Fiona Orland

To help capture that perfect Christmas magic, I've put together my curated list of what I consider to be Christmas essentials. I'm covering everything from the daily delight of an Advent calendar and the overall sparkle of the decorations, to the glow of a perfect Christmas tree and the anticipation a fabulous filled stocking brings. Plus, I haven't forgotten the little details like the perfect Christmas cards and essential gift wrap! These are some of the basic items I think you'll need to make this year unforgettable."

Advent calendars are a wonderful way to build excitement during December. They provide a small, daily ritual that marks the passage of time leading up to Christmas Day. Each day's surprise, whether it's a small toy, a piece of jewelry, a picture or other small gift, creates a sense of anticipation and makes the final wait for the holiday feel even more fun. This list features a variety of advent calendars for all ages.

This list features a unique selection of Christmas Stockings that would be perfect for anyone, including some that are specifically designed for animals too. As an extra feature of these stockings, all of them include personalization, making them an even more special treat for the recipient. There are a wide range of Christmas Stocking designs shown here, both in style, colour and shape.

Christmas tree ornaments are incredibly varied, ranging from classic glass balls to whimsical, themed figurines. While many are gathered to fit a uniform theme or color scheme, their meaning often runs deeper. Each piece can serve as a treasured keepsake marking a special memory, such as a favorite animal, an important location, or a milestone year, or it may simply be loved for how it looks. They can also be given as gifts which is something I have done on many occasions, especially to grandchildren. This list features a variety of ornaments of different themes and styles.

This list features gingerbread-themed items which would be perfect either for Christmas gifts or for your own personal Christmas decor. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you

Every item on this page has been selected to bring you the magic and spirit of the Christmas season, celebrating the joy and warmth that make this holiday so special, from beautiful home decor to cards and gifts. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

I believe that choosing the right Christmas card and gift wrap sets the whole tone for the festive message which you are looking to convey. Thoughtful choices can make your holiday message feel even more special and appreciated by the recipient. Featured in this list are a wide selection of both wrapping paper and cards which are suitable for a variety of tastes.

Monogram mugs have always been popular and the mugs in this list are Christmas themed, making them the perfect personalized holiday gift! Each beautiful Nathalie Lete stoneware mug on this list features an individual winter holiday element together with a monogram letter, making them very stylish and all in wonderful festive colours too. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

This list features a wide variety of LEGO sets for all ages, from the colorful blocks of LEGO Duplo to the complex builds of LEGO Technic. LEGO is a timeless toy that offers so much to discover, with sets covering everything from animals and plants to vehicles and buildings. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

This collection of Lego animals features everything from household pets like cats and dogs to exotic wildlife, birds, and insects. Each model captures the distinct shapes, textures, and personalities of these creatures with intricate detail. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

We have many Lego racing cars displayed in our home including some of these F1 Lego sets, which include a variety of designs from simple builds for kids to highly detailed, larger models for adults. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

This gift list features a wide collection of items that all share one wonderful characteristic, which is the colour blue. From shades of bright azure blue to deep dark navy, I've put this gift list together especially for people who love the calmness and serenity of blue. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

This list features a collection of items that all share one glorious, characteristic which is their colour. From fiery crimson to deep ruby, I've put this gift list together especially for people who love the power and passion of red. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

This gift list features a wide collection of items that all share one wonderful characteristic, which is the colour pink. From shades of pretty pale pink to bright cerise pink, I've put this gift list together especially for people who love the sheer beauty of pink. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

This list showcases a delightful collection of greetings cards that feature fun and charming designs with cats. From Birthdays to Christmas and Anniversaries to Easter, you will see all types of cats, making them the perfect choice for any cat lover. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

This list features gift wrap for people who love cats. Choosing wrapping paper or a gift bag with a design that means something to someone is an extra special thoughtful touch when it comes to gift giving. There are many styles and designs to choose from, all of which feature some very fun, cute and interesting cats! This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you

This list features gift wrap for anyone who loves dogs. Choosing wrapping paper or a gift bag with a design that means something to someone is an extra thoughtful touch when it comes to gift giving. There are many styles and designs to choose from, all of which feature some very fun, cute and interesting dogs. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you

This list is a compilation of my favourite movies. Some are from many years ago, such as Titanic. Some are more recent, such as Bridget Jones; Mad About The Boy. They are all ones that I really like and many have been watched more than once.

Most of the kids games featured in this list have been around for years and have consistently captured the imaginations of children all around the world. This list includes a variety of some of the popular ones, some are board games and some are not but many of which are games that I enjoyed when I was a child, my children and will also enjoy with my grandchildren in years to come. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you

Although my day starts with tea, the rest of my day is sustained with coffee. I have a Tassimo coffee machine and love the variety of pods that go with it. This list features the various flavours available plus some other related accessories that work well.

This list features items that help to make outdoor summer living both comfortable and stylish and includes useful and necessary furniture pieces such as seating and parasols, together with decorative items such as lighting and ornaments. Also included are bird feeders, bird baths and water features.

This list features some of the everyday household gadgets and utensils that I use every day and which make my life so much easier. From blending to baking, re-heating to boiling, this list has it covered.

You will find all things Halloween decor and related items here. Included in this list are candles and ornaments to decorate your house, together with mugs and plates for your Halloween Party!

This list features some of my favourite Halloween cookie cutters and embosser stamps which are available on Etsy. My family adore the cute and scary Halloween twist the spooky designs bring to cookie baking, making it so much more fun! They're fantastic for a Halloween party or for handing out to trick-or-treaters. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you

These floral stickers feature beautiful public domain images that originate from antique books. The backgrounds have been carefully removed, and the images cleaned up, allowing you to use just the flowers themselves as decorative elements in any art project, on books, junk journals, scrapbooks or wherever you want to add a touch of nature's beauty. I hope you enjoy the artwork and stunning beauty in these flower stickers as much as I do. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you

These fruit stickers feature beautiful public domain images that originate from antique books. The backgrounds have been carefully removed, and the images cleaned up, allowing you to use just the fruits themselves as decorative elements in any art project, on books, junk journals, scrapbooks or wherever you want to add a touch of nature's beauty. I hope you enjoy the artwork and stunning beauty in these fruit stickers as much as I do. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you