It’s now official, November is right around the corner and the great Christmas countdown has begun; the shops are full of festive cards, shelves are heaving with advent calendars and Christmas puddings have miraculously appeared on the ends of the bakery sections in supermarkets everywhere. It might still seem like ages away, but there’s actually only eight weeks until the big day, which means now is the ideal time to start shopping – if you’re stuck for ideas this year, don’t panic; we’ve come up with a series of handy present guides with great solutions to all of your gift-giving woes.

 

Whether you’re looking for a gift for your Mum, sister, Aunt or partner, a Scaramanga satchel is the one thing they’d all definitely love to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Featuring a spacious interior that manages to be roomy without looking bulky, our medium retro leather satchel, £125, is the ideal size to carry both everyday essentials and larger items such as laptops and tablets, or even to use as a small overnight bag. As well as the main compartment, there are also a number of smaller zipped pockets, perfect for keeping everything from a mobile phone to house keys to hand.

For the lady in your life who likes to have her hands free we have a great collection of cross body bags. One of our favourites has to be he Gemini Cross body bag, £68. 

Our distinctive Hunter leather meets our new practical design in this perfectly compact crossbody bag. The two zippered compartments will keep her daily belongings perfectly organised so she can know where everything is. Casual and classic, this women's leather bag is just what you've been looking for, for the perfect gift. 

If you’re trying to find a smaller present, we have a great range of notebooks and journals that would make any recipient happy. Our large hunter leather notebook, £29.50, is perfect; with 120 pages of sketch paper, they’re ideal for writing, sketching, and even as small photograph albums. They make beautiful, unique gifts that will last a lifetime.

Are you trying to find a present that manages to be both thoughtful and practical? If you’re trying to think of the perfect gift for a lady who spends more time travelling the world  than days at home. She'll love a new travel bag. Our stunning Vintage Leather Duffle Bag is a classic bag with tonnes of style. with every adventure it will look better and better and she'll have something to remember you by on trips away. Leather Duffle £225
 

Let’s face it, everybody loves to rummage through a stocking on Christmas morning; the usual satsumas, nuts and sweets rattling around with a few little surprises make for an excellent start to the day. If you’re adding in a few gifts for any of the women in your life, Scaramanga have a great selection of treats for under £20;
For something a little practical why not go for one of our credit card holders. You can make it even more special by having it personalised, £14. 
Also ideal for popping into a stocking is the Scaramanga mini leather journal, £2.80; with 40 pages of handmade paper, it’s the perfect little treat for the festive season.