While it is down to Noddy Holder to decide whether or not it’s Christmas you can never be too early in getting ready for present ideas.
Here are 44 ideas that I’ve bookmarked over the past few months.
Dig in.
Public Relations specialist mug
Good coffee is essential to the creative process and this one is a reminder of your skills.
Zazzle £18.20
‘The Coming Wave: AI, Power and Our Future’ by Mustafa Suleyman
‘I’ve lost count of the number of people I’ve recommended this to. Useful as a start for AI.’
Amazon £8.99
A Here We F***ing Go Again 2025 Calendar
Because sometimes you need to roll your eyes and count to 10 in calendar form.
WTF needlepoint pillow
This dropped into my timeline on Facebook and I loved the mix of craft, needlework and WTF.
Maison Flaneur £60
‘Make it Now Make it New’ notebook
Fred Aldous is a stationary shop I love in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. I love the optimism in this cover.
Fred Aldous £19.20
Travel electric lunchbox
I’ve got one of these. It’s really handy if you are on the road or in the office to warm up last night’s leftovers. Big recommend.
Amazon£24.99
1950s metal desk in-tray
There is something wonderfully analogue about things from Sukie. Who wouldn’t want a metal in-tray?
Sukie £35
Personalised birthday hat bunting
Because there may be people you know and love who deserve this.
Printed Little Things £14.99
‘Arrows of Desire’ by Nick Job
This is an intriguing read on how the British Rail logo was developed and how it works.
The Modernist £24
Wildfire Mayhem emergency planning board game
This is based on man actual event made by a fire and rescue expert who works on big fires like this.
Emergency Operations Center Board Game Kickstarter
‘Turns Out These Are My Monkeys And This Is My Circus’ picture
A handy reminder of the important stuff.
Chic Prints £11.99
‘The Art of Explanation’ by Ros Atkins
Ros Atkins is the BBC reporter who makes those excellent well researched explainer videos you’ve seen. There are some good pointers here.
Amazon £8.89
Reusable coffee cup
Because a re-usable coffee cup you can take with you is a positive thing and you can help Shelter the homeless charity.
Shelter £4.99
Double walled cafetiere
I’ve found that metal cafeteries work better for me than glass ones. I’ve broken loads of those.
Habitat 24.50
Felt potted plants for your desktop
Your workspace needs to have some splash of greenery to make it more human. You won’t have to remember to water them, either.
Baltic Shop £8.95
As per my last email coaster
Passive aggressive means of keeping your table free of coffee spills.
Etsy £4.99
‘Buzzing Communities’ by Richard Millington
This is an excellent book that I go back to time and time over. It’ll help you understand why engaging people online is worth it.
Amazon £15
Dramatic Exit print
I love this. You know the online dramatic exit? Now you can do it real life.
Lune Club £9.99
Personalised wine prescription label
Funny. But be careful. Wine is not your friend in the morning.
Etsy £2.99
Java blend 3 out of 5 strength for cafeteria
I’ve bought this from this shop before and it’s full value.
Algerian Cogffee Stores £5.20 plus postage
‘Do / Story’ by Bobette Buster
I’ve recommended this to many people. It’s a good read with solid gold advice.
Amazon £8.95
Ordnance Survey app
People talk about the importance of fresh air and exercise and then often don’t follow it up. The OS app was my discovery in lockdown when we couldn’t travel far.
OS from £6.99
Blank planning graph print block
I’ve spent a small fortune on daily printed planning sheets. This is a bit more home made.
Etsy £10.98
‘Indestructible’ by Molly McPherson
A really, really good book for dealing with a media crisis.
Amazon £14.50
‘Mentally, I’m Malcolm Tucker’ sticker
You get the sticker rather than the drinks bottle with this but it’s a timely reminder to be more the Thick Of It character.
Red Bubble £1.51
Tripod for mobile phone
Handy as you can wrap this around things when you are out shooting.
Amazon £16.99
Cadbury’s Dairy Milk
A 21-bar pack. There’s no messing around here. A perfect way to motivate the team.
Amazon £29.92
