Gift Guide 2025: Local Edition

by Dara Morgan

Gift Guide 2025: Local Edition

26 Dec 2024

Are you one of those people who buy New Year gifts at the last minute? We have got you covered with something special (because “last” certainly does not mean “worst”). Picking up some of our favourites, we have gathered a selection of wonderful interior items, beautiful festive clutches (ideal as a self-gift, if we are honest), and even some sweet treats. Hop on, and let us get started — because the clock is ticking.

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Adore Sand

Aroma candles are great, but it is shockingly easy to make a mistake while choosing the fragrance (you adore pine and vetiver, while your giftee might prefer sweet rose musk). This is where Adore Sand enters the picture. Their granulated palm wax candles are 100% vegan, organic, and crafted from sustainably sourced ingredients. The cherry on top? They are completely odourless. Just pure aesthetics and the quiet joy of watching a flame dance.

Dastaangoi

These candles come with fragrances, faces, and stories. Created in Islamabad, Dastaangoi is more than a brand — it is a haven for artists and creatives from around the world to craft their own tales. Beyond their ready-made candle collection, they offer custom production. While it might be a bit late for New Year’s, bookmark this one to surprise your loved ones with a bespoke scent tailored just for them (you might want to double-check their preferences first).

Talar Nina

Rooted in Armenia and now based in Dubai, Talar Nina is a modern clothing brand that draws inspiration from tradition (which we absolutely adore). While their clothing is delightful, we recommend browsing their accessories section — effortlessly nonchalant pieces that add a chic touch to any outfit.

Plntd

Thinking of becoming a plant parent next year? Or do you have a friend who already lives in a veritable greenhouse? Plntd offers a wide selection of houseplants in the most adorable minimalist pots. Need tips to nurture your new leafy companions? You may want start your planting journey here.

L'Afshar

With an ethereal glass-like weightlessness paired with surprising durability, L’Afshar bags embody the perfect balance of structure and lightness, hardness and softness. These are not mere clutches; they are conversation starters. The ultimate party accessory that will have everyone asking, “Where did you get that?” Whether you spill the beans is entirely your decision.

Treat_for~u

Let us be honest — sometimes all we need is a cake (and “sometimes” happens far more often than just birthdays). Treat_for~u crafts exquisitely designed cakes for every occasion, guaranteed to look fabulous in your Instagram stories and taste even better.

by Dara Morgan