The 2019 Christmas Gift Guide

It’s that time of the year again! The time where malls all over Malaysia are adorned with sparkly festive decor accompanied by Christmas songs playing on repeat, the time where shoppers are spoilt with choices of year-end sales, the time where family and friends get together and host their own celebrations, the time where everything just feels a little more warm, tingly and high-spirited.

Ahh, Christmas! Who doesn’t look forward to the most beautiful time of the year, really? Unless of course, you have a Christmas party coming up real soon and you haven’t had the time to shop for gifts for everyone. And now you are panicking and scrambling around, and can’t really remember if Mom wanted that brown or beige handbag.

Before you go into total SOS mode, how about you take a deep breath, calm down and just keep on reading for a list of practical and pretty gift ideas for all your loved ones. From family members to your significant other, we’ve got you covered!

For mom

Scented candles

For all those late nights throughout your childhood years, maybe it is time to reward mommy dearest with a couple of scented candles to make sure that she gets a good night’s sleep from here on! Opt for scents like lavender, vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood, lemon and valerian for the ultimate aromatherapy experience. Dreamland will definitely feel a lot more peaceful and fulfilling with these!

Buy: This Works Deep Sleep Heavenly Candle
Price: RM164
Delivery: MY

Pretty coasters

With all the guests coming over in light of the festivities, your mom will appreciate the extra help to keep the house spick and span in the form of these gorgeous coasters. Not only are marble coasters aesthetically-pleasing, they are also more durable than your regular paperboard coasters. And the best part? No table will be damaged with wet water stains so everyone can drink away without any worries!

Buy: Indian Artisan Set of 4 Coasters
Price: $ 17.77
Delivery: MY

BloomThis Mini Christmas Orchid

Still in the midst of decorating your home for Christmas? We can’t think of a more apt gift than the BloomThis Mini Christmas Orchid then! Ranging from the colours of purple, yellow or dual-tone purple, this plant comes together with an adorable pot and is adorned with pine cone and gold tinted Christmas leaves. It’s bound to make any corner of your house pop with some cheery Christmas vibes!

Buy: Mini Christmas Orchid (Dual-Tone Purple)
Price: RM 199
Delivery: KL, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru

BloomThis Gabrielle

If your mom is not a traditionalist and more of a contemporary woman, she might just appreciate the BloomThis Gabrielle. This miniature Christmas tree resembles the real one with red carnations, cotton flowers, pine leaves and pine cones. Tiny enough without occupying a huge space like the regular tree does, she can place it on the dining table, kitchen counter or just about anywhere that needs a lil’ festive touch.

Buy: Gabrielle
Price: RM199
Delivery: KL, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru

For dad

Electric shaver

Men’s facial grooming is something that doesn’t disappear with age. If your dad is still using the traditional razor, perhaps it’s time for a modern-day upgrade! Think boomer dad may need a little convincing to switch teams? Just tell him that electric shavers can save him a load of time and money. It shaves faster and the days of shaving with shaving cream or soap will be long gone. It can also reduce nicks, cuts and ingrown hair for a cleaner shaver, and will generally last longer than a traditional blade.

Buy: Philips Electric Shaver
Price: RM 69
Delivery: MY

Sunglasses

If the retirement life is upon your parents or if they are heading towards it soon, they would most likely enjoy their golden years by going on a bunch of travels and adventures. Nothing will be handier than a pair of high-quality and long-lasting sunglasses to protect their eyes as they frolic in the tropics or cruise along the Caribbean.

Buy: Armani Exchange Sunglasses
Price: RM367.90
Delivery: MY

Leather belt

When it comes to classic gifts that men are bound to love and use, a leather belt is one that never loses its charm. You can buy your old man a brand new replacement for his current one, or gift him a completely different belt to experiment with other colours and design if he’s more of a stylish dad.

Buy: Tommy Hilfiger Leather Belt
Price: RM 193.79
Delivery: MY

For her

BloomThis Caspar

Want to make your girl go “aww” when she sees your present? The BloomThis Caspar is your answer. Without straying away from the holiday spirit, this blossom includes the delicate baby’s breath, pine leaves and is finished with the Star of David. Oh and get this, it comes with a baby-sized Jellycat in either silver, beige or cream. Be rest assured that she will melt lovingly when she receives this precious plant.

Buy: BloomThis Caspar
Price: RM 209
Delivery: KL, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru

BloomThis Eve

This one’s for all the minimalistic and simple girls out there. The BloomThis Eve is a heart-shaped wreath made with dried mini eucalyptus fruit, dried natural bunny tail, pine cones, cotton flower, dried white caspia and gold-tinted dried Christmas leaves. This rustic piece will make an impressionable decor that can really set the mood.

Buy: BloomThis Eve
Price: RM 169
Delivery: KL, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru

BloomThis Seraphine Long Box

Go big or go home right? Give your girl the ultimate surprise with the BloomThis Seraphine Long Box. This voluptuous package comes with a variety of pretty and festive blooms like champagne rose spray, white matthiola, red celosia, pine cone, euphorbia marginata leaves and red hypericum berry. Nothing screams “Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!” better than this bouquet.

Buy: BloomThis Seraphine Long Box
Price: RM 179
Delivery: KL, Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru

Personalised jewellery

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, or if your darling is a modern, fashion-loving girl, personalised jewellery may just be the better choice! Don’t be afraid to go for pieces that are dainty or bold or both even, as that allows her to layer on her accessories. Spoilt with choices from the abundance of options out there? We say pick something that feels customised just for her, like her horoscope sign, her initials or the good ol’ heart shape pattern always does the trick.

Buy: Personalised Initial Necklace
Price: RM 173.86
Delivery: MY

For him

Smart watch

A watch whose sole function is to tell the time is so yesterday! The technological 21st century is all about smart watches. You can monitor your heart rate, track your activity, answer calls, check your notifications and the list goes on. There are also a range of brands and designs to choose from, so you can be certain that you’re bound to find the perfect one for your beau.

Buy: Apple Watch Series 3
Price: RM 849
Delivery: MY

Earbuds

We are totally getting the appeal of earbuds and can’t imagine how inconvenient earphones were before this! With its wireless, Bluetooth and waterproof features, who wouldn’t want this gift of endless music and sound? Now the act of untangling your knotted earphones wires just seem so archaic, doesn’t it?

Buy: AirPods With Charging Case
Price: RM 699
Delivery: MY

Backpack

Whether your boyfriend is a college student or a working adult, a backpack is a gift that can never go wrong. Anello or Herschel are the young crowd favourites, while Tumi and Maverick & Co. have a more sophisticated feel. Here’s a tip: get it in neutral tones like black or brown for versatility. It can be used for both college and work, or for short trips even.

Buy: Herschel Backpack
Price: RM 323.18
Delivery: MY

Personalised leather wallet

While leather wallets are also a popular and customary present, up your game with a personalised one instead! A lot of companies provide leather-carving services, so you can choose to carve his initials or a special date (your anniversary or his birthday perhaps?) for that extra, loving touch to remind him of you at all times.

Buy: Calvin Klein Leather Wallet
Price: RM 296.07
Delivery: MY

Found any of these ideas helpful? Let us know what are your top picks or if you’ve got better tips for Christmas gifts below. Happy shopping, y’all!