What’s a great, unique gift that ships within the UK? I’m in LA but want to get something fun (food wise, home design, unique books, vintage, accessories etc) for one of my dearest friends in London - thanks for any ideas! 🎉

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Gabriela Riccardi · Answer

A Great-Looking Recipe Book: A gift for the friend who got into baking breads this year. I’ve gifted Papier books to half a dozen people at this point because they’re well-bound, hardy, and look great on a shelf. If I were you, I’d title it PROOF OF LIFE.

Gabriela Riccardi · Answer

An Heirloom Comb: This one is for the friend who’s admirably committed to her Olaplex. Few do these better than Officine Universelle Buly, and I love the primary-color stripe they’re selling. Click around to find a comb for the right hair type & availability, then personalize it with the ole adage about brushing 100 strokes a day: ONLY 99 LEFT.

Gabriela Riccardi · Answer

Guest Books: May I suggest this for the friend who just started up their small business? Get her an old-world guestbook that will charm customers enough to leave their details behind. These are made in the UK with Compton Marbling, a family-owned studio based in Salisbury, so leave enough time for any international shipping snafus. Why not get two for your trouble? Name them LOVE NOTES and HATE MAIL.

Alexandra · Answer

Biscuiteers!

Babuji · Answer

The Persephone Box Set (Persephone Books): Persephone books make a great gift to ship within the UK. They are meticulously selected & designed books by female authors, mostly 20th c re-editions. Definitely worth going to the shop in person when there.

Gemma Lacey · Answer

Liberty Just For Her Beauty Kit: I have to stop myself buying one of these every year. They always contains such cool things and the toiletry bag is unsurpassed.

Babuji · Answer

Altmann & Kühne Kassette Klassisch: These ship quickly to the U.K. They are tiny, gemlike chocolates that come from Vienna in beautiful boxes, at different prices. This large box can be repurposed as a sewing kit.

Sarah Cooney · Answer

Not Another Bill Handwritten Silver Ice Cream Lid: This is the funniest gift, but it's also indicative of the unique and interesting options that Not Another Bill has in stock. They're UK based but ship worldwide!

Sarah Cooney · Answer

Berry Bros & Rudd Wine: One of my favorite shops in London, Berry Bros delivers their delicious wines all over the UK in their sleek green vans. You can send a case or a mixed case or even a few bottles.

Sarah Cooney · Answer

Fortnum & Mason Hamper: I've been obsessed with Fortnum & Mason's hampers since childhood for a good reason--they're filled with delicious goodies and you can reuse the wicker basket. They have a wide variety that ship within the UK--I send a friend one every Christmas.