Yet, after years of giving your mom the same mug or finding yourself in a last-minute shopping scramble, the quest for unique gift ideas becomes a priority.
Fear not! This list unveils five local businesses with distinct offerings, ranging from sweet treats to charming crafts, ensuring your Christmas gifts are not only memorable but also bound to impress.
1. CookieCrumbs
What better way to spread joy than with sweet treats? You can never go wrong with cookies of any kind, but if you really want to impress, check out CookieCrumbs!
Founded by two college friends turned entrepreneurs, this Malaysian bake shop is all the hype, churning out New York style soft cookies – crispy on the outside, soft and gooey within.
This season, elevate your gifting game with their Christmas special cookie combos. The packaging alone is enticing, featuring cookies that scream the festive season, from gingerbread men to cookies resembling snowmen and reindeer.
Of course, you also get to mix and match their popular flavours like the classic Dark Choc Chips, Smores, Uji Matcha, and so many more!
2. Crochet & Craft by Lalita
While it might not get cold in Malaysia, who can resist the cosy, soft feeling of crochet yarn?
Get adorable crochet earrings for your girlfriends or add some fun to your Christmas outfit this year. You’ll have everyone asking, “hey, where did you get those?” Plus, they offer various other customised gifts too!
By making a purchase, you’ll also be supporting Lalita Ramasamy, who turned to crocheting as a therapeutic outlet after her mother’s passing last November.
Almost falling into depression, Lalita found comfort in crafting earrings as well as trendy crop tops, scarves, bags, and beanies for her daughter.
What else screams the spirit of Christmas if not supporting and uplifting each other?
WhatsApp to order and follow Crochet & Craft by Lalita on Instagram.
3. Avogere Herbarium
Skip the typical bouquet of flowers that wilts away in days and opt for blooms that last a lifetime.
What started as one woman’s clever idea to preserve gifted blooms from her partner, has blossomed into a thriving business called Avogere Herbarium.
Specialising in one-of-a-kind preserved flowers displayed in glass tubes or bottles, these make the perfect dreamy gift for that special someone.
Explore their Christmas collection, featuring the Signature Bottle Mini adorned with festive touches.
Don’t forget, these beautiful gifts can even double as bedside lamps, as the bottle lights up from the bottom.
Follow Avogere Herbarium on Facebook and Instagram.
4. Lips Carpenter
Discover the perfect blend of clean, customised, and sustainable beauty with Lips Carpenter. You get to pick the exact shade, casing design, and even the scent of your desired lip product.
What makes these gifts truly special is the custom name engraving!
Currently, Lips Carpenter is offering a limited edition Christmas casing, so make sure you get your hands on those.
And here’s even better news – they have gift sets for men too! Plus, gentlemen, you might not know it, but you could probably use a nice lip balm once in a while.
Follow Lips Carpenter on Instagram and order here.
5. Petissier Pet Bakery
Don’t overlook your pets this Christmas! Petissier Pet Bakery is exactly what it sounds like – a haven for handmade pet snacks.
Crafted with premium ingredients like chicken, Greek yoghurt, cream cheese, goat milk powder, and natural veggies powder, these treats will keep your furry friends busy, while the owners enjoy their Christmas dinner!
This year, they’re offering a special deal featuring holiday-themed bites, ranging from treats shaped like Christmas trees to candy canes. Your pets deserve a festive treat too!
Follow Petissier Pet Bakery on Instagram.