Gifts For Grandparents (That They’ll Actually Want)

A notoriously tricky crowd to please, because they’re just too polite dammit! There’s no way that clay pot you made in art class aged ten really topped the chart as the most desired gift. To make up for it, here are some present ideas that are guaranteed to prove genuinely welcome ones.

1940’s Sweet Hamper

Grandparents and sweets are synonymous. They clearly love them, always offering them to their beloved grandchildren. It’s time to finally take this huge hint and act on it, by presenting them with a hamper of their very own favourite sweets.

This beautiful wicker hamper is full of sweets, and it’s designed especially for those who remember the sweet times of the 1940’s, with classic White Mice, Mixed Toffees, Dollies Mixtures and many more favourites.

Grandparents are sure to love the personalised message, so much that they’re likely to share this particular present with the entire family.

Available at www.sherbertpip.co.uk
Price: £38.00

Handcrafted Untensils from Hachet and Bear

Hachet and Bear is a collection of handcrafted utensils, bowls, and everyday objects. Each piece is made with simple tools combined with traditional techniques.

Our top pick is the tea strainer, because that’s a favourite pastime of all the Grannies we know. For something special, the bowl and spoon are sure to make a special appearance at every family gathering, along with the story of who bought such a generous gift.

Each piece ages in its own way, so you’ll be giving a gift that’s one of a kind, just like your favourite Grandparents. (Yes, you can write that on the label.)

Available at www.hatchetandbear.co.uk

Prices: Bowl and Spoon £60
Tea Strainer £14

Headphones For The Hard Of Hearing

This is a winning example of when technology actually becomes useful for the older generation, and avoids being totally baffling or calling for too much knowhow.

Geemarc’s CL7400 headphones are specially designed for seniors or people who are hard of hearing, they can reach really high volumes without anyone around them being subjected to hearing it too. Also the charging POD can be plugged into the TV, which is great as means no other flashy equipment is required.

The perfect gift for a keen TV watcher who struggles to hear, the base can simply be plugged in and the headphones will deliver their high quality sound. This is a pricey gadget at £102.99 but just think…the days of ‘sorry dear what did the man on the television just say?’ would be over. Bargain.

Available from www.amazon.co.uk
Price: £102.99

Good & Proper Tea

Good & Proper Tea is as the name suggests, a company dedicated to brewing excellent cups of tea. What started from one woman carefully creating high quality brews from a van has now expanded thanks to the supreme tastiness of her teas.

This is a great chance to introduce your no doubt tea expert grandparents to a few new exotic flavours. The Royal Tajiri caught our eye, with its gorgeous red colour leaf it’s perfect for a festive cuppa.

Each 100g bag of loose tea makes about 30 cups, so you’re always in for a flavourful experience each time you visit.

Available at www.goodandpropertea.com
Prices range from £6 to £11.50

Lou Taylor Prints

These prints are great for any age group, but they’re sure to brighten up the walls and provide some much needed relief from the shrine of family photos at your Grandparents place. The colours and quirky prints will ensure these stay up long after the decorations have been taken down.

Our favourites are the limited edition Flamingo and Swimmers prints. In fact, this could be the first Christmas the obligatory ‘gift to me, from me’, is also the same one we wrap up for our Granny, that’s the beauty of Art alright!

Limited Edition of Flamingo Fandango £30 (27x27cm)
Limited Edition Swimmers Print £35 (A3 but also available in A4)

www.loutaylor.tictail.com