Picking a gift can be a daunting task, especially when you have to consider everyone’s likes and dislikes. Sara Shah & Yamini Walia are making your task easier! They’ve picked out a few hampers, which are perfect for just about anyone!
Gifting is never an easy task — you may not know what your family and friends prefer and sometimes, their likes and dislikes simply change overtime. With a plethora of gifting options readily available, it gets even more difficult to pick the best for your loved ones. This is where gift hampers come in. They are versatile, come in appealing packaging and are filled with several goodies, out of which at least one is bound to delight your loved one. So, we bring you our favourite picks from gift hampers, which are sure to delight your near and dear ones.
For your lady love
She’s the most important person in your life, and we’re sure that you would want to shower her with everything that she wants. Perfumes, beauty products and everything that will pamper her, will surely delegate your love for her. Make sure to pack in a card, describing how much she means to you!
Beauty fix
There is nothing like picking up some of the best skincare products to tell your woman that she deserves the world. Choose from products such as Rusk Deepshine Protective Oil Treatment, Rusk Thermal Serum with Argan Oil, Skintruth Nourishing Hand Lotion, Skintruth Cleansing Oil, Essence Party of My Life Fragrance, Essence I Love Trends Nail Polishes in Fluffy and Hope for Love along with Jaguar S-Serie paddle brush. The best part is that you can customise it and add your own personal touch to this hamper from Headstart International.
Price On request
Where [email protected]
Versatile goodies
In the light of Diwali, Sugarbox is out with a special edition hamper called The Bomb, which features eleven products, including a tote bag, chocolate gold coins, waterproof mesh holder and a pack of metallic tattoos, plus some of their goodies!
Price Rs 1,899
Where www.sugarbox.com
Pamper session
What’s truly special about Skinyoga’s gift set is that all their products are 100% natural. Fitted into a unique box, this gift set includes an assortment of facemasks, body scrubs and foot soaks that will surely refresh and relax her, helping beat the hustle bustle of the festive season.
Price Rs 1,990
Where www.skinyoga.com
For Friends and Family
You may know what your special someone, or your children want, but gifting your relatives and friends can be rather tough, especially if you’re not close to them.
Delectable treats
Pick from Indigo Deli’s range of hampers or customise your own by choosing from their delicious in-house products such as cheese, tea, coffee and jams, accompanied by wines from across the world.
Price Rs 3,500
Where All Indigo Deli outlets across the city
The gift of health
Keep your loved ones healthy with this pretty basket of healthy treats and goodies from Olive Tree!
Price As per customisation
Where www.olivetreetrading.com
Gourmet it up
A box of delicious goodies from Cakebred will put anyone in a good mood! The hamper includes almond sea candy, almond biscotti, date and walnut bar and brownies, along with a range of other delicious goodies!
Price Rs 1,150
Where www.cakebred.com or visit their branches in Juhu, Vile Parle, Lokhandwala, Andheri and Malad
For the special man in your life
Good scents paired with classic spirits make for the perfect gift for your man. Apart from this, you can also create your own hamper by throwing in a pair of cufflinks, ties and a crisp shirt. We have a few picks for you.
Scent of festivities
If you’re looking to shop for fancy fragrances, this option is perfect for you. This gift box from All Good Scents includes the stylish fragrance, Urbane Nights. You can also choose their Golden Box hampers, which allows you to throw in your favourite fragrance and also the Red dual box hamper, which can be customised with two fragrances of your choice.
Price Rs 990 onwards
Where www.allgoodscents.com
Raise your spirits
Aspri Spirits allows you to pick a classy spirit and pair it with cheese or chocolate — whatever your man prefers more. Hurry up before their stock runs out!
Price Rs 620 onwards
Where www.asprispirits.com
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For your bundles of joy
Monitoring the food that your children eat is your duty, but during festivals you can spoil them with a host of delicious sweets and juices. And, make sure that their hampers are packed in a fun manner to make them look tempting. Take a cue from the ones mentioned below.
Quirk in a cage
Add some zing to your gift with this fun and quirky hamper, available at Pepperfry.com. The combo includes a copper cage with 275 grams of jazzy Jujubes.
Price Rs 1,125
Where www.pepperfry.com
All aboard!
Paper Boat’s mixed pack captures several fond memories of Diwali — the anar lighting up the night like a supernova or the rocket that went wonky and landed in a neighbour’s balcony. The pack contains six Paper Boat drinks — two packs of Anar, Aam Panna and Aamras each.
Price Rs 220
Where Supermarkets and Amazon.in
For your parents
Sophisticated, classy and elegant — these are the three characteristics that you need to remember while creating a gift hamper for your parents. We have a few good options for you.
Luxury dream
The Vivanta by Taj – President hamper is subtle and classy enough for your parents. Get your hands on this Radiant Sparkle hamper, which comprises of a silver coin, assorted cookies, natural flower honey, a Ganesh Idol, among others.
Price Rs 4,500
Where Vivanta by Taj – President, 90, Cuffe Parade, South Bombay
Festive tea
Tea of life has a special limited-edition tea for the festive season — Festivitea. This blend of Sencha green tea with khus, rose hip, hibiscus and lemon grass is a refreshing twist and can be served both hot or cold.
Price Rs 1,800 and Rs 3,500
Where [email protected]