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Wacky? Weird? Wonderful! - take your pick

Laila Nasry, Ruhanie Perera and Uthpala Gunatilake offer some super gift ideas.

Come Christmas morning and one rushes pell mell to see what one has got for Christmas. A frenzied tearing of the wrapping only reveals another blouse you already have in a different colour. Christmas gifts get predictable after sometime. Clothes, shoes, bags, perfume, CDs, books...so goes the famous list. Why not something you don't have to feign surprise over...something different...something - wacky.

Leisure lovelies

Put a ribbon on leisure! For all those who have ample time to stand and stare a gift of this nature will be best put to use. Encourage leisure past times by gifting - 

*Calligraphy pens and nibs - available at Noveltys Art supplies showroom -Tel: 573816. Pens are Rs. 650 and nibs Rs 490 each.

*Paper tole- A picture perfect gift for Christmas. Pictures range from Rs. 325- 4000. The gum is Rs. 250 and the sillicon gun Rs. 150. Available at Stella Enterprises, 25, Sunethra Devi Mawatha, Kohuwela. 

*Fabric painting -available at Pentel (Liberty Plaza) for Rs. 300 (for 12 tubes) and fabric pastels - available at Pentel for Rs. 135

*Quick stitch kits, just the thing for nimble fingers available at Everest Stores 29, Deans Road, Colombo 10 for Rs. 235-450 

*Gardening tools for the green fingered. Available at Hunters for Rs. 500 and upwards. 

Live n' kickin'

Ever given or got a barking present? For all the Dr. Doolittles out there, a pet puppy or kitten for Christmas would be the ideal gift. The Kennel Club in Rajagiriya offers puppies for sale.

Still on pets but with not much petting involved would point to ornamental fish. Quite a favourite among some. Saman Aquarium, 194A High Level Road Nugegoda offers fish at very affordable prices.

Unwind pleasures

With almost a year gone by the hustle, the bustle and the stress would surely have taken its toll. For the aching head, the knotted shoulders, the tired body and the weary arms, what better gift than one that 'beats it all'.

*Pampering session - Relieve tension spots, get your body massaged etc. at Karen Mortier's "A Soothing Touch" 97, Dharmapala Mawatha Colombo 7. Tel: 686701. The treatments range from Rs. 350- 1000. 

*Foot Reflexology- prop up your and feet and relax for Rs.500 at "Soothing Touch".

* Bath delights- Soak off the stress with bath powder Rs. 550 a kilo, bath soaps 1175 a kilo available at Odel (can be purchased in grams).

*Scented candles -available at Shilpi, Paradise Road, Barefoot, Odel in varying colours, sizes and prices.

*Aromatic oils in varying smells just the thing for those hard working souls burning the midnight oil. At a variety of prices they are available at Odel and Shilpi. 

A different beat

For individuals with a penchant for all that is different and great. 

*Nature CD collection -forget the pop, the rock, the reggae etc. and get one with nature. Let the soothing sounds of a gurgling spring, the roar of the ocean lilt you. Available at Kent or Tegi ranging from Rs. 475-990. 

*Tantra T'shirts -these t'shirts are totally way out with catchy sayings like 'Kamasutra: India's version of "Just do it", 'Kamasutra: it's good for your back" etc.

*Funky and chunky jewellery - all that glitters is not gold. Pieces in wood are available at Yoland Collection, in glass and beads at Shilpi. 

*'Photo me' pictures - A row of four pictures in crazy poses taken with a loved one at some point framed and gifted at Christmas is ideal for rekindling good old times. 

*A box of flavoured tea- a good cuppa is welcome any day at any time and why not in any flavour. Mlesna offers flavoured tea at Rs. 200. Special Christmas packs are also on offer.

*A handmade family album for the coffee table, for those with less money and more time on their hands - make a scrapbook full of 'golden moments' with family pictures and captions. An ideal gift for parents or a sibling living abroad. 

House warmers

Family friends deserve more than a Yule log, Breudher, chocolates or a bottle of wine. Something more lasting...maybe something that would adorn their home reminding them daily of the closeness you'll share. 

*Rocking chair -Available at Chemwood Furniture (Liberty Plaza) for Rs, 2100 is the ultimate thing for relaxation.

* Barbeque grill for the fun Sunday brunches and family get togethers. Priced at Rs. 1950, available at Titus Stores.

*Wind chimes- catch the wind, let it not pass through silently. Kent offers a range of wind chimes at affordable prices ranging from Rs.200 -600

*Cacti plants- Prickly but pretty. For sale at Odel for Rs. 300 upwards

Money matters. 

Season time and the biggest Scrooge turns spend-thrift and receiving money is most welcome. But money in a boring brown envelope is out. Get creative and also encourage saving by starting a savings account with the initial sum one is willing to gift. An ATM card would be ideal to put a bow on. 

Time out 

There are those things in life one always wants to do but never get down to it because "there's no time." Make time for someone by gifting a voucher. 

*Adventure sports - chill out, have fun, go wild doing white water rafting (Rs. 1800), mountain biking and canoeing (Rs. 1000 half day 1500 full day) or trekking (Rs. 500 half day, Rs 800 full day). 

*Social dancing course- ideal for anyone who trips over or stomps on toes trying to dance. Get a voucher from the Dance Academy for a 3 1/2 month course priced at 2450 (and be eligible to a 10% discount). Contact Dharshan Wijesinghe on 077777111. 

*Yoga classes- Go 'om' away from home! The Ladies College Vocational Training Institute offers lessons for Rs. 1500 (Additional Rs. 500 for registration) Contact Tel: 574194. 

For office use only

It's time to say "Merry Christmas" instead of "slave driver" to even the most pesky of bosses! 

*Executive planner which includes a calculator, depicts world times and various other features makes an ideal gift for Rs. 975. Available at Unik Creations. 

*Desktop ornaments - At Kent, crystal table clocks, paper weights, miniature copper ships are available for Rs. 950 -2000.

* Pen holders and other glass ornaments available at Planet 99 (Majestic City or Liberty Plaza) for Rs. 99 and over.

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