Sassy Mama’s Guide to Christmas Décor 2014

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… well, once all the decorating and planning’s done, that is. If you’re anything like us, you often fall behind on sending out your Christmas cards in time, your Christmas tree ornaments are in need of a dire upgrade, and you struggle year after year looking for something as simple as mistletoe. To avoid any festive frustration this year, we planned ahead and scouted out the best places to pick up a bit of tinsel and something for your tree. Godspeed mamas, you’ll have the jolliest Christmas party décor in no time!

Christmas Cards

Kikki.K
No matter what time of year it is, a visit to a kikki.K store never fails to see us squealing in delight. This Christmas, the brand delivers once again. Inspired by kikki.K founder Kristina Karlsson’s childhood Christmases spent in Sweden, kikki.K’s Christmas Collection of cards, decorations, trimmings and more brings the idea of a Swedish white Christmas to life. You can buy cards in a pack of 10 ($19.90), or individual pieces from $5.90, to $12.90 for the 3D pop-up card pictured above.

ION Orchard #B2-53  Singapore 238801 Tel: (+65) 6509 3107 

The Letter J Supply
Singapore-based calligraphy and papergoods artisan The Letter J Supply doesn’t disappoint if you’re looking for calligraphy-based cards. They do customisations as well.

100 Beach Road, Shaw Towers #02-38 Singapore 189702. Open Saturdays 2pm – 9pm, or by appointment via [email protected].

The Paper Bunny
Instagram-famous stationer The Paper Bunny is not just known for flatlays on Instagram. Their products, which range from greeting cards to notebooks, are made of good paper stock so your scribbling will never bleed. They’ve just launched a limited pre-order for a box of eight Christmas cards with matching lined envelopes ($32.90) for an extra touch of luxury and surprise.

PEEPnPRESS
These cards may be generic, but they’re ridiculously adorable and add a little local flavour – quite literally – to your holiday cards. Brainchild of local illustrator Natalie Kwee, these cards from her Shiok Sonnets collection have quirky illustrations accompanied by little poems like “You are the chicken to my rice, life with you is just not nice” as an homage to her home. These generic cards are also perfect for recipients who are a little iffy about associating themselves with religious holidays! PEEPnPRESS also does custom illustrations and cards.

Prints
Prints keeps it simple, so it’s a perfect place to pick up cards for your colleagues and distant relatives that you’re not close to but are obligated to get cards for anyway. Check out their range of  wrapping paper and gift bags as well.

ION Orchard, #04-26, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801 Tel: (+65) 6884 7068
Citylink Mall, #B1-12/14, One Raffles Link, Singapore 039393 Tel: (+65) 6336 3316

Typo
Typo will not only have the Christmas cards you want, but chances are, you might find a bunch of stocking stuffers and gifts for the people you love all at the same time. The Aussie chain store has knick knacks of every kind, but their stores tend to be full of people all the time too. You can choose to order online as well, but free shipping is only available for orders above $50.

313@Somerset #01-18  Singapore 238895 Tel: (+65) 6509 6151
Wisma Atria Shopping Centre #B1-61/64 Tel: (+65) 6733 4761

Christmas Decorations

Crate & Barrel
Crate & Barrel just opened their five-storey flagship at Orchard Gateway @ Emerald and you know it’s not going to disappoint. This means you get five floors of Christmas décor opportunities that may actually work for all year-round. We love the adorable critters they have as tree ornaments, so be sure to pick those up!

2 Orchard Turn, #03-25, #04-21/22 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Tel: (+65) 6634 4222

 218 & 277 Orchard Road, Orchard Gateway @ Emerald Singapore 238858 

Ikea
Ikea is one of those places we can’t ever leave empty-handed, even more so when it comes to the festive season. Pick up affordable basics including real trees that are priced from $79, wrapping paper, ribbons, gift tags and more. Their Christmas stock gets wiped out quickly so it’s best to pop by as soon as you can!

IKEA Alexandra, 317 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159965
Tel: (+65) 6786 6868

IKEA Tampines, 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Tel: (+65) 6786 6868

IWannaGoHome
IWannaGoHome never fails to make you want to cosy up for the holidays with a glass of Glühwein. Find an adorable Christmas range including bits and bobs like poinsettia cushions, angel statues, and cute knitted Santas. It’ll make you want to put the AC on full blast to make the temperature feel like Christmas too.

#01-35/36 Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994
Tel: (+65) 6737 8858

Robinsons
We love the new Robinsons Orchard and we can’t wait to get into the yuletide spirit there. The Robinsons Christmas Trim Store has oodles of chic décor to make sure your year-end festivities are #chictothenextlev.

260 Orchard Road, Singapore 238855
Tel: (+65) 6735 8838

Spotlight
The DIY and crafts giant has an extensive range of holiday and christmas decorations, including DIY supplies for those with crafty fingers.

68 Orchard Road, #05-11/19, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Tel: (+65) 6733 9808

TANGS
TANGS never fails to be in the Christmas spirit, from the décor of the building itself, to the little knick knacks and ornaments they stock. Find everything you need at their Christmas Shop on Level 4 — think decorations, wrapping paper, Christmas cards, a gift-wrapping service, wreaths and much more.

310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864
Tel: (+65) 6737 5500

Christmas Trees

Artificial

Cold Storage
The fact that you can order online and these guys deliver right to your doorstep is reason enough for us, girls! There’ll be plenty of time to pound the pavement going shop to shop filling up your shopping list, so there’s no need for you to flex your muscles carrying your new tree home. Simply click, click and buy!

www.coldstorage.com.sg

Novena Square Mall
In the lead up to the holidays, the ground floor of Novena Square Mall will be filled with Christmas vendors specialising in everything you’ll need to deck the halls and be truly jolly.

238 Thomson Road, Singapore 307683

Robinsons
Robinsons has plenty of traditional tree options with a variety of sizes. However, if you’re pressed for time (or simply want an uber-blinged-out tree) they also offer pre-decorated and pre-tinselled trees.

260 Orchard Road, Singapore 238855
Tel: (+65) 6735 8838

TANGS
Yes that’s right, TANGS truly is a one-stop-shop for all things festive. With a huge selection of decorations, ornaments, stationery and the like, it’s no surprise to hear that TANGS has a huge selection of different sized artificial trees at very reasonable prices. Plus, they also offer free delivery for TANGS membership card holders, which means you can stock up without having to worry about lugging everything home by yourself!

310 Orchard Road, Singapore 238864
Tel: (+65) 6737 5500

Real

Bedok Garden & Landscape
If you’re planning on ordering from this super-popular garden centre, you better be ready to get in line. Due to their convenient East Coast location, their fresh imported trees tend to sell out quickly. You have been warned!

4A Bedok South Road, Singapore 469271

Cold Storage
Select Cold Storage outlets will be selling beautiful Noble and Douglas Firs in addition to their fake trees. Prices range from $59.99 for 3-4 feet trees, all the way up to $149.99 for 9-10 feet trees. Deliveries start from 1 December and cost $50 extra; final orders are due by 24 December. They’re even selling stands, which are usually harder to find than trees themselves!

www.coldstorage.com.sg

Corona Florist & Nursery
Having been in business since 1950, these florist and horticulture experts can confidently help you pick out your ideal Christmas tree and give you all the inside info on how to keep it looking lush for as long as possible! Stocks start arriving in the third week of November due to popularity so be sure to pre-order in plenty of time!

388F Clementi Road, Singapore 599473

Far East Flora
Choose from a huge selection of festive flora; we’re talking Christmas trees of all sizes, types and shapes, poinsettias, wreaths, floral arrangements and more. We guarantee you won’t be leaving this place empty handed. We would also suggest pre-ordering so as to avoid those pesky queues!

6 Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 610000
590 Queensway, Singapore 149072
555 Thomson Road, Singapore 298140
565 Thomson Road Singapore 298184

Tel: (+65) 6251 2323

Ikea
What don’t they sell at Ikea? Not only can you pick up your ornaments, decorations, home furnishings, kitchen sink and more at this superstore but they also have a wonderful selection of imported Christmas trees at very affordable prices.

IKEA Alexandra, 317 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159965
Tel: (+65) 6786 6868

IKEA Tampines, 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Tel: (+65) 6786 6868

Thomson Road Nurseries 
Simply walk down Thompson Road and you’ll hit garden centre after garden centre. With a wide variety of outlets and offerings you’re bound to find the tree of your Christmas dreams! Island Landscape in particular has a great selection of beautiful firs imported from the USA that are simply begging to be decorated.

Thomson Road, between Andrew Road and Olive Road, near the Polo Club

Vanda Win
Another one-stop-shop for all things festive, Vanda Win stock a selection of real and artificial Christmas trees, decorations, ornaments and arts ‘n crafts. We love it when everything is in one place!

2 Serangoon Rd, The Verge, Singapore 218227

World Farm
In a word, the offerings available at World Farm are extensive. Boasting some of the tallest crimbo trees in the Little Red Dot (over 8 feet tall!), there’s plenty of selection at this wholesale centre, so you can rest assured you won’t have to settle for anything less than your ideal!

15 Ban Soon Pah Road, Singapore 769962