My Ultimate Easy Christmas Gift: 2020 Edition!

I did this last year too (you can read about my book picks here: www.amodelreco...) and so this is the updated version. Enjoy!
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GIFT GUIDES this year can be found on story highlights on Instagram - if you look on my profile page/grid then you can see highlights just underneath my bio section. It’s easy just to swipe up on things you want more info on!
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Products shown in this video:
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Rococo Rose Dark Chocolate £5.50* : bit.ly/3lcjU8y at Liberty
Q & A 5 Year Journal*: amzn.to/2Va0M0t
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Hamnet by Maggie O Farell*: amzn.to/3mhf4bu
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Fresh India by Meera Sodha*: amzn.to/3q9iDD8
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo*: amzn.to/2KBWk8y
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Tonys Chocolonely Fairtrade Chocolate Bar £2.79* : bit.ly/39frzk3 at Amazon
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Big Sky by Kate Atkinson*: amzn.to/3lbdDKp
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Liberty Heritage Milk Chocolate Bar £7.95* : bit.ly/2KLqE0R (Peacock wrapper)
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Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan*: amzn.to/3lbdMxr
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Pana Organic Chocolate £4.95* : bit.ly/3fyvrxU at Liberty
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The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood*: amzn.to/368Zauc
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My Sister The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite*: amzn.to/3mbEg2Z
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Dear Joan & Jericha- Why He Turns Away by Joan Damry*: amzn.to/2Jfz5ke
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Divine Smooth Dark with Pink Himalayan salt £2.39 ukshop.divinec...
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Charbonnel & Walker Sea Salt Caramel Truffles £15.00*: bit.ly/2JfInfO at Liberty
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Natco Spices 75p www.sainsburys... at Sainsburys
Links to other Christmas book posts:
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[@tamcon72]

I love when you do this one every year. I always go, "Oooh!" every time you show a book and chocolate pairing; just delightful to watch and such a great combo, every one. Thanks!

[@natashaospina8408]

Speciality tea bag would be a nice addition too I think, not a pg tips type one but for example the pukka ones have lovely packages and are individually wrapped.

[@RuthCrilly]

Great idea x

[@MartinusHouse]

Thank you for the inspiration. A thoughtfully curated book & chocolate makes such a lovely gift. Each of my fam will be receiving a book as one of their gifts. I completely forgot about the inclusion of chocolate, which takes the gift up a notch. Off to Whole Foods for inspiration. One non book idea that we're giving is an Ethiopian themed date night gift to our son & DIL. We're giving them berbere spice, mandala game, Ethiopian coffee & was planning on finding Ethiopian recipes that use berbere spice. Merry Christmas, Carol

[@eme8237]

Lovely gift - Maybe an idea to encourage people to order from independent booksellers instead of the usual suspect given the times small businesses are in.

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

Also local chocolate artisans. Yes it‘s more expensive but quality over quantity and definitely more thoughtful.

[@Foxtrot1Girl]

Woke up early, hit the book store and Whole Foods, and got books & chocolate for my family! And I enjoyed it more than any Christmas shopping done it the past. Thank you so much for sharing your delightful Christmas present tradition!

[@laurawheat6035]

I loved this idea last year and sent my aunty the fabulous ‘the green roasting tin’ book with a bar of delish chocolate. Would welcome such a gift myself instead of the usual ‘small tat’ like tiny, horrible smelling candles. 😆

[@sarahannferrigan]

I kind of do this but with books and artisan soaps, but chocolate definitely makes more sense!

[@EmmaChamp]

Love these videos every year! You could even do a book nestled into pjs, more expensive but would look lovely and protects the book in transit. Also the book and ...series is a lovely ‘get well soon’ present I think!

[@pheart2381]

A biography of Marie Antoinette with a bar of champagne truffle chocolates.

[@RuthCrilly]

: )

[@terriyager813]

What an awesome idea and so appropriate during our COVID times. Thank you!

[@catnip4587]

My daughter bought me the cat pillow for Christmas several years ago. One of my favorite gifts ever

[@LornaKelso]

Thanks Ruth, this really helped me out.

[@ArtificialPerson]

Your hair looks amazing!!! And your makeup is perfect 😍

[@annabellanagi3753]

Lovely, chic and clever idea (also versatile as you can associate tea or alcoholic etc...)!

[@choyna]

This is such a lovely idea, I wouldn’t mind the video being longer to go into details about pairings, especially why you chose those particular books 🌸

[@shainelima16]

Ruth, talk more about your favourite books of 2020! I love your book recommendations! Please!

[@helenbruce7084]

Fantastic idea and I would be made up with any one of these ! I love any treats from Hotel Chocolat as they have some really unusual flavours . I’ve been reading a lot too as I find it helps with stress in these difficult times . I really enjoyed The Midnight Library by Matt Haig . Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄xx

[@belesyabelesya6353]

It is always such a treat to watch you, Ruth! You have great taste and your love for books is contagious ☺️

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

hi Ruth , i love books for christmas as does my husband too ! looks perfect from us . i bought my niece a bottle of pink champagne and pink champagne truffles in a beautiful pink box , she enjoyed that gift .

[@Alice0579]

This is Awesome! Such a great idea! Love it! Thank you so much for this!

[@kanderism]

Best gift guide video out there 👍 super idea

[@joanrummell3101]

Thank you, Ruth! I love this, loved last year's as well. The Fresh India cookbook has been in my cart forever. Happy Christmas!

[@nafdikyaaqsa]

This is such a brilliant idea. I'm really fussy when gifting, and sometimes the recipient is incredibly difficult to shop for. Usually gift ideas are a bit bleurgh or not personal at all, but this ticks all the boxes! Thanks, Ruth!

[@RuthCrilly]

Thank you!

[@TriviRocks]

2:14 Oh Ruth, how you made me laugh! 😂

[@jeanjennings5712]

This is a brilliant idea. Thank you!

[@YolkaF]

Love this idea!!

[@laraven9759]

Really lovely ideas...simple yet effective! Thanks Ruth

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

I love this idea and am copying it this year. Lovely!

[@mahriy2226]

Happy new year my love 🥳🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉😘❤

[@skylilly1]

Love this idea, Ruth, so creative and fun!

[@janetwright2009]

Hello Ruth, thank you for some wonderful ideas. Take care, stay safe x

[@BeautyHasBeenX]

Hi Ruth , brilliant video as always and love your humour always makes me laugh xox 💕💕💕

[@misslmacs]

Oh! So Instagram-able too! Love love this idea! 🥰

[@ekaterinasysoeva2781]

Book au Chocolat. Perfect!

[@andreeapopa7317]

a wonderful idea! :)

[@moranac4240]

Such a genius idea!! Perfect! Thank you! 😍💕

[@seas1321]

I really hope there is a tutorial for this look. What are you wearing on your eyes????🤩🤩🤩

[@unicorngirlkanger476]

Really nice ideas, thanks so much xx👌😊🤶

[@khopkins195]

Genius idea - thanks Ruth!

[@liviaperini4140]

I bought that Q&A a day book for myself when you recommended it 7 years ago. I’m on my second one and I’ve regularly given it as a gift.

[@jessicat9198]

Me too!

[@berniefurlong2840]

Love this! 'Exciting Times' is my book of the year ... recommended!

[@RuthCrilly]

Good to know!

[@kaybentley3049]

Such a lovely idea ♥️

[@deelot1]

Love the spices idea!

[@pennystewart7728]

This is such a great idea thank you 😊 xx

[@ArtificialPerson]

You really are a life saver 🎅🏻

[@purplesmiles1995]

No gluten, no dairy, no joy 🤣

[@user-hl3zy1bk5r]

LOVE this idea! :)

[@user-hl3zy1bk5r]

Could even add coffee beans!!! Book and cup of coffee sounds like a dream

[@CapturingBelle]

Love this!

[@annacoffee]

Great idea

[@natashaospina8408]

I love these, what about a selfcarey book with a spacemask?x

[@RuthCrilly]

YES!

[@SK-lw9ku]

Loving the eye look! What shadow are u wearing? x

[@tajrianchowdhury2494]

A very first viewer, YAY!!❤️ MERRY CHRISTMAS 🍫🎄

[@nflower33]

Love this idea ❤️