The time is rapidly approaching and the ideas

But surely that's a home improvement product that you would buy like tiles or curtains? No. wall stickers are certainly an improvement for a home but they're art as well and the designs are so varied and the sizes (and therefore cost) so myriad that there is bound to be something special for that someone special.

Are they lovers of the great outdoors? If so you will find the world of wall stickers caters to them in so many ways - from cats and birds to whole forests of trees - if you can think of it there's a wall sticker available. Do they crave luxury and style in their home? Again, there are a whole host of designs from chandeliers and stags heads that will brighten any space and bring that little touch of decadence.

Any recipient of a gift likes to think that they've been bought something personal , something in tune with their interests and most people don't think they have to have hundreds spent on them, if you pick right you can pick cheap! Wall stickers make a huge impact on an environment for comparatively little.

And if by chance, you've got it wrong - send it back! Most reputable firms will let you return and/or exchange at no cost to yourself - remember, they want you to come back someday. Also, a wall sticker needn't be forever (unless you want it to be) and can be easily removed without damaging the wall surface.

If you're still worried about shooting and not scoring my own personal recommendation is to combine the personal gift of a well chosen wall sticker with a nice big bottle of gin for the ladies and/or scotch for the gents and if you've got the sticker right you can enjoy the latter after installing the former. Remember, wall stickers require no special preparation or skill - full instructions are included - and are simplicity itself to put up. You could even do it bulging with turkey, wearing a paper crown , flushed with far too much Christmas spirit.

So, at this sometimes difficult time of year - buy them a wall sticker, a great big bottle of booze and it will be a happy new year all round. Guaranteed!