THE ALTERME HOME CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
A L T E R M E H O M E A N E C D O T E S
with Christmas being a busy time of year I’ve taken some time to put together a gift guide to take * some * of the stress out of shopping…
This is the fourth Christmas for Alterme Home and quite possibly the biggest range yet! Browse our handmade gifts to pick up for loved ones…or keep for yourself - we won’t tell anyone!
Thank you firstly for your support this year - and since the beginning (if you’ve been around that long)! It means so much to me to be able to continue to bring you handmade pieces from my home to yours, especially at Christmas time! This is a little guide to Christmas gifting with Alterme Home & perhaps you can pick up a few presents for loved ones (or yourself..) and tick them off the to do list early!
Plus in a WEEK’s time you’ll be able to purchase THE perfect Christmas dress, a wonderful classic shirt dress designed for a flattering and comfortable fit for this season and handmade to last for years to come!
D I N N E R P A R T Y G I F T S
Take the host something special this Christmas - like our beautiful handmade re-usable crackers (not strictly reserved for Christmas day!) or our Christmas tea towel as a gesture that you might help with the dishes after dinner….
Our beautiful handmade re-usable fabric Christmas crackers available in our NEW Cheltenham wider green stripe, best selling Jasmine sage green stripe, Jennifer beige stripe or Charlbury dark grey stripe. These are much friendlier the the planet and made from scarps of fabric and ribbon that would otherwise go to landfill, the centre is even an off cut from left over card fabric rolls - meaning it is recycled as well!
To use simply untie the ends, un-wrap and fill the tube with a useful trinket or gift of your choice then re-wrap. Think of these more of a table gift and decoration than a cracker that you pull!
Jasmine’s styling tip “Place on the centre of the plate with one of our mini stockings to create a beautiful place setting - “I’m going to be putting a scratch card, a thoughtful quote and a ‘something you have to do in 2024’ idea inside mine!”
Design & Engineering
Approx 7cm
Hanging loop
These are decorative and fragile
THIS IS NOT A TOY
We are so excited to bring you our first ever range of Christmas tea towels, to make washing those dishes throughout the season a little more festive!
Illustrated by Jasmine and printed onto a beautiful terry towelling tea towels, perfect for the Christmas season or a wonderful gift.
The inspiration;
“My nan’s favourite animals were sheep; and I love them too! We would always buy her anything we saw with sheep on - this was the inspiration for my Christmas sheep illustration! “
Each is individually printed and print may differ per tea towel adding to the handmade charm.
Specifications
Size 34cm x 51cm
Wash at 30 degrees
Iron LOW on REVERSE
Do not tumble dry
NOTE - DELIVERY EXPECTED 20TH NOVEMBER ONWARDS
G I F T S F O R T H E ‘C H E F ’S’ I N Y O U R L I F E
On the subject of hosting, some perfect gifts for those who love to bake; our handmade apron’s are a beautiful present - plus if you’re feeling extra generous how about a pretty oven glove to match?
Our first kitchen apron and it only seemed right to make it in the ‘woodland walk’ print, an in-house design fabric by Jasmine. This beautiful green print on neutral lighter linen base is perfect for kitchen tasks without compromising an outfit.
Design & Engineering
Screen printed from a simple painting designed by Jasmine, the print is inspired by the many woodland walks with her fiancé and dog.
Classic shape with large front pocket and beautiful vegan leather sewn in logo.
Neck and waist are self tie designed to fit a variety of sizes and heights.
Jasmine says;
‘I’ve wanted to make an apron for so long, I’m always cooking or baking and I’ve longed for an apron that looks beautiful hung in the kitchen but also whilst wearing, I hope you’ll all love wearing it as much as I do!’
Specification
Height: 90cm
Width: 70cm
Linen fabric that will soften wash after wash
GIFTS FOR HIM
(OR HER IN OUR OPINION!!) There are lots of Landrover lovers out there and I for one LOVE these plates and coasters, but they make the perfect gift for the man in your life (because then you get to use them too!) or gifts for male relatives who are harder to buy for!
We are so excited to bring you our first ever range of dinnerware, and what better way to launch than at Christmas!
Illustrated by Jasmine and printed onto a beautiful white ceramic plates, available in three sizes this makes for the perfect Christmas day table setting or a wonderful gift.
The inspiration;
“When I was younger my Dad bought an old Landrover it was several different colours and he re-built it which was embarrassing on the school run - now I appreciate how cool it is and would quite like one myself…so that’s where this illustration came from!“
Each is individually printed and print may differ per plate adding to the handmade charm.
We are so excited to bring you our first ever range of coasters, and what better way to launch than at Christmas!
Illustrated by Jasmine and printed onto a beautiful glass coasters, perfect for the Christmas season or a wonderful gift.
The inspiration;
“When I was younger my Dad bought an old Landrover it was several different colours and he re-built it which was embarrassing on the school run - now I appreciate how cool it is and would quite like one myself…so that’s where this illustration came from!“
Each is individually printed and print may differ per coaster adding to the handmade charm.
Specifications
Size 10x10cm
Slight green sheen due to the natural colour of the glass
Do not put in the dishwasher
GIFTS FOR HER
Gifts with all the frills! These are the perfect pieces for gifting - a practical handmade hot water bottle cover (bottle not included but will fit standard size bottles) or a beautiful new throw cushion handmade in our most popular print this year!
A beautifully considered hot water bottle cover in an exclusive Alterme Home print, finished with a softly gathered ruffle trim.
Designed to turn an everyday winter essential into something rather more beautiful, the cover combines our distinctive green printed linen with a cosy fleece or wool lining and a feminine ruffle edge.
Perfect placed at the end of a bed, on a favourite armchair or kept close by for colder evenings, it is both practical and decorative.
Handmade to order in our Cotswold studio, this is one of those small pieces that makes everyday life feel a little more special.
Please note: hot water bottle is not included.
Our ‘Secret garden’ a best seller - now available with a beautiful ruffle trim. This handmade cushion, featuring a beautiful ruffle trim crafted from an off white and muted putty floral fabric with a plain linen reverse is a must have for neutral lovers who want to add a bit of interest into their décor scheme.
FOR THE ONES WHO ARE ALWAYS COLD
There is always someone in every ones life who is constantly cold or complaining about a draft… how about a handmade draft excluder (both practical and pretty) or one of our beautiful wool throws!
The Blossom Draft Excluder combines a pretty floral print with a soft ruffle trim, bringing colour, pattern and texture to an otherwise practical piece.
Designed to sit neatly against the bottom of a door, it helps to keep cold air out and warmth in, whilst adding a considered finishing touch to hallways, bedrooms and other rooms throughout the home.
The Blossom print is an exclusive Alterme Home design, painted by Jasmine and printed onto beautiful linen. Each draft excluder is handmade in our Cotswold studio in small quantities.
Who said hallways have to be boring? This classic ticking stripe draft excluder really makes an entrance. With a muted grey classic stripe fabric on both sides, and a fibre filling you can save on your energy bill and keep your heat in and drafts out!
FOR THE DOG LOVERS
I am biased as we have our little spaniel Buddy but these plates would make a wonderful gift for dog lovers / spaniel obsessives like myself - I’ll be keeping one (or two of these) for myself for sure!
We are so excited to bring you our first ever range of dinnerware, and what better way to launch than at Christmas!
Illustrated by Jasmine and printed onto a beautiful white ceramic plates, available in three sizes this makes for the perfect Christmas day table setting or a wonderful gift.
The inspiration;
“One of the designs just HAD to be Buddy our Spaniel, I took a photo of him last Christmas wearing antlers and this is the inspiration behind this illustration..! I am always on the look out for ‘spaniel designs’ on home items so now I have the perfect Christmas spaniel plate - which I hope you will love too! “
Each is individually printed and print may differ per plate adding to the handmade charm.
We are so excited to bring you our first ever range of coasters, and what better way to launch than at Christmas!
Illustrated by Jasmine and printed onto a beautiful glass coasters, perfect for the Christmas season or a wonderful gift.
The inspiration;
“One of the designs just HAD to be Buddy our Spaniel, I took a photo of him last Christmas wearing antlers and this is the inspiration behind this illustration..! I am always on the look out for ‘spaniel designs’ on home items so now I have the perfect Christmas spaniel plate - which I hope you will love too! “
Each is individually printed and print may differ per coaster adding to the handmade charm.
Specifications
Size 10x10cm
Slight green sheen due to the natural colour of the glass
Do not put in the dishwasher
NOTE - DELIVERY EXPECTED 20TH NOVEMBER ONWARDS
FOR THE DOG
With lots going on during the festive period it’s always good to remember to fuss the dog as much as possible and what better way than our pretty handmade squeaky dog toys! The perfect gift for your fur baby this Christmas!
Our Buddy bone inspired by our little cocker spaniel & my want for more aesthetically pleasing dog toys. I love to spoil Buddy and these have been tried, tested and approved by him! This is the perfect toy for your furry friend, hand made especially for your four legged companion with a little squeaker inside! They are pretty enough to leave lying around the home and will keep your pup occupied for hours!
FOR THE ONE WHO’S TRICKIER TO BUY FOR
We know sometimes it is hard to choose and that’s why we have launched our Christmas gift cards, available in amounts of £10 up to £100 and then the recipient can spend on whatever they would like from our website come the new year! With lots of products to choose from these are a great way to gift without the worry of returns!
ALTERME HOME GIFT CARD
Give the gift of Handmade this Christmas.
The perfect gift for homeware lovers this Christmas, purchase our gift card and let the recipient shop our collection for themselves!
Available as multiples of £10 up to £100, redeem on any of our products with no minimum order value.
Ordering
If you’d like to keep your gift card a secret please enter your own email address, you’ll be emailed a code which will also be written on your paper gift card which will be posted directly for you.
Note - gift cards can not be refunded and will expire within one year of purchase.
LASTLY DON’T FORGET THE WRAPPING!
With several handmade stockings and sacks to choose from as well as fabric gift tags & recycled craft paper wrapping, we have your gifting covered (or wrapped)!
A beautifully simple Christmas stocking in our dark grey Charlbury ticking stripe, finished with a decorative fan-edge trim. Handmade to order in our Cotswold studio, it is designed to become part of your Christmas traditions year after year.
Handmade Ruffle Trim Fabric Christmas Sack
A beautiful handmade fabric sack in our popular green ticking stripe fabric, perfect for storing and gifting presents over Christmas, then for organising and keeping places tidy thereafter!
Our handmade Sacks can be personalised with up to five letters for an additional £15 charge, in a contrasting fabric. If you would like to personalise please email your order number and chosen personalisation to info@alterme.co.uk.
Jasmine’s styling tip “Fill to the top with Christmas gifts then pull the strings tight and wiggle the fabric down so that a few gifts are ‘popping’ out of the top, a beautiful way to store, gift and style presents this season. I’ll be using mine to store accessories once the Christmas season has passed”
Design & Engineering
UK manufactured ticking stripe
Pull cords in a neutral herringbone, ruffle trim
These are decorative and we do not suggest hanging when heavy
They are unlined but overlocked
For more information on our fabrics used click here.
Size approx 50x30cm ( at widest part )
Dry clean only
Our handmade fabric gift tags are perfect for using on our stockings and sacks, to add to the ‘handmade this christmas’ feel!
Available in two colours, text will read ;
NAME
Merry Christmas, Love
NAME
Please email after purchasing to let me know which names to add!
The finishing touch! Our plastic free wrapping paper is available in four beautiful and understated prints, a beautiful heavier weight with raised and embossed pattern finished with gold details.
2m Rolls