Christmas is just round the corner and almost everyone is in a festive mood. Being a multi-racial, multi-religious society in Singapore, Christmas day is a public holiday for all, even the non-christians. Sometimes, non-christians join in the celebration too with their friends, including gift exchange - after all it is a season of giving and sharing.
However, choosing a gift for close friends and family members can be daunting. Has she had this before? Does she like the colour? What about the size? You know what I mean. Sometimes, I think it boils down to how well you really know or understand the person. One will know the answer when the recipients wear or use what has been bought for them. If not, spend more time communicating and understanding the friend / family member. Hopefully, you got it right the next Christmas.
My shopping list for the ladies of different personalities from the Singaporean jewellery artisan Carrie K. is as follows: -
For an Artistic lady - a beautiful mess spilled blue and gold bracelet
Bold-funky lady - a raw knuckle sandwich ring
Epicurean lady - a small safety pin paved pink sapphire rose gold ring
Free-Spirited lady - a pair of Egyptian hoop earrings
Gothic-styled lady - a razor ring
Minimalist lady - a pair of liquid drop earrings
Punky-rock lady - a leather antique brown nut and bolt bracelet
Religious lady - a pair of coat of arms earrings
Shirt-pants lady - a pair of forget me knot cufflinks
For rest of the ladies who do not fall under the above categories - a charmed wishbone necklace, may all their wishes come true...
Hopefully, it is a 'right' gift for them. If not, there is a always the next time..
And Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. :)