1. Personalised Notecard Boxed Set
Festive greetings and thoughts sent to family and friends via WhatsApp messages are often cold. Handwritten cards with heartfelt thoughts are usually more appreciated. The card becomes even more special when written on good quality paper, and monogrammed with one’s initials or name. Give a handwritten card to a loved one, or how about a boxed set, so that you might receive a handwritten card in return?
From S$90, from Bynd Artisan, byndartisan.com
2. Bespoke ceramic cheese boards
Singaporean Rosalind Lim found her passion for pottery when she was living in Istanbul. She has since returned and started making handmade bespoke functional tableware.
She makes anything from cheese boards, to dinner plates, cups and salad bowls. Customers can further personalize each piece by putting their name, a message, or special dates on the pieces. Got a piece of lace that you like? Ms Lim can use that to make an imprint on the tableware.
From S$120, from ByRos, instagram.com/byrosbespokeceramics
3. Memory Board
Most people would agree that the best moments in their lives are the ones they have fondest memories of. Create a memory board by putting together a collection of photos. They could be the recipient’s favourite cities, food, or even people.
From S$297, from Gifts Less Ordinary, giftslessordinary.com
4. Halfmoon Vase
Not all vases have to stand on tabletops. The Halfmoon Vase is shaped like half a moon, is made of natural timber and can be hung from the ceiling or on the wall. Make it a personal gift by including a spray of orchids, hydrangea or your recipient’s favourite blooms.
From S$98, from Affordable Style Files, affordablestylefiles.com
5. Wooden Christmas Trees
Plastic Christmas trees are tacky. Live ones require maintenance. How about making one out of wood with your own hands? Woodworking studio Tombalek conducts workshops to teach participants how to craft their own Christmas tree out of wood. Each class takes about three hours, and you get to take home the tree to add some personalised decorations. Know someone who likes woodworking? Then make this workshop a gift for them.
From S$150, from Tombalek, tombalek.com/3-hour
6. Personalised Tea Pot
The perfect gift for that friend or family member that loves tea. Make it a bespoke gift with a personalised message etched onto to the body. Each tea pot comes with an integrated tea infuser suitable for use with loose leaf teas.
From S$115.42, from Gifts Less Ordinary, giftslessordinary.com
7. Vintage spoons
For the person who loves cooking and entertaining, a set of vintage silverware will come in handy. These from Fourchette & Cie are extra special because they come with engraved messages on them. Pick from a selection of ready engraved spoons, or choose to add your own messages. All messages are hand stamped in France.
From S$42, from Shiva Design Bespoke, shivadesignsbespoke.com
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This article was originally published in The Business Times.
Photos: Bynd Artisan, Gifts Less Ordinary, Affordable Style Files, Shiva Design Bespoke, Tombalek & ByRos,