The Alternative Christmas Gift Guide 2023

When you think of the Christmas Gift Guide, you most likely think of a Brown Thomas catalogue, an M&S advert or some fancy instagram page called something like Lovin’Life’n’Ireland. Not all of us are drawn to the sparkly side of things, however. Here at Sheds Direct Ireland, we feel that there are far more practical options for gifts this year. Below, we’ve listed gifts for almost every member of the family.

We’ve explained why these will make better gifts and have provided direct links, so you’ve no reason to not buy them instantly and keep me in a job.

 

For the Big Spender

What you could buy: One Loewes Puzzle Mini Crossbody Bag, €1,900
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What you should buy: TWO Flat-packed Colossus Sheds, €1,858
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Why?

I mean the Loewes bag is gorgeous (or so I’m told), but do you know how many jelly beans you can get into it? I don’t either, but I’d guess like 200? At a push? Thats sounds about right. Do you know how many jelly beans you’d get into TWO Colossus Sheds? I do. Eleven Million. Or 11,012,030 to be exact. That’s so much more room for jelly beans.

For the Glam Mam

What you could buy: Thomas Sabo Divine Women’s Watch, €279
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What you should buy: The Glow Wick 290 Heater, €260
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Why?

Mams are always cold. That’s not an offensive thing to say, it’s just a scientific fact. From hot showers that melt the tiles in the bathroom to the central heating being full tilt to the point that the cat is sweating in the corner of the room, Mams are heat fiends. Besides, they always know what time it is – this Thomas Sabo watch is delightful sure, but it won’t keep her warm on a chilly Tuesday evening in Santry.

For the Rad Dad

What you could buy: Celtic Cask 46 Whiskey, €495
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What you should buy: Workbench, €125
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Why?

Alright, Whiskey is great. This particular Whiskey is brilliant. However after your St.Stephenseses Day of ham and whiskey and roses and whiskey and ham sandwiches and whiskey, you’ll have none left. This is not the case with the Workbench. This metal beauty requires basic assembly, essentially making it a mini-Mechano set, and once it’s up you can hammer out all sorts of plans and schemes on it.

 

For the Young Girlo

What you could buy: Westman Atelier, Les Étoiles Edition, €170
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What you should buy: Collapsible Hand-Truck, €75
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Why?

Young’wuns get loads of pampering stuff at Christmas. Cremes made from the berries that are only found in a Peruvian cave, hairsprays that smell like Halley’s Comet, cucumber face-masks created by the indigenous people of North Galway. All that usual stuff. At Sheds Direct Ireland, we don’t believe in gender stereotypes. Get her a hand-truck this Christmas.

You know who didn’t get a hand truck for Christmas?
Kourtney Kardashian; and I mean, you can tell that a mile away, as well. She might protest all through til January, but it’s a long-term gift that she’ll truly thank you for.

For the Young Clueless Youngfella

What you could buy: Braun Series 9 Electric Pro Razor, €300
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What you should buy: Mr E-ZY Self-inflating and charging gaming chair, €119
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Why?

Someone needs to break to you gently; that young lad of yours, well – he’s not going to win any beauty competitions. Look at that haircut, for a start. Jesus wept. I mean, sure you could spend 300 quid on an electric razor, but you can’t polish a turd. I’m sure he’s great at Geography or CSPE or one of those.

Anyway, give him a break. His sister is running a successful logistics company since someone got her a handtruck last Christmas, and he feels a bit left out. The Mr E-ZY Chair is a self inflating chair. Press a button and it inflates itself. Once it’s inflated, he can charge his phone or games controller through the chair too. Ideal.

For the Groovy Granny 

What you could buy: Dior Limited Edition Scented Candle Set, €195
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What you should buy: Plastic Storage Box, €175
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Why?

Graham Norton and Maeve Binchy books.
A fancy scarf.
And of course, Scented Candles.

Your nana has enough of these. In fact, she has so many, she needs somewhere to store them. Enter, the Plastic Storage Box. This thing can hold so many candles. It’s easy to assemble, so you can look like the best son/daughter when you offer to piece it together, too.

For Grandad

What you could buy: 6ft x 5ft Classic Steel Shed
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What you should buy: 6ft x 5ft Classic Steel Shed
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Why?

‘Christmas is for the kids’, is what auld lads love telling you this time of year. It’s true to an extend, but only because nobody bursts down a pensioners chimney to drop off a flat-packed shed. And auld lads love sheds – it’s the one thing missing from their Christmas.

So, if the grandad in the family only makes an appearance to cut the ham, pull a cracker and watch the Two Ronnies, you need to fill him with the Festive Spirit and get him a shed this year. It’ll fill him with so much joy.

There he’ll be. Sitting bow-legged on the floor, going through the instructions, tearing through the house with his party hat on and arms held aloft, clutching a side panel. Sure, by the time the EastEnders episode airs, he’ll be all tuckered out, covered in plastic screw caps.

If you need any more suggestions for the Christmas Season ahead this year, give us a call at 01 864 247.
And of course, Merry Christmas to you all!