Some people are not easy to buy for, and even if they are, do you really want to spend your precious free time in the shops? The answer is here: a selection of great gifts to buy from reputable companies from the comfort of your armchair.
Fine tea and shortbread for a great aunt or boozy treats for a 20-year-old? Hamper.com offers something for every budget and every occasion, from a luxury breakfast in bed, to summer picnic and birthday goodies.
Emma Bridgewater's timeless tableware and glassware designs are a safe bet. Our cookware supplier, Head Cook, stocks a wide range, from monochrome crockery with written messages to tableware decorated with farmyard animals, birds and flowers. Head Cook can post any Emma Bridgewater item countrywide at reasonable rates.
Gifts2Drink sends stylishly packaged wines by the bottle or case, spirits, chocolates and flowers for any occasion. Take a look at its monthly offers page for some extra-special deals!
Buyagift.co.uk is the ideal place for thrillseekers, offering as it does hot air balloon flights, spins round Grand Prix racetracks, the chance to go up in a vintage biplane and many other adrenaline-producing activities. Those of a gentler disposition might be interested in makeovers, spa days and cookery courses.
How about a new book to replace the one with pages falling out, or food from Delia's favourite suppliers? Failing this, you could treat someone special to a day at one of Delia's food and wine workshops. There's plenty to choose from.