All we want for Christmas, is for you to be happy. So, here's our holiday gifting guide; we're sure you'll find something perfect for everyone.
Quilts from Safomasi
Get cosy under the covers with Safomasi’s new line of quilts. Our current favourites are the Estuary Walk single quilt and the Festive double Quilt, where counting the fun characters is a lot more interesting than counting sheep. We also love the Linen Animal Print Christmas Stocking, if you're looking for places to stuff these gifts.
Where: Shop here.
Price: Baby quilts at INR 3,200, single quilts at INR 7,500, double quilts at INR 9,200
Contact: 011 41600863
Check out their website here. Follow their Facebook page here.
Beret from Peoli
While we have shawls for to wrap around our bodies and mufflers for our necks, what about our poor ears? The multi-hued beret from Peoli is cute as heck, and the wool is sure to keep those ears super warm. They have a lot of colour options {digging the indigo-green!}.
Where: Shop here.
Price: Starting at INR 2,050
Follow their Facebook page here.
Royce Chocolates
Japan's answer to Lindt is a velvety smooth, melt in your mouth chocolate. Like Nama Chocolate flavoured with champagne, it’s not so difficult to understand the temptation. They have potato crisp chocolates {you know you want to try them} as well as some gorgeous Baton Hazelnut cookies, and we are so sold on this.
Where: For a complete list of stores, click here.
Price: Chocolate bars start at INR 495 and chocolate boxes start from INR 1,050
Follow them on Facebook here.
Candy and Marshmallows
Nothing quite spells out Christmas like s'mores, marshmallows and candy canes. Fortunately for you, we know exactly where to get some. Check out our candy shop guide to find yourself some chocolate footballs, liquorice and jawbreakers. And don’t forget to get some gummy bears for that vodka.
Winter jammies from BTB
For getting through those cold winters or just snuggling up in bed with a loved one, Below the Belt has a great selection of funky and fresh designs, and cosy fleece jammies. We are loving the Pretty in Pink and Claus for Celebration flannel night sets and we are pretty sure you will too. Don’t be surprised when the winters leave and you still don't want to take 'em off.
Where: DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj
Price: All products start from INR 499
Contact: +91 9873480661, +91 9999989800 or email them at avnigoel@belowthebelt.in, sanjamgoel@belowthebelt.in
Snow globe from Hamley’s
Winter all year round? {Okay, only in that little snow globe, but still}. The pretty globes are one of the best things you can give to a winter-lover. Hamley’s is also doing Santa toys, massive teddies and really gorgeous tree trinkets.
Where: Shop UG-28 & F-130, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj; Shop No. Anchor-H, DLF Place, Saket
Nearest Metro Station: Chhattarpur; Malviya Nagar
Price: On demand
Contact: 011 40870184, 011 41086034
Find them on Facebook here.
Warm scarves from Loop
What better way to show someone some love during these cold months than with a warm, vibrant scarf or muffler? We've already bought ourselves {and our friends} some handwoven and hand knit scarves from Loop. We're also digging the heavy woollen stoles from Peoli.
Where: Find a complete list of stores here.
Price: On demand
Check out their website here. Follow their Facebook page here.
Coffee from Kaffa Cerrado
Whether you’re softly sipping your cuppa on a lazy Christmas day, or working and need to recharge, coffee from Kaffa Cerrado is your friend. Gift someone their Indian-sourced Mysore Extra Bold Nuggets and feel like the best friend ever.
Price: INR 315
For more information and to place an order, click here.
PS: you could also check out Blue Tokai's coffee beans, here.
Bookmarks and notebooks from Postbox.in
Postbox.in is doing a really grand set of notebooks, bookmarks, coasters and journals that scream ‘Christmas festive’. Find prints of Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, and wreaths on mugs and a bunch of other stationery—but we love with the cutesy notebooks the most, and we're keeping them for jotting down our New Year resolutions.
Where: Shop here.
Price: INR 75 onwards
Contact: +91 9884502289
Check out their website here. Follow their Facebook page here.
Christmas cake from Whipped
What’s Christmas without alcohol-soaked fruits in a moist cake? Whipped has kept its dry fruits and nuts soaked in rum and brandy for a while, and is all set to whip up a mean plum cake for you this Christmas. We’d recommending placing orders a couple of days in advance.
Price: INR 1,350 for one kg
Where: E-556, GK 2, Main Road; 3, Defence Colony Main Market
Nearest Metro Station: Nehru Place; Lajpat Nagar
Contact: +91 9560012777 {GK2}, +91 9560033396 {Defence Colony}
Find them on Facebook here.
Sweetmoon Millionaire brownies
There has to be a home baker on this list, and there's nothing like Sweetmoon's brownies. A classic fudge brownie on buttery shortbread, layered with salted caramel and dark chocolate. Drool.
Price: INR 800 for a box of nine brownies
For more information, and to place an order, click here.
Bottle of wine
When in doubt, we say, go to the nearest liquor store. For the winter, we’re inclined towards a red wine or a sparkling one. Confused? Let the expert guide you. Check out sommelier Gagan Sharma’s recommendations here.
Price: Starting at INR 1,500
Where: The nearest liquor store to your house. You can check out our list of wine stores in Delhi here and Dwarka here.
Grooming products from The Man Company
Black Pepper & Bergamot Body Wash, Ginger Lime Face Wash, Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo: If you’re looking to help your man smell good and feel good, pick up a product or two {or six?} from The Man Company.
Price: Starting at INR 299
Where: Shop online here.
Contact: +91 8527765242, or e-mail care@themancompany.com
Find them on Facebook here.
Baking equipment from CCDS
If you know someone who enjoys a nice long sesh of baking, then Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutters, decorative doilies and moulds might be one of the best ways to brighten their day.
Price: Starting at INR 475 for a set of mini cookie cutters
Where: M 20 GK 1; 1st Floor, South Point Mall, Golf Course Road, Sector 53, Gurgaon; Kailash Colony A-13 Okhla Phase II, DDA Shed
Nearest Metro Station: Kailash Colony; Guru Dronacharya; Kailash Colony
Contact: 011 46509807 {GK}, 011 40537256 {Okhla}, 0124 4383357 {Gurgaon}
Or shop online here.
Find them on Facebook here.
Casseroles from Le Creuset
This brand single-handedly makes us want to spend a whole lot of time in the kitchen. The quality enamelled iron cookware is available in a range of fun colours. We’re eyeing the candy orange casserole and the new Cotton {white} one for a white Christmas.
Price: Starting at INR 2,100
Where: 1st Floor, Select Citywalk Saket
Contact: 011 41029592
Find them on Facebook here.