It's not always easy to find the perfect Christmas gift. We'd like to get something original and different, but fall short of inspiration and great ideas. No fear, a bunch of cool and original ideas are right here!
1. The personalised gift
Give something custom-made and meaningful, and support an artisan in the process. Have your personalised gift made locally with woodburn art at Earthly or engraved on glass at The Engraving Artisan, for example. If you have time to make something extra unique and special, create your own photo book at Blurb. You can also get loads of personalised handmade stuff online from Etsy.
2. The gift of wonder
An ode to beautiful things, Cekcik Ethnic and Vintage Bazaar offers a delightful array of beautiful bohemian objets d’art, ethnic goodies, vintage items and lots more. On entering the Valletta shop, your eyes will not know where to settle with such a variety of all kinds of things. Surely, something will hit the spot for that special someone.
3. The gift of magic
No, it's not about Hogwarts. A kind of magic is available at Malta Stone at Ta' Qali Crafts Village. While beauty may be the first attraction of gemstones and crystals, they can also be very useful on many levels. An amazing variety of stones are said to have special properties for physical and emotional well-being. From gemstone jewellery and art to salt lamps and chakra sets, these unusual gifts feel truly magical.
4. The gift of excitement
What's the one thing that gets ANYBODY excited? The prospect of travel! Book at trip. Get away! Yay! It doesn't need to cost a bomb. Book a flight early for a weekend getaway on a low cost airline such as Ryanair or Easyjet for ultra cheap prices to a variety of wonderful destinations. City break, wood cabin in the forest or something even more unusual and exciting? Find accommodation on Airbnb for something unique and special at a great price.
5. The gift of health
Need body conditioning and to ease up that stress, but don’t like the clinical environment and find a spa too expensive yet doesn’t hit the right spots? Informal, customised therapeutic massage treatments that work on mental, energetic and physical layers can be had in homely comfort. FeelNHeal invites you to an informal setting and personalised service, plus you won't be rushed out as soon as the clock has ticked to the minute. Service in your own home is also possible. Now that's healing, comforting and relaxing!
6. The gift of peace
Inspire an active role in harmonising body, mind and spirit. Perhaps a mutual gift with a partner or a friend to encourage each other? Destress, find peace and tranquility, and support good health through yoga and meditation at the Lotus Room. Gift vouchers, starting from 60 euro for 10 classes, make this a wonderful gift for a new year's resolution to commit to self-care in 2020.
7. The gift of love
Adopt a shelter dog or cat. This could be a joint family gift but MUST BE PRE-AGREED between all members, otherwise it will simply mean trauma for the animal. Brought to stay, this ‘free gift’ effectively becomes a member of the family that will offer a lifetime of love that is priceless!
Feeling inspired?