Let us help with this year‘s Christmas shopping with our, anything but generic, gift guide:

iPad Air

While the iPad Air 2 may be the slimmest iPad currently out there, the size of the battery is now smaller, resulting in a shorter battery life. Give someone special an iPad Air original instead. From £319, Apple

Velvet Rose Oud Cologne

The combination of majestic oud wood and velvety rose opulence make a great gift for her. The scent is limited edition so we recommend buying in bulk. £100 for 100ml, Jo Malone

Boskke sky planter

Every home needs a Boskke sky planter. Helping owners reach zen, these planters hang upside down and are great for your friend with the green fingers. The soil won‘t fall out and the planter saves space. Magic. From £14.95, Boskke

Roald Dahl collection

15 titles for kids and adults, all in one place. With classics including The BFG, this is the gift that keeps on giving. £15.99, thebookpeople.co.uk

Ghd curl classic curl tong set

The new ghd curve tongs will go down a treat. Ghd isn‘t abbreviated from Good Hair Day for nothing! Available to pre-order now. £110, ghd

Cocktail garden kit

A carefully curated range of seeds will grow plants with an exciting bunch of aromas to flavour and garnish drinks. £14.99, Plant Theatre

Andy Warhol jigsaw puzzle

Gift receivers can put Marilyn Monroe together piece by piece and then hang her up on the wall and cite it as an Andy Warhol original. £13.99, Maiden Shop

Nars Acapulo candle

Premium beauty brand Nars is lesser known for its candles, but with Acapulco it shouldn‘t be. Notes of chocolate and coffee bean help make staying in feel like the new night out. £34.50, John Lewis

Motex label maker

No more confusion over who‘s sandwich that is in the fridge, this retro label maker is useful and fun. Great as a stocking filler. £9.99, Etsy

Mulberry document holder

Buy him this understated leather folio so he can keep his documents together with suavity. It even has a space for business cards. £695, Mulberry

Smartphone projector

Suitable for iOS and Android, the smartphone projector does exactly what it says on the tin. Who needs the cinema? £15.95, Notonthehighstreet.com

Brogues notepad

A stylish notepad with 50 sheets that‘s both cheap and cheerful. There‘s also a ballet shoes version for her. £9.90, Quilllondon.com