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On Trend: Five great gifts that look much more expensive than they really are

A little goes a long way with these posh-looking presents for £20 and less, says Sam Wylie-Harris...

Wildly Soft Hand Care Trio, Green People
Wildly Soft Hand Care Trio, Green People Wildly Soft Hand Care Trio, Green People

Here’s what’s hot without the hefty price tag…

1. Me To You Succulent, £4.99, Clintons

'Me To You' Succulent, Clintons
'Me To You' Succulent, Clintons 'Me To You' Succulent, Clintons

2. M&S Collection Clear Alphabet Make-Up Bags, £5 each

M and S Collection Clear Alphabet Makeup-Bags, Marks and Spencer
M and S Collection Clear Alphabet Makeup-Bags, Marks and Spencer M and S Collection Clear Alphabet Makeup-Bags, Marks and Spencer

3. Camden Beer 2021, £7, Waitrose

4. Ulster Weavers Butterfly House Tea Towel, £9, Fy

Ulster Weavers Butterfly House Tea Towel, Iamfy
Ulster Weavers Butterfly House Tea Towel, Iamfy Ulster Weavers Butterfly House Tea Towel, Iamfy

5. Sprout Mindful Thoughts Edition Graphite Plantable Pencils With Seeds In Eco-Friendly Wood, £9, Amazon

Sprout - Mindful Thoughts Edition, 5 Pack, Graphite Plantable Pencils with Seeds in Eco-Friendly Wood, Amazon
Sprout - Mindful Thoughts Edition, 5 Pack, Graphite Plantable Pencils with Seeds in Eco-Friendly Wood, Amazon Sprout - Mindful Thoughts Edition, 5 Pack, Graphite Plantable Pencils with Seeds in Eco-Friendly Wood, Amazon

6. Royal Opera House Sleeping Beauty Limited Edition Keyring, £9.95

Sleeping Beauty Limited Edition Keyring, Royal Opera House
Sleeping Beauty Limited Edition Keyring, Royal Opera House Sleeping Beauty Limited Edition Keyring, Royal Opera House

7. Accessorize Reconnected Enamel Charm Rings Multi, £10

Reconnected Enamel Charm Rings Multi, Accessorize
Reconnected Enamel Charm Rings Multi, Accessorize Reconnected Enamel Charm Rings Multi, Accessorize

8. Bouffants & Broken Hearts Fragranced Votive Duo, £10.50, Boots

Bouffants and Broken Hearts Fragranced Votive Duo, Boots
Bouffants and Broken Hearts Fragranced Votive Duo, Boots Bouffants and Broken Hearts Fragranced Votive Duo, Boots

9. Mal Paper Affirmations For Kids Card Deck, £14

With 52 cards to choose from, this is a genius set of talking points for kids aged six to 12 years old.

Mal Paper Affirmations for Kids Card Deck
Mal Paper Affirmations for Kids Card Deck Mal Paper Affirmations for Kids Card Deck

10. Fortnum’s Blanc de Blancs Quarter Bottle NV, Hostomme, £14.95, Fortnum & Mason

Brilliant bubbles with Grand Cru status for the champagne lover in your life.

11. Friends Cappuccino Kit, £14.99, M&Co (available from December)

The sweetest way to start those coffee mornings.

Friends Cappuccino Kit, M and Co
Friends Cappuccino Kit, M and Co Friends Cappuccino Kit, M and Co

12. Next Velvet Bow Cushion, £16

Grey Bow Cushion, Next
Grey Bow Cushion, Next Grey Bow Cushion, Next

13. Harvard Ultimate Men’s Gift, £19.50, M&S

Harvard Ultimate Men's Gift, Marks and Spencer
Harvard Ultimate Men's Gift, Marks and Spencer Harvard Ultimate Men's Gift, Marks and Spencer

14. Cath Kidston Alphabet Pouch R, £14 (was £20)

15. Green People Wildly Soft Hand Care Trio, £20