The most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us! and with it, the (slightly) anxiety inducing process of gift giving! Being considerate about specific interests as well as quality of products can be a challenging task, to say the least.
If you have been overwhelmed by the infectious pace of the festivities or the general situation of the country (exploding gas cans aside) and have no energy or bandwidth left to come up with gifting ideas, we at Isabelle and Mimi, in True Christmas Spirit have compiled a list of unique luxury products and experiences that are guaranteed to be well received.
1. Premium Tea
Finding a calm space in your home, sipping on something warm and practicing mindfulness is totally our cup of tea! What better way to unwind after a hectic year (or two) than enjoying a cuppa?
Basilur Tea has a range of products dedicated entirely to the Holiday Season. Their variety of infusions and blends are mild but flavorsome and their packaging has a magically mystical appearance making it an ideal gifting option for family and friends alike or as a treat to oneself!
2. Christmas goodies
Spoil your loved ones to Isabelle and Mimi’s Luxury Christmas Afternoon Tea Box.
From Yorkshire Puddings with roast beef and horseradish cream to Vanilla bean, nutmeg and toffee scones, our head chef at Isabelle and Mimi invested a lot of time and energy developing this menu so that it is nothing short of impeccable.
This carefully curated tea box with its authentic mind-blowing flavours and aesthetically pleasing packaging is a quintessential gifting option this season.
Mince Pie Scones
If you are on a tighter budget (Hello, inflation and rising cost of living!) but still want to impress, we recommend our Minced Pie Scones Box. Yes, you heard that right!
This distinctive combination of minced pie filling infused into our traditional scone dough provides a flaky buttery crumble base of a scone and rich fruity filling of a minced pie giving you the best of both worlds!
Priced at 3900 LKR for a box of 12 we guarantee that this delectable gift will make a perfectly content recipient.
3. Scented Candles
If the pandemic taught us anything it was to slow our pace and take some time to reflect and be grateful of our surroundings. Being in lockdown for a good amount of time has made us make our homes more comfortable to live in, lighting candles to relax was one of them.
Studies show that burning scented candles has an overall effect on feeling calm, tranquil and energized, obligatory during these uncertain times!
Cotton & Paper have a range of Christmas candles comprising of fragrances such as Cranberry Peach, Winter Candy Apple and White tea and sage!
Treat yourselves or your loved ones to these amazing products through their IG Page, You’re Welcome !
4. Christmas Books
Getting cozy and cuddling up with your family with a good novel should be standard Holiday Tradition in our books! Giving your undivided attention and spending screen-less quality time with loved ones is slowly but surely dwindling in this fleeting and ever-changing world we live in.
What finer way to be fully present in the now and enjoy each other’s company than huddled together in the living room over a good read?
Here are some hand-picked Christmas Books we chose for gifting this season.
The Nutcracker by E.T.A Hoffman
Christmas in London by Anita Hughes
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Celebrations by Maya Angelou
The Night before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol
Letters for Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Victorian Christmas ghost stories edited by Tara Moore
5. Luxury Lounge wear
Opening Christmas Gifts on Christmas Morning is incomplete without matching family pyjamas (or robes, your call).
Kay Deane loungewear collection comprises of Pyjamas, Robes and Fluffy Slippers. Their diverse range of colours and super snug fabric would make you want to lounge in them all day (or in this case, all morning).
Why not tweak the products to a local aesthetic? Kay Deane Bridal is also known for their Batik collection. The best part? products can be customized to your individual measurements, ensuring the perfect fit.
You can check their products out HERE.
6. An Extravagant Holiday
Provincial travel restrictions have finally eased and treating your loved ones to an escape into the countryside will totally make you the favourite! Rustling sounds of the leaves, the decrease in temperature and the general freshness of air is truly elating and honestly how could one not be happy in the hills?
Ceylon Tea Trails is a luxury boutique hotel situated along the Castlereagh Reservoir in Hatton. Its extravagant standards and breathtaking views make it the perfect location to relax and rejuvenate.
7. Lavish Skin care products
This limited-edition collection at Spa Ceylon is inspired by the wild paradise of Sri Lanka and the packaging raises awareness to the endangered species of animals, florals and fauna.
Each treat box includes an intensive hand cream, luxury soap, hand and body lotion and a lip balm.
Ideal to soothe your mind, body and soul.
We hope the following gift guide will help you draw inspiration and assist you in the days to come. Happy Shopping!
Photo credits - All images were obtained from the respective business websites and Instagram pages
Rebina Deane is an avid reader and a wanna be writer. She lives with her family and her OCD a little outside of Colombo. She enjoys walks on the beach, baking for family and appreciating the little things in life. If she's not spending time with her family or friends she can be found in a cosy corner of her home with a good read, scented candle ablaze and a fat slice of cake in hand.
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