If you become a friend it could result in something beautiful from our website becoming yours sooner than you thought! If our previous competitions are anything to go by here are some of the items you wanted:

Several of you wanted this Amazing Pandora Silver Bangle, others this beautiful Bridle Leather iPad Cover – imagine how posh that would look on the train!

Other much desired gifts were the Medium Vegetable Garden – clearly something for the healthy and hearty and, for the fashionistas their dearest love was all things warm and sheepskin such as the Flying Jacket.

Enjoy Christmas and New Year and if you want to play a little game where every one’s a winner, you know where to go!

Are you tired of getting your loved ones the same presents Christmas after Christmas? Has the festive period become a little bit like déjà vu? Then this year take a look at The Travelling Souk for some more unusual Christmas gifts.

Unique is what we’re all about. Our collection of sellers and designers have been chosen for their exclusive range of unique gift ideas, which means when you shop at The Travelling Souk this Christmas you know you’ll be able to find that gift that’s a little bit different.

These colourful mismatched socks would put a twist on the classic pair you get for granddad. Suitable for all members of the family, you can all be mismatch together! Made from recycled cotton they come in a variety of different colours and styles.

If you’re looking a something different to get the children this year then why not take a trip back in time and get them one of these fantastic traditional wooden toys. From Yo-yos to spinning tops these are great old fashioned gifts to let the children play with this Christmas.

Get this recipe file to ensure that all those great Christmas leftover meals can be jotted down for safe keeping and used year after year. There over 50 choices of cover, meaning you’re certain to be able to find a design that suits any cook.

So no matter who you’re buying for this year, at The Travelling Souk we’ve got an unusual Christmas present for you.

It is sometimes difficult to find interesting and unique gifts for the men in your life. We are all bored of buying socks for Dad, slippers for Grandad and a new tie for the hubbie at Christmas. So we thought we would give you a few examples of the unique gifts for men that we have here at The Travelling Souk. This Spanish Fig and Nutmeg Shaving Soap is extremely luxurious against the skin. It creates a smooth lather which soothes and moisturises the skin and the fragrance is just delicious. The unique aspect of this product comes in the form of the beautiful wooden bowl that the soap is packaged in. For only £16.00 this would be a luxury present that any man would greatly receive.

If it is a younger man that you are looking to buy a unique gift for; possibly a son or nephew, this GBR Wash Bag will go down a treat! It is made on the Isle of Wight from genuine recycled sail cloth making it hard wearing and practical. It looks great too, with nautical style appeal it is a perfect gift especially with the 2012 Olympics approaching rapidly!

To view more gifts for men click here

If someone you know has recently moved house, why not buy them something unique and unusual as a house warming gift? This Ceramic Twin Vase is a sweet way to display a small bunch of flowers, and will be unlike any other vase they own. The vase is also an absolute bargain as it is currently only £3.99 in our sale! Click here to view more gifts that are on sale.

These unusual Ceramic Olive Bowls are also an ideal gift for the home. They are great for serving not only olives, but also othe nibbles for your guests. They come in black too so you could buy them to match the Ceramic Twin Vase. For just £9.50 they are a great affordable and unusual house warming gift.

For an even more unique gift, take a look at this stunning Palm Tree Lamp. The unusual design is crafted from tobacco coloured metal and when lit provides an exotic ambiance in any room. It is perfect for someone whose home has a Caribbean style and would also not look out of place within a more traditional interior.

Are you constantly searching for unique gifts to give your loved ones? Are you stuck for a gift for someone that already has everything? Browse our collection of unusual gifts where you find find a world of treasures that you have never seen before. This Pear Shaped Storage Jar looks chic on a contemporary or traditional kitchen work surface. We also have a matching Apple Shaped Storage Jar and the two would make a perfect gift set.

For something even more unusual, take a look at the Hand Painted Cow Butter Dishes. As you can see they are strikingly colourful and provide a centrepiece for your breakfast table.

They come in a variety of different colours and patterns, you can browse the full collection of unusual Cow Butter Dishes here.

Other unusual gifts that we have include heart shaped teaspoons, a lemon slice shaped bar knife, a tablecloth that you can doodle on, an oriental teapot and a candle shaped like a wine bottle… The list goes on!

This week at The Travelling Souk we received a box of samples from Old Mill Gifts. As soon as the box was opened a wonderful aroma filled our office and immediately we were all excited to see what lay inside. A personal favourite was this Branche d’Olive Fragrant Candle. Even the round gift box signifies luxury and before you have even lifted the lid you know that a real treat lies inside. And then once the lid is off you are immersed in the wonderful aroma of either Orange & Cinnamon, Green Fig, Garrigue or Verveine. Each one is as delicious as the next! Click here to see a full collection of goodies from Old Mill Gifts.

A fragrant candle can be the most simple of gifts for a special lady in your life, and we have a few for you to choose from. For ultimate luxury we have a Large 3 Wick Fragrant Candle that burns for approximately 80 hours and comes in a selection of 4 wonderful scents. For a smaller, more affordable gift a Fragrant Candle from Illumens could be what you are looking for. It comes in a range of 15 aromas and burns for approximately 50 hours which is great value at just £15. If you want a more unique gift, this White Ocean Sands Fragrant Candle is distinctively packaged into a lovely gift box. It is hand made from soy wax and has a sea salt freshness with a smoke infused woodsy rose essence; Perfect for creating a relaxing ambiance after a long day at work.

Click here to see a full range of fragrant candles from The Travelling Souk

If you are looking for larger garden lanterns for candles, then this Arabian Nights Large Outdoor Lantern might be for you. It is crafted from nickel and iron and has a beautiful cut out design in the top creating this distinctive arabesque look.

If you are after something a little more rustic, then a wooden lantern may be more your style. These interesting Shutter Lanterns are very unique and stylish and would make a unusual gift for your loved ones. They come in black and white and have a glass candle holder that fits inside. You can have the shutters as open or closed as you like, which is great when there is a slight breeze; just close the shutters slightly to protect your flame from mother nature.

Click here to browse Garden Lanterns from The Travelling Souk

Keep your home smelling sweet with some Aromatic Tapers by Illumens at The Travelling Souk. They are a great alternative to other room fragrance products as they are more constant than potpourri or room sprays and are much safer then lighting scented candles. Scented oil is packaged into this beautiful small bottle. Once opened, place the tapers into the bottle and leave to absorb. As the tapers absorb the oil, the wonderful aroma is diffused into the air. To refresh the scent, the tapers can be turned over every one or two weeks. The oil itself should last for around 12 weeks in constant use.

Illumens Aromatic Tapers are £17.00 from The Travelling Souk and come in 12 wonderful scents including sweet lavender, frangipani and bluebell. They arrive beautifully packaged so make perfect gifts for birthday or house warming celebrations. Illumens Aromatic Tapers also come as part of the Illumens Aromatic Compendium Gift Set along with two lovely little votive candles and some matches all packaged in this lovely gift box.

To purchase Illumens Aromatic Tapers or browse other Illumens products click here.