If you’re still shopping for gifts to give your nearest and dearest, check out Lifestyle’s gift guide that includes a sleigh full of items that smell, taste, sound, feel and look good. This Christmas, it’s a sensory overload.
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This vest from Yana’s Woven Textile is made of inabel fabric in a binakol design and features hand-stitching in a bright, cheery contrast color. @yanas.textileThis shoulder bag from Bibsisita features original artwork inspired by people and everyday experiences. inqnews.net/sayaBethlehem Cross, featuring the Nativity scene handmade using broken ceramic tiles, glass and capiz shell, is ready for wall mounting. Each one sold helps fund NVC Foundation’s feeding program for undernourished children all over the Philippines. inqnews.net/nativitycrossFor the sports aficionado on your list, choose from a new set of digital smart watches, a collaboration between mWell and UAAP (University Athletics Association of the Philippines). inqnews.net/ mwelluaapGive the gift of time and support to cancer patients with a wristwatch from Love Hope Faith Group. inqnews.net/lovehopefaithVintage Candles sells decorative candles shaped like Christmas balls to brighten tabletops and kitchen counters. A portion of their sales goes to charity. inqnews.net/ xmascandlesStyle and comfort go together in this party-ready CH Carolina Herrera Initials Insignia satin Mary Jane ballet flats. Available at CH Carolina Herrera in Greenbelt 5.Celine Beaute debuts its first lipstick, Le Rouge Celine, seen here in a classic red with a satin finish called Rouge Triomphe, in a stunning gold tube, its cap embossed with the Parisian house’s logo. Available at Celine boutiques.Give this Hermes petit h bag charm/ key holder to a dog lover. It’s made of leather with a silk twill cord. Available at Hermes, Greenbelt 3.
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Unleash their inner artist with this Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor set from Artillery Philippines, perfect for painting on the go. inqnews.net/ watercolorThey’ll see great distances with this Smithsonian telescope. Available at Toys R Us.They’ve seen the movie, now they can build the set. Lego Wicked: Welcome To Emerald City, available at Lego Certified Stores. inqnews.net/ wickedlego
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Every purchase of hand-loomed placemats, table runners or bamboo placemats from 11th Earth benefits indigent communities in Bicol. @11thearthCarry your potluck ambag in style with this bag from One Weave that folds flat for easy storage. inqnews.net/ meriendabagPamana Leather Goods makes no-nonsense billfolds and long wallets meant to last. They can also be personalized with the recipients’ initials. inqnews.net/ pamanaCharm bracelet with amazonite, rose quartz, red sunstone and pink opal from Dam Good Stuff is like wrist candy. @damgoodstuffincGift her with a classic she will wear over and over again for years to come. This double-breasted jacket called Olimpia is made of luxe wool, mohair, and silk canvas. Available at Max Mara Greenbelt 4.Gift him a classic. This bomber jacket in dark khaki has two-way zip fastening and pockets with snap buttons. Available at Massimo Dutti boutiques.A classic track style he will wear for seasons to come, this wool-blend funnel-neck jacket is perfect for travel and for every day. Available at COS SM Aura.Made for the road runner in your life, this Cloudmonster doesn’t just support his run, but enhances it. A high-tech marvel, it is designed to optimize every stride. inqnews.net/cloudmonsterIdeal for both walking and running, this award-winning shoe called Clifton is engineered to be lighter and more cushioned than its predecessors. inqnews.net/cliftonBess Howe makes these soap loaves entirely by hand, with the choicest ingredients. These two are made of goat’s milk, known for its moisturizing properties, scented with rose essential oil (left), and with oatmeal and honey (right). @besshoweA useful—and viral— gift, this Stanley insulated 40-oz. tumbler called Adventure Qencher H2.0 Flowstate will win you points. inqnews.net/stanleyA useful—and viral— gift, this Stanley insulated 40-oz. tumbler called Adventure Qencher H2.0 Flowstate will win you points. inqnews.net/stanleyIndulge both the little one’s fancies with this art set: Spider-Man and art. Available at Toy Kingdom. inqnews.net/spideyartset
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Wonder Home prides itself of being the most complete and sustainable home care line in the country. Its “winter forest” scent is a holiday-inspired range that includes hand sanitizers, hand wash, and room and linen spray. @wonderhomephFill the room with the scent of peppermint candy from this reed diffuser from Simoy ng Haraya dubbed Santa Klaus. inqnews.net/klausKatinko’s Lavender Christmas Set is relaxation and wellness in a box. Also available in peppermint and ginger. inqnews.net/katinkoWho doesn’t love the smell of freshly popped popcorn? Popcorn maker by Tough Mama Appliances. inqnews.net/popcorn
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Soothe baby to sleep with this VTech Baby Blue Lullaby Teddy Projector, available at Toy Kingdom inqnews.net/vtechFor a truly unique gift, have TapeBeats customize a mix tape for you. They’ll even bundle it with a classic player. @tapebeats.phTest their music knowledge with the Philippine edition of Hitster, a fun card game that combines global hits with OPM songs. Available at leading toy stores nationwide
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Test their music knowledge with the Philippine edition of Hitster, a fun card game that combines global hits with OPM songs. Available at leading toy stores nationwideFor the sweet tooth on your list, Dulce de Yema from Laguna-based Joy’s Kitchen PH is a spreadable treat made with pure cow’s milk, brown sugar, and vanilla bean. inqnews.net/dulcedeyemaNeed a jolt of caffeine? Another Coffee has chocolate-covered espresso beans including one made of lemon-flavored white chocolate. inqnews.net/limoneGive them a chocolatey Christmas with Theo and Philo’s holiday offerings. inqnews.net/theoandphiloDestileria Barako’s Kanto Vodka in Salted Caramel is a sweet taste of Filipino ingenuity. Also available in Perya Popcorn flavor. inqnews.net/kantocaramelCrem Gelato’s creamy, decadent flavors are a welcome addition to anyone’s holiday spread. Order the gift bundles or create your own. inqnews.net/cremgelato
