Either of these – or both, for a VIP on your list – are just what the doctor ordered after an incredibly stressful year (and is it us, or is it NOT getting any less stressful...?)

From Beatitude, one of our fave, all-British, all-independent, all-wonderful aromatherapy brands – theirs are 'proper' aromatherapeutic treats. By which we mean: properly effective at mood-busting, rather than just pretty smells. (We're not averse to pretty smells OF COURSE but we want actual uplift or grounding or calming from our aromatherapy products – and Beatitude has always delivered, on that front.

The candle comes in the 'Comfort' scent – a blend of uplifting, citrusy mandarin, clementine and bergamot, together with head-clearing eucalyptus and lavender, and gentle spicy undertones of cloves and cinnamon. (Seasonal – but not 'over-Christmassy', if you know what we mean.) This 300g candle properly fills a good-sized room, burning (evenly) for up to 60 hours.

The bauble, meanwhile – which can of course be reused year after year, refilled with whatever you fancy – but for now, you can either buy with a 20ml Bath Oil (this one is Joy), or a dinky size of a candle, with a promise 20-hour burn time.

Flcikeringly fabulous, we call them.

Winter Comfort Candle (full size)/£30 – buy here

Comfort Candle Bauble/£12 – buy here

Bath Oil Baubles/£10 – buy here

And stay tuned: this Sunday (13th) we will be answering a reader's question for pressie suggestions for a mum who loves natural skincare and pampering...

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