There's something really exciting about reaching the age – and tax bracket – when you can afford to get your parents a proper gift for the holidays. Even the smallest of gestures can feel grand when it comes to giving back to the ones who spent so much of their time and energy on us during our adolescence.

But if your parents are anything like ours, finding the perfect Christmas gifts for them feels like a tall order – especially when so many of our parents claim that want nothing but to 'relax' this year. It can feel like trying to crack a riddle: what do they need? Should I go for the practical or the fashionable? Should I get them something indulgent, or keep it simple?

This year, we're hoping to up the ante, and give them gifts from the heart, most of which will last a lifetime. Whether it's mum, dad, both, or your in-laws,  we've curated a list of gifts guaranteed to please.

 

1. Dusen Dusen Striped Oven Mitts

 

2. Taylor and Smith x Analiese Gregory Honey Gin

 

3. Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine

 

4. Aesop Bathroom Essentials Bundle

 

5. Bang & Olufson Beosound A5 Portable Speaker

 

6. Sheet Society Murphy Stripe Quilt Cover

 

7. Sabre Paris Bistrot Bottle Opener

 

8. Jo Malone London English Oak Scented Candle

 

9. Le Creuset Cast Iron Classic Round Casserole

 

10. T2 Mimi Coasters

 

11. Papier Dad's Recipes Photo Recipe Journal

 

12. Who Is Elijah His|Her eau de parfum

 

13. Shark SpeedStyle RapidGloss Finisher & High-Velocity Dryer

 

 

14. Monos Luggage Set

 

 

 

15. EVE Hotel Gift Voucher

 

 

16. Oura Ring 4

 

 

 

 

17. Koko Black Chocolatier's Selection Praline Gift Box

 

18. Flamingo Estate Fridays from the Garden Cookbook

 

19. Posie KIN Candle

 

20. MoveActive Curved Weight Bars in Espresso

 

21. Apple AirTags

 

22. FORMA Serving Board and Cheese Knife

 

23. Country Road Silk Eye Mask

 

24. Royal Doulton Ashmere Tumbler Set

 

25. Gentle Habits Snake Flower Incense

26.  LUNE Croissant Candle

 

 

27.  Baume & Mercier Riviera 10828

 

 

28. Instax Fujifilm Mini EVO Instant Camera in Brown

 

 

29. Our Place Wonder Oven

 

30. Ralph Lauren Home Ralph's Canape Plate Set

 

 

 

 

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If you're in the mood for an extensive list for gifts for all, you can find almost everything at our Christmas Gifts For All guide, for a myriad of listings of just about everything one could give.

If you're after something more targeted, you can check out our guides for Christmas gifts for dads, or for mums, or for your sister. If you're in need of gift inspiration for a significant other, you could try our gift guides for her, for him, for a girlfriend or a boyfriend. For some slightly more niche inspiration, have a look through our guide for the horoscope obsessed. Happy holidays from team RUSSH to you and yours.