The shops are full of sequinned frocks, wine and cider is spiked with spices, and chestnuts are being roasted on every street corner. It’s Christmastime – and my first in a country where all the clichés feel right. I won’t be here to see if London has a white Christmas – I’ll be heading south in a week’s time, where (hopefully) the sun will be shining, berries will be plentiful and wine will be chilled – but in the meantime, I’m soaking up the traditional festive cheer as I tick off my Christmas shopping list.
The last few years, my family has adopted a garden theme for gift giving, so I thought I'd share my research (and wish list!)… If you need a little inspiration, here are my favourite gift ideas for the balcony lover in your life.
