His ‘n’ Hers for the Royal Wedding
His ‘n’ Hers Royal Wedding by Thomas Lyte featuring a cognac handbag
Top 10 Mothers Day Gift Ideas
With mother’s day not far away she needs a gift to say thanks for being such a great mum. Trying to help show your love and appreciation for the most special lady in your life here are some suggestions for your lovable mum:
Afternoon Tea at Claridge's
1. Afternoon Tea at Claridge’s- English tradition at it’s finest.
2. Orient Express- Mothers Day Lunch. A journey on the British Pullman is an experience for mothers to treasure forever…
Thomas Lyte A6 Plum With Love Leather Journal
3. A Thomas Lyte With Love Leather Journal - the answer is in the title.
4. Lavendar bath foam – to relax.
5. Face cream – because she is getting old.
Eternally Bouquet
6. Fortnum & Mason Eternally Bouquet. Nice and easy!
7. Kir Royale and heart shaped chocolates, need I say more?
8. The Spa at Pennyhill Park in Surrey – voted ‘Best Hotel Spa 2009’ in the European Health & Spa Awards, should surely relax my mum……..surely?
9. Tickets to see Michael Bublé – all mums like him.
Thomas Lyte Eliza Mustard Breuninger Tote
10. Failing all of the above I suggest our very own Eliza Breuninger Leather Tote, for the sophisticated mummies!
Top 10 Valentine Gift Ideas
Tired of chocolates, flowers and silly cards? Well, the team at Thomas Lyte have decided to share our Top 10 Valentine Gift Ideas to inspire all those who haven’t a clue. There are always different options when it comes to gifts, and they don’t have to be the same things that everyone else is getting, just take a look…
1 & 2. Does your love one harbour a dream of packing in the day job and becoming a published author? Show your love by investing in their interest and booking them onto a creative writing course. As a surprise conceal the booking confirmation inside the pages of a Thomas Lyte ‘With Love’ Leather Journal – with 100 pages there is plenty of space for jotting down ideas before class starts!
- Thomas Lyte Plum Leather ‘With Love’ Journal
3 & 4. A hot air balloon ride for lovers! A little cliché but who cares when you’re in love! Take the day off work and venture out of the city in search of a beautiful landscape to enjoy a relaxing sunset ride sipping a cheeky beverage and taking in the views with our Outdoor Kit. You’ll be falling in love all over again.
- Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride
Thomas Lyte Outdoor Kit
5. Any if you just haven’t the energy to venture into the sky we suggest breakfast in bed. Simple but oh so effective. If done properly, maybe with a surprise gift, this gesture is sure to secure your Valentine for another year of love!
Surprise her with a Heart Ring
6 & 7. Dotted around London are plenty of independent cinemas waiting to offer a luxurious cinematic experience for couples this Valentine’s Day. Some have suites to rent… others have extra comfy sofas for two, velvet pillows, warm wooly blankets, foot rests and a small table to hold your wine!
We suggest you tuck the tickets into our Love Notes Envelope for a truly thoughtful gesture.
Book a romantic movie & sofa for two this Valentines
Thomas Lyte 'Love Notes' Leather Envelope
8. Hold your Valentines hand as you board a luxury steam train and allow your selves to be whisked away into a world of pure indulgence. Champagne flows and gourmet cuisine is served as you take in the beauty of the British countryside, giving you and your loved one the voyage of a lifetime that makes a loving and lasting memory.
Orient Express Steam Train
9. If you are a fan of tradition and insist on sending flowers we suggest you visit a local garden centre… ask to choose a previously un-named and un-introduced flower and name it after your loved one! They will be immortalized with a flower that will honour them forever. Be sure the presentation is as beautiful as the flowers with the unique handmade Thomas Lyte Faceted Vase.
Thomas Lyte 18inch Spitfire Vase
10. Finally, if work is too often getting in the way of quality time why not decide to take the entire day off work and book a long weekend away. Or you could even take the entire week off and celebrate all week long! Devote it to one another and do something romantic each day. Next stop your local travel agent and a little of your own imagination!
Thomas Lyte Traditional Travel Wallet
Top 10 Last Minute Christmas Shopping
Don’t worry, we have you covered! With our beautifully wrapped gifts and guaranteed Christmas Delivery, you can avoid the madness while calmly shopping from the comfort of your desk, armchair or study. Simply place your order before 18 December and we will guarantee Free Christmas delivery to your doorstep (UK only). The only thing left for you to do is decide on what to get. To make it a little easier, we have put together our Christmas wish list (we think we have every family member covered).
Such thoughtful gifts were sure to be planned weeks in advance!
Happy Holidays
The Team at Thomas Lyte
(1) the man who has everything
A classic stonker! Let’s tackle him first, usually ends up getting socks or chocolate but this year wow him with a pair of soft nappa leather eyeshades (£89).
- Spitfire Eyeshades
the pearly princess (2)
Like a magpie, our pearly princess is attracted to anything sparkly and fabulous! Delight this beauty with the iridescent jewel-like shagreen journal (£125) and sterling silver pen (£85) to match.
Ivory Shagreen Journal
Sterling Silver Fluted Ballpoint Pen
(3) the city boy
This ‘player’ is sure to be impressed by the stylish suede lined poker chest set (£350) a welcome addition to any city boy’s abode.
A sure bet: No Poker Face in sight when he opens this bad boy..
Club Poker Chess Set
the party girl (4)
Professional by day party girl by night transforming from office to evening has never been this easy or stylish as with our stunning black patent leather clutch purse (£265). A wallet by day in your bag, is also a perfectly sized clutch for a night on the town.
Patent Leather Clutch Purse
(5) the great outdoorsman
Not to be confused with the ‘insect eating ala Bear Grylls man’. The outdoorsman appreciates nature and alfresco activities such as skiing and and on or off piste Hot Toddy’s best served in a Leather Bound Flask (£90) and Cup set (£95) to match.
Hipflask in Plum Bridle Leather
Set of 4 Travel Cups in Plum Bridle Leather
the yummy mummy (6)
It’s not all “Starbucks and strollers” for this yummy mummy. Help her stay on trend and organised with this trés chic patent leather iPhone holder (£80) with handyadditional card slots.
Black Patent iPhone Holder
(7) the discerning dad
The discerning dad likes to look good, and knows the importance of the finer detail. A tailored shirt and suit on a special occasion would not be complete without a pair of Sterling Silver collar stays (£95) (made by the same silversmiths who lovingly restore the treasured FA Cup Trophy in our London Workshop).
Collar Stiffeners
the home maker (8)
The home maker’s home looks like something out of an interior design magazine. You simply cannot go wrong with this exclusive silver plated tealight holder (£200) from our Spitfire collection. Each piece in this range is hand crafted in our London workshop and completely unique to Thomas Lyte.
Tea Light 2.5inch
(9) the globetrotter
The globetrotter has a bad case of the travel bug. If he or she is not already halfway to some exotic location you can get them this handy currency wallet (£125), with different colour zip pulls you can easily seperate your foreign currency, receipts and other important travel documentation.
Frobisher Currency Wallet
the holiday ‘grinch’ (10)
There is always at least one. Most likely to say: ‘don’t buy me a present!’ Even the most dedicated cynic is sure to brave a grin at our whimsical- with-a-hint-of-sarcasm journal titled “Chance Would be a Fine Thing” (£70).
'Chance Would be a Fine Thing' Leather Journal
All our gifts are beautifully giftwrapped in our signature giftwrapping, we can even add a personlised note!
Guaranteed FREE Christmas Delivery Order by 18 December 2010
Top 10 Thomas Lyte Stocking Fillers
For Him
The Wells Dual Face Clock
Black Leather Spitfire Eyeshades
Anchor Cufflink
Silk Woven Flower Tie
Black Patent Hoop Keyring
For Her
Rossetti Single Face Clock
Leather Journal
Mustard Extendable Ballpoint pen
Perfume Atomiser with Pink Lacquer
Silver Plate Compact Mirror
Top 10 Bridesmaid Gifts
There is nothing wrong with buying the same item for each of your bridesmaids especially when you can have it personalised.
At Thomas Lyte we are able to engrave or emboss your purchase to enable you to create a truly unique gift.
Thomas Lyte Leather Journal in Mustard
Thomas Lyte Geometric Ballpoint in Sterling Silver
Every girl needs a note book/journal/diary and we have the perfect colourful collection of them. To make the gift truly unique we are able to emboss with your bridesmaids name, date or initials. Show your love by completing the gift with a stunning personalised sterling silver pen!
Compact Mirror in Silver Plate
One of our best sellers and a perfect keepsake gift for bridesmaids of all ages. Our pretty flower silver plated compact mirror will not disappoint. Have it engraved with their name, the wedding date or simply kept plain.
Pearl Earrings
A timeless essential for all ladies. A pair of beautiful pearl earrings will help show your bridesmaids just how much you appreciate them.
And to ensure they are kept in perfect condition our Leather Jewellery Roll in Plum, this can also be embossed with initials.
Plum Leather Jewellery Roll
Keep the younger bridesmaids excited about the big day with their very own bridesmaids book. Designed to
allow bridesmaids to record everything that happens before and during the big day.
My Day as a Bridesmaid
Our suggested gift on the day would be this Silver and Pearl ID Bracelet along with our Mini Leather Jewellery Roll. Emboss the jewellery roll with her initals and you have a beautiful start to your ‘little maids’ jewellery collection.
Silver & Pearl ID Bracelet
Mini Jewellery Roll in Mustard
Giving bridesmaids gifts doesn’t have to be expensive so here are a couple of small tokens that will keep you in budget while still showing how much you love & appreciate them.
Small Token by Spaceform London
For a little extra fee you can have your own personal message etched onto these peices of glass.
Write your own dedication to appear in the front of the book. You can also choose yourself, family and friends to play six leading characters. Simply substitute the names of the leading characters with your chosen names.
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
Top 10 Father’s Day Gifts under £100
Show Love with Luxury this Father’s day – and it doesn’t have to break the bank! Here is our selection of top 10 Father’s Day gift ideas, all under £100. And to sweeten the deal, our in house engraver and embosser Mark has kindly offered to personalise your gifts for free! Simply enter the code TLDAD during checkout.
1. Leather Credit Card Wallet £50
Leather Credit Card Wallet
The slim, silk lined credit card wallet is the perfect men’s accessory which won’t ruin the line of a tailored suit. Can be personalised with a set of initials.
2. Silver Plated Hip Flask £58
Silver Plated Hip Flask
The sleek and compact design is a modern take on an old favourite. Can be personalised with initials or a personal message.
3. Silver Plated Cufflinks £55 – £60
Silver Plated Anchor Cufflinks
You will be sure to find dad’s favourite in our range of whimsical designs from horse shoes to propellers all of which can be engraved with a set of initials.
4. Leather Cufflink Box £95
Leather Cufflink Box
If dad already has more cufflinks than he knows what to do with, then why not give him this stunning leather, sued lined box to keep them in? Add the finishing touch with the embossing of his initials.
5. Leather Passport Cover £70
Leather Passport Cover
The travelling dad will appreciate this Breuninger leather passport cover. It features handy pockets for boarding passes or credit cards and can be embossed with a set of initials.
6. Leather Valet Tray £78
Leather Valet Tray
Handy for travel or home, the suede lined , English bridle leather valet tray will ensure that dad’s bits and bobs are tidy, but more importantly easy to find! Can be personalised with a set of initials.
7. Leather Keyring £35 – £45
Leather Keyring
What do you get for the dad that has everything? A personalised keyring could be the perfect accessory, in a bold colour that is easy to spot dad will be reminded of you every time he reaches for them. The slim design also means it won’t bulk out his pockets.
8. Leather Bound London A-Z £49
Leather Bound London A-Z
Every London dad has a tattered version of this, either in the bottom of his briefcase or in the front of the car.. so why not bring his up to par with our London A-Z which is beautifully bound in leather and can be embossed with a set of initials for that extra personal touch.
9. Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen £85
Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen
This compact ballpoint pen in Sterling Silver can be personalised with a set of initials. Dad will be reminded of your thoughtfulness every time he pens his thoughts.
10. Silk Woven Tie £75
Silk Woven Tie
What is father’s day without a tie? At least it’s not socks and boxers right? Bring dad’s wardrobe up to scratch with a beautiful silk woven tie. The unique flower design is a welcome addition for summer months and is sure to brighten up a work or leisure occasion.
All of Thomas Lyte products are beautifully gift wrapped in our signature boxes. Order by 15 June for guaranteed Father’s Day delivery, but if you are running a bit late just give us a ring on 020 7751 8844 and we will be happy to help with any last minute rushes! Should you need any more inspiration be sure to visit our Father’s Day Wishlist. Happy Father’s Day!