We love giving, but let's face it, we enjoy receiving presents even more. And when you're given a personalised present it heightens the pleasure, making you feel even more special.

While some may leave their gift shopping until the week before December 25, the more thoughtful will already have an idea of how to treat their loved ones. Make their Christmas wishes come true with these little luxuries.

£20 AND UNDER

Treat her to a personalised Denman hairbrush, printed with a picture of her choice. This customised service is free and available for the D81 large oval grooming brush, £9.95, D14 handbag brush, £4.25, and D3 styling brush, £5.95. Just send a small photograph to Denman International Ltd, Clandeboye Road, Bangor, BT20 3JH, Northern Ireland by Friday December 1, and they'll do the rest.

Go bespoke with The Body Shop and the Create Your Own Gift idea. Cram a gift bag or box, from £1, with an array of special products. Gift ideas start from £2, and you can simply pop into stores to do your picking.

Vital Touch will hand-blend essential oils to make that customised gift for the hard-to-buy person, from hand cream to bath blends. Priced from £10. Call 0845 052 5345 or visit www.vitaltouch.com by Monday December 11.

MID-PRICE MUSTS - UNDER £50

Origins' Ginger Mixed Messages consists of a collection of four ginger-inspired essences. The scents -- Citrus, Wood, Spice and Signature Ginger -- can be worn alone or layered for something different. It costs £40 for four vials, a pipette and a dish for mixing the oils.

Any present dilemmas will be solved if they like Michael Kors perfume, £40. Buy a bottle then get itinstantly personalised with crystal-like zodiac signs (at department stores nationwide).

BLOW THE BUDGET - OVER £50

The Prada Eau De Parfum Deluxe Coffret is a gift she'll never forget. Presented in a handcrafted saffiano leather and silk-lined box, the eau de parfum consists of amber, Indian sandalwood oil and Indonesian patchouli. For that extra-personal touch, get her name or initials engraved on the bottle's silver plaque. This can be done immediately. It costs £155 from Selfridges (0870 837 7377).

The luxury bespoke gift has to be the Theo Fennell limited edition Creme De La Mer Body Creme. The jeweller's handcrafted sterling silver hallmarked lid can be handengraved in your own handwriting. It's exclusive to Harrods, priced £335 (020 7730 1234/www.harrods.com).

Not sure what to buy your bloke? WholeMan takes the stress away with the individually created Christmas gift boxes. You can choose from a range of brands including Molton Brown, Bvlgari, Kiehl's, Clarins and Lab Series, and mix and match their favourite skincare, haircare, bodycare or shaving in the same box - call 0207 629 6659 or visit www.wholeman.co.uk