If you’re looking for a Christmas jumper for a dog owner, how about giving them a personalised Christmas dog jumper?  You can put a picture of the dog's breed (there's a huge range covered) and his or her name on the front. 

Amongst the huge range of Christmas jumpers they list, Not on the High Street list this personalised Christmas dog jumper, and there's lots of breeds to choose from.

You take a look at the hand drawn dog illustrations you can see in the photos, to choose your pup/pups, then type the breed and colour into the text boxes.   If you’ve got more than one pet, you can add extra on to the design. 

This Personalised Dog Lover Christmas Jumper is £40.00

They do jumpers for cats, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits too!  And different pet types can be mixed.

The size information is on Not on the High Street’s website and the jumpers are a unisex fit – they come in sizes for adults and children – you can all match!  They are made of 80% cotton, 20% polyester. 

Fetch more information from Not on the High Street

Cardology have some rather amazing 3D pop up cards covering a number of different themes, from animals (some of their cats and dogs cards support Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) to botanicals, food and drink to vehicles.   You can put them on a mantlepiece or shelf to brighten up a room, too!

There's a pop-up Christmas card for dog lovers
 and also one for cat lovers, too..

And at the moment, you can create your own bundle of pop up cards and get 10% off for 4 cards or 15% off for six or more cards!  Find out all about it here.

There's a Christmas Bear Pop Up card... just adorable!


There's a Christmas Bear Pop Up card

And there's a Winter Woodland Pop Up Card, too..

Mind you, there are all sorts of cards to choose from for all sorts of occasions - they are a bit like between a gift and a card and they're very different! 

Chuff chuff your way to more information...

Visit Cardology here to see their full range! 

 Well, Christmas isn't far off as I type this - and Marks and Spencer have a biggish range of Christmas pyjamas on their website and they've got Christmas jumpers, too!  

This is the Star Crew Neck Relaxed Fit Jumper for £29.50

This is the Pure Cotton Fair Isle Christmas Jumper for £30.00

This is the Soft Touch Slogan Jumper for £29.50

There are Christmas jumpers for babies, toddlers and children, too!
See the Christmas jumper range for all the family here.

There are Christmas jumpers for all the family!
This is the Christmas Dogs Print Dog Neckerchief for £10.00

There are lots of Christmas pyjamas, including these for women
- these are £28.00


There are pyjamas for children, too - these are £14 to £16

 Take a look at the Christmas pyjamas here.    

Images © Marks and Spencer

Now this seems to be a bit of a strange gift ideas to put here, but with the dark nights drawing in, and the mornings getting darker when we all get up, it seems a good time to say that thermal vests can be a great way to help keep warm over winter.

I've always worn them - I find as an asthmatic that they really help keep the chill out and give me an extra layer to protect me from the chill.  I haven't put mine on yet, but I don't think it will be long, the way the nights are drawing in!

Marks & Spencer have got a selection of thermal underwear, and you could treat yourself to give yourself an extra layer this winter.  We always wore them as kids, and the habit stuck.   I wouldn't be without mine now!

Another thing I like to do to keep warm is to put a hot water bottle behind my back, or one under my feet (no shoes on, but I do have my socks on to protect my feet, and I test it before I put my feet on it) - great for when you get in from outside!  Please remember to check your hot water bottle regularly for signs of wear - and make sure you put the top on properly after you've filled it.  But they are great for taking the chill off you! 

The National Trust Shop has hats to keep you warm!

 Paper High have these very colourful Woollen Rainbow Socks
for £19.95

How about Woollen Fairisle Socks?
There are different patterns available.  £24.95 from Paper High

There are Woollen Fairisle Handwarmer Gloves, 
again with different patterns available, for £19.95, 
from Paper High

There are a fun range of woollen animal hats to keep your head warm!
Leopards, polar bears, giraffes, chickens, owls, cows, 
lions, cat, monkeys and koalas!
Find out more here.

This hot water bottle will keep you warm and cosy!
It's available from Natural Collection for £27.95 

This Womens Chamonix Bodywarmer - Oatmeal -
is available from Natural Collection for £84.95 
The inside of the bodywarmer has lavish 100% polyester lining
for extra comfort and warmth.  Cosy!

This is the National Trust Fishbone Wool Throw, Seafoam Green
for £45.00.  It's  ideal for keeping warm during those cold winter evenings!

Keep warm!

One of the things the National History Museum is known for is its Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.   At the time of writing, it’s in its 59^th year, and it champions photographs which convey the natural world’s beauty and fragility. 

The winners for the next competition will be announced in October 2024.

The Natural History Museum has a wonderful range of gifts for anyone who loves wildlife photography, and amongst them are these:

1. 60 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year

This book has 230 outstanding pictures from 60 years of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. 

60 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year for £40.00

2.  Wildlife Photographer of the Year Desk Diary 2025

What a wonderful gift to give someone to take them through 2025!  This diary has 112 pages and 52 colour photographs, it's hardback and made from materials certified as sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Desk Diary 2025 for £14.99.

3.  How about a print?   This one is the Curiosity Wall Print.

You choose the type - canvas, photo paper or fine art paper - and then select the size.   And then you pick the frame if you want one  - you don't need to have a frame.  

The young cub is walking towards the photographer's vehicle, watched by his mother.   The photo was taken in South Africa, in the Greater Kruger National Park.

Curiosity © Gerald Hinde (2023) from £25.00.

The Swarm of Life © Shane Gross (2024) from £25.00
Congratulations to the Winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024, Shane Gross


This is No Access Wall Print is by Ian Wood
No Access © Ian Wood (2024)


How about the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 Calendar 2025,
for £12.00?
12 images with captions from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 exhibition