Bright, long-lasting holiday gift ideas — from rechargeable lamps to showstopping shades and foolproof Pooky gift cards…
There’s a particular kind of compliment that outshines all the others during the holidays. Not the polite “oh, that’s nice,” or the slightly alarming “you really shouldn’t have”… but the far rarer, far more gratifying: “Do you know what — I’ll actually use this.”
That’s when you know you’ve nailed it. And the beauty of giving lighting is that you’re almost guaranteed this reaction. A good lamp or lampshade isn’t a fleeting novelty but an everyday joy that lasts. In fact, when you visit next year, you’ll get the satisfaction of seeing your gift still glowing proudly on their side table. (Few presents offer that kind of slow-burn smugness.)
From rechargeable table lamps that travel from dining table to bedside… to lampshades that transform a room in a single satisfying switch… to candleholders, desk lamps, and the tried-and-true Pooky gift card — here are the gifts that keep on giving (and glowing) long after the decorations come down.
Cordless lights: the everywhere gift
Cordless, portable and instantly delightful, rechargeable table lamps are the perfect combination of clever and charming. They make brilliant holiday-table centerpieces, warm up reading corners, and — once spring arrives — wander happily out onto the patio.
In short: they’ll use it again and again… which is unusually impressive for a holiday present.
Cordless wall lights are pretty awesome too – nor wiring, so as easy as hanging a picture
Lampshades that change everything
If you want a present with maximum impact and minimum risk, a fabulous lamp shade is hard to beat. A Morris & Co. print, a Matthew Williamson dazzler, a simple beauty… whatever their taste, there’s a shade that will transform a whole corner of their home in about two seconds.
It’s the gift that says, “I see your style — and I’ve found the lampshade to match.”
Shop beautiful lamp shades here.
Candleholders for instant atmosphere
There’s something wonderfully old-school about giving a candleholder — especially one of Pooky’s delightfully decorative designs. Pair it with a set of Pooky’s richly colored dinner candles and you’ve given them ambience.
And ambience, as we all know, is one of winter’s great gifts.
Desk lamps for readers, workers and night owls
For the people who read “just one more chapter,” or curate their home-office with care: a beautifully made desk lamp is a brilliant choice. Practical, super-stylish, and guaranteed to be used constantly.
(And when you spot it still on their desk next November, you’ll feel vindicated.)
Gift cards: the glow-without-the-guesswork option
When in doubt — or when shopping for someone wonderfully particular — a Pooky gift card is the stress-free, absolutely-can’t-go-wrong solution.
They get something they love, you get the credit and everyone wins Christmas!
Ready to earn that ‘I’ll actually use this’ compliment?
Browse the Pooky range and enjoy giving a present they’ll still be enjoying this time next year.
