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5 Best Shops for Christmas Gifting 2022
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Wan Xin
14 Dec 2022

The gifting season has officially arrived! As friends and loved ones gather this festive season, you might be on the lookout for Secret Santa gifts, gifts for your bestie, or even a co-worker during this jolly season. In this article, we have collated a list of thoughtful and practical gift ideas from local artisans in our midst to spark some inspiration in you!

  • Byiroiro (@byiroiro) - Sustainable knitted and crocheted goods

  • Byiroiro specializes in handcrafted homeware items made from organic textiles. Featuring items such as coasters, nested trays, and even reusable cotton rounds, they are made from thoughtfully-sourced natural and sustainable materials which are both biodegradable and non-toxic on the skin; it’s a win-win for Mother Earth and you!

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    This Christmas, byiroiro has curated Christmas-exclusive gift sets that are perfect as a sustainable handmade gift. Comprising 3 different themes, these spa gift sets contain organic washcloths, an organic coconut wax candle, and a face-body soap bar. Thoughtfully handmade, each set makes a great gift for anyone looking to build a more waste-conscious routine. Give the gift of a sustainable lifestyle today!

  • Tinker Aerie (@tinker.aerie) - Nature-inspired resin jewelry, accessories and homeware

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    At Tinker Aerie, you’ll find an array of beautiful handcrafted small accessories that mimic nature. Some of our favorites include the Glass Gardens Collection where real botanical flowers are encased in resin jewelry to make earrings and rings. This makes for a truly one-of-a-kind gift.

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    You’d be glad to know that Tinker Aerie will be having a Christmas pop-up at Somerset 313 from 12-16 December 2022! This is your chance to browse these exclusive pieces in–person for your gifting needs!

  • Whiff and Peek (@whiffandpeek) - Botanical-inspired bakes

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    Whiff and Peek is a small-batch bakery that draws inspiration from botanical ingredients. This year, it has curated a collection of moreish bakes for its Christmas Bake Box. Featuring items such as its signature banana chocolate loaf, flourless white chocolate lemon cake and hazelnut-hojicha friand, this box of assorted bakes is perfect for gifting as friends and families gather to feast in this festive season!

  • Fudgy Laboratory (@fudgylaboratory) - Low-carbs, gluten-free gourmet cookies

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    Fudgy Laboratory specializes in gooey-centered gourmet cookies that are made with organic coconut flour, and thus are healthier and lower in carbs. Featuring 5 classic flavours such as Uji-Matcha, Earl Grey, and Chocolate Peanut Butter, they have introduced 2 exclusive flavours this Christmas!

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    Greetings to Spiced Carrot Cake , a spiced cookie with grated carrots encasing a maple cream cheese centre. There’s also Gingerbread Speculoos which has a Biscoff-filled centre. Head over to its website to place your order for its gourmet cookies now (psst we’re confident it will take the centrestage of your Christmas gathering)!

  • OH.MAI.BAKES (@ohmaibakes) - Bite-sized cookies in an assortment of fun holiday flavours

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    These cookies are packed in a gifting-friendly bottle where you may also customise Christmas stickers to your recipient! Personalise gifts for your loved ones with these addictive little morsels today!