Smalltalk

SMART BUYS FOR THE SAVVY PARENT

Break the ice

Stuck at a boring festive party with the relatives? Perk up the conversation by flashing these whimsical timepieces. They also make great gifts for your spouse or tween.

Fish Me Baby (left) and Igino watches, both $82, from Swatch outlets.

Toys for big boys

This year, give Dad or Grandpa the gift of practicality with a stylish twist.

1 UE Roll 2 wireless bluetooth speaker, $149, from Ban Leong Technologies.

2 Walkman NW-A30 series audio player, $1,599, from Sony.

3 Hypergrand Maverick watch, $309, from The Assembly Store.

4 Metal vessel, $27.70 (doesn’t include stationery), from Kikki.K.

5 Extra Bass series MDR-XB70BT earphones, $149, from Sony.

6 Maison Kitsune Landscape wool-blend scarf, $299, from Gallery & Co.

7 Dancing Kueh fabric and wood stool, $315, from Onlewo.

Ma’s favourite things

Pamper Mum or Grandma with these chic accessories this Christmas.

1 Rattan mirror, $45, from Cluster-Cluster.

2 My Little Nut perfumed hand cream, $28, from Etude House.

3 Terrarium, $60 (plants not included), from Cluster-Cluster.

4 Nomess Cophenhagen box, $89.90, from Gallery & Co.

5 Hold Tight Clutch Duo cotton-blend bag, $138 for DIY kit, or $218 for ready-made, from It Takes Balls.

6 Bosch Maxximum Sensor Control kitchen machine, $1,899, from major department stores.

7 Eyes and Dots ceramic teapot by Miss Etoile, $118, from Megafash.

Gifts of fun

Forget the gadgets; these presents will keep the little ones happy for hours.

1 Wooden penguin toy with leather wings, $59, from Anders & Dawn.

2 Krooom recycled laminated printed board ice-cream cart, $89.90, from Motherswork.

3 Djeco Squirrels wall-mounted musical box, $49.90, from The Better Toy Store.

4 Adventure rug cotton play mat, $99, from Made For Kai.

5 Krispy Dreme donut cotton cushion by Sack Me!, $55 from Kookies+Milk.

6 Qeeboo rabbit chair, $460, or $238 for the baby version, from Journey East.

7 Tegu Daredevil magnetic wooden block set, $69, from Playhao.