Christmas Gift Guide 2025
Mindful giving, balanced living
As the festive season approaches, our minds turn to finding the perfect gifts, those that feel thoughtful, timeless and full of heart. At Lagom Life, we believe gifts should reflect the art of just enough, a balance between simplicity and meaning. Whether it’s a small gesture or a heartfelt indulgence, the best gifts invite calm, nurture wellbeing and create moments of pause in a busy season.
We’ve curated a set of gift ideas you can link to (stockists/brands we don’t sell and those we do).
From cosy comforts to mindful indulgences, each category offers inspiration for gifts that align with the ethos of balanced, considered living.
1. Gifts for cosy evenings
2. Gifts for winding down
3. Gifts for the creative soul
4. Gifts for me time indulgence
5. Gifts for a nurtured spaceGifts that give back
6. Gifts for stocking fillers
Discover gifts that bring calm and comfort - think soothing candles, luxe PJs, cashmere socks, nurturing cacao rituals, nourishing skincare. Add a Lagom Therapies voucher or a gift that gives back. Unearth thoughtful ideas to bring a little Lagom to everyone on your list.
Gifts for cosy evenings
There’s something magical about slowing down after a busy day, wrapping yourself in warmth, and letting the busyness of world pause for a while. For anyone who cherishes calm, comfort, and the simple pleasures of home, the Clay & Burn ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Candle (available in single or three wick) provides a perfect start with its hand‑poured, vegan formulation and a fragrance that opens with bright orange and mandarin top notes, followed by a rich heart of warming cinnamon and a hint of clove and nutmeg. Comfortable and relaxed chilling in the Stripe & Stare pyjama set, from a women‑founded British brand using sustainable TENCEL™ fibres, combines style, comfort, and eco‑awareness, making it ideal for curling up with a good book or a cup of tea. Adding the final touch of indulgence, the luxurious Tom Lane cashmere socks, designed in Britain and crafted in Scotland, keep even the coldest evenings cosy and comforting.
Gifts for winding down
For those who value restful rituals and moments of calm, these thoughtful gifts create a sanctuary where the pressures of the day can gently melt away. A soak in Bath House Patchouli & Black Pepper Bath Salts releases an earthy, spicy aroma that encourages deep relaxation and eases tension, while the CAHM Peony, Rose & Oud Candle awakens senses with the aromatic offerings of peony and rose, enriched with the deep, sensual warmth of oud, creating a soothing, comforting atmosphere. Sweet Bee Organics Magnesium Butter is ideal for massaging into the feet before bed, supporting restful sleep and helping the body unwind, while Sweet Bee Organics Sacred Roots cacao can be made into a rich, warming hot chocolate — the perfect ritual to slow down, savour the moment, and reconnect with yourself.
Gifts for the creative soul
Journaling lovers, and anyone who finds peace in putting pen to paper, these thoughtfully chosen gifts create moments of calm and mindful reflection. The One Line a Day five-year memory book offers a simple yet meaningful way to capture memories and thoughts in small, daily snippets, while the Lisa Angel Weekly Positivity Floral Desktop Flip Chart provides an elegant tool for inspiring daily positivity and gentle motivation. The Inspired Stories Lifestyle Weekly Planner is a diary and much much more, offering space for weekly notes, monthly and quarterly reflections, and guidance on working towards annual goals, encouraging mindful planning and creative self-expression. All gifts that remind us that the act of reflection is a gift in itself.
Gifts for me time indulgence
Everyone deserves moments of indulgence, and these thoughtfully chosen gifts create opportunities to pause, relax, and savour a little personal luxury. A Lagom Life Therapies Gift Voucher offers the perfect invitation to holistic wellbeing, whether through Reflexology, Gentle Release Therapy, or any of the treatments listed on our menu — simply get in touch to purchase. The Bath House Frangipani & Grapefruit Body‑care Duo transforms everyday routines into pampering rituals with its uplifting, citrus-frangipani fragrance and luxurious textures. The Elizabeth Scarlett Honey Bee Everyday Pouch is a luxury, beautifully crafted velvet pouch, embroidered with care, designed to hold life’s little essentials. Perfect for make up, daily treasures or those calming bits you like to keep close. Meanwhile, the Evolve Radiant 2‑in‑1 Mask Scrub contains nourishing cocoa, offering an enriching treat for the skin that leaves it glowing and refreshed.
Gifts for a nurtured space
The home is where we rest, recharge, and find comfort, and these gifts help create a calm, balanced environment.The Clay & Burn Walled Garden Candle fills the room with the uplifting scents of plum and rhubarb, providing soft, flickering warmth for a cosy, calming atmosphere. Complementing this, the Clay & Burn Walled Garden Reed Diffuser continuously infuses the home with the same delicate fragrance, creating a subtle, lasting scent that lingers beautifully. The True Grace Village Christmas Candle brings a gentle, seasonal fragrance with fresh fir‑needle, conifer, and spice notes that feel both festive and soothing.
Gifts that give back
For those who love nature, a gift that grows is both thoughtful and enduring. This Christmas, you can give the gift of a growing legacy by dedicating a tree or area of woodland in someone’s name with the Woodland Trust. Your donation helps create and protect native UK woodlands, supports wildlife, and comes with a personalised certificate to gift.
For those who enjoy being active or trying something new, charity challenge experiences combine adventure with purpose. Gift a meaningful experience this Christmas by sponsoring a place in Race for Life. Help someone take part in this iconic Cancer Research UK event, supporting vital cancer research while enjoying a fun, inspiring day. Places are registered in the participant’s name.
Gifts for stocking fillers
Stocking sized treasures that are practical yet indulgent.‘A Perfect Match’ Bottle of Matches is a small, considered detail, perfect for accompanying candles and creating moments of ritual. For gentle everyday self‑care, the AKT Orange Grove Deodorant Balm provides natural, nourishing protection, while the Neal’s Yard Natural Defence Hand Rub offers practical, mindful care to keep hands soothed and refreshed.
The art of gifting well
When wrapping your presents this year, consider not just what you give, but how it makes people and the environment feel. Use natural paper and simple string, tuck in a sprig of greenery, and a personal note. Thoughtful wrapping turns a gift into an experience.