It's the season to be generous and splurge on gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Preeti Agarwal and Kumar Siddharth scoured the city for five unique items to buy this Diwali
It's the season to be generous and splurge on gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Preeti Agarwal and Kumar Siddharth scoured the city for five unique items to buy this Diwali
Show your tongue bean bag
Jazz up your home with some colourful and bizarre bean bags, floor cushions and lounge chairs. Not only are they comfortable and unconventional, they can fit into your budget and make your home look chic. Available in colours like crimson, shocking pink, fluorescent green and electric blue, some are shaped like tongues. They can be customised and home delivered as well. This is your chance to grab the guests' eyeballs.
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At The Bean Store, Camp, Wanowrie, Vimannagar, Aundh, Kothrud.
Price range XL bean bags from Rs 1,499 and Basic bean bags from Rs 1,099 onwards, Ottoman Rs 775 onwards, Tongue Seat Rs 3,000
Handcrafted diffusers
Diffuse the festive aroma everywhere with help from The Bombay Store's handcrafted diffusers. The container is designed to contain a tea light candle and a plate containing natural essential oils are placed above the flame of the candle. They offer a range of scented oils including rose, cedar wood and eucalyptus. They have diffusers made from soft stone as well.u00a0
At The Bombay Store, 322, MG Road.
Price range Rs 175 to Rs 450
vodka and whisky lamps
For all the lovers of 'madira', Either Or has introduced trendy lamps made from liquor bottles that are painted and designed to entice customers. Available with multi-colored bulbs, these bottle lamps are sure to be a hit at
parties.
Atu00a0 Either Or, Sohrabh Hall, opposite Jehangir Hospital.u00a0
Price rangeu00a0Rs 859 to Rs 1, 500
autumn night candles
Exotic handcrafted candles are the latest offering from D-light candle store. Shop for eclipse candles, clay pot candles and autumn night candles. Made from paraffin wax, each candle boasts of a unique feature and are available in colours like white, cream, lavender, peach and baby blue.
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At D-Light, A-101, H-Block, MIDC, Pimpri.
Price rangeu00a0Rs 160 onwards depending on the type and size
Dry flower bouquets from thailand
Give natural flowers a miss and instead opt for dry flowers that will last and can be customised. Shamun's has a range of more than 80 kinds of dry flowers and fresh flowers assorted from Ooty, Sikkim, Bangalore and Thailand. You can also opt for bling colours like shiny red, silver and gold set up in customised vases. Flowers like red lilies and mokra orchids and chrysanthemums are on offer. Midnight home-delivery facility is also available.
Atu00a0 Shamun's, MG Road, Mezzanine Floor, Camp.
Price range Dry flowers with vases Rs 1,000 onwards, fresh flowers Rs 50 onwards