Christmas 2018 Gift Guide | Our Top 10
From ceramics to stationery, books, jewellery and more, here’s our roundup of the fabulous festive gifts you’ll find in our Ealing gallery this Christmas
1. Foodie fun on a plate
Illustrated whimsy on a platter from British designer Jimbobart – perfect for the pie-stuffing foodie in your life. We have plenty more in store for pudding, cheese, toast and muffin-lovers too – come and have a browse! Illustrated plates by Jimbobart, £25
2. Un-paralleled elegance
These gold-plated earrings from British silversmith Heather O’Connor’s ‘Parallel’ collection explore the understated beauty of an outline, and the negative space that occurs between two lines. Classic elegance with a contemporary twist. Gold parallel hoop earrings by Heather O’Connor, £145
3. A cupful of festivity
Richly patterned pottery with a festive feel from British ceramicist and painter Isabel Merrick. Isabel Merrick earthenware, from £45
4. Lavender lovelies
Gorgeous lavender-filled knitted hearts, penguins, owls, bunnies and more from contemporary British textile designer Catherine Tough. Catherine Tough knitwear, from £18.50
5. Greece, captured
Tactile ceramics from Sotis Filippides are fresh into the gallery this winter. From gold-burnished bowls to candle holders, sculptural lamps and towering volcanic vases, Sotis’s pieces draw texture and inspiration from childhood summers spent in Greece. Sotis Studio ceramics, from £45
6. Revive the art of letter-writing
Get scribbling your missives with this wonderful mint-green writing set from illustrator and printmaker Alice Pattullo. A Mantelpiece Menagerie Letter Set from Alice Pattullo/Canns Down Press, £5.80
7. Fabulous filigree
Ornate filigree vintage button set in sterling silver, with a sterling silver chain, from British jewellery designer Harvey & Quinn. A range of pendant necklaces and earrings is available from the gallery. Harvey & Quinn jewellery, from £65
8. Painterly pottery
Beautiful, masterful and painterly slipware from acclaimed French ceramicist Françoise Dufayard. Françoise Dufayard ceramics, from £32
9. Bea-deck the halls
Each bracelet from west London designer Abby Pilkington – aka Abigail’s Bead Company – is unique, combining semi-precious stones with sterling silver to create a beautiful bespoke gift. Abigail’s Bead Company pieces, from £60
10. Art inspiration
For the art-loving bookworm in your life, a lovely array of art and deco books is always available in the gallery – covering everything from ceramics to printmaking, how to hang your art at home and more.
…and one for luck! Sato Hisao’s ‘Santa in a Jar’
We couldn’t go without featuring these amazing papercraft creations from designer Sato Hisao. These Santas sold like hot mince pies last Christmas, and we are delighted to say we have them back in the gallery again – along with penguins and a whole lot more besides. Grab ’em while you can! Sato Hisao papercraft jars, from £35
Find us at 45 Bond Street, Ealing, W5 5AS – a mere skip across the green from beautiful Walpole Park and five minutes’ walk from Ealing Broadway station. Email us at [email protected] or call on 020 8579 6365.