Christmas gifts for the home are for keeps

Carol O’Callaghan offers suggestions for Christmas gifts for the home which are useful all year round.

Is there anyone who hasn’t faced the discomfort of receiving an unwanted gift amid the enthusiasm of the giver who insists you try it on or use it there and then, right in front of them?

For some reason the gift is almost never accompanied by a gift receipt, or even the suggestion of exchanging it for something preferable.