Our top picks
Same-day dispatchWheel of the Year Tote Bag
£6.95
Same-day dispatchResin Fox Ornament Flynn, Gift for Animal Lovers
£8.95
Same-day dispatchMoon Phase Moth Trinket Dish
£6.95
Same-day dispatchGood Witch, Bad Witch Curved Stemless Glass
£6.95
Key points
- Choose the Dark Forest Notebook for writers and friends who like mystical designs. It has 200 lined pages and gold foil page edges.
- Pick the Lotus Flower Incense Holder Dish for yoga lovers. It holds incense sticks and doubles as a trinket dish for rings or crystals.
- Try the ceramic salt and pepper shakers shaped like ice cream cones. They suit summer tables, picnics and sweet-toothed hosts.
- Add a Brunch Club tote bag for foodies or a Good Witch, Bad Witch glass for prosecco lovers.
- Once a parcel's gifts reach £40, its standard delivery is free on most gifts.
How did we choose these gifts?
We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can see at a glance why it fits your stocking. Our picks include notebooks, tote bags, trinket dishes, necklaces and candles for friends, her, animal lovers and foodies.
We also mixed kinds and budgets, so there is something for a witch, a yoga lover, a teacher or a Secret Santa. Each gift is a playful or useful pick, chosen with the person in mind.
Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Stocking fillers range, or try Gifts under £10 and Secret Santa gifts.
Which everyday gifts make useful stocking fillers?
Notebooks and a reusable tote bag make useful stocking fillers, because they get used day after day. Each gift here is hand-picked for everyday use, from shopping trips to notes jotted down at the desk.
Wheel of the Year Tote Bag (£6.95)
Something a little different for the stocking: a tote bag with a colourful Wheel of the Year print. It stands 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, roomy enough for books and shopping. It's 98% polyester and 2% cotton, and weighs just 130 g. Use it as a reusable shopping bag, or give it as a fun Secret Santa treat for a friend. A hang tag comes with it.
Best for: Friends and Secret Santa swaps.
Dark Forest Notebook (£7.95)
Lovely on a desk at work, this A5 notebook has a dark forest design with mushrooms and a glowing luna moth. It has 200 lined pages, and the page edges are finished in gold foil for a little sparkle. It also has a ribbon marker. It's a fine choice for writers, note-takers, or anyone who likes a little forest magic.
Best for: Writers and note-takers.
Single, Taken, Too Busy Notebook (£7.95)
Sure to raise a laugh, this A5 notebook carries the cheeky slogan 'Single? Taken? Too Busy Enjoying Life.' It has lined pages, and the shiny gold page edges add a touch of sparkle. A pink elastic band finishes the look. It's a fun pick for a single friend, or for a Secret Santa who likes a bit of cheek.
Best for: Friends who love a cheeky laugh.
Same-day dispatchWheel of the Year Tote Bag
£6.95
Same-day dispatchDark Forest Notebook
£7.95
Same-day dispatchSingle, Taken, Too Busy Notebook
£7.95
What are the cutest animal gifts for animal lovers?
The cutest animal gifts are small, playful pieces that bring a bit of wildlife into the home. Here are four we hand-picked: two resin ornaments, a moon-gazing hare dish and a pair of frog shakers. Each one suits an animal lover, and each one adds a little charm.
Resin Fox Ornament Flynn, Gift for Animal Lovers (£8.95)
Something they'll show off. Flynn Fox is a playful ornament made from resin and polyresin, standing 9 cm tall. It's a lovely pick for animal lovers and friends who like a bit of charm on display. Set it on a shelf or mantelpiece and it brings a woodland touch to any room. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so the unwrapping is part of the fun.
Best for: Animal lovers and woodland fans.
Resin Ornament, Hazel Hedgehog (£8.95)
If they love gardens, this is the one. Hazel Hedgehog is a resin and polyresin ornament, 9 cm tall, 6 cm wide and 6 cm deep. At 190 g, it has a nice weight in the hand, and it's a sweet touch for animal lovers. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it's ready to open with a smile. Hazel is a charming pick for gardeners who like a bit of wildlife company.
Best for: Gardeners and hedgehog fans.
Trinket Dish with Midnight Hare, Gift for Her (£5.95)
A gift for quiet moments. This round ceramic trinket dish shows a hare gazing at the moon beneath a starry night sky, finished with golden details. It measures 10.5 cm across and 2 cm tall, making it a handy spot for trinkets and jewellery. It comes in a colour cardboard box. A lovely choice for her and nature lovers, and the gold touches add a little luxury to the design.
Best for: Trinket collectors and nature lovers.
Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers, Luna Frog Gift (£9.95)
A stylish upgrade to an everyday thing. This set of two ceramic frog shakers has one for salt and one for pepper. Frog lovers will enjoy it, and it brings a sprinkle of fun to the dining table. Together they stand 7 cm tall, 13 cm wide and 10 cm deep, and the set weighs 355 g. It comes in a colour cardboard box, and the frog design turns seasoning into a playful moment.
Best for: Frog lovers and table fun.
Same-day dispatchResin Fox Ornament Flynn, Gift for Animal Lovers
£8.95
Same-day dispatchResin Ornament, Hazel Hedgehog
£8.95
Same-day dispatchTrinket Dish with Midnight Hare, Gift for Her
£5.95
Same-day dispatchCeramic Salt and Pepper Shakers, Luna Frog Gift
£9.95
Which trinket dishes and keepsakes make good gifts for her?
Trinket dishes and keepsakes make lovely gifts for her. Dishes give rings, earrings and small treasures a proper home, and keepsakes are something she can wear or keep close. Here are four small gifts that fit neatly into a stocking.
Moon Phase Moth Trinket Dish (£6.95)
Hand-picked for them, this round ceramic dish shows a green moth with metallic moon phase details. At 10.5 cm wide and 2 cm tall, it's just right for rings, earrings and other tiny treasures. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it's ready to give as it is. Moon fans will love the design, but it suits anyone who likes a little shine on their dressing table.
Best for: Moon lovers who like small treasures.
Lotus Flower Incense Holder Dish (£7.95)
A clever pick when you're stuck, this ceramic lotus flower does two jobs. Use it to hold incense sticks, or as a trinket dish for rings, crystals and small keepsakes. At 9.5 cm across and 2.5 cm tall, it's compact and weighs 120 g. Take care when burning, and never leave lit incense unattended. Yoga lovers will enjoy the lotus design, and the dish side is what makes it so useful.
Best for: Yoga lovers who burn incense.
Lotus Flower Trinket Box in White, Gift for Her (£8.95)
Thoughtful without being fussy, this white trinket box has a detailed lotus flower on its lid. It's made from resin and polyresin, and stands 8 cm tall, 8.5 cm wide and 8.5 cm deep. It's a neat home for rings, crystals and tiny treasures, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. Simple in shape, but the lotus lid adds the detail that makes it special.
Best for: Anyone with rings and tiny treasures.
The Star Tarot Necklace (£7.95)
A treat they wouldn't buy themselves, this gold-tone necklace has The Star tarot card as its pendant. The necklace is nickel-free stainless steel. It comes on an illustrated greeting card with a matching envelope, and the card is blank inside for your own words. Tarot lovers will spot The Star at once, and the illustrated card adds a fun touch.
Best for: Tarot fans with a playful side.
Same-day dispatchMoon Phase Moth Trinket Dish
£6.95
Same-day dispatchLotus Flower Incense Holder Dish
£7.95
Same-day dispatchLotus Flower Trinket Box in White, Gift for Her
£8.95
Same-day dispatchThe Star Tarot Necklace
£7.95
Which gothic gifts suit a dark sense of humour?
Gothic gifts with a playful twist suit a dark sense of humour best. Our picks pair spooky style with a wink, from a witchy glass to a bleeding candle and a coffin-shaped sign. What ties them together is a dark joke, not a scare.
Good Witch, Bad Witch Curved Stemless Glass (£6.95)
Made to be noticed, this curved stemless glass has a bold font design and a sleek shape. It stands 12 cm tall and weighs 225 g. Use it for prosecco, a potion or anything in between, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. For a witchy friend or best friend, the bold lettering sets the tone before the first sip.
Best for: Prosecco lovers with a dark streak.
Vampire Blood Pillar Candle (£8.95)
Something a little different, this small Vampire Blood pillar candle shows a bleeding wax effect as it burns. It is 7.6 cm tall and gives about 3 hours of total burn time. The candle is unscented paraffin wax, so the look does the work. It comes in a picture box with a window and tissue paper, so the design shows before anyone unwraps it.
Best for: Gothic gift lovers and hosts.
The Creepier the Better Coffin Sign (£6.95)
A great gift idea for them, this coffin-shaped sign is finished in muted grey and reads The Creepier the Better. It's made from MDF, 29.5 cm tall and 20 cm wide, and its look evokes a fog-shrouded graveyard. It comes with bubble wrap and a hang tag. A playful way to bring a little gothic wit into a room.
Best for: Dark-humour fans and friends.
Sun and Moon Votive Holders (£5.95)
A gift for quiet moments, this set of two iridescent glass votive holders has gold foil details and a soft, colour-shifting finish. Each one fits a standard tealight or votive candle. The set comes in a colour cardboard box, measuring 7 cm tall, 13.5 cm wide and 7.2 cm deep. It's a pretty, moody pair for stargazers and witchy homes, and the colour-shifting finish is the star of the show.
Best for: Stargazers and cosy nights in.
Same-day dispatchGood Witch, Bad Witch Curved Stemless Glass
£6.95
Same-day dispatchVampire Blood Pillar Candle
£8.95
Same-day dispatchThe Creepier the Better Coffin Sign
£6.95
Same-day dispatchSun and Moon Votive Holders
£5.95
Which food-themed gifts make a fun, playful stocking filler?
Food-themed gifts make a playful stocking filler when they bring a smile and are easy to enjoy. Our three picks are a tote bag with Brunch Club embroidery, ice cream cone salt and pepper shakers, and a red apple necklace. Each suits a different kind of person.
Brunch Club Tote Bag (£6.95)
A stylish upgrade to an everyday thing, this tote bag has Brunch Club embroidery that makes a playful statement. It stands 70 cm tall and 34 cm wide, which suits market finds and daily essentials. Made from a polycotton blend and weighing just 125 g, it's light to carry. Hand wash it when needed. It's a fun pick for a friend who loves brunch, food or a market trip.
Best for: Brunch fans and market lovers.
Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers, Ice Cream Cone (£9.95)
Something a little different for the table, these ceramic salt and pepper shakers are shaped like realistic ice cream cones. Each one stands 9 cm tall, and the set comes in a colour cardboard box. They suit summer tables and picnics. It's a fun pick for a sweet-toothed host or a friend who loves food, and they make a playful talking point on any table.
Best for: Sweet-toothed hosts and picnic fans.
Best Teacher Apple Necklace (£7.95)
Sweet, simple and personal, this necklace has a pendant shaped like a crisp red apple, made from nickel-free stainless steel. It comes on a greeting card with the inside left blank, so you can write your own message. The card measures 16 cm by 11.5 cm. It's a warm end-of-term thank-you for a teacher, teaching assistant or nursery staff member.
Best for: End-of-term thanks for teachers.
Same-day dispatchBrunch Club Tote Bag
£6.95
Same-day dispatchCeramic Salt and Pepper Shakers, Ice Cream Cone
£9.95
Same-day dispatchBest Teacher Apple Necklace
£7.95
Our stocking fillers under £10 compared
Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.
| Gift | Best for | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel of the Year Tote Bag (£6.95) | Friends and Secret Santa swaps | Same-day dispatch |
| Dark Forest Notebook (£7.95) | Writers and note-takers | Same-day dispatch |
| Single, Taken, Too Busy Notebook (£7.95) | Friends who love a cheeky laugh | Same-day dispatch |
| Resin Fox Ornament Flynn, Gift for Animal Lovers (£8.95) | Animal lovers and woodland fans | Same-day dispatch |
| Resin Ornament, Hazel Hedgehog (£8.95) | Gardeners and hedgehog fans | Same-day dispatch |
| Trinket Dish with Midnight Hare, Gift for Her (£5.95) | Trinket collectors and nature lovers | Same-day dispatch |
| Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers, Luna Frog Gift (£9.95) | Frog lovers and table fun | Same-day dispatch |
| Moon Phase Moth Trinket Dish (£6.95) | Moon lovers who like small treasures | Same-day dispatch |
| Lotus Flower Incense Holder Dish (£7.95) | Yoga lovers who burn incense | Same-day dispatch |
| Lotus Flower Trinket Box in White, Gift for Her (£8.95) | Anyone with rings and tiny treasures | Same-day dispatch |
| The Star Tarot Necklace (£7.95) | Tarot fans with a playful side | Same-day dispatch |
| Good Witch, Bad Witch Curved Stemless Glass (£6.95) | Prosecco lovers with a dark streak | Same-day dispatch |
| Vampire Blood Pillar Candle (£8.95) | Gothic gift lovers and hosts | Same-day dispatch |
| The Creepier the Better Coffin Sign (£6.95) | Dark-humour fans and friends | Same-day dispatch |
| Sun and Moon Votive Holders (£5.95) | Stargazers and cosy nights in | Same-day dispatch |
| Brunch Club Tote Bag (£6.95) | Brunch fans and market lovers | Same-day dispatch |
| Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers, Ice Cream Cone (£9.95) | Sweet-toothed hosts and picnic fans | Same-day dispatch |
| Best Teacher Apple Necklace (£7.95) | End-of-term thanks for teachers | Same-day dispatch |
When should I order for Christmas?
Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:
| Gifts marked | Last order for Christmas |
|---|---|
| Same-day dispatch | noon on Thursday 17 December |
Gifts from the same place share one parcel, from £3.19 each (some items travel free), and once a parcel's gifts reach £40, that parcel's standard delivery is free on most gifts. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.
Ready to choose?
Choose a notebook, trinket dish, tote bag or tarot necklace for friends and her, and a playful salt and pepper set for hosts and foodies. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Cheap stocking fillers under £5 · Stocking fillers for adults · Secret Santa gifts under £10.