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Time doesn't stretch and sometimes days are shorter than we would like. It's not always easy to fit the walks in the middle of the routines and confusion of the season, and this ends up being an obstacle to Christmas shopping in physical stores.

However, none of these factors has to be an impediment to surprise your friends and family - it's possible to buy beautiful, original and special gifts without leaving the house (or even in the office, between meetings or on lunch break!). In this article, we gather some suggestions from Portuguese brands that you can buy online, without having to worry about rush hours or family commitments. You will not resist!

*Photo: Kira Auf Der Heide

 

WILDMIZZI

Don't be fooled by the name – Wildmizzi is a Portuguese brand that deserves your attention. Designed for sophisticated women who dare to be different, it presents some suggestions for footwear that will certainly delight the women you love.

Among ballet pumps, loafers, mules and sandals, discreet options and irreverent ones, there’s a lot to discover. The highlight of Wildmizzi goes to the flat models (which show us that it’s not mandatory to wear high heels to create an elegant look), and it's through different patterns, materials and strategically thought details that it presents unique collections. If you still don't have the perfect gift for your sister, your best friend or your mother, it's time to take a look at the proposals of this brand! These Black Gian loafers are a dream, aren't they?

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://www.wildmizzi.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildmizzishoes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildmizzi/

 

GHOME - CONTEMPORARY PORTUGUESE DESIGN

Gifts that combine functionality and aesthetics are winners, and therefore we couldn't fail to include a Portuguese furniture brand in this article. We know that it's difficult to start a new life and decorate a house as one lives there, so we believe that the furniture and accessories for the house are excellent gift suggestions for that friend or family member who doesn't yet has all the divisions complete.

Ghome uses Portuguese raw materials and uses local manufacturers to create its pieces, providing a personalized experience and very close to the customer. This is not a common brand – Ghome combines the minimalism of design with the irreverence of colors, and presents unique proposals, which will fit perfectly into a young and personality-filled decoration. Aço Chair is an excellent example of their work and one of our pieces of choice. The suggestion is made!

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ghome.pt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ghomification/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghome.pt/

 

TEA&OATCAKES

Christmas asks for special gifts for the most special people in our lives, and a jewel is always a good option, so we couldn't help but mention Tea & Oatcakes, which is dedicated to the creation of contemporary jewelry. By combining the exploration of ideas through design, with artisanal production techniques, Isabel Ramos, responsible for the brand, displays unique pieces that will leave no one indifferent.

For this holiday season, we suggest that you surprise the woman you love with the Flower Collection earrings, created in 925 silver and available in gold finish (with gold bath) and silver (with rhodium bath). These earrings combine delicacy, elegance and irreverence, and will certainly surprise and please those who have them in their stocking this Christmas!

Contact: [email protected]

Website: http://www.tea-oatcakes.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teaoatcakes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaoatcakes/

 

ÂME MOI

If each woman is unique, so must her wallet be – and âme moi values elegance, delicacy and exigency when presenting its products. This is a Portuguese brand that was born in the Entre-o-Douro and Minho region and that creates exclusive luxury accessories, inspired essentially in the equestrian world and in the Portuguese culture.

Amália is its latest novelty and our suggestion for this Christmas - a model that involves many hours of work and dozens of steps until it's completed; a true work of art, inspired by the ancient and elegant Lisbon of Amália's soirées, but also by the neighborhood-like and devoted Lisbon, the birthplace of fado which made its name. It presents itself as a tribute to “Coração Independente”, the album by de Amália Rodrigues, in the year of its centenary, and as an excellent Christmas present for someone who deserves a special treat!

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://www.amemoi.com/pt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amemoiofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amemoi_official/

 

ALMA DA COMPORTA

Besides gifts that can be unwrapped, dressed or used, it's also possible to offer moments and experiences. Thus, we can't fail to put an experience - that will be guaranteed to be unforgettable - on this list: the stay in Alma da Comporta, which invites us to enjoy the tranquility of nature and discover the best of each one, disconnected from the routines and connected to the people we love.

There are three houses available, perfect for a stay with friends or family: Campo de Arroz, a typical beach house at Comporta, Flor de Arroz, in the heart of Comporta's rice fields, and Casa de Arroz, which presents itself as an authentic and peaceful refuge. Each of these accommodations allows groups of 8 to 12 people (depending on the chosen house), which means that any of them can be perfect for a weekend with the people you love. This Christmas, why not skip the surprise factor and arrange a getaway with your friends?

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://alma-da-comporta.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almadacomporta/

 

THE LOVER'S LOVER

The Lover's Lover is a Portuguese brand, sustainable and fully plastic-free, that designs and produces all the pieces on national territory, using stock fabrics that guarantee the desired quality.

The limited-edition festive dresses became a must-have for the best time of the year, but The Lover's Lover also has different, more casual pieces, suitable for everyday life. Shipping is always free, and the black and pink boxes make every item of clothing an irresistible gift for this Christmas! What do you think of this t-shirt? If you have a friend who's always with their head on the moon, you just found the perfect gift!

Contact: https://theloverslover.com/pages/help-contact-us

Website: https://theloverslover.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloverslover/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloverslover/

 

JOSEFINAS PORTUGAL

The name is a homage to the grandmother of the founder, Filipa Julio, who used to accompany her to the ballet lessons as a child. In a country in the midst of a crisis, where dreaming had little room, making hand-held shoes gained a new name and the values defended by the brand gained more strength every day. Now, Josefinas is a world-renowned brand and continues to launch novelty after novelty, without losing what defines it: the power of women, the ability to inspire them, and the mission to make a world where men and women are equal.

For this Christmas, we suggest the Josefinas Moscow, who are inspired by the universe of dancers and who come in a music box that makes us dream. A wonderful surprise!

Contact: 919 799 110 | [email protected]

Website: https://josefinas.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosefinasPT

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josefinasportugal/

 

FINE&CANDY

The end of the year is approaching, so if you like to offer particularly useful gifts, you really need to look at this Portuguese stationary brand. Among planners, notebooks, pencils and pens, Fine&Candy arrives to facilitate the lives of those who favor organization and haven’t yet lost the habit of writing by hand. And did you know you can customize the notebook or planner you choose? It's true – you can add the monogram or a special word!

For those looking for a sober and special gift, we suggest an online exclusive: the Grace notebook, which will be your best ally in the 2020 routines. Made of skin and with room to place a pencil or pen, Grace has smooth pages inside and comes with a pencil included. The meetings will look more interesting!

Contact: 22 013 1949 | [email protected]

Website: https://www.fineandcandy.com/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fineandcandy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fineandcandy/

 

LEMON JELLY

The smell of lemon is not associated with Christmas, but we suggest that you include it in this year's packages - trust us, it will be a good decision! Lemon Jelly is also Portuguese and has come to revolutionize the concept of the galoshes, by introducing different styles of the typical rubber boots. There are many other models to discover and explore – the choice can be truly complicated! - but between Summer models and Winter shoes, we believe that the months of January and February deserve nice, warm, and feminine boots.

We can only recommend one particular model: the Philly boots, a more cherished version of the traditional boot, with a velvet bow that screams Christmas with the discretion that allows it to fit in with the most diverse winter looks.

Contact: 22 747 0611 | [email protected]

Website: https://www.lemonjelly.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LemonJellyShoes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemonjellyshoes/

 

VIOLETA COR DE ROSA

How about a gift that comes to uplift a room in the house? Violeta Cor de Rosa is a Portuguese brand of illustrations, which are presented in the most diverse formats: bags to put toys and blankets, vinyl to place on the wall, paintings, temporary tattoos and even t-shirts. And if you think this brand is limited to the decoration of the little ones' rooms, you are mistaken (even if it's a success among the children!). There is much to explore and if you're going to offer a gift to someone creative, who likes a modern decoration with special details, you don't need to look any further.

Our last suggestion is precisely an illustration of the Great People Collection from Violeta Cor de Rosa. Greta Thunberg, Freddie Mercury, Sophia de Mello Breyner, Neil Armstrong, Coco Chanel and Frida Khalo are just some celebrities you'll find!

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://www.violetacorderosa.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violetacorderosashop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violetacorderosa/