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With holiday shopping in full swing, you may be wondering what to get for your favorite Downton Abbey fan. There’s lots of amazing gift options inspired by the Crawley family and servants!
Here’s your GPB guide for finding the best gifts for all types of Downton fans.
For The Party Planner: You can’t go wrong with a Downton Abbey inspired tea set. Downton Abbey has teamed up with Cost Plus World Market to bring a beautiful tea set to the United States. Choose from the teapot, cups and saucers, dessert plates or two tiered dessert tray. Collect them all for a perfect Downton Abbey inspired tea party!
For The Foodie: An assortment of goods from Atlanta’s Taste of Britain will please any Downton Foodie. Located in downtown Norcross, Taste of Britain sells a variety of food and home goods direct from Great Britain. I’m a fan of their Devon Luxury Clotted Cream (perfect for tea!) and Coles Luxury Traditional Rum & Double Cream Christmas Pudding. For an even more festive touch, consider adding a Downton Abbey Christmas ornament or stocking to your gift. In store and online at Taste of Britain. Visit the physical store located at 73 S Peachtree Street, Norcross, GA 30071 or online at www.tasteofbritain.com.
For The Fashionista: For the style-conscious, Downton Abbey inspired jewelry makes a fitting gift. The PBS shop has many pieces available, including a holiday inspired Starburst Statement Necklace that resembles snowflakes. There are post and drop earrings available to match. For historical designs, check out the Gilded Age and Jeweled heirlooms collections. Don’t forget a jewelry roll in Downton Abbey fabric to store your new treasures! Available at the PBS store online and through catalog. The jewelry is featured here and here are the brush rolls.
For Your Mrs. Patmore: Have a favorite cook who loves Downton Abbey? A Downton apron or pair of oven mitts would be a perfect gift. In an all-over damask print complete with a quote on the apron, the Downton Life apron and oven mitts make a unique gift set. Top it off further with a set of Downton tea towels and a kindle copy of Abbey Cooks Entertain by Pamela Foster, a celebrated chef famous for her Downton Abbey cooking blog Downton Abbey Cooks. Apron and oven mitts are available at the PBS store. Find “Abbey Cooks Entertain” at Pamela Foster’s website.
For Your Mr. Carson: If your gift recipient runs their household with a firm hand and appreciates Downton’s favorite butler, a hardcover copy of Rules for Household Staff is an ideal addition to their bookshelf. This book contains rules for all members of the household from butler and head housekeeper to footmen and kitchen maid. Include a bottle of Downton Abbey Bordeaux wine for a special Mr. Carson touch. “Rules for Household Staff” book is available through PBS. Downton Abbey wines are available in-store at Cost Plus World Market.
For Your Lady Mary: Lady Mary would not be seen without a pair of gloves and an elegant shawl, and neither should yours. A gift of evening gloves and coordinating shawl would suit the Mary in your family perfectly. For a more extravagant gift, consider a costume replica. Many sellers on Etsy.com feature outfits inspired by various characters and looks from Downton Abbey. If you’re interested in an Edwardian design, Etsy seller Mona Bocca Boutique creates many handmade styles sent directly from England. For flapper looks as seen in the most recent seasons, check out Etsy seller HouseofRecollections for gorgeous drop-waist dresses. Lady Mary gloves and shawls are available at PBS. Mona Bocca Designs online store. HouseofRecollections online store.
For Your Dowager Countess: If your recipient is fond of quoting the Dowager Countess, a pillow, t-shirt, towel or tote bag to show off their favorite quote is an appropriate gift. Choose from many Dowager Countess Quotes, including “What is a Weekend?” and “It’s the job of grandmothers to interfere.” Pair with a fragrance inspired by Violet for an elegant gift package. Downton Abbey Dowager quote items are available through PBS’ Downton Abbey shop.Countess Violet “Aristocrat” fragrance is also available.
For The Trivia Buff: For those who know everything about Downton Abbey, they may want to brush up on their trivia skills with The Complete Scripts for seasons 1 and 2. These script books not only come with the full scripts for both seasons but include footnotes from Julian Fellowes, including historical tidbits and notes from filming. Downton Abbey The Complete Scripts are available at PBS, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon: Season 1 and Season 2.
For Those Anxious For Season 5: If your recipient is counting the days to January 4th, 2015, they’ll love any information they can get about the newest season of Downton Abbey. Treat them to a gift set of the newest Downton Abbey companion book A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes and a pre-order for season 5. They’ll be set for the new season with behind-the-scenes information and the new DVD or blu-ray set when it’s released in January. Book and DVD set are available at PBS.
For The New Fan: For a fan new to this amazing series, gifting them series 1 through 4 is a perfect introduction to the world of Downton. The addition of Christmas at Downton Abbey gives this gift a festive, musical touch. This might be a gift you’ll want to give before Christmas, to allow your recipient to catch up on the series before January! DVD or blu ray set are available at PBS.
For A Stocking Stuffer: If you’re looking for a small stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift, Downton Abbey teas by The Republic of Tea will please any Downton fan. Choose from six assorted teas, including the Grantham Breakfast Blend, English Rose, and Christmas tea. For tea aficionados, opt for the Upstairs or Downstairs tea gift sets. Downton Teas are available at PBS and Cost Plus World Market.
For The Traveler: If your Downton Abbey fan is always on-the-go, a Downton Abbey Castle Collection print duffle weekend bag would suit them well. For an even more luxurious gift, treat them to a vacation at Biltmore estate in Asheville, North Carolina between February 5th and May 25th 2015 to experience the “Dressing Downton” exhibition, a touring assortment of Downton Abbey costumes on display at the historic Biltmore. Duffle bag is available at PBS. Information about “Dressing Downton” is also available.
Happy shopping! Which Downton Abbey gift are you hoping to unwrap this season? Let me know in the comments!