Christmas Present Shopping: Practical and Playful Gifts for the Home

Homeware hints

We’ve already given you our top gift ideas for babies, kids and teens (stay tuned for our gift guides for Mums and Dads next week!), but if you’re in need of a little interior inspo, you’ve come to the right place. From Hong Kong themed candles to plush pillows and champagne saucers, we’ve picked pieces guaranteed to give any home an update. Whilst we’ve angled this as a gift guide, there’s plenty you’ll pop on your personal wish list too!

Read more: Christmas Decorations: Where to Buy Festive Homeware in Hong Kong

We simply can’t pick just one item from Dovetail Living, Hong Kong’s newest online home decor and gifts shop. There are so many gorgeous things to choose from: the gold glitter salad servers, the stylish mint floor cushion, the  convertible Danish baby cots… we could go on and on! All of the products are imported from Europe, and with the focus on emerging designers you’ll feel confident (maybe even a little smug) that you are giving a really unique gift. We’ll definitely have a few Dovetail Living finds on our own Christmas list this year!

Treat yourself with 15% off your first order of $500 or above with the code SASSY15!

Available online from www.dovetail-living.com

These enamel appetiser plates by Floor 9 are perfect for your next holiday do! Featuring elegant gold script on cracked glaze, these plates not only embody the spirit of the festive season but will also make a stunning addition to your table décor.

Available online from Shopbop.

This 100% natural soy wax candle is a simple, yet stunning addition to the home. The whimsical, delicate cut outs of rose gold copper create a mesmerising glow when lit, and the vessel itself can be reused again and again once the candle is finished. Looking for something you (and your teens) can take from the home to your favourite juice spot? We’re also loving this stylish stainless-steel tumbler, which gives 10% of profits to Plastic Oceans Foundation.

Available online from The Lion Rock Press

This minimalistic tray by Umbra is the perfect way to keep all of those trinkets safe. Featuring sleek and creative design, a linen base to protect your jewellery and elegant matte brass accents, this practical gift works as both a decorative piece and as a stylish way to store your most treasured items!

Available online from Shopbop

This festive bottle stopper is no party stopper. With its decorative bow and chic gold hue, this 8 Oak Lane stopper makes a stylish and practical party gift that will undoubtedly be useful long after the festive season has come to a close.

Available online from Shopbop.

Read more: Your Baby and Toddler Gift Guide

Bubbles and the holiday season go hand in hand, so what better gift is there than these retro-inspired champagne saucers? The crystal art nouveau style has been given a modern edge with a touch of gold, adding to the opulence and glamor of the glasses – just the thing for NYE parties!

Available online from Marks and Spencer

Banish messy cables and slow charging forever with this ECLIPSE charger. The easy and stylish way to charge all of your devices, ECLIPSE will fit seamlessly into your life (and your bedside table!), ensuring that you’re always charged and ready with its three-port USB. The minimal design is available in premium woven fabric, marble or genuine wood finishes.

Available online from Native Union

Cooler weather means more duvet days, and any bedroom would be set with this gorgeous cushion from Elizabeth Scarlett. The palm tree design stays true to Hong Kong’s seasons, and the soft colour will fit seamlessly into any colour-scheme. We also love the blush pink pineapple design. The velvet is super soft and will give your abode an instant style upgrade.

Available online from ASOS

Read more: Alternative Advent Calendars for Every Member of the Family,

A diffuser may seem a tad uninspiring as far as Christmas gifts go, but we don’t know many that wouldn’t be thrilled to receive some goodies from Jo Malone. The diffusers may have a higher price tag, but they last forever. The Pomegranate Noir fragrance is heavenly, but we also love the English Pear and Freesia scent. 

Available from Jo Malone stockists across Hong Kong