Folio Festive Gift Guide 2023
Step into the festive gifting season with Folio this year, where joy meets thoughtful selection! Discover our curated treasures, from books to curl up with to dazzling prints to decorate your halls, let this guide inspire your holiday gifting and find that special treat to bring a smile to a loved one this year!
Find It in the Folio Shop
From celebrity portraits to dazzling locations (including Alexander Wells’ snowy scene above), the Folio Shop has a wide range of prints to gift the art lover in your life this winter season.
Why not explore the full collection of prints we have to offer?
Printed on the finest quality materials and with tracked delivery, order before 15th December to ensure delivery for Christmas!
Merry and Bright
We’ve pulled out some of our favourite festive picks for the season, from delicious and exotic chocolate bars to classic warming whisky – eat, drink and be merry!
Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato 2021
A deliciously fresh wine that partners well with sweeter cured meats and prosciutto, Attems Pinot Grigio is perfect for your Christmas charcuterie board – and a firm favourite with the Folio team!
Attems →
Attems Pinot Grigio with illustration by Michael Driver
The Lakes Single Malt Whisky: Rivêa Edition
Looking for a decedent present for the whisky lover in your life? Look no further. The Lakes Distillery has a long-established history of creating beloved whisky, with a variety of flavours to choose from on their website, each variation is carefully distilled by the talented team of whiskymakers. One of this year’s special editions, Rivêa, is inspired by a road trip taken to the fragrant and bright Mediterranean coast, with notes of ripe fig, blood orange, wood spice and floral, citrus-scented honeysuckle throughout.
The Lakes Single Malt Whisky Rivêa with illustration by Alex Green
Seattle Chocolate Company: Destination Holiday
Inspired by a variety of destinations and their team’s holiday treat of choice, Seattle Chocolate Company has collaborated with Folio illustrator Bodil Jane to create a fun range of chocolates for all. With Cannoli Truffle, Peanut Butter Crisp and Hot Buttered Rum among the many flavours in this range, there is a flavour to delight every chocolate lover! Better yet, Seattle Chocolate donates 10% of net profits to Girls Inc, which aims to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Seattle Chocolate Company packaging with illustration by Bodil Jane
'Tis The Season
Present buying can be stressful, especially when you don’t know where to start! Let our exciting suggestions – all illustrated by Folio artists – help inspire your gift-giving this season.
15 Years of Goop
For the luxury skincare gurus…
To celebrate 15 years of the health and wellness, Goop has collaborated with some of its favourite brands to create a gorgeous limited-edition collection, filled with products that embrace the spirit of Goop. These products are luxurious and beautifully illustrated, making for a pretty present for any skincare guru.
Goop →
Packaging illustration by Carolyn Jenkins
Durrell Conservation Trust
For the animal lover…
Durrell Conservation Trust has teamed up with illustrator Owen Davey to produce an exclusive range for Jersey Zoo featuring adorable vibrant animals on a series of products from homeware to stationery. The clothing selection is produced exclusively by Fred & Noah, curated using carefully selected fabrics to ensure they are kind and soft on kid’s skin.
Clothing illustrations by Owen Davey
Cocktail Candles
For the homemakers…
Illuminate your gifting experience with this exquisite candle collection, inspired by powerful women to celebrate moments of joy. Each handcrafted soy candle is a symphony of fragrance and elegance, designed to evoke emotions and transform spaces. Share the gift of ambience and relaxation – a perfect present for every occasion. Embrace the glow and light up someone’s day.
Milis →
Packaging illustrations by Sally Caulwell
Galison Puzzle
For the board game enthusiasts…
Deck the shelves with this wonderful 1000-piece puzzle from Galison and create a Christmas shelf of all things holiday. Galison puzzles are sturdy and made responsibly, meaning that hours of entertainment can be enjoyed over and over again.
Galison →
Puzzle packaging & illustration by Michael Driver
Fairies Oracle Deck and Guidebook
For the magic lovers…
Sprinkle a little magic into your gift-giving this season, with the vibrantly illustrated Fairies Oracle Deck and Guidebook. The Oracle deck is inspired by folktales from around the world, pulling on individual stories to display inspiration, magic and wisdom. With 40 full-colour cards and an 88-page illustrated paperback guide as well as a keepsake box, this whimsical, beautiful oracle deck and book set is an ideal gift for fairy lovers or anyone interested in divination.
Hachette →
Illustrations by Camelia Pham
Papier Notebooks
For the stationery fans…
Papier teamed up with illustrator Bodil Jane to produce a collection that channels a homely, full-of-life style. From diaries to travel journals, this range is packed with exciting products that will suit a wide variety of stationery lovers.
Papier →
Illustrations by Bodil Jane
Deck The Halls
Decorate your halls with wonderful handmade pieces from our talented Folio artists, direct from their own shops – find a fantastic selection of prints and goodies on their websites below…
Mystical and alluring, Kouzou Sakai’s shop is filled will enhancing images of faraway landscapes, perfect for those looking for a touch of magic for their walls.
Graphic and engaging, Sally’s work is bursting with fresh subject matter, influenced by her love of nature. Her shop is well-suited for those who love a natural touch in the home.
Fun and textured, Olivia’s shop has wonderful risograph prints and products for those looking for a bright gift for the home.
Playful and whimsical, Nicholas’ shop has a selection of his distinctive collage-style artwork for those looking for something to put a smile on their face every day!
Bright and captivating, Michael’s shop is full of screen-printed delights to liven up any home with a touch of humour and a splash of colour!
Vintage and classic, Rui’s shop has a fantastic range of work that has a particular vintage feel for the home; his shop includes a wide range of travel posters, helpful for those who are looking to commemorate a location or simply want to celebrate their city in style.
Textured and narrative, each Sam Kalda artwork tells a story. His store has a selection of prints and books, covering subjects from architecture to curiosities, so why not decorate your halls?
Enticing and mysterious, Karolis’ distinctive style keeps viewers looking for deeper meanings within his images’ enigmatic layers. His store is packed with his personal favourites, ready to add a sophisticated atmosphere to any home.
Delicate and distinctly feminine, Sarah’s artwork covers a variety of themes and her store has a collection of prints and cards suitable for a cherished friend.
Seasons Greetings
Everyone loves getting a card through their letterbox, so why not delight your loved ones with a funky illustrated gift card?
Rumble Cards
Rumble Cards is a greeting company that specialises in creating quirky designs that focus on celebrity and media culture. They collaborate with a wide variety of artists to create work that is eye-catching and memorable. Olivia Waller and Amelia Flower have both created special cards for Rumble’s best-selling “Artist Series”.
Follow the links below to their wonderful cards for something a little funky and festive this year!
Sarah Maxwell
Tired of the same old Christmas cards? Add some humour and a touch of pastel to your mantlepiece this season, with Sarah Maxwell’s funny and alternative contributions. Listed on her website, there’s a great choice to give a card with a sprinkle of something different!
Bodil Jane
Ready for some jolly season greetings? Bodil’s personal holiday range is filled with humour and a stylish approach for those who want to step outside the traditional style this year!
Carolyn Jenkins
Botanical and beautiful, Carolyn has a wonderful gift shop on her website that is perfect for those wishing to go with a bright gift-giving option this year. Her gift wrap packages are perfect for those who are looking to go the extra mile with their wrapping this season.
Book Nook
From children to art collectors, we have a suggestion for a wide variety of bookworms this winter season!
For the collectors…
The Moonstone, illustrated by Juan Esteban Rodriguez, published by The Folio Society
This limited edition version of The Moonstone from the Folio Society is one of only 750 hand-numbered copies, so it makes a perfect gift for collectors. This English detective novel by Wilkie Collins is widely considered the first true detective novel and is highly influential in the genre. A beautifully produced limited-edition book with a renowned story that will stand the test of time, this is a true treasure for any book collector.
For the artists…
The World of Tony Meeuwissen, illustrated by Tony Meeuwissen, published by Nicholas Dawe, distributed by Paul Holberton Publishing
This marvellous book showcases the bold and original work of Royal Designer Tony Meeuwissen. Covering his extensive and incredible career as an award-winning illustrator, The World of Tony Meeuwissen offers a deep dive into the artist’s work as he details his life at the drawing board and the inspiration behind his imagery. This high-quality hardback revisits a wealth of beautiful artworks, making it a perfect gift for any artist looking for inspiration.
For the classics lovers…
The Luxe Editions, illustrated by Swindler & Swindler, published by Wordsworth Classics
These gorgeously detailed English classics from the Wordsworth Luxe Editions are perfect to curl up with on a cold night. A limited-edition set of six of the most beloved classics of all time, each hardback has a hand-etched design complete with foil detail embossed on a linen cover, sprayed edges, patterned end-papers and a silk ribbon marker. These books make a wonderful gift for any avid reader, or those seeking a beautiful bookcase addition.
For the kids…
Can I Come Too?, illustrated by Owen Davey, published by Rocket Bird Books, ages 4+
This book captures the frustrations that occur in sibling relationships, lovingly told through Owen Davey’s distinctive graphic style. The reader follows Teddy and his annoying yet lovely sibling, Cub, as he tags along on a peaceful fishing trip.
Brains, illustrated by John Devolle, published by Pushkin Press, ages 5+
Take a peek inside your head and discover all the incredible things that brains can do! Illustrator John Devolle’s third book in the series combines bold colourful illustrations with engaging facts to introduce young readers to the anatomy of brains!
My First Pop-Up: Endangered Animals, illustrated by Owen Davey, published by Walker Books, ages 6+
Meet 15 stunning pop-ups of endangered animals from around the world in this exciting and stylish book. Owen Davey’s graphic illustrations simplify the zoological facts about these endangered animals in a way that is sensitive and fun for children to understand and explore!