With just a few weeks to go until Christmas, we thought it was about time we shared our Christmas gift guide for 2022. These are some of our favourite gifts from some of our favourite Italian inspired businesses! We think they’re the perfect gifts to give to friends and family who, like us, have a passion for all things Italian!
Enjoy a taste of Italy
Year after year, Alina, Lucia and team at Il Fontanaro win awards for their fabulous Olio della Pace. We’re not surprised! Their oil is a delicious blend of five different varieties of olives – Moraiolo, Leccino, Frantoio, Dolce Agogia `and Pendolino – and the 2022 harvest is as good as ever! Even the youngest member of the family is involved in its production, hand picking the olives at harvest time when they change from green to purple. This liquid gold is made in Paciano in the heart of Umbria but luckily they are happy to ship it to all corners of the globe for everyone to experience and enjoy. Buy your olive oil today at www.bestitalianoliveoil.com. Or, for a unique gift, why not Adopt an Olive tree at il Fontanaro this Christmas?
We’re all in favour of supporting local businesses too so for those living local to Haslemere in the UK (which is where you’ll find the Bookings For You HQ), do check out the authentic Italian products available from entrepreneur Jack at Nonna’s Authentic Sicilian Products. Inspired by his childhood visits to his grandparents’ home in Sicily, he now imports authentic Sicilian produce for Brits to enjoy! We particularly love his Sicilian Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and his Sicilian honey.
Another great Italian inspired business that has a strong focus on food is Cooking and Carafes. At their online shop you can buy anything from a ravioli making kit to a garganelli board to an Italian family cookbook.
Enjoy the scents of Italy
Oro di Spello is a wonderful shop on one of our favourite Italian high streets – the Via Giuseppe Garibaldi in Spello. They use the wonderful moraiolo olives grown in this area along with the fruits and flowers that surround Spello to create a range of fantastic beauty products and perfumes. The range includes everything from facial cleansers to body creams and from shampoo to fragrances. With shipping available throughout Europe, it’s an easy way to give the scents of Italy to a loved one this Christmas.
Enjoy the sights of Italy
If you can’t make it to Italy in person, then one of the next best things is to purchase a piece of artwork that will bring back memories of being in Italy. One of our favourite artists is the Canadian-Italian artist Jennifer Leo. Whilst not exclusively offering paintings of Italy, it’s clear that Italy has inspired the majority of her artwork and the vibrancy of the colours she uses is inspiring. Her original paintings are made to order so that each one is completely unique. Alternatively, you have the option of purchasing one of her limited edition prints instead.
Or, of course, if the budget allows, then your loved ones will be eternally grateful for a gift that will transport them in person to Italy! The Bookings For You team will happily help you find the perfect holiday to Italy to give as a gift this Christmas. Or if you can’t decide where they’d like to go, Bookings For You would be happy to provide you with a beautifully boxed gift voucher to present to your loved one so that they can make their own holiday plans in the New Year.
Get in touch with the team at Bookings For You for more information and inspiration and we can help you plan the perfect gift for your loved one this Christmas.
Enjoy the sounds of Italy
For those looking to give the gift of learning so that they can appreciate the sounds and language of Italy, then how about a very practical gift this Christmas? The conversational Italian pocket guides created by Stella Lucente are the perfect little stocking filler to give to a loved one this Christmas. Check out https://stellalucente.com for more details.
Buon natale!