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Lucy Scott Senior Editorial Manager

Stephen Libby is a self-confessed serial self gifter

“My new motto is work hard, treat harder,” he laughs. With a wishlist that’s as varied as his personality, the Outer Hebrides most famous export has his eye on a few treats, a couple of practical buys, and maybe one or two things he definitely doesn’t need but can’t quite resist.

Here, we find out exactly what’s top of his shopping list.

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The Conran Shop Torus lamp, £190

The opal glass shade on this lamp is designed to cast a warm, diffused glow - plus it’s USB-rechargeable and comes with a dimmer so you can adjust the brightness to exactly how you like it.

Modern orange sculptural vase on blue platform, contemporary interior design scene

The Conran Shop Stacked Spheres vase, £45

Designed by Arjan Van Dal for The Conran Shop, each of these vases is made in Portugal, with curved, architectural silhouettes designed to catch the light and cast soft shadows.

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Topman utilty jacket, £60

Topman is back and we’re here for it. This easy-to-wear jacket will go with literally anything in your wardrobe. Throw it on and you’re ready to go.

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Ray-Ban RB2225 sunglasses, £185

These Ray-Ban sunglasses are made from strong stuff and promise to resist scratches and scuffs to survive daily wear.

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Byredo Black Saffron Eau de Parfum, £150

Black Saffron is inspired by the idea of unity and inclusion - the themes of which have always been a part of Byredo's founder's Indian upbringing. Expect notes of juniper berries, saffron, crystal rose and more.

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Le Labo Discovery gift set, £145

Why have one Le Labo fragrance when you can try five? Enjoy the brand’s most loved fragrances (Another 13, Rose 31, Santal 33, The Matcha 26 and The Noir 29), beautifully packaged in a classic kraft box.

Pair of Clarks Originals boat shoes in black and cream suede, styled on a blue display background

Clarks Godney Boat moccasins, £99

Meet the latest Originals twist on the classic deck shoe, the Godney Boat. Inspired by boat shoes from the archive, but with a hand-stitched apron seam on the front vamp.

Pair of brown leather tassel loafers with chunky soles and contrast stitching on a blue studio background

Dr. Martens Adrian loafers, £155

Cut from rich Orleans leather, this style has a soft, waxy finish that subtly shifts in colour as it moves - full of character from the first wear.

Modern Philips Barista coffee machine, styled with colourful speckled glasses on blue set

Philips Baristina coffee machine, £299

Introducing your stylish little at-home barista. Baristina grinds to the ideal size, precisely pressures and doses with accuracy – all the things that make real espresso taste like it should. Simply swipe. Brew. Enjoy.

Gold metal Persol oval sunglasses with dark lenses on a green stand, set against a blue display background

Persol PO1028S Sunglasses, £277

Easy, iconic and endlessly wearable, these oval sunglasses have tinted lenses and are both comfortable and chic.

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Our PR Partner Florence Bretherton has her eyes on her own selection

Flo is surrounded by John Lewis products all day, every day - if anyone knows what should be on your self-gifting wish list, it’s her. Here are the pieces she’ll be purchasing.

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Missoma Lucy Williams entwine hoop earrings, £135

These 80s-style small hoop earrings feature a unique cross-over design with mixed metal gold and silver hoops. Just as standout on their own as they are as part of your new ear stack.

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John Lewis short trench coat, £99

A double-breasted design, but chic and short, this is the perfect jacket to wear this season.

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Philips Lumea Series IPL Hair Remover, £425

A piece of beauty tech you need in your kit. This is the smartest intense pulsed light (IPL) device in the Lumea range and comes with SenseIQ technology, four intelligent attachments and access to the Lumea IPL app for personalised, full-body hair removal treatment. Enjoy 18 months of visibly hair-free smooth skin and up to 92% hair reduction on lower legs in as few as 3 treatments.

Lemon-shaped ceramic salt and pepper shakers on a blue surface, bright yellow with green stems and leaves

John Lewis lemon salt & pepper shakers, £12

Bring a sense of fun to your tabletop with these super tactile lemons. Crafted from robust stoneware, they’re as hardwearing as they are charming and will make the perfect additional to alfresco dining.

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If you find the same item with them for a lower price within 7 days of buying from us, we’ll refund the difference.

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