Need help! I’m coming from the Philippines and will be giving gifts to my male and female friends in the UK.
For my female friends, I’ve picked up beauty products from a local brand called Sunnies and some coconut oil beauty products
For the men, I’ve got dried mangoes and banana chips - a Philippine snack
I’m now looking for something a bit more luxe to give. Any other ideas?
Many thanks xx
I think @gaby_cauchi’s idea of a leather notebook is great! Maya you could find someone who handmakes them and potentially get them personalised? x
Such a huge help! Thank you so much!
I’ve gotten the sweater from Massimo + a white collared button down for another male friend
I found someone does personalisation for leather notebooks but it won’t arrive in time for my flight. So I’m thinking a discovery set from Jo Loves? There’s no Acqua Di Parma in the PH.
Definitely worth getting something from local brands.
A candle from https://saansaanph.com/, and a little something from https://aranaz.ph/ would be great too! Their cute little bucket/basket bags are so cute and chic x
That sounds great! Shame about the notebooks but can always do that next time now you’ve found someone! Discovery sets are always great gifts!
Oh that’s a lovely idea! Thank you so much for your help! 
Yes, I now have gifts to give on the next trip! Haha. Yes the discovery set was great although when I opened the box, the 7 samples are all in those xxs testers that some brands give out for free upon purchasing something it might not be the best to give. Xxx
Depending on when you come, I would recommend going to a cute handmade market! This means you can get them a present that is truly unique to your trip and something they won’t be able to get anywhere else! I am desperate to go to one of the salad days market, they have pop ups every now and then and everything looks to die for - https://saladdaysmarket.co.uk/. It also means there will be a lot of variety of different products and prices, so you can find something perfect for everyone x
Thank so much for sharing! Luckily, I will already be in London during their first event 