CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

EARTH LOVERS

With the Right to Fight: Planting Peace is the debut children’s book by Anika M. Christopher, a talented writer and publisher hailing from Virgin Gorda, BVI.

The book is about little Wangari’s love for the earth, which grows as deep and as wide as the skies above her. But what no one knows is that this love was forced by society to be small, and is actually a tiny seed that, with the right rain and sunlight, will sprout into millions and millions of trees.

With the Right to Fight: Planting Peace is $22.50 available from Nook bookstore.

FILL THOSE CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS WITH E.Co

E.Co creates, manufactures, wholesales and retails authentic, natural and quality “made in the BVI” products. These are the perfect stocking fillers this Christmas.

E.Co is on Main Street (the old Sunny Caribbee building next to Island Roots). WhatsApp 284 346 1023 for a guided tour of the store.

BUSH TEA (TOP LEFT) Entice your palate with local bush tea, wine jams, and exotic teas. This kit is $30.

SALT BLENDS (TOP RIGHT) Uplift your Christmas baking with E.Co’s hand harvested Salt Island salt blends. Choose from five delicious seasonings: Habanero Mango, Mojito Lime, Tangerine Hibiscus, Garlic and Herb, and Plain. $40 each.

E.CO'S SKINCARE (BOTTOM LEFT) Discover radiant skin with E.Co’s range of face masks, night creams, serums and botanical blends. This indulgent skincare kit is $82 and for a limited time receive a free reusable make-up remover cloth.

SUN PROTECTION (BOTTOM RIGHT) E.Co have got your back for sun care and protection, with moisturising body shimmers, reef safe sunscreen, and the award-winning Beach Powder. This sun care kit is $52. Add a lip balm for an extra $5.

ARTISAN LUXURY

Season’s Greetings from Nutmeg & Co.!

Nutmeg & Co The BVI's Flagship Gift Shop & Gallery 164 Waterfront Drive, Road Tortola Phone 284 494 1426, WhatsApp 284 342 9993 www.nutmegandcobvi.com

RIGHT Cocobel Chocolates are the artisanal creations of Isabel Brash, who says that she fell into chocolate like Alice falling down the rabbit hole of endless wonder and enchantment. Cocobel chooses quality single estate cocoa grown in Trinidad to make fine chocolate and confectionery, to delight the chocolate lover. Bars and Bonbons (see photo), Dragées and Bark are available exclusively at Nutmeg & Co.

BELOW Have yourself a vintage little Christmas with classic Cavallini gift tags and stickers, table napkins and holiday table decor. As always, complimentary kraft gift wrapping and a festive card collection in singles or boxes are available.

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT

Arawak Interiors is packed with Christmas homewares and accessories. They have an extensive range of luxury candles, gifts, decorations, home fragrances, décor and tabletop decorations.

Containers are arriving regularly from Bali and the US, so make sure to stop by and browse furniture and accessory collections in their adjoining warehouse. Arawak also custom-make furniture to order.

Shop in store at Arawak Interiors, Road Reef Plaza, Road Town. Phone 284 494 5240. For more on Arawak’s extensive range of products, services and their custom project portfolio, see their new website arawakvi.com.

BOOKWORM

Nook bookstore is a bookshop with a relaxing, communityinspired atmosphere. At the In-house Island Roots café you can browse books and enjoy a cup of barista-style coffee. Nook has an extensive range of new releases, international best sellers, kids and young adult, non-fiction and lifestyle titles as well as a selection of stationery, cards and gifts.

Shop in store at Nook bookstore. Access from Upper Main Street opposite Russell Hill or Waterfront Drive opposite the ferry dock carpark. Instagram and Facebook nookbvi, email: kate@nookbvi.com, phone 284 340 3164. For more see nookbooksbvi.com.

TOP ROW Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro, $32; The Midnight Library, Matt Haig, $30; Girl A, Abigail Dean, $32; The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman, $33; The Mirror and the Light, Hilary Mantel, $35.

SECOND ROW FROM TOP Fashion Designers A-Z, $105; Bliss – Beaches, $46; The Illustrator $78.

KIDS' BOOKS, BOTTOM LEFT (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Penguin Problem, Jory John, $21; Madeline, Ludwig Bemelmans $22; The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, $10; Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris $22.

COOK BOOKS, BOTTOM RIGHT (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT)

Tables and Spreads, $33; Friuli Food and Wine, $58; Donna Hay Modern ABOVE Customise your own make-up kit for Christmas with a Baking, $46; Date Night In $33. wide variety of products in store. Prices vary.

STARLIGHT, STAR BRIGHT

House of Luxury features exclusive jewellery and accessory brands from all over the world. Since 1895, Swarovski’s mastery of crystal cutting has defined the company. An enduring passion for innovation and design has made Swarovski the world’s premier jewellery and accessory brand.

These gorgeous Swarovski crystal jewellery pieces, and many more, are available in store at House of Luxury, Tortola Pier Park, phone 284 443 3030 or email sales@houseofluxurybvi.com.

LEFT TO RIGHT

Bracelet $119; blue crystal dangling earrings $129; ring $189; leaf necklace $199; violet crystal pendant and earrings set $169.

GLAM UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Body Glam Cosmetics is the British Virgin Islands’ premier cosmetics retail store. Offering complete makeover and make up advisory services, they carry a wide range of brands and products for every skin tone and skin type.

Shop in store at Body Glam Cosmetics, Building #7, Tortola Pier Park, Road Town. Phone 284 346 4526. For more see bodyglamcosmetics.com.

Pamper yourself or your loved one with the gift of a holiday makeover from Body Glam Cosmetics this Christmas. Offering a complete makeover and make up advisory service, we can help you look your best for weddings, corporate events, photoshoots, graduations, proms, festival troop costuming, special birthdays, anniversaries, or when you need a little reminder of just how special you are. Prices start at $60.

GIVE THE GIFT OF TRÈFLE

The BLACK Collection by Trèfle represents strength, power, wisdom, design and vast hues that can only capture one thing, a mark. BLACK is a journey of Kristin’s experiences in the fashion industry over more than 12 years and her personal choice to always remain positive and focused. This print is called “The Q” and is a mixture of eight prints, combined to create one print. It’s a mood. It’s a vibe. It’s Trèfle.

Shop in store at Clover’s, 281 Waterfront Drive, Road Town, or trefledesigns.com. Phone/WhatsApp: 284 440 3006, email customerservice@trefledesigns.com.

RIGHT Harella black knit dress: Art is beauty with this knitted black dress. Celebrate positivity with our block print that gives you a fresh look. Harella knit dress $80.

FAR RIGHT Glenda printed linen wrap skirt: The tropics just got elevated with this cute wrap skirt. A beautiful linen that gives a flouncy but graceful look. Glenda linen wrap skirt $90.