You’ve worked hard all year and now’s the time to sit back and reap the benefits of all you have put in. Here’s the perfect way to end the year in luxury and style.

It’s the holiday season, so getting a day off should not be a problem. Start the day with a no holds barred shopping expedition. Take advantage of the Lifestyle Shopping Pack and buy something exotic for yourself. Shop till you drop or till you’ve found that perfect dress, whichever comes first. Continued here…

Who says it’s all about the kids on Christmas? There’s enough cheer and merriness for grown-ups and children alike.
And after all, who needs an excuse to get a present?

Check out some interesting, funny and naughty Christmas gift ideas for the big boys and girls: Continued here…

The ubiquitous ‘diya’ is the front runner as far as lighting up on Diwali is concerned.  And then there are many other options of illuminating your house on this festival of lights, like decorative candles and designer lamps. Beautiful and creative candle/diya holders make for lovely Diwali gifts for friends and family or for your own home too.

Here are some designer and classy candle stands/holders:

-          Red Candle Stand

-          Lotus Light Holder

-          Dove Candle Stand

-          Dreamy Votive Holders

-          Moroccan Candle Holder

-          Divine Candle Stand

-          Funky Diya Holder

-          Umbrella Tree Stand

-          Etched Leaf T-light Holder

-          Buddha Lamp

-          Cut Work Lamp

-          Buddha Screen

-          Bodhi Tree Candle Stand

With many varieties and designs to choose from, candle stands make a great gift idea for Diwali.

For more Diwali gift ideas click HERE.

At some point of time in school or college we have all had teachers we hated and teachers we simply adored. Some have left a mark on our lives and played an important part in shaping our future. Great teachers, like any other human being, also deserve love, respect and appreciation.

Be it an existing teacher or one you had a long time ago in school, remember their contribution to your life and show them your appreciation. The gift can be simple, like a bunch of flowers, an assorted goody hamper or a box of chocolates. What is more important is the message that goes along with the gift. Be sure to express how you feel about the fact that they were a part of your learning years and how important that was for you.

Even the strictest of teachers will not be able to keep from smiling when they get a lovely pair of earrings or a personalised mug . As for teachers with a sense of humour you can get away with funny gifts like newspaper headline proclaiming them to be the best teacher in the world!

This Teachers Day make your favourite teacher feel special.
For more gift ideas click here.

Some people believe that friendship is the most important relationship you can form in your life. It is one of those rare relationships which are formed over time and is all about caring, sharing and simply enjoying each other’s company, without any terms or conditions.

Take time out this Friendship Day and make it extra special by hanging out with friends and doing fun things together. Look at our top 5 ideas to have a great day with friends:

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No matter where they may be or how far, all Indians across the world want to maintain a connection with their loved ones in India. Most people carry knick knacks for friends and relatives when they come for a holiday. But at times when the occasion is special and you cannot be there yourself, there are ways of expressing your feelings and thoughts by sending gifts and greetings from afar.

Traditionally gifts mainly comprised mundane things like flowers and chocolates on birthdays, anniversaries or weddings. But the gifting concept has come a long way since things have changed tremendously in the Indian gifting market.

It is a great time for Indians abroad to express their feelings and maintain the emotional bond with loved ones back home. There’s more to gifting in India than ever before. For all occasions or even for no reason in particular. Be it a new job, new baby, a graduation, wedding or simply to say ‘I love you’, you can pick the right gift to show you care. Continued here…

A great gift for the body and soul is the completely relaxing and rejuvenating spa experience. From a weekend for yourself, or an anniversary celebration for a couple to a relaxing gift for your mother or a day of indulgence with friends…the spa works for everyone.

You could go for a traditional Indian Ayurvedic massages like Abhyangam, Cholayil Sanjivanam or the Shirodhara Rejuvenation experience to relieve stress and relax the body. Or you could try some very popular Oriental spa rituals like the Balinese massage, the Javanese Lulur experience or the Shiatsu massage which use unique traditional movements to relieve tension.
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Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend but there are many other exclusive gifts that can make a woman happy. Although women are strong believers in ‘its the thought that counts’, no one can appreciate a classy and elegant gift as much as them. Pamper you partner on her special day with an assortment gifts that are bound to impress her.

We have put together a hamper of elegant gifts that are sure to suit any lady’s sense of fashion and style: Continued here…

It is not easy wrapping gifts with awkward shapes, the end result is more often than not quite untidy. Here are a few things to remember when wrapping odd shapes:

- Use cloth instead of papers as it wraps around different shapes easily

- Use cellophane or tissue, even if it crinkles the effect is nice.

- Put the gift in a bag or box rather than wrapping it up.

- If paper is the only thing at hand, then don’t just scrunch it up. Make folds or pleats around the gift to give it a neater look. Take a look at how you can do it:

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