Wondering where to buy presents in Singapore.. and what to buy? Here are some home décor gift ideas that are beautiful and practical, from candles and diffusers to bone-inlay trays and gorgeous serving platters – there’s something for everyone!
The Cinnamon Room
The Cinnamon Room specialises in contemporary home décor, lifestyle products and gifts. The store’s unique and eclectic range of in-house designed products are beautifully crafted by skilled artisans, offering gifts of great design and quality. It also supports several social enterprises and initiatives, so your purchases will go towards many good causes this Christmas!
Great picks for Christmas presents
- Add some sparkle with the store’s contemporary hide cushions ($120). Handmade from ethical and sustainable sources, they come in metallic and laser etched designs.
- The gold copper silver tealight ($95 to $140) makes a stunning centrepiece for any table. With metallic finishes on a dark brown base, it can hold multiple tea lights in its circular design
- Lovingly handmade from Singapore mahogany trees, the store’s sustainably sourced wooden boards and serving platters (from $65) can be personalised with a special message.
- Stylish and practical, the laser-etched iron hurricane lanterns come in a set of five ($250). With faux detachable leather handles, they nest in each other for easy storage.
43 Jalan Merah Saga, #02-74
9727 3051 | thecinnamonroom.com
Hacienda Blue
Hacienda Blue is well known for their colourful and striking homewares and furniture. From beautiful bone-inlay photo frames and decorative boxes to salad bowls and platters, the store is a great spot to pick up gifts. Purchase them online or at the beautiful showroom.
Great picks for Christmas presents
- The shop’s beautiful photo frames (from $35) are perfect for a desk, shelf or table. Each elegant photo frame is handmade and measures four by six inches.
- Flower lovers will love the bone-inlay vases (from $75), which merge raw and romantic craftsmanship with nature and greenery.
- The store also has a lovely selection of salad bowls (from $85) for presenting your culinary creations. It also carries beautifully crafted bowls and platters.
- Hacienda Blue’s bone-inlay trays (from $95) are simply stunning and perfect for storing trinkets and keys. You can also use them as serving trays or decorative pieces that can sit anywhere in your home.
17 Woking Road, #02-04
9866 1024 | haciendablue.com
House of AnLi
Offering European home accessories and furnishing, House of AnLi is a great spot to find home décor gifts. While you’re there, drop by the bistro for pastries and a cuppa – they’re the perfect mid-shopping treat!
Great picks for Christmas presents
- Lightweight and compact, the Fatboy Lamzac XXXL ($230) is a comfy lounger that can be inflated in just 10 seconds; you just swing it about to fill it with air! Its ripstop nylon exterior is waterproof so it works perfectly outdoors in the garden or on a patio. If you’re keen to take it on the go, store it in the handy backpack provided.
- Fatboy Edison the Mini ($295 for a set of three) works well both indoors and outdoors. The small white table lamps offer warm LED light for great ambience. One full charge can last up to 12 hours.
- Who doesn’t love a cup of tea? The Mariage Frères Marco Polo Box of Tea Bags ($45) is a pack of 30 cotton muslin tea sachets with fruity and flowery flavours. There’s also the option of getting loose tea leaves (100 grams), which come in an elegant black gift canister.
#03-17 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road
6235 3851 | houseofanli.com
Arete Culture
Three-time Gold Winner of Expat Living’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the interior design and home styling category, Arete Culture is a one-stop shop for home décor. The collection spans different styles for different rooms – pick up luxury tropics-inspired home scents or customise a wine cabinet all in the same place! Other popular home décor gift ideas include the selection of decorative boxes, trays, faux flowers and vases.
Great picks for Christmas presents
- Inspired by tropical evenings and sunny terraces, the Cochine line features luxury scented candles, diffusers and bath and body collections. The hand wash and lotion set ($100) is an elegant touch for the powder room for a little everyday indulgence
- The Cochine diffusers ($102) and candles ($80) are also popular as gifts. They’re made with the finest quality essential oils, and you can pick from a variety of scents, from the heady White Jasmine & Gardenia to the musky Agarwood & Amber.
- Pair a vase and blooms for a gorgeous home centrepiece (vases: $145 to $165; blooms/ferns: $22 to $50). Available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, these decorating essentials are perfect low-maintenance, family- and pet-friendly gifts.
#06-01 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road
9640 3829 | areteculture.com
Forbidden Hill
Spread some good luck for 2021 with the Harmony Koi collection from Forbidden Hill, a fashion and home accessories brand inspired by Southeast Asian cultures. The collection is inspired by depictions of koi in Asian artwork. A common symbol in feng shui, koi are synonymous with good fortune, harmony and happiness. Among the highlights are the vanity tray and tea tray in lime and forest green with silver accents. Other collections include Autumn Lantern, Soaring Garuda, Cirebon Cloud, Tropical Queen and Utama. All feature vibrant colours with graphic motifs reflecting iconography from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Designed in Singapore, they are meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in Vietnam.
Great picks for Christmas presents
- Lacquer jewellery boxes (from $115) are perfect for storing small jewellery or keepsakes.
- The two-tone lacquer trays come in two sizes. The Vanity Tray ($115) is ideal for small jewellery or cosmetics, while the Tea Tray ($150) is perfect for serving light refreshments or holding accessories. Both have high-gloss finishes and curved surfaces that bring out the lacquer’s vivid colours and shine.
46 Kim Yam Road
forbiddenhill.com
To Be Calm
To Be Calm carries an extensive variety of gifts for the home and for personal wellness. This festive season, it has expanded its wellness range to include natural essential oil-based products and elegant devices for dispersing fragrances. To encourage the spirit of giving, the store is donating $2 to not-for-profit charity Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) for every medium, large and extra-large Christmas candle and glass trio sets bought online. (PS: Quote “Expat Living 2020” to get 20% off online!)
Great picks for Christmas presents
- Who doesn’t love the smell of Christmas trees? To Be Calm’s elegant Christmas in Singapore candle ($60 each, or two for $100) has a fragrant fresh pine and cedar scent that’s perfect for the home this festive season. Handmade in Australia, the large candle comes with a 55-hour burn time.
- A beautiful diffuser and candle gift set ($55 each or two for $100), the Christmas in Singapore “Love & Laughter” item features those uplifting words on the vessels.
- The Wellness Kit Christmas Edition ($198) is a great gift for both men and women. It comes with one portable nebuliser and two lovely essential oil blends with calming eucalyptus, lavender and ylang ylang.
- Beautifully packaged, the ’Tis the Season Rollerball Trio Set ($75) is perfect at home or on the go. Blended with pure jojoba oil, the all-natural essential concoctions aim to help us stay calm, pause and focus.
Ciaolink
Pick up one of the framed pieces from Ciaolink’s “Farewell my Singapore” series. The embossed artistic images beautifully capture Singapore’s essence and feature popular icons in the city. They come with realistic and intricate details that result from a skilful control of temperature, pressure and time during pressing. Each individual artwork is hand-made using Pachica, a special Japanese paper that becomes transparent when heated. They offer free delivery to Singapore.
Great picks for Christmas presents
- Marina Bay Sands is sure to come to mind when you think of Singapore. In “Marina” ($130), the architectural wonder is featured alongside another key icon, the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay.
- Home of the Singapore Sling, Raffles Hotel is considered one of the city’s national monuments. In “Raffles Hotel” ($130), the gorgeous front of the luxury colonial property is embossed in great detail, with a vibrant splash of greenery on the side.
- “Downtown Core” highlights the towering skyscrapers of the Singapore CBD and other landmarks such as The Fullerton Hotel overlooking the bay.
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