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 [SteveP]

The festive season is coming round again. Any time now the shops will resound to the happy wails of Noddy Holder screaming ‘It’s Chriiistmaaas’, a sadly temporary spirit of goodwill to others will be diluted by shopping rage and the stress of the season, and we face the prospect of all those presents we neither want nor need that will be consigned to gather dust in the attic.

It doesn’t have to be that way! A framed picture makes a lasting gift through which you can demonstrate your thoughtfulness and taste, and in a portfolio as vast as The Lordprice Collection’s there’s bound to be an image to suit your loved ones’ interests - or your own. What’s more, you can do it from the comfort of your own home and have your choice delivered to your door or business address. How much more civilised than fighting through the crowds.

I’m anxious to avoid gender stereotyping and most of the images here are of such merit and quality - they are classics, after all - that they make presents equally suitable for girls and guys, but here are a few thoughts to give you some ideas for a special gift that will grace any wall to remind the recipient what a special person he or she - and you - are.

Gifts for her

Traditional (and unconventional) ladies’ interests form a large part of the range. Fashion pictures are often striking images evocative of the best of style and class (no J-P Gaultier here). In fact, some of the more risqué images (some are unintentionally so) will appeal to the man in your life. It’s a curious fact (well it surprises me, anyway) that Shoe pictures constitute one of our most popular subjects.

Elsewhere Style and period images come from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. This category is probably one of my own favourites because it includes the Art Deco and Art Nouveau sections.

Other sections to consider:

• Music, Stage and Entertainment
• Movies
• Animals

Gifts for him

Being a bloke I’m probably on firmer territory here. For the men in your life take a look at Sport and Planes, Trains, Automobiles (and ships and bikes). For the more martial of men try the Military section.

Perhaps a little glamour will hit the spot (but be warned, it’s all in the best possible taste). You could also try:

• Movies
• People

Gifts for the home

How about a picture from a location around the world, or somewhere in the UK, to remind someone of their origins or association, or perhaps a particularly memorable holiday or trip?

• Around the World
• United States
• England
• Scotland
• Ireland
• Wales

Drink and Food pictures go down a treat in the kitchen or dining room. But perhaps the most impressive and striking presents would come from the Art Deco and Art Nouveau categories. They really do make wonderful talking points and create an unrivaled ambience.

These are just a few ideas. Browse the site to satisfy your own inspiration! And remember, Lord Price can create pictures in any size, frame and mount, so your choice is bound to be exactly what you want.

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