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hello fellow readers — has anyone ever bought the scented pomegranate Pandora recommended here and elsewhere? I did for my mom for Christmas and am wondering if I should return it. the smell is very intense up close but I am very pregnant and who knows if my olfactory senses are miscalibrated!! just wondering if anyone else has gotten and loved it...

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I can actually totally imagine that it would be an intense smell when pregnant! It doesn't stay that intense for long, but also it's good to put it in a high traffic slightly wider space (for EG a small bathroom at the beginning can be quite overpowering.) That said, it probably isn't for everyone - I am sorry that my one woman PR mission for this pomegranate may have led your nose into a distressed state

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you’re too kind but please don’t apologize — I am batting 1.000 (forgive American sports term) with gifts sourced from your recs this year. would follow your taste off the proverbial cliff!

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The Verso vase gives me such Medusa vibes! J'adore!

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For good colourful kids dungarees alternative you could try Dotty Dungarees, I’ve just discovered them!

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So many great recommendations, thank you Pandora. Those Toast socks are something else aren't they?! Thanks also for mentioning The Octopus Club, we are so pleased to hear you've enjoyed shopping with us 🐙

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I feel like you broke the internet with this one, Pandora, so many amazing ideas! This goes to Saved posts immediately — with thanks!

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So many great and unique ideas, thank you! Adore the craft box idea.

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Lovely!

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Love this list, I’m going book heavy for my gifts this year but could also add Cotton Twist craft kits for kids. They have some lovely little ones

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Fantastic list, thank you!

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Wow, Mama Owl is the most gorgeous website thank you for the rec.

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I know this isn't an "Ask Pandora" opportunity but I feel this is the forum for it: any ideas on really nice tea-towels? Ones that feel a bit luxy and nice as a gift?

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Use away!! I love the ones at Merci Paris. They are slightly ludicrous at €20 a tea towel. I’ll sniff out some cheaper alts for you. Once a columnist always a columnist

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Bluebellgray do some nice ones

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So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing <3

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