From stockings to surprises,our columnists reveal the gifts they like to give – and receiveFor more Christmas ideas, don’t miss the gift guideJulia I met Sal in the early 90s, or when she landed in London from south Wales. She was in her teens and I was in my late 20s,and we bonded over a shared love of Madonna, Billy Wilder, and Clinique lipsticks and rubbish catchphrases. She moved into my flat in Paddington approximately 27 years ago,and the stockings began. The first exchange would possess definitely included an avocado or mango Body Shop body butter. My all-time favourite item from Sali was a Brenda from Beverly Hills 90210 action figure; we were obsessed with the present, and with Brenda in specific, or so this was a massive score. It’s not approximately being grand and spendy. My biggest thrill is finding some gorgeous three-quid lip balm that has flown below her radar. That is the ultimate achievement.
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