All I Want For Christmas: City Nomads Gift Guide 2015
PUBLISHED December 9th, 2015 04:09 am | UPDATED August 21st, 2023 03:02 pm
What?! Less than a month left to Christmas?
If you haven’t got all your presents ready yet, you’re probably last minute shoppers like the most of us * high five *. But not to worry, we’ve got you well-covered with plenty of gift ideas. From food vouchers to watches, to spirits and candles, you’ll find something here for your loved ones, friends, and colleagues. Maybe this year they will actually like them too!
Pssst, the best part is that most of these gift ideas are available online so you don’t have to squeeze yourself silly with the crowd at the malls.
Eat & Drink
Café Noël – Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford
The award-winning culinary team from Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford’s annual pop-up Café Noël is back with all-new Christmas sweet treats including the Orange Ginger Pie, as well as creative yule log cake flavours like Chocolate Egg Nog Brandy Log Cake , Salty Caramel Chocolate Log Cake, and Blueberry Raspberry Violet with Vanilla Cremeux. Savoury delicacies such as the flavour-packed Roasted Tom Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Giblet Dressing And Cranberry Relish are also on the menu. Send them as a gift or bring them to your next party for a rich and indulgent Christmas!
Café Noël is available till 25 December 2015. For enquiries and orders, please call the Santa Helper Hotline at 6338 8785 (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm) or see here.
The Fullerton Cake Boutique – The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Treat your loved ones to sweet pleasures with The Fullerton Cake Boutique’s three new festive log cakes, all going at $69 for 1kg. Created by Executive Pastry Chef Cassian Tan, the delightful Sicilian Red Yule Log Cake comprises of milk chocolate mousse filled with luscious layering of raspberry puree, crispy croquantine, finished with powdered raspberry; while the refreshing Manga Passion Yule Log Cake is mango mousse with layers of caramelised almonds and crispy croquantine. Chocoholics will fall in love with the Snickers Chocolate Yule Log Cake, a chocolate mousse cake prepared with a mix of caramel, biscuit joconde and peanut crunch.
The Fullerton Hotel’s Yule Log Cakes are available till 25 December 2015 at The Fullerton Cake Boutique. For enquiries and orders, please call 6877 8943 or email [email protected].
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Celebrating its 17th year in Singapore, Morton’s The Steakhouse is a survivor in the dining scene. And with their succulent seafood, flavourful steaks, and delectable desserts, it’s easy to understand why. This year, they’re having a special offer for this special time of the year – purchase $500 in Morton’s Gift Cards, and you’ll receive another $100 Bonus Gift Card to give away! Your family and friends will definitely be thanking you for this one.
Offer is valid from 1 November 2015 through 31 January 2016. Bonus Gift Card is redeemable for use from 1 February 2016 to 30 April 2016. For more details, please call 6339 3740 or visit here.
The Entertainer
We all know the Entertainer, don’t we? For only $85, you’ll get over 1,275 buy-one-get-one-free offers for fine dining, casual restaurants, bars, cafés, leisure, beauty, fitness, including new merchants like MEATliquor, My Little Spanish Place, The Halia at Raffles, Smoothie King, and Pan Pacific. Gift this to your friends and loved ones, and the ‘buy-one-get-one-free’ will probably benefit you in the long run, if you know what we mean.
For our readers, you’re entitled to a $10 off on the Entertainer when applying this promo code: 2016CITYNOMADS.
The Entertainer Singapore 2016 includes Entertainer Travel 2016, featuring over 300 offers for hotels throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia & Indian Ocean, and North America. More details here.
William Grant & Sons
There’s nothing like entertaining your loved ones and friends during the festive season with quality booze. The folks at William Grant & Sons have everything you want to fulfil your needs. From the ever-popular single malt whisky Glenfiddich to other premium spirits like the award-winning Sailor Jerry Rum, The Balvenie, Milagro Tequila (Select Barrel Reserve range), and Reyka Vodka, there’s something for every type of alcoholic.
Accessories
Stale & Co.
Known for their quality metal cuff bracelets, every Stale & Co. piece is handmade using traditional metalsmith technique in brass and silver, finished individually in their Joo Chiat studio. While the brand initiated as an accessories line for men, Stale & Co. now makes products for both genders. They’re currently offering a 15% off all bracelets and 20% off all rings online up till Christmas day, so grab them fast!
Shop Stale & Co. online, or see a list of stockists.
Nakedglory
The vintage and hand-assembled watches at Nakedglory are fantastic for adding glamour to any outfit. Plus, their classic and timeless designs are sure to withstand the test of time with its quality plating and leather straps. From unique streaks of turquoise to deep amber and iridescent mother of pearl watch faces, you can be sure that each piece is special for each person. Plus, nothing costs above $65.
Shop Nakedglory online.
Clothing & Bags
Gnome & Bow
Founded on the notion that bags and wallets can go beyond functionality to tell stories, Gnome & Bow’s products take inspiration from classic tales and contains story elements imbued seamlessly inside. Following their first collection of ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’, their latest release ‘Jekyll’s Hyde’ is designed to showcase the two contending faces of human nature: the rational, reserved side versus the wilder, more spontaneous inner self. Ideal for book lovers and discerning fashionistas alike!
Shop Gnome & Bow online, or see a list of stockists.
Happy Socks
It’s always nice to receive socks as gifts, especially well-designed and quality ones. There’s just something about socks with bright palettes and patterns that make people feel all warm and fuzzy. We especially like Happy Socks’ new Fall Winter 2015 Collection – from the classic Paisley, Dots, and Stripes to trendy and unique Flash style socks.
Shop Happy Socks at one of their stockists.
It Takes Balls
Know someone who likes to knit, or wants to start learning how? Get them a DIY knitting kit – choose from a massive range including sweaters, clutches, beanies, and even a baby sundress – from It Takes Balls, which also includes free unlimited access to their weekly knit parties. Alternatively, shop bags, scarfs, cardigans and more from their ready-to-wear collection.
Shop It Takes Balls online.
Holiday Cards
The Fingersmith Letterpress
Present your loved ones this year with a Christmas card like no other, customised by this quirky letterpress printing company. Specialising in hand lettering and illustrations, The Fingersmith Letterpress also has a series of ready-designed, but gorgeous nonetheless, Christmas cards for the pick.
Shop The Fingersmith Letterpress online.
The Paper Bunny
With a style that is playful and fun-loving, yet sophisticated and practical, The Paper Bunny also offers custom designing services for your Christmas needs, as well as a delightful range of cards designed in-house and retailing in store.
Shop The Paper Bunny online.
Deco & Trinkets
To Be Calm
To Be Calm’s range of fragrant candles and diffusers create the perfect atmosphere to embrace any mood, each designed to resonate with those seeking quality and affordability. Gift it to a special someone (or to that friend who never airs his room) and bring something that smells good into their lives.
Shop To Be Calm online, or at their retail stores.
The Green Capsule
Each terrarium at The Green Capsule is a beautiful product blending design and landscape, encapsulating a story or a memory that one can keep and share. Choose from themes such as Star Wars, Studio Ghibli, Simpsons, and even Lord of the Rings, or simply personalise one. Terrariums can last for many months and even a year if maintained properly, so you can be sure that the receiver will think of you every time they look at it, for a long time to come.
Shop The Green Capsule online.
