Fab holiday finds from metro’s best retail outlets

The year has been nutty as a fruitcake. And with only five days left before the 25th, we’re pretty sure we’re not the only ones with mixed feelings of excitement (yay, Christmas!) and apprehension (boo, virus!).

If you’re among those who have yet to tick one box on your Christmas gift list and you’re already breaking in cold sweat, do not fret. Inquirer Property has come up with some gift ideas to hopefully ease your frazzled nerves and hold your hand through your Christmas gift-buying panic. Wherever you are in the metro, here are some suggestions to help you on that last-minute shopping run.

Tiendesitas

One thing that we have all been wishing for since the pandemic began is good health and strength of mind and body. Give the gift of wellness by surprising that sibling of yours with some home gym equipment to encourage them to stay fit and healthy (with a disclaimer that no, they’re not fat, of course) as we ride out this pandemic. Choose from Decathlon Philippines’ extensive assortment of exercise equipment such as the Strength Training Pull-up Bar (P1,500), Hex Dumbbell (P1,900), Cross Training Push-up Bar Grips (P300) or Cross Training Battle Rope (P3,400).

Inside Decathlon at Tiendesitas

Cross Training Battle Rope, Cross Training Push-up Bar Grips and Strength Training Pull-up Bar

Estancia at Capitol Commons

Surprise the ’rents with some charming and cozy home furnishings and accessories that take them seaside sans the traveling. Pottery Barn’s Oversized Turtle Cooler (P14,500), Potted Clam Succulent (P7,950), Octopus Platter (P1,250) and Starfish, Shell, or Del Sol Melamine Plate Sets (P1,450 to P2,950) make for fun and interesting additions one’s dining space.

For your sister who just recently moved into her own condo, West Elm has Mongolian Lamb Pillow Covers, Abstract Art Palette Pillow Cover (P2,250), Colored Glass Votives (P1,450 for a set of four), Eden Cross Base Terrarium (P4,250), Waffle Weave Throw (P2,250). Perfect gifts to add that homey vibe to any living space.

Pottery Barn’s melamine plate sets

Mongolian Lamb Pillow Covers from West Elm

Potted Clam Succulent from Pottery Barn

Colored Glass Votives from West Elm

Wilcon Depot

This year saw a surge in plant parents and culinary artists. Make your plantitos and plantitas bloom with delight with some chic and stylish rubber planters (P159 to P599) from Heim. You get plus points because these are durable, flexible and biodegradable even. For your friends who suddenly turned bakers and master chefs, Wilcon Depot has a wide range of quality baking and cooking tools to assist them in whipping up more mouthwatering and heavenly experiments in the kitchen.

Power Plant Mall

Now, you must remember that you are shopping for other people. We can’t blame you though if you’ll end up getting more items for yourself at Quirks Novelties and Curiosities. Add some fun and wacky to your cousin’s or best friend’s home with the Wall Hanger Pencil (P995), Harry Potter Sorting Hat Doormat (P1,450), Neon Bar Sign (P1,450), NES Lamp (P2,350), Salt and Pepper Set Mr. Wonderful Sushi Ceramic (P740)–the list could just go on and on at this wonderland of a shop.

Nothing can probably feel more Zen than a clutter-free home, and a nice-smelling one at that. Muji has Make-Up Box Gift Sets (P500) and Aroma Diffuser Gift Sets (P2,900-P5,900). Give your significant other the gift of good sleep with Feather Pillows (P825-P995). Got friends who are in a work-from-home set up? Muji has a whole selection of acrylic desk organizers, from pen stands (P95) to 5-row drawers (P2,550), which would make useful and practical presents.

Make an audiophile’s heart sing with Bang & Olufsen’s range of speakers, headphones and Bluetooth earphones. Fill your parents’ home with good beats with the Beoplay M5 which can function as a standalone speaker or can be connected to other speakers across multiple rooms. The Beoplay H8i headphones, meanwhile, promises a warm and authentic acoustic performance. Its active noise cancellation feature allows one to focus on work from home tasks or online learning, as well.