'Tis still the season

’Tis still the season

OMG, what did you forget for Christmas? Get it urgently, and anything else you need for the
holidays, at these always-helpful shops


PANTRY MAGIC
“Magic” is the operative word at Pantry Magic, because you’ll look like a wizard when people
see your kitchen. All sorts of kitchenware hampers are on sale right through January 31.

More than 2,500 items are available from Pantry Magic and its partner brands like Microplane,
KitchenAid, Dualit, Cuisinart, Typhoon and Progressive. Check out the Chef’s Selection, cheese
graters, gingerbread cookie cutter, hot chocolate marshmallows, Vietnamese coffee and
Nespresso.

Everything you need is here: pans, pots, mixing bowls, spatulas, turners, knives, cutting boards,
mortars and pestles, silicone and iron bake ware, roasters, whisks, spoons, sieves, skimmers,
coffee makers, toasters, ovens and kitchen linen.

Pantry Magic has branches at Eight Thonglor, Paradise Park and the Emporium. Call (02) 713
8650 or (02) 269 1000 or visit www.Pantry-Magic.com/Bangkok. There’s a
PantryMagicThailand page on Facebook too.
1.
The Cheese Matters set features a bamboo board, cheese ID markers, a knife and crackers for
Bt1,815.
2.
The Bt1,955 Chef’s Selection includes extra virgin olive oil, a French whisk, cotton tea towel
and mini-cocottes.
3.
This gingerbread cookie mix and cutter in a jar with a flip-top lid are Bt1,275.
4.
Vietnamese Coffee for One includes a single-cup brewer, heat-resistant glass tumbler and
wooden coaster, for Bt1,750.
5.
In the Bt1,900 Seafood Love set you get lobster crackers, a lemon reamer, a fleur-de-lis towel
and Reserva sherry vinegar.
6.
This Nespresso Pixie espresso maker goes for Bt11,500.


MUJI
The latest trends from Japan are on view at Muji, simple but smart designs in daily utensils,
apparel, accessories, stationery, bedclothes and home furnishings.

Get a great 2012 diary or calendar, multipurpose bags, wool socks in dot, stripe and plaid,
music boxes, piggy banks, mirrors, shawls with stripes, Christmas ornaments and alarm clocks.

Muji has branches at all Central department stores. Call (02) 793 7900.
1.
A cosmetic bag with stripes, Bt850
2.
A beautiful red shawl, Bt1,690
3.
A Bt1,350 wooden music box inspired by a carousel
4.
A piggy bank for Bt1,250
5.
Christmas trees and reindeer, prices ranging from Bt165 to Bt225
6.
Notebooks for 2012, all kinds of colours, for Bt250 to Bt550


CENTRAL
Here’s your last chance to shop for Yule decor and other holiday gear, in the Gift Shop zone at
Central Chidlom.

With shelves shining in green, red, gold and silver, tuck in to trees, angel dolls, heart-shaped
wreaths, snowballs with Led lights, crystal Santa dolls, peacock note holders, gold flowers, bear
socks and more.

Head to the Promotions Corner between 10am and 10pm. Call (02) 793 7900.
1.
An angelic gold doll, Bt350
2.
A Christmas wreath, Bt1,950
3.
Cute bear socks for Bt395
4.
A lovely crystal Christmas tree for Bt5,200


MARKS & SPENCER
The popular English retail chain has some terrific hampers, loaded up with fragrant bath
cream, hand and nail lotions, shower gels and lots more.

The party basket features healthy snacks like biscuits, coffee, cookies, crackers, jams, honey,
Swiss chocolate, Belgian waffle puffs, custard cream, Dutch shortcakes and peanut butter. The
prices range from Bt795 to Bt4,995.

Marks & Spencer has branches at most Central stores.
1.
The Everlasting Rose set is Bt1,795.
2.
The aromatic China Blue set is Bt1,495.
3.
The Banquet Loving basket is Bt4,995.
4.
Heavenly Passion baskets cost Bt1,995.

ULYSSE NARDIN
The Swiss watchmaker unveiled a fascinating series of timepieces at Basel World 2011, led by
the Alexander the Great, which boasts an 18-karat white-gold case. It’s got a visible one-
minute tourbillon on the dial.

Then there’s the funky Freak Diavolo, the utterly cutting-edge Black Sea, and the newest
model, the Executive Lady, which sparkles with diamonds for undeniable elegance.

Ulysse Nardin watches are available at PMT the Hour Glass shops at Gaysorn, Siam Paragon
and the Emporium.
1.
Alexander the Great in an 18-karat rose-gold case: Bt31.5 million.
2.
The Black Sea is Bt409,000.
3.
The Executive Dual Time Lady ranges in price from Bt433,000 to Bt914,000.
4.
The Freak Diavolo chronograph sells for Bt6.3 million.