CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Have you done it again and left all your pressie-buying right up to the wire? We get it, we’ve been there too, so here’s a round-up of some great gifts from (mostly) local indie brands that are guaranteed to still put smiles on faces. And if you miss the last delivery date, we’ve put an * by the ones where you can pick them up in person locally.

EMMA STANTON SUNBURST EARRINGS

Give someone a glow with these large sunburst earrings made by Hove jeweller Emma Stanton from 100 percent recycled silver and gold vermeil. £165*
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AUDREY'S CHRISTMAS BAR & CHOCOLATES

Sometimes only traditional chocs will do and Audrey's are the best in the biz. The Hove-based chocolatiers have been going for over 70 years and many of their recipes remain the same. This hand-made bar and chocs has it all going on. £25*
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SENSES BY SIM SLUMBER SET

Support your bedtime rituals with this relaxing slumber kit featuring a sleep-supporting tea and deliciously scented rollerball, created by aromatherapist Simone to help you get more zzzs. £18*
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FULL HOUSE TONIC FROM TONIC HOUSE

Give someone (or yourself) a restorative start to the new year truly with a bespoke massage and reflexology treatment with Hayley from Tonic House. Bliss. From £20*
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NANIMA ASIAN KITCHEN PICKLES

Don't get in a pickle, buy some! Nanima Asian Kitchen sell bottles of their traditional flavour-packed homemade Punjabi achaar (vegetable and lamb), and a mean ’n' spicy Malaysian crispy chilli oil. They're a great one-stop-shop for Christmas as you can also pick up homemade teas and good-looking reusable lunch boxes, tiffin towers, cutlery sets and water bottles, and more. Various prices. In store only.*
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AQUILA AGRA RING

Designed in Brighton and handmade in Indonesia, this chunky recycled sterling silver and 18ct gold beaut is inspired by the Taj Mahal and Indian city of Agra. £180*
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ON THE TABLE BRITISH CHEESE & FANCY FIZZ BOX

You can never have too much cheese at Christmas, which is why this box from On The Table makes a great gift. It’s got a trio of small-batch cheeses, crackers, chilli jam and a lovely bottle of bubbles to pair it with. £95
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NATA CONCEPT STORE FARFALLE CANDLE

These hand-poured farfalle candles are almost too cute to light. And no, they don’t smell of pasta, they're scented with jasmine, neroli and orange blossom. £38
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CANDLOLS CANDLE

Not only does this candle smell good, it’ll raise a smile too – and it’s one pot you’ll deffo want to keep and re-use, so it’s almost two gifts in one. £34
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BLOODY BENS XL BLOODY MARY KIT

Banish any festive hangovers with this kit from Brighton's Bloody Bens. You get their all-important (and excellent) Bloody Mary mix along with their signature gin and Isle of Wight tomato juice – all you need for the ultimate restorative bev. £51.50*
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TOP CUVEE'S BEST CHRISTMAS HAMPER ON EARTH

The Top Cuvée crew are back with another cracking hamper, packed with the brand’s own red and mulled wine, plus treats from the likes of Espinaler, Whitebox and Tony’s Chocolonely. £85
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TONKOTSU EAT THE BITS CHILLI OIL

Tonkotsu’s chilli oils are the stuff of legend and they work with so many dishes, not just noodles. Try it on a cheese toastie and you won’t regret it.
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UMBRELLA PROJECT CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL BOX

The Umbrella Project is back with their ultimate festive cocktails – a Gingerbread Irish Old Fashioned and a Terry’s Chocolate Orange Negroni – ready for you to pour, garnish and enjoy. £30
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SUNDAY ROAST CLUB CAP

One for the Sunday roasters out there. Rep your love for the best meal of the week with this cute cap. Gravy not included. £25
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AN ENGLISH VINEYARD COOKBOOK

This collection of seasonal recipes, wine recommendations and foraging advice from the Gladwin family behind West Sussex' Nutbourne wines is supporting food poverty charity City Harvest. £25*
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POCKET NEGRONI CRACKERS

Dodge the paper hats and cheesy Christmas jokes this year by levelling up your Christmas cracker game with Whitebox cocktail crackers. Cheers to that! £12
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DIFFERENT KIND WAR AND PEACE BOX

This collection of products from Different Kind has been made by people disrupted by war, including makers in Palestine, Syria, Ukraine and Afghanistan. £450
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ONLY COCO MINCE PIE CHOCOLATE

If you can't get enough of mince pies at this time of year, then feed your addiction with this single-origin 43.5-percent-cocoa bar from Sussex chocolatier Only Coco. £5.95*
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ROCHAMBEAU CLUB WINE CARRIER

Forget sticking a bottle of wine in a carrier bag, this collab wine carrier from the exclusive Rochambeau Club and Métier is the bougiest way to tote your vino around town. It comes with a case of wine so you’ll have something to stick in there straight away. £550
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BN1 BOARD GAME

Love Brighton so much you need to play a board game all about it? Then you need BN1, the game that lets you work your way around the city encountering different quirky activities and characters captured by Lisa Holdcroft's colourful illustrations. £38*
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PIGEON LAMP BY LOST & FOUNDRY

Calling all lovers of the absurd! This quirky handmade pigeon lamp makes a great conversation piece and, you never know, it might deter the seagulls. 85*
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SHARON LEE'S BRIGHTON TIDE CHART

If your giftee loves nothing more than a dip in the cold waters of Brighton and Hove, then they'll love this tide times guide that also looks great on the wall. £19.50
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ABYSS GLASS GIFT BOX

Lewes' brewery Abyss makes a mighty tasty beer, so share the love of the hoppy stuff with this four-pack and branded schooner. £33
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OPEN BAKERY COOKING CLASSES

Ok, this isn't entirely altruistic, but think of all the goodies you'll get to eat if you give someone a class from Open Bakery Brighton. Homemade macarons, croissants, bread, and more. Yum. Various prices*
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THE SOCIAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

Gift someone (or yourself) a membership to the Social Society – the Social Club for Social Good. You'll get matched with a charity that needs your skills, plus you'll have the chance to connect with like-minded people and be part of a community at fun socials. Do good, feel good. From £11.99
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CHOCOLATICIAN CHOCOLATE BOW-TIE

You might not be able to get yourself a life-sized edition of Willy Wonka like chocolatician Jen made for the premiere of the film, but we reckon a chocolate bow-tie is a pretty good second best. £15*
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HAUS OF LUCY CERAMIC CHRISTMAS CROC

Love a unique bauble? Then you can't beat Brighton's Haus of Lucy's clever contemporary twists on the traditional on this ceramic ornament. £14
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BRIGHTON SPICE CIRCUIT GIN

This new limited-edition spiced gin is definitely one to add to your wish list. A collab between Brighton Gin and local chef Kanthi Thamma (The Spice Kitchen), it's infused with fragrant South Indian spices, like curry leaf and cardamom, sourced from Kanthi's family farm in Kerala. From £7.50
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HELLO DODO CHRISTMAS JUMPER

You know we love a pun here at BOTI and Worthing's Hello Dodo are the masters of the subject. One for the mulled wine-drinking dinosaur lover. £39*
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SOPHIE DARLING SILK BOMBER JACKET

Bringing luxury to your Christmas and every day, Brighton designer Sophie Darling's handmade silk bombers are wearable works of art. £395*
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COCOCOX CHRISTMAS CANDLE

New small-batch candle brand CocoCox takes its inspiration from the West Sussex coast and South Downs creating a range of gorgeous-smelling candles in must-display packaging. £22
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POLYCHROME GOODS SWEATSHIRT

If pastries are life, then this pain au chocolat number is the only sweater to wear when running to the bakery to pick them up. £37
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POP CULTURES KOMBUCHA

Got a booch lover in your life? Then gift them a mixed set of this Brighton-brewed kombucha, made with raw honey not processed sugar (and if you mention BOTIBOOCH, they'll throw in a free bottle with your first delivery). Email robert@popcultures.co.uk to order.*
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RATHFINNY X PUMP STREET BREAD & WINE KIT

Sussex vineyard Rathfinny and Pump Street have joined forces this year, creating a fun twist on bread and wine – Sourdough & Sea Salt Chocolate paired with 2019 Rosé Brut. £55*
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REAL JUNK FOOD CAFE RECIPE BOOK

The Real Junk Food Project's cookbook is jam-packed with accessible and tasty recipes in line with their ethos of fighting food waste. £12*
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BLACK LINES OATNOG

Black Lines’ vegan take on the Christmas classic is back. Taking the egg (and dairy) out of eggnog, their Oatnog is made with golden rum, oat milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla for a spiced, buttery finish. This year, £1 from every bottle sold will go towards Save The Children’s Gaza Crisis emergency fund. £19
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CURING REBELS DO YA? GIFT TIN

If you know someone who’s obsessed with ndjua, you have to gift them Do Ya? It’s Brighton-based Curing Rebels’ Great Taste Award-winning version of the spicy spreadable salami in a super cute tin. £9.95*
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MAMA SHROOMS

People are increasingly getting wise to the power of functional mushrooms, but it's easy to get overwhelmed. Gemma Ogston of Gem's Wholesome Kitchen has made it easy, harnessing their goodness into easy-to-take day and night supplements. £30*
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CHOOSE LOVE WARM WINTER CLOTHING

This bundle from Choose Love gets much-needed thermal clothing, hats, gloves and thick socks to refugees and displaced people in need this winter. From £25
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GOZNEY DOME

There are outdoor ovens and then there’s the Gozney Dome, a dual-fuel wood-fired oven that’ll have you roasting, steaming, smoking or baking like a pro. £1,619.99
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IMPALA SKATES

Know someone who’s just taken up roller skating? These pastel skates from Impala will have them rushing to show them off along the prom or at the roller rink. £107.99
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