When looking for gifts to give this holiday season, remember to go beyond the mundane. Gifts that delight are those that address the five senses.
They don’t have to tick all the boxes at once but you’ll notice how those we’ve chosen tend to please more than one of our physical senses. A prettily plated brie pie is eye-catching and—when spread on shatteringly crisp crackers—can tickle both our senses of taste and hearing.
Keep that in mind when you head out to the stores or, as many of us are now inclined, when you’re shopping online from the comfort of your own home.
Sight
“Van Eyck Red,” by Noli Manalang. Inquire at Gallery Genesis. —inqnews.net/noli @gallerygenesisPractical and mindfully made coin purses woven from karagumoy by weavers from Sorsogon. Available at @giftsandgracesfairtrade on Instagram. —inqnews.net/giftsandgracesMini Tank Louis Cartier watch, a miniaturized version of a beloved classic. Available at Cartier Greenbelt 3. —@cartierBlack and white Viv’ Choc shoulder bag with detachable chain straps. Available at Roger Vivier Greenbelt 3. —@rogervivierAivee Lumi Mineral Powder for a flawless finish and Aivee Lip Kiss for moisture and a pop of color. Available at @aiveeskin on Instagram. —inqnews.net/aiveelumiReversible piña vest by Jo Ann Bitagcol. Available at Bitagcol pop-up at Power Plant Mall or at @bitagcol on Instagram.Delicate necklace made of jade and diamonds. Available at Tim Tam Ong boutique at Power Plant Mall. —@timtamongjewelry inqnews.net/timtamongMontblanc’s Happy Holidays cabin-size trolleywith a win try landscape printed on ivory-colored polycarbonate. Available at Rustan’s stores and Rustans.com. —inqnews.net/montblanc @montblanc‘L Fleur d’ Art by Elden Lumaniog MD, 30 inches x 30 inches, Oil on Canvas, available at ARTablado Robinsons Galleria. —@artablado
Smell
Atin fragrance diffuser. Available at Kultura. —inqnews.net/kultura @kulturafilipinoA nod to the 1984 men’s fragrance, the new Lacoste Original is a blend of timeless freshness and creative frenzy with citrusy and spicy notes. Available at leading department stores and online at Rustans.com and Zalora. —inqnews.net/lacosteedp @lacostePerfumer Christine Nagel has created her first chypre perfume for Hermès. Barenia is a skin perfume, revealing a duality of strength and softness. Available at Hermès at Greenbelt 3 and Rustan’s. —inqnews.net/barenia @hermesMake the home smell like Christmas with this limited-edition Diptyque Sapin candle that smells of fresh pine needles and resin. Available at Diptyque boutiques at Power Plant Mall and Central Square. —inqnews.net/sapin @diptyqueIkea Uppatvind air purifier. Available at Ikea Pasay City. —inqnews.net/uppatvind @ikeaphilippines
Touch
Rene Lalique’s ode to femininity, the Bacchantes vase features sculptural nudes in clear crystal with a pink luster. Available in Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La. —@laliqueSoothing and relaxing spa treatment at Nobu Spa. Available at Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila. —inqnews.net/nobuspa @nobuhotelmanilaResurrection Aromatique Hand Balm hydrating cream for hands and cuticle. Available at Aesop boutiques in Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, and SM Aura Premier. —inqnews.net/aesop @aesopGreen and woody Un Jardin Sur Le Nil moisturizing body lotion by Hermès. Available at Hermès Greenbelt 3 and Rustan’s —inqnews.net/jardin @hermesCalm Apothecary Hand Wash by Marks and Spencer. Available at Marks and Spencer shops and Trunc.ph. —inqnews.net/apothecary @marksandspencerphLa Boule by Villeroy & Boch seven-piece porcelain table setting for two Available at Casa Euro in Greenbelt 5, Mitsukoshi Mall, S’ Maison and Podium. —inqnews.net/laboule @villeroybochphTerno top hand embroidered with sampaguita flowers by Glady Rose Pantua @roseglad on Instagram; mobile 0927-4614383Immaculate Heart of Mary by Lladro is made of matte white porcelain Available at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La. —inqnews.net/lladro @lladroPeachy bath bomb by Lush. Available at Lush shops. —inqnews.net/lushpeachyMood Regular 6 People (24 pieces) Christofle x Roland-Garros – Clay _ Roland -Garros Store —inqnews.net/christofle @christofle
Taste
Brie pie by Laguna Cake Co., a six-inch pie with two saltine cracker barrels and a 45-ml bottle of truffle honey. Available from @lagunacakeco on Instagram.Hefty 145-gram cookies packed with chunky, chewy, delicious goodness. Available at @thedarkside.cookies on Instagram. —inqnews.net/darksidecookiesNespresso’s limited-edition coffees: Unforgettable Espresso and Double Espresso are a blend of Arabica beans from Peru and Costa Rica, and Robusta. Available at Nespresso boutiques and nespresso.ph. —inqnews.net/nespresso @nespresso The Iberico Christmas Box by Deli By Chele includes jamon Iberico. Available from delibychele.com. —inqnews.net/delibychele @delibychele Celebration Ham Box from Wildflour. Includes ham, pineapple jam, honey mustard and Hokkaido milk buns. Available from wildflourtogo.com. —inqnews.net/wildflourtogo @wildflourtogo Sweet, creamy, fluffy pavlova perfection by Pavlova Manila. Available from @pavlova_mnl on Instagram.Bijou, a decadent arrangement of organic strawberries dipped in Belgian chocolate by The Cloudé Concept. Available from thecloudeconcept.com or through @thecloudeconcept on Instagram —inqnews.net/bijouWineArt by EuroCave has an innovative vacuum system that preserves the flavors of an opened bottle for up to 10 days. Available at EuroCave showroom in One Bonifacio High Street Mall, and Casa Euro locations at Mitsukoshi Mall and Podium Mall. Visit casaeuro.ph. —inqnews.net/wineart @casaeuro.ph Each gift set from The Good Store includes Coco-Sugar Peanut Spread, Peanut Crunch and Salted Coco Caramel Spread. Every purchase provides jobs to members of Gawad Kalinga communities. Available at @thegoodstore.ph —inqnews.net/thegoodstore
