What you need

White taper candles

Metallic, gold and rose gold spray paint

Simply hold the wick end of the candle and apply a very light coat of paint to the bottom 3-4 inches of the candle.  Then place the candle in a glass upside down to dry. The spray paint gives a nice ombre-ish effect, with no harsh lines or stripes.

Tie some natural twine or ribbon around them and they make a lovely gift!

Credit // Oleander and Palm

1. Models Own Erase Nail Polish Corrector Pen // Urban Outfitters €8 – Whether they do their nails that often or not, this little tool is always going to come in handy. 

2. Mini Knit Hand Warmer // Muji £3.95 – Such a cute gift for a Secret Santa or stocking filler- It’s like a hot water bottle for your pocket!

3. Grow Your Own Mr. Grey Toy // River Island €2 – Go down the funny route with your present and buy a lucky lady a Mr. Grey just for her. 

4, Gild & Cage Sherbert Frame // Folkster €5 – Homeware is always a nice idea if you don’t know the person very well and you can’t go wrong with what Gild & Cage stocks. 

5. Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Travel Mug // Dunnes €10 – For the avid coffee or tea drinker who’s always on the go. 

6. Patchouli and Clove Hand Cream // Boots €7.50 – A nice little hand cream for their handbag is a fail safe idea, especially when it’s much needed in the Winter. 

1. Cushendale Wool Cushion // Irish Design Shop €50 – We’re self-confessed cushion fans here at the Mint Mag, and really appreciate home grown soft furnishings so love these ones by Cushendale. 

2. Helen James Considered Marble Pestle & Mortar // Dunnes €35 - A pestle & mortar is both functional in the kitchen and an accessory, especially if you have a beautiful marble one like this. 

3. Tea For One Set // Avoca €24.95 – A cute little gift for the avid tea drinker. 

4. Ceramic Knitted Vase // April & The Bear €20 – We’re a little bit in love with this vase. How cosy would our flowers look all wrapped up in it?

5. Flower Engraved Cake Slice // Zara Home €22.99 – Presentation is everything when having guests and it’s all in the little details. This cake slice would make a great gift for any one who loves having guests for tea and cake.

6. iBed Lapdesk // Designist €14 – Something a little more functional for the home owner might be much appreciated, like this iPad holder/food tray – genius.

Christmas is just around the corner so I thought I would share my Christmas wish list with you… in the hope that Santa is listening! Here’s a bunch of stuff that would make me very happy over Christmas and beyond.

1. Tina Ratzer Twist & Twill Blanket Light Grey // Scout €120 – I’m looking for a neutral coloured, cozy throw for my sofa and am constantly eyeing up this one. I can see myself wrapped up in it by the fire with a glass of wine.

2. Archival Wild Lavender & Crunch of Herbs Candle // Avoca €18.95 – I always have lavender smells in my bedroom as it helps me sleep so a little burn of this candle before I hit the hey would be heavenly.

3. Yves Saint Laurent Touche éclat Wild Edition // Brown Thomas €35 – This is must have over the party season for getting rid of tired eyes – I need this Wild Edition in my make up bag!

4. Tattoo Cape // Folkster €189 – We’ve featured this gorgeous cape in a couple of articles and good reason too, it’s one of their best sellers!

5. Juniper Navy Dress // Bow & Pearl €200 – I’m going to 4 weddings in 2015 so am on the hunt for some outfits. I love this dress, it’s so elegant and timeless. 

6. Gold Filled White Swarovski Crystal Earrings // MoMuse €50 – I’m a little bit obsessed with the jewellery Margaret makes in her shop in the Powerscourt Shopping Centre. These earrings are perfect for the party season!

7. Balsa Wood Desk Accessories // Article €9.95 – I’m a bit of an organisation junkie so these stylish desk accessories would make me rather happy. 

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1. Say My Name Initial Necklace // Chupi €69 – Personalising jewellery makes it even more special – do so with this initial necklace!

2. Heart Pendant Green // Newbridge Silver €50 – Give a vintage inspired piece to someone who appreciates this style of sparkle.

3. Amazonite Skinny Beaded Bracelet // A Box For My Treasure €39 – A delicate piece sometimes makes much more of a statement than flashy costume jewellery.

4. Rose Gold Leaf Earrings // MoMuse €95 – Get your hands on a piece from MoMuses newly launched Rose Gold collection for something really special. 

5. Croi Alainn Dot Ring // Enibas €60 – Simple and elegant, you need nothing more. 

1. Craftwoods Wooden Tractor // Irish Design Shop €36 – We’re big supporters of buying Irish. Toys like this hand crafted tractor are just as much a keep sake as a toy.

2. Wooden Sheep Puzzle // Muji €19.95 – Get a puzzle with a difference that also makes a cute little ornament for the childs room. 

3. Orla Doll // Little Green Dot €39 – A handmade-to-order, homegrown dolly? We’re sold!

4. Irish Speaking Bear // Babog Baby €39.99 – This is a great educational toy for helping a child with their Irish – he’s so cute too. 

5. Colour Me Fun Personalised Name Crayons // Not On The High Street €3.95+ – Personalised gifts are always a winner – these crayons would help a young child with spelling their name as well as making master pieces!

1. Arc’teryx Womens Altra 62 Backpack // Snow & Rock £300 – For the ultimate travelling adventure, hook them up with a backpack they’ll have forever. 

2. Lifeventure Pocket Size Trek Towel // 53 Degrees North €7.20 – What a true traveller can’t live without – small, compact and quick drying for when they’re on the move. 

3. Mini Brush Kit // Body Shop €23.95 – Pack light and efficiently, even when it comes to your beauty products. This small travel size brush kit is perfect for pampering on the go.

4. Listography Travel Book // Urban Outfitters €12.60 – Every traveller needs a journal to note they’re to dos, to sees and to buys!

5. GoPro Hero 3 // Harvey Norman €184.49 – For the adrenaline junkie that plans to do a bit more than site seeing on their trip.

6. Will Flat Top Sunglasses // Topshop £14 – Come sun or snow, a good pair of sunnies is essential!

1. Avoca Cafe Cookbook 1 // Avoca €22.84 – One of the best Irish cook books in the country – trust us we’ve tried and tested it! 

2. Helen James Considered Tomatoe Chilli & Balsamic Vinegar Chutney // Dunnes €5.50 – Helen James’s new range for Dunnes is just filled with great gift ideas like this delicious chutney. 

3.  Scrolled Vines Apron // Anthropologie £32 – Every cook needs a pretty apron!

4. Gingerbread Man House // Cocoa Atelier – One of the most exquisite chocolate shops in Dublin, they do the most perfect sweet treats for gifts around. 

5. Cucumbo // Designist €12.50 – Avid cookers love gadgets so this little cucumber cheat is perfect. 

6. Staub Fondue Set Cherry // Arnotts €229.95 – For the foodie and the hostess with the mostess a fondue is a great gift to get everyone involved in the cooking. 

1. Sleek Face Contour Kit // Boots €7.99 – It’s all about contouring these days so this kit by Sleek is a must have. 

2. Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss Trio // Arnotts €33.30 – An essential for ever girls clutch. 

3. Benefit Sweet Tintations // Brown Thomas €29.50 – Such a cute gift set for all your tinting needs. 

4. MAC Keepsakes Smokey Eyes // Brown Thomas €45 – These gorgeous little pallets from MAC include the perfect combination of shadows for that Saturday night eye make up. 

5. Real Techniques Nic’s Picks Make Up Brush Set // Boots €40.99 – A good brush set is essential to the makeup obsessed girl, and these Real Technique ones are some of the best on the market at the moment. 

1. Langholm Cheese Knives // Anthropologie £32 – If she’s a hostess with the mostess then a fancy cheese set is definitely a winner. 

2. Paul Costello Luxury Blanket // Dunnes €65 – Give the gift of snuggling up – that’s pretty priceless.

3.  Yankee Pillar Red Apple Wreath Candle // Arnotts €7.95 – Fill their house with lovely smells like this Christmas scented candle. 

4. Irish Afternoon Tea Set // Avoca €59.95  – If she’s a home bird then tea or coffee is definitely always on the go – this is an essential kit!

5. Kinfolk Magazine: Volume 12 // Scout €20 - It’s probably the most fashionable coffee table book you could have right now.