A roundup of unique and delightful finds for an unforgettable gift-giving season

There's nothing like Christmas to bring out the special giving spirit in all of us. It's a time of cheer, merriment, and most of all, celebrating our loved ones and how they've touched our lives. With so many items out in the market—from sales, limited-edition pieces, and much more—it can be daunting to know what exactly to add to your cart. Well, we've got a curated list for you that includes thought-out items to give to the members of your household whether it's your mum, dad, or SO, or anyone else in between. Read on to know more:

See also: Tatler's Christmas Gift Guide: The Best Whiskies, Champagnes, and Gins for Drink Lovers

1. For The Mod Mum

Wallflower

Bring on the holiday glitz with the Le Palm Wall Sconce. Created for intimate spaces that need a touch of mood lighting and a tropical feel, this will glam up any home from your entry hall to your bathroom.

Available at venzonlighting.com

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Mod Metal

Let your toaster and kettle go retro in the form of metallic limited-edition finishes, from cult favorite brand Smeg. Available in Gold, Rose Gold, Matte Champagne, and Black.

Available at smegphilippines.com

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Serving Style

This quatrefoil tray makes an impressive entrance during holiday feasts with details of distressed shagreen and cast handles. Made from the bold grained Sathorn Wood.

Available at Alexander Lamont, livinginnovations.com

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Storage Spheres

A cheeky iteration on the usual storage containers, the WESCO Spacy Ball Food Storage Container can be used to hold sweets, coffee capsules, and more. The ball is made of sheet steel but the lid is acrylic so one could clearly see what's inside.

Available at shoptitooh.com

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Golden Globes

The SkLO echo vessels are asymmetrical shapes of handblown Czech glass in transparent colours with dimpled voids at their tops. The interior mirror finish and intentionally off-centred look makes each bowl unique.


Available at livinginnovations.com

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Holiday Flame

Diptyque’s Carousel & Berries set is a limited holiday edition portraying stars revolving around the sun, and gilded ovals casting shadows against the flame. Coupled with the fresh, woody notes of Dyptique’s Pine Tree Room Spray, it is a most enchanting gift set for the season.

Available at rustans.com

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Top Trunks

These Maquiling Trunks from the Kaingin Collection of Artelano 11 lends
subdued pops of color to any modern and contemporary interior. As a vase, fruit bowl, or simply an object to admire atop of a furniture, it’s a delight to have around the home.

Available at artelano.ph

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2. For the Home Theatre Enthusiast

Bell of the Ball

Spruce up the shelves in your man cave with this bell-shaped metal and glass Pure Imperial Kyoto Grande Candle. Also perfect for lounge tables, it can be used as décor together or separately.

Available at Habitat, abenson.com

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Sounds Good

Simple and sophisticated, BeoSound Edge is a compact and powerful wireless speaker. As you approach, it comes to life through its touch-sensitive aluminium surface. The direction to which sound is thrown can also be controlled by the listener.

Available at livinginnovations.com

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Fine Fabrics

When French artists discovered Japanese culture in the 1867 Paris World
Fair, it led to the Japonism trend which resulted in a wave of silk folding screens, lacquer work boxes and other decorative items. Woven based on a silk from the archives, La Parade Des Oiseaux Paon from Lelievre Paris delights and inspires.

Available at elements.com.ph

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Memory Magic

Hermes’ new line for kids features a recreational universe built around
imaginary miniature cowboys and cowgirls. Miniature games and accessories create a real playground for family gatherings, not just limited to kids.

Available at Hermes.com

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Fancy A Cuppa

Designed to preserve the temperatures of both hot and cold drinks, this
berry red Umbra Carafe set includes three solid coloured pieces, with two glasses and a carafe, all of which have been tinted a rich opaque colour. For added functionality and style, the carafe itself is accented with a spout and a pseudo-woven neck for grip.

Available at shopitooh.com

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Play Time

This sheer cotton moss gray yurt is the stuff that childhood dreams are made of. Kids will love curling up here with a book or playing make-believe fairy tales endlessly. Lightweight and easy to stow away.

Available at gussy.design

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3. For the Sophisticated Host

Cool as Ice

This “Oh de Christofle” stainless steel ice bucket has flush holes that act as handles. A barware essential, it is best paired with Mal Maison silver-plated tongs which features a historic Christofle pattern inspired by the Parisian residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Jospehine.


Available at christofle.com

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Reverse Roles

Carved and handcrafted from solid blocks of white marble in Romblon,
these reversible marble candleholders add a beautiful warm glow to any room. Sturdy, timeless, and sublimely ethereal.

Available at artelano.ph

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Oldie but Goodie

The Chair that shocked the world back in 1969 is still a stunner no
matter where it is placed. Designed by Gaetano Pesce, it is made up of a dense cushion, shaped into a sumptuous and unbelievably comfortable seat with an ottoman ball attached to it. Never gets old.

Available at focusglobal.com

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Party Perfect

International party planner Rena Kirdar has amazed society with her
extravagant, dazzling, and graceful theme parties. In this book one can get inspired tips, themes, menus, costumes, and much more to help make your next gathering fabulously imaginative.

From Assouline, available at w17home.com

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4. For the Dandy Man

Smells Divine

With its fresh, aromatic scent, powered with woody notes of trailing
grapevines and amber ground, Jo Malone's Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense effuses a bold and sensual effect.

Available at rustans.com

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Suave Shave

Opening the gift case is a delight in itself as the tubes of shaving cream
come in Imperial Green, Cardinal Red, and Ebony. Includes the following treatments: Crème Pogonotomienne, Double Pomade Conrete, and Opiat Dentaire Apple of Montauban, all in 75ml tubes.

From Officine Universelle Buly

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Dapper Desk

The new Easy Grey colour thrusts this Kaiser idell™ 6631-T Luxus in the
limelight once more as it offsets its brass base and stem while lending a modern, Nordic touch to the classic, 1930’s design.

Fritz Hansen available at Studio Dimensione BGC

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Bar None

Nothing keeps the holiday parties lively and memorable like a well-stocked
and good-looking bar. Crafted from Indonesian mahogany with a warm, dark brown stain and a high gloss sheen, this Evansview Bar Cabinet from Ethan Allen lends a stately presence to any gentleman’s lair.

Available at focusglobal.com

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5. For the Posh Pet and Plant Parent

Classy Kitties

For the purr-fect gift for your felines, these multi-textured wave and
whistle shaped loungers will keep them happily occupied for hours on end.

North American Pets Kitty Cat Wave Lounge available at www.bowandwow.com.ph

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Li'l Loungers

Kenneth Cobonpue has released his first collection of pet furniture,
including a mini version of his iconic Voyage bed, reminiscent of ancient reed boats and made of abaca and nylon. Talk about a lucky dog!

Available at kennethcobonpue.com

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Fit for a Queen

A more modern take on the classic Sicilian head pottery, this Queen’s
head vase was handcrafted and hand-decorated from Sicily, Italy.

Available at itokish.com

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Scandi Mood

A mouth-blown vase designed to honour ever flower placed in it, from stem to crown. The Ikebana vase, Jaime Hayon, nods to the centuries-old Japanese art of flower arranging.

Fritz Hansen, available at Studio Dimensione BGC.

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