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}

Photograph: PR Image

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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}

Photograph: PR Image

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