Gift ideas for grown-ups

At this time every year I wheel out a particular gift idea — that of filling a bag with little bits and pieces for the home.

This year, in the interests of economy, labour- saving efficiencies and style, I suggest confining the contents to just three items. For an evening visit to friends, a pretty gift bag with a scented candle, a packet of fancy paper napkins and a Christmas tree decoration will make a welcome change from a bottle of wine and tin of biscuits, and shows a little more thought.