FOR A LEISURELY LIFE:

1. Leather backgammon set: Beautifully made,  plus it folds into a briefcase. Ideal for a hasty exit should you lose. £286, Joanna Wood

2. Vintage leather football: You could use it for decorative purposes, but this beauty is begging to be kicked. £40, Farrar Tanner

3. Shiny croc medium clutch: Men – in need of inspiration? Two words: burgundy clutch. £69, Whistles

4. Blade Runner whiskey glasses: Is the new Blade Runner better than the old one? Discuss it with a friend over a glass of whiskey in these replica glasses. £99.99, Firebox

5. Kodak Ektra camera smartphone: Aesthetics aside, there’s nothing old school about this smartphone. £369.99, Kodak

6. Lifting gold weights: You can look glamorous while working out. £45 (2kg pair), Lifting Pretty

7. Emporio Armani Connected: This elegant timepiece connects to your smartphone. From £289, House Of Fraser

8. The National Art Pass: Grants free entry to more than 240 UK museums, galleries and historic houses, plus 50% off major exhibitions. Membership: £65, Art Fund

9. Smythson Soho notebook: This is for very important meetings and, if you’re not careful, little ones to scribble in.£185, Smythson

10. B&O Play P2 speaker: Whether getting a party started or adding background music to a meal, this wireless speaker is a gem. £149, B&O Play

FOR A FINE DINING EXPERIENCE:

1. VQ Hepburn Mk II DAB radio: Ideal for a loved one who needs an upgrade. Vintage looks, plus DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, USB charging and more. £129.99, My VQ

2. Partridges port and stilton hamper: If your beloved dad is more Noel Edmonds than Noel Coward, this is a gift to change that. £40, Partridge

3. Hawksmoor: Restaurants & Recipes: Boasts kick-ass recipes, plus all royalties will be donated to Action Against Hunger. £20, Amazon

4. Smeg CJF01 citrus juicer: Takes on all types of citrus fruits with zero effort. This Smeg has been created to squeeze out every last drop. £119.95, Smeg UK

5. Tracklements relishes: Both the Original Orange Marmalade and Cranberry, Port & Orange Sauce add festive tang to any pantry. £8 and £5.40, Tracklements

6. KeepCup Brew glass coffee cup: Add a touch of eco class to your coffee as you commute. £19, KeepCup

7. Pierre Marcolini Casse-Noisette pâte à tartiner: There’s the chocolate spread you’d throw on a piece of bread after school as a child, and then there’s this. Possibly too nice to eat. £13.50, Marcolini

8. Denby Monsoon Gather walnut presentation board: Turn your kitchen into an east London hipster den with your own presentation board. £25, Denby

9. San Daniele Grana Padano cheese: If sharing cheese at Christmas is a family tradition, why not turn it up a notch this year? £2.50, Sainsburys

10. Denby Studio Craft four plates: Gives any kitchen a farmhouse feel. Even toast is going to look sexy on these.£30, Denby

11. Godiva Gold Discovery box: Chocolates that are perfect for post-prandial sharing. £15, Godiva Chocolates

FOR SELF-CARE:

1. Ted Baker moisturiser: You’ll be familiar with the range if you’ve been to a Ted’s Grooming Room; if you haven’t, gentlemen, you must. £18, Ted’s Grooming Room

2. Plum & Ashby Wild Fig & Saffron hand wash: Immediately makes any bathroom feel 30% more regal. £19, Plum & Ashby

3. Floris 1962 Eau de Parfum: A celebration of 1962 and swinging, bohemian Soho. Think spices, herbs, fruit and the world’s best city. £140, Floris London

4. Murdock’s Marvellous Beard Box: Beards, it seems, are going nowhere. So ensure facial fur looks immaculate with this classy collection from grooming greats Murdock. £70, Murdock London

5. Oliver Bonas marble stand mirror: A beautiful, if possibly passive-aggressive, gift: ‘Look how much timber you’ve popped on to your chops over the festive season.’ £50, Oliver Bonas

6. Lola James Harper The TV Basement of Jonet candle: The team from Lola James Harper wants to take you on a journey of scent. This patchouli and sandalwood candle, for example, is inspired by a Seattle friend’s basement. Yes, really. £35, Colette

7. Acqua Di Parma Colonia Pura: This crisp, classic fragrance – like a Morecambe & Wise Christmas special – remains timeless. Dad wouldn’t believe his luck if  he opened this on 25 December. £66, Acqua di Parma

8. Aesop Resurrection Aromatique hand balm: Cold weather means chapped hands. Fortunately, this citrus and woody balm offers rich hydration. Mittens? Schmittens. £19,   Aesop

9. Jack Black scrubbing Soap: If you’re humming the hits of School of Rock, you’re not alone. However, this delightfully retro Turbo Body Bar has nothing to do with the wild man of comedy. Shame. £12.95, Mankind

10. Lovegrove cleansing balm: Developed by a mother and daughter, this balm boasts natural ingredients, with apricot and shea butter leaving skin soft and clean. £37, Lovegrove Essentials