Christmas countdown is definitely on! We are busy finding the right presents, the ones that are useful and will make the receiver happy. Sometimes, we get tired from the people in the streets and the shopping malls. Some, as myself and all the expats, are hoping their favourite producers sell online, as that will avoid packing stuff on already overflowing luggage. It can be stressful! Warm wine or hot chocolate, some christmas carols and snow help to change the mood and help us focusing on what is important.
No matter what, just remember, the best present you can offer is mindful time spend with the ones you love, it is an open smile to a stranger, it is an homemade cake or an old photo printed from the archives.
I have hesitated to make yet another list of Christmas present ideas, but if you are looking homeware gifts , reasonably priced and possible to be bought online, this may be a little help.
From left to right, top to bottom:
- Marble serving board by Coração Alecrim. 35 euros. Marble is from Estremoz, and you have a pink and greyish version. You can also chose between the rectangular or the circular shape (photo: courtesy of Coração Alecrim).
- Salt and Pepper shakers by Projecto Tasa. 22 euros on Casa Cubista. This set was designed by The Home Project Design Studio for Projecto Tasa. Each set comes with a small pack of ‘Flor de Sal’ from Algarve (photo: courtesy of Casa Cubista).
- Picnic kit by Maria Tigela. 19 euros. Sooner than we think, picnic season will be open again. A wood board and a towel are the perfect company to some Vinho Verde (photo: courtesy of Maria Tigela).
- Salt container by MF Ceramics. 36 euros in LUDC store. Salt needs to be handy to those cooking. Even better if the container is a beautiful piece of handmade ceramics (photo: courtesy of LUDC store).
From left to right, top to bottom:
- Tealights by Orikomi. 22 euros in Orikomi online store . Who does not love candle lights? These tealights are the perfect excuse to light one up (Photo: courtesy of Orikomi).
- Tosco, small vase in concrete, by Ducka. 8 euros in Ducka online store. Toscos fit well everywhere and as green becomes the new black on home decor, you can couple it with a little greenery on your gift (Photo: courtesy of Ducka).
- Small vases, by Otchipotchi. 18 euros in Otchipotchi online store. They resemble pebbles and can fill a space with memories from the beach and the sea (Photo: courtesy of Otchipotchi).
- Thyme Grow Cork, by Life in a Bag. 18 euros in Life in a Bag’s online store. We all know we should be eating healthy and a kitchen definitely looks better with some green around. Life in a Bag sorts both objectives and it comes with a nice cork vase (photo: courtesy of Life in a Bag).
From left to right, top to bottom:
- Small bowl n. 2, by Lágrima. 22 euros in Lagrima’s online store. Perfect for tea or little nibbles, all lágrima pieces bring with them a swirl of colour. At Portuguese Homeware we like the pink tones! (Photo: courtesy of Lágrima).
- Set of 2 bowls, by Costa Nova. 19 euros. Costa Nova has the charm of an old brand and pieces that fit modern homes. I particularly like this greenish hue, but zoo can also chose it in blue or white (Photo: courtesy of Costa Nova).
- Small bowl, by Jinja Ritual. 12.30 euros on their online store. Organising with recycled textile waste. A gift that is also good to the planet.
- Terra Tamanho S, Peça 004, by Pomar. 24 euros in A Venda. Earthy kitchenware because simplicity is the best way to put in evidence what is truly important: sharing moments. (Photo: courtesy of A Venda).
Enjoy this time with the ones that matter the most to you!
Tree and its pinnacle, by Laboratório d’Estorias. 27 euros in A Venda. (Photo: Courtesy of Laboratório d’Estórias).
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