Christmas gonks: 7 of the best home buys
‘My childhood was filled with gonks,’ says Gisela Graham, CEO of interiors brand Gisela Graham London. She grew up in Germany, ‘surrounded by Nordic and Scandinavian mythology’, and these curious little creatures from folklore have been making themselves very comfortable in UK households. Christmas gonks have become so popular (Gisela Graham London has seen a three-fold increase in sales every year over recent years) that they’re now popping up as gonk bedding, gonk slippers – even gonk tinsel. Good Homes picks out some of the best buys on the market…
1. Gonk bedding
Take your festive decor to a whole new level with this kitsch Christmas gonks bedding. It will add a bit of festive fun to your sleeping space and you can even go all out and add a gonk cushion and fleece to your look. Available from Julian Charles Home, you can currently buy the Gonk Friends Red Christmas Duvet Set for £10.
Gonk bedding set from Julian Charles Home
2. Gonk slippers
Get the before they’re ‘gonk’! These novelty totes toasties slippers (£24, John Lewis) feature cute Nordic creatures on the toes, and have a warm Sherpa lining and durable sole. They come in a presentation box for gifting, too. Available in small, medium or large.
Gonk slippers from John Lewis
3. Sparkly Christmas gonks
Trust Poundland to pull it out the bag, with their brilliant collection of sparkly Christmas gonks. Available in red, gold and silver, they come in all sizes from small to large with long dangly legs. Prices of these super cute gonks start from £1 and go up to £10.
Sparkly Christmas gonks from Poundland
4. Gonk salt and pepper pots
Handmade and hand painted, this cute ceramic gonk salt and pepper set is a great way to add a little fun to your Christmas dinner table. The grey-and-white set, exclusive to the Cheshire Gift Company, is currently reduced from £8.95 to £4.50.
Ceramic gonk salt and pepper set from the Cheshire Gift Company
5. Gonks in the post
Put a smile on someone’s face this Christmas with these fun Nordic gonk Santa cards. At £12 for 10 cards from Folksy, a pack of these cards would also make a great stocking filler for those who like to send snail mail.
Nordic stationery from Folksy
6. Woollen gonks
Given that ‘how to make a gonk with wool’ has been trending lately, these super cute woollen gonks are going to be hot property. You could make your own, or you could just buy these sweet little wool and felt gonks from We Love Seasons. Handmade in Nepal, they’re £23.99 for a pair and the company donates part of its profits to children’s education in Nepal.
Wool and felt gonks from We Love Seasons
7. Festive dog toys
Let your dog get in on the fun this Christmas with these jolly red and white characters from B&Q starting at £6. They’re the perfect addition to your pet’s Christmas stocking.
Candy-striped gonk dog toys from B&Q