large platter, three medium and three small, there&#8217;s plenty of room for Patatas Bravas and Gambas al Ajillo!</p><p><a href="https://wonky-wheel.co.uk/product/mc156-ts-tapas-set/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Scpae-copy.jpg" alt="Gratitude journal Scape" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Grounded Gratitude journal, £29, Scape Interiors</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Help her to be mindful with this thoughtful gratitude journal from Leigh&#8217;s Scape Interiors. This one has daily prompts and monthly check-ins, as well as uplifting affirmations to help her find joy and stay grounded.</p><p><a href="https://scapeinteriors.co.uk/collections/for-her-ladies/products/grounded-gratitude-journal?variant=55261180887416" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/KA-Naturals-copy.jpg" alt="Rose face cream KA Naturals" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Rose face cream, £24.99, KA Naturals</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Give someone the gift of youthful looking skin and you&#8217;ll be a friend for life! This rose scented, rich skin cream from South Woodham Ferrers skincare company, KA Naturals, is 100% natural, vegan and made with chia seed oil to pack in serious hydration.</p><p><a href="https://kanaturals.co.uk/product/rose-face-cream/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gifts-for-him">Gifts for him</h2>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Beards-and-Daisies-copy.jpg" alt="Schefflera on lava, Beards and Daisies" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Schefflera on Lava, £38, beards &amp; daisies</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>A plant that impressively grows on its own rock (and not any old rock, actual lava) – we feel like this will definitely appeal to a man in your life! The tiny tree is a bucket-list plant for any collector but is also super simple to care for, making it a win win. This Chelmsford-based house plant haven, also has artificial trees, wreaths and garlands to kit out your own home for Christmas.</p><p><a href="https://www.beardsanddaisies.co.uk/products/schefflera-on-lava" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Tides-copy.jpg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Card box with playing cards, £20, Tides Home</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Add a touch of class to his game with this Ace of Spades lacquered wooden box. Even when they’re not playing this striking box will look stylish sitting on a desk or coffee table.</p><p><a href="https://tideshomeandgarden.co.uk/collections/gifts-under-20/products/games-cream-and-black-card-box-with-playing-cards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Red-Lion-books.jpg" alt="Red Lion Books Subscription" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Book subscription, from £60, Red Lion Books</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Avid readers will love the surprise of a new book (or three), through the post every month! Red Lion Books, Colchester, have a variety of subscription services ranging from 1-3 book bundles, for 3, 6 or 12 months. Pick a genre or go for an under wraps surprise. You can pick poetry or classics, or book Club monthly reads. Find a new favourite overseas author with the Translated subscription or discover lesser known gems from smaller publishers with The Small Press subscription!</p><p><a href="https://www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product-category/subscriptions2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Chelmsford-Brew-Company-copy.jpg" alt="Chelmsford Brew Company six pack" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Gift 6 pack, £24, Chelmsford Brew Co.</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>He&#8217;ll really love local after working his way through these! Six of Chelmsford Brew Co.&#8217;s finest, boxed up and ready to be gifted! Now, where&#8217;s the bottle opener?</p><p><a href="https://www.chelmsfordbrewco.co.uk/shop/p/gift6pack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Mistley-kitchen.jpg" alt="Mistley kitchen Pizza class" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Wood-fired pizza class with Giovanni Di Sarno, £165, The Mistley Kitchen</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Is that wood-fired oven in your garden not seeing enough love? After learning all the tips from master baker and pizza chef, Gio, he&#8217;ll be spinning pizza dough like a pro. </p><p><a href="https://www.mistleykitchen.com/workshop/pizza-from-a-woodfired-oven-with-giovanni-di-sarno-4/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gifts-for-tots-tweens-and-teens">Gifts for tots, tweens and teens</h2>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Fed-Noah-copy.jpg" alt="Monster Truck Christmas jumper Fred &amp; Noah" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Xmas Monster Truck fleece sweater, £34, Noah &amp; Fred</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Little ones will be super snuggly in this gorgeously soft Monster Truck sweater – there are no itchy knits found at Wickford-based Noah &amp; Fred, only carefully selected fabrics suitable for soft skin! Available in ages from 1 to 6 years, shame they don&#8217;t do this in an adults size!</p><p><a href="https://fredandnoah.com/products/coming-soon-xmas-monster-truck-sweater?_pos=1&amp;_sid=3439698d8&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Little-Poe-copy.jpg" alt="Christmas Tree dress Little Poe" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Tiered Christmas Tree dress, £19, Little Poe</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Tiers of tulle, gold stardust, bows and pom poms, what more could a little girl want for Christmas. Just perfect for twirling around the Christmas tree and creating all the festive magic!</p><p><a href="https://www.littlepoe.co.uk/product-page/tiered-christmas-tree-dress" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Create98-copy.jpg" alt="Create98 embroidery workshop" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Feel Good Fruit embroidery workshop, £15, Create98</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Encourage kids to learn a new skill with a craft workshop at Create98&#8217;s Leigh-on-Sea location. There will be good vibes only at the Feel Good Fruit embroidery workshop on Tue 17 Feb. Using felt and simple stitches kids (age 10+), will get to create their very own motivational fruit on an embroidery hoop. Cute!</p><p><a href="https://www.create98.co.uk/event/kids-embroidery-feel-good-fruits-10-766/register" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Temprd-cut-out.jpg" alt="Temprd Chocolate" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Peanut Butter &amp; Pistachio milk chocolate, £7, TEMPRD</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Just the right size to fill the toes at the end of stocking, Maldon&#8217;s TEMPRD chocolate selection is insanely tempting. For teens pistachio is a safe bet, the most popular nut of the year (thank you Dubai), but the Gingerbread S&#8217;mores option sounds good too!</p><p><a href="https://temprd.co.uk/shop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Mersea-watersports.jpg" alt="Mersea Island Watersports" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">SUP or Kayak Intro, from £30, Mersea Island Watersports</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Get tweens and teens out into the fresh air with vouchers for Mersea Island Watersports. The SUP or Kayak Intro voucher is just the nudge they might need to discover a new hobby, perfect for those who are new to paddleboarding.</p><p><a href="https://widget.eola.co/tmaqw/vouchers/sup-intro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-muddy-blocks-giftguide gift"><div class="gift-img"><img decoding="async" class="card__image" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/essex/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2025/11/Ruby-Room-cut-out-copy.jpg" alt="Kam Sequin hair bow clip Ruby Room" /></div><div class="gift-text"><div class="gift-price"><h2 class="giftguide-title">Kam Sequin bow clip, £12, Ruby Room</h2><div class="giftguide-body"><p>Is it even Christmas if you&#8217;re not wearing a bow? This sparkly little stocking filler will ensure her style slays! </p><p><a href="https://www.rubyroomlifestyle.co.uk/collections/bags/products/kam-sequin-hair-bow-clip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BUY NOW</a></p></div></div></div></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more">In the mood for more?</h2>



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