Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list

Christmas shopping usually begins with good intentions and ends with a $30 office limit, a relative who says they don't want anything, and someone who has bought themselves the thing you were going to get them. Festive.

We've gathered gifts with a little humour and a reason to keep them after the wrapping paper is gone. Some are for the desk, some are for the whole family, and one contains a skiing squirrel. Browse by recipient below, or explore everything in our Christmas gift shop.

Secret Santa gifts under $30

The budget is modest. The gift can still look like you chose it on purpose.

Stacked Store Reality Check Cup - Spill The Tea. Our glass cup for the colleague who somehow hears the news before anyone else. Give it to someone who will appreciate the joke, especially if you're occasionally the subject of it.

Fluid Market Food Mini Vase Surprise Box. A tiny ceramic vase shaped like food, picked at random. There's the surprise of opening it at the party, followed by the more lasting pleasure of finding somewhere to put it.

matsui DOGS Figure Collection Vol. 2 Blind Box. A surprise figure from matsui's collection of dogs lounging on sofas and drifting in baths. An excellent choice for an exchange where people are inclined to trade.

Eat My Socks Croissant Bag Charm. A plush croissant for their bag. Silly enough to get a laugh, small enough to come to work the next day.

David Hockney Bigger & Closer Keychain. A cheerful keychain from Hockney's Bigger & Closer. An easy little gift for the person who has made it difficult to learn anything about their interests.

Christmas gifts for colleagues and the boss

For someone you see most weekdays, choose something they'll enjoy at their desk or take home. Their job title doesn't have to become the theme of the gift.

DETAIL Snow Globe NASA. An astronaut on the Moon, surrounded by swirling silver particles when you shake it. Snow is unlikely to turn up in Singapore this Christmas, so this will have to do.

Ichendorf Milano Snow Games Tumbler - Squirrel and Skiing. A handcrafted glass with a tiny skiing squirrel inside, designed by Alessandra Baldereschi. It brings a winter scene to the desk without requiring anyone to turn down the air-conditioning.

TASCHEN David Hockney: My Window. A compact book of 120 paintings Hockney made on his iPhone and iPad. Small enough to keep nearby, and much nicer to look at during lunch than another screen full of emails.

Ring A Date Wall Calendar. A reissue of a 1970s Italian perpetual calendar, made in Italy. It's a considered gift for a boss who likes design, and one they can keep using well beyond January.

Christmas gifts for the whole family

Bringing a gift for the house you're visiting? Give everyone something to do once dinner is over and the conversation has returned to your life plans.

Balvi Hey Chess Board Game. A colourful chess set made with Barcelona studio Hey. Handsome enough to leave on the shelf between games, where it may prompt someone to suggest a rematch.

Balvi Sushi Cats Puzzle. A 1,000-piece puzzle of three cats at a sushi bar, illustrated by Yuna Moona. A project for the Christmas public holiday, ideally with several people claiming to be in charge of the edges.

FRAMA Deep Forest Scented Candle, 170g. A candle inspired by the scent of Korean fir woods. A gift for the host who likes the idea of a Christmas tree but has run out of places to put one.

Christmas gifts for the design lover

Buying for someone with strong opinions about objects can be intimidating. Start with an artist they love, or choose something you know they'll enjoy making room for.

Phaidon Yoshitomo Nara. A substantial monograph made with Yoshitomo Nara, covering more than three decades of his work. For the fan who'll spend Christmas afternoon looking through it instead of making polite conversation.

Donna Wilson Creature - Claude. One of Donna Wilson's knitted creatures. Claude apparently has a passion for wine tasting; every creature comes with a story. Best for someone who won't need you to explain why you've given them a small knitted personality.

Vitra Eames Elephant, Small. The Eames Elephant in a smaller size. It works as a toy or an object for the shelf, depending on who gets to it first.

Last-minute Christmas gifts

When guessing has stopped being fun, let them choose.

Holiday Gift Card (Physical). A physical gift card that fits inside a Christmas card and never expires. If Christmas is very close, check delivery timing or pick one up in store.

Christmas delivery in Singapore

We deliver across Singapore, usually within 1 to 5 working days. Delivery is free on orders of SGD 100 and above. December can be busy, so order by mid-December if the gift needs to arrive before Christmas, and check the delivery address if your recipient will be away.

Prefer to shop in person? Visit our flagship at New Bahru, 58 Kim Yam Road, or our store at Gardens by the Bay.

Christmas gift questions

What's a good Christmas gift for a colleague?
Something small that suits their interests, if you know them. A glass cup, a snow globe or a compact art book can all work. If you don't know them well, a gift they can use at home is a sensible choice.

How much should I spend on Secret Santa?
Stick to the limit your group agreed on. Everything in our Secret Santa section is under $30. There's no prize for making everyone else feel underprepared.

What do you get someone who has everything?
Try something that adds a little pleasure to a routine they already have: a distinctive glass for their daily drink, a book by an artist they like, or an object that will make them smile when they see it. Knowing their taste helps more than spending more.

Can you deliver before Christmas?
We deliver across Singapore, usually within 1 to 5 working days. We suggest ordering by mid-December to allow more time during the busy season; check the delivery timing at checkout before relying on a particular arrival date.

Still deciding? Browse gifts under $50, explore gifts under $100, or try the gift finder for ideas by personality.