Christmas at Jo Malone

I have a dear friend that starts her Christmas shopping in the middle of the year and slowly stockpiles a hearty pile of presents to sit under her tree. I’ve often envied this incredible organisation, especially when I’m one of those mad shoppers dashing around in the final two weeks before the big day. Not only does she save emptying out her bank account in one go but she also gets to consider each gift carefully.

When you’re stuck for ideas, give something really personal that the recipient can truly enjoy. It’s all very well doing the practical thing by giving that appliance they need but what is particularly pleasant is a little self-indulgence. Something just for them. Each week I’ll give you an idea, gift set and so on from the beauty counters that would make a great gift.

I know I’d love to be given a beautiful yellow box, trimmed in black from Jo Malone, which is why I think these present ideas are note-worthy. Choose from a carefully created box-set like The World of Jo Malone Collection, containing Orange Blossom Body Creme, Grapefruit Body & Hand Wash, English Pear & Freesia Cologne, Nutmeg & Ginger Bath Oil and the Pomegranate Noir Travel Candle, $300 or create your own with your favourite combination. Every box is luxuriously wrapped with red ribbon, tissue paper and  of course, there’s always the gorgeous must-have Jo Malone christmas cracker. Anything you wish to gift from the store will be presented beautifully – be it a box-set like the above or a candle, cologne or body creme and so on. No one does Christmas like Jo Malone.

Other sets include:

The Cologne Collection: Grapefruit Cologne (9ml), Pomegranate Noir Cologne, Wild Bluebell, Red Roses, Vanilla and Anise $175.

Pomegranate Noir Collection: Body & Hand Wash (100ml), Cologne (30ml), Body Creme (50ml), $195.

Pampering Collection: Red Roses Bath Oil (30ml), Pomegranate Noir Scatter Candle (30g), English Pear & Freesia Body Creme (15ml), $120.

Jo Malone, Atrium on Takutai, Britomart, Auckland ph (09) 309 4418/ 0800 JOM SHOP or email jomalone@jomalonestore.co.nz