The Gift Guide for Home Lovers 2025: Festive Fridays – Earn Rewards While You Shop

Can you believe it’s only two weeks until Christmas? The festive season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, your Christmas list might still be looking a little empty!

Whether you’re shopping for someone who loves to create a cosy, inviting home, enjoys entertaining with style, or simply appreciates little luxuries that make everyday life feel special, this guide has you covered. From soothing wellbeing pods and elegant letterbox flowers to fun kitchen gadgets, indulgent candles, and luxurious throws, every gift is chosen to delight, and all of them earn points along the way too. A gift for them, but also a gift for you!

Starting your shopping through the Avios Store or Virgin Shops Away portal ensures that every purchase goes further. That means your festive gift-giving isn’t just about ticking off the list, it’s about collecting points for future experiences, special treats, or even a well-earned weekend escape.

If you've missed the past few weeks, we've written points-earning gifts guides for him, her, kids, and for the foodies in your life.

1. Perfect Peace Wellbeing Pod Starter Pack – Neom

Why it’s a good option: Give the gift of calm this Christmas with Neom’s signature Wellbeing Pod. Mains-powered for reliable use, it fills any room with a soothing aroma at the touch of a button. Paired with the Limited Edition Perfect Peace Essential Oil Blend, it offers over seven hours of fragrance. Guided breathing mode and dimmable lighting create the perfect ambience.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Neom, you can earn rewards whether you’re a new or returning customer. Through the Avios portal, you’ll collect 8 Avios per £1 on all other purchases and 4 Avios per £1 on Pods & Oils, with an additional 50% festive bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer earning Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn you 6 Points per £1 on all other purchases and 3 Points per £1 on Pods & Oils.

Price: £99.00

2. Disco Timer – Oliver Bonas

Why it’s a good option: Turn cooking into a fun experience with this twist-to-set disco timer. Its vibrant, colour-shifting lights bring energy to meal prep, making even simple tasks feel like a mini celebration.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Oliver Bonas, you can earn rewards across both full-price and sale items. Through the Avios portal, you’ll collect 5 Avios per £1 on full-price purchases and 2 Avios per £1 on sale or markdown items, with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer earning Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn you 4 Points per £1 on full-price items and 1 Point per £1 on sale or markdown items.

Price: £10.00

3. Orange Tree Candle – Diptyque

Why it’s a good option: This 190g candle gently fills small to medium rooms with a comforting aroma of vanilla, cinnamon, and hazel tree. With a burn time of around 60 hours, it adds warmth and indulgence to any home, perfect for cosy evenings or festive gatherings.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Diptyque, you can enjoy elevated rewards on every purchase. Through the Avios portal, you’ll earn 8 Avios per £1, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer collecting Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn you 6 Points per £1.

Price: £58.00

4. Natural Edge Wooden Chopping Board – M&S

Why it’s a good option: Perfect for family-style serving or entertaining, this chopping board is crafted from a single log, with natural edge detailing. Extra-thick and large, it’s ideal for carving meats or presenting platters.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Marks & Spencer for Clothes, Home & Beauty, you can earn rewards whether you’re a new or returning customer. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 8 Avios per £1, while existing customers earn 4 Avios per £1, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer collecting Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn 6 Points per £1 for new customers and 3 Points per £1 for existing customers during the promotional period from 19th October 2025 to 27th December 2025.

Price: £70.00

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5. Foodi 8-in-1 PossibleCooker Slow Cooker & Multi-Cooker – Ninja

Why it’s a good option: This Cyber Space Edition multi-cooker is an 8-in-1 kitchen powerhouse. Cook everything from roasts to baked goods, with 1200W multilevel heat, an oven-safe 8L pot, and an Auto Keep Warm function. Comes with a bonus apron and silicone tongs, perfect for festive meals or daily cooking.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Ninja, you can earn rewards whether you’re purchasing at full price or using a voucher. Through the Avios portal, you’ll receive 3 Avios per £1 on full-price purchases, or 1 Avios per £1 when using a voucher or coupon code, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer earning Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn you 2 Points per £1 on full-price purchases and 0.5 Points per £1 when using a voucher or coupon code.

Price: £149.99

6. Black Toast Cream Medium Straight Jug – Emma Bridgewater

Why it’s a good option: A charming, classic jug that’s perfect for generous servings of cream. Ideal for dessert, or adding a touch of character to the table, it’s a thoughtful gift for food lovers and entertainers alike.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Emma Bridgewater, you can earn rewards whether you’re a new or returning customer. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 10 Avios per £1, while existing customers earn 3 Avios per £1, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. Emma Bridgewater is not currently available on Virgin Shops Away, so Virgin Points cannot be collected on purchases.

Price: £50.00

7. Habitat Striped Faux Mohair Throw – Habitat

Why it’s a good option: Soft, lightweight, and cosy, this mohair throw in neutral tones adds warmth and style to any room. Machine washable for easy care, it’s perfect for curling up with a book or enhancing a festive living space.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Habitat, you can earn rewards as both a new and returning customer. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 3 Avios per £1, while existing customers earn 1 Avios per £1, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer earning Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn 2 Points per £1 for new customers and 0.5 Points per £1 for existing customers.

Price: £18.00

8. Stone-Coloured Bakeware Set – Pro Cook

Why it’s a good option: Stylish and practical, this set includes a roasting tin, baking tray, muffin tray, cake tin, and cooling rack. Carbon steel with a non-stick ceramic interior ensures even cooking and easy release, while the rich burgundy finish makes it look as good as it performs. Oven-safe up to 260°C, and backed by a 10-year guarantee.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Précook, your Avios rewards scale with your order value. Through the Avios portal, you’ll earn 5 Avios per £1 on orders over £120, 4 Avios per £1 on orders between £80–£119.99, and 2 Avios per £1 on orders over £40, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer earning Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn 4 Points per £1 on orders over £120, 3 Points per £1 on orders between £80–£119.99, and 1 Point per £1 on orders over £40.

Price: £39.20

9. Small Antique Wash Deluxe Garden Tool Basket – Cotswold Co.

Why it’s a good option: Perfect for gardeners, this antique-wash willow basket keeps tools organised with cream elasticated straps. Comes with a fork, trowel, wooden markers, string, and a measuring dibber, practical, stylish, and ready for any gardening task.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with The Cotswold Company, you can earn rewards on every purchase. Through the Avios portal, you’ll collect 1 Avios per £1, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer earning Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn you 1 Point per £1.

Price: £32.00

10. The Liberty Shona Bouquet – Bloom & Wild

Why it’s a good option: If you've made it this far and still don't know what to get, have flowers ever not been a good option? This 22-stem bouquet features scarlet roses, and takes 48 hours to bloom, so if you've timed it well they'll be perfect the Christmas day.

How to earn rewards: When shopping with Bloom & Wild, you can earn generous rewards as both a new and returning customer. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 18 Avios per £1, while existing customers collect 12 Avios per £1, along with an additional 50% festive Avios bonus available until 28th December. If you prefer earning Virgin Points, shopping via Virgin Shops Away will earn 14 Points per £1 for new customers and 9 Points per £1 for existing customers during the promotional period from 8th December 2025 to 21st December 2025.

Price: £44.00

Gift Guide for Home Lovers Earn Rewards While You Shop

Here’s the thing about Christmas shopping this year, it’s not just about finding the perfect gift, it’s about making those gifts work a little harder for you. By starting your purchases through the Avios Store or Virgin Shops Away/Virgin Red, every present you buy is earning points for your future adventures. That’s flights, weekend escapes, or even a special treat just for yourself, all while ticking off your festive list.

A few simple steps make sure you get the most out of every purchase: shop through the portals, double-check discount codes so they don’t void your points, and keep a record of receipts and tracking info. Follow those rules, and suddenly even your Christmas shopping becomes a win-win.

So go ahead, pick gifts that make your loved ones happy, whether it’s a cosy throw, a luxury candle, or a fun kitchen gadget, and feel extra smug knowing that each one is stacking up points for your own future adventures. Christmas shopping never felt so rewarding!

Helena

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