Saturday 21 November 2009

Top UK on-line Christmas Shopping websites

So. I have spent the day stretching. A lot. All good. Am enjoying a lot. And came home and did some more Christmas shopping. I have done a lot of Christmas shopping this week. Without leaving the sofa. In no particular order, these sites are great:

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/

Great for original gifts for any occasion. If you are ever stuck for a birthday gift idea or Christening gift, or something original this is the place to go. Has saved me on more than one occasion

http://www.pedlars.co.uk/

New discovery this year. Great for vintage British gift ideas. Anything from kitchen gadgets to games to clothes. Used this quite a bit this year

http://www.amazon.com/

Can't beat it. Why would anyone buy books or cds from anywhere else? Can also get loads of other stuff here these days, from hoovers to gym gear to kids toys. They are no longer using Royal Mail. I have had several big boxes arrive next day this week.

http://www.marksandspencers.com/

Those who know me well, know my soft spot for Marksies. They come up with the goods again and again. Very reasonably priced and friends can return if they don't like with no fuss.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/

Not necessarily for second hand stuff, lots of traders use this as a point of sale these days. Cath Kidston noticeboard anyone? This is the place to be. Also if your nearest and dearest happens to ask for a 20 year old meccano set for Christmas, check this out.

http://www.breastcancercampaign.org/shop/products/

Couldn't help plugging my charity of choice. Bought all my cards and wrap from here and well...if you are struggling for knowing which charity to support then, why don't you?

http://www.thewhitecompany.com/

Beautiful things at slightly silly prices. But who wouldn't like something from the White Company. I am dreaming of the full length cashmere gown...

http://www.johnlewis.com

Newly done website - a lot more available on line than there used to be and my sources on the inside inform me that you can now arrange for your order to be sent to your local Waitrose and you can pick it up from there so you don't need to wait in for a delivery of large items. Nice.

There you have your starter for 10. Will update with more should if I have missed anything. Happy Clicking.

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