Finds 10 Yule gifts that give comfort, joy — and local pride

As featured on Daily Tribune.PH last November 27, 2021

The season of gift-giving needn’t take the merry mood out of Christmas even if it’s barely a month to go before 25 December.

ITOOH, a one-stop e-commerce shop offerings products for space curation and design, has a holiday gift catalogue that’ll make finding the perfect gifts for others is such a breeze. Personalize Christmas present sets according to your gift-giving style and budget — without having to brave the back-to-normal holiday mob in physical stores nowadays.

To make your preparations even more relaxed, ITOOH also offers sorting, wrapping, bundling and delivery services for all your gifting needs — with a matching gift card that you can personalize, too!

The website has over three dozen partner merchants consisting of a diverse mix of known designers, craftsmen and community artisans. Here are some of ITOOH’s most popular home pieces — proudly Philippine-made and designed, of course!

1. Escolta Dinner Plate
Price: P2,500
Link: https://shopitooh.com/escolta-dinner-plate.html

Definitely not your average dinner plate set, this unique seven-piece set is made by master potter Ugu-Bigyan. Handmade out of reddish-brown clay and glazed with splashes of red and black, these medium-sized bowls and dishes are microwave and dishwasher safe.

2. Cloud Bookend
Price: P2,350
Link: https://shopitooh.com/cloud-bookend.html 

Bookworms are sure to love this proudly Filipino-made cloud marble bookends. Using black Romblon marble, these hand-carved pieces resemble tiered clouds with soft rounded corners.

3. Large Rattan Nito Tray
Price: P3,250
Link:  https://shopitooh.com/large-rattan-nito-tray-with-folding-stand.html 

A chic tropical-inspired table for both indoor and outdoor spaces. This boho piece is made out of two separate rattan pieces. While the woven tray tabletop comes with handles for serving, the foldable base can be easily set up to hold up the tray for dining or for decor.

4.  Nodum Candle Holder
Price: P4,800
Link: https://shopitooh.com/nodum-candle-holder.html

An art deco take on the candelabra, this eclectic piece comes from Eric Paras’ eclectic collection of mid century inspired pieces courtesy of a-11. Formed out of metallic black steel with a Philippine-made glass cone shade, the candle holder is perfect for diffusing candlelight in romantic evenings.

5. Purma Ottoman Trunk
Price: P27,109
Link: https://shopitooh.com/ottotrunk-3.html

A one-off piece from textile artist SiriusDan, this large padded ottoman also doubles as a trunk. Bohemian and worldly, this multipurpose piece is upholstered with a combination of weaves including Pis Syabit from Sulu and Yakan from Zamboanga, and features vintage European fabric with hand-painted accents.

6. All-Leather Holiday Gift Selections
Prices: Stationery Box priced at P29,625
Link: https://shopitooh.com/stationery-box.html 

, Square Lizard Gray Coasters at P3,500, Black & Brown Leather Candle Holder priced at P1,000 Link: https://shopitooh.com/candle-holder-croc-black-and-brown.html 

, Gambit Chess Set priced at P39,900 Link: https://shopitooh.com/p-b-gambit-chess-set.html 

, and Red Burma Leather Ice Bucket priced at P5,500 Link: https://shopitooh.com/red-burma-leather-ice-bucket.html 

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7. Kipling Desk
Prices: P37,100
Link: https://shopitooh.com/kipling-desk.html 

For friends who yearn for nostalgia, this Voyager desk will be the perfect gift for them. Made with stainless steel, dark wood, genuine leather and nickel accents that harken back to old-world designs, this piece is cleverly outfitted with discreet cut-outs for modern-day devices.

8. Blue Floral Pillow
Price: P2,300
Link: hhttps://shopitooh.com/blue-floral-pillow.html 

A cozy Christmas awaits those who get to receive this floral printed pillow inspired by the blooms of the English countryside. Covered in breathable and soft cotton fabric, this soft throw adds to any space an inviting homey ambiance.

9. Red Wreath with Assorted Berries
Price: P2,550
Link: https://shopitooh.com/red-wreath-with-assorted-berries.html 
Give the gift of a merry Yuletide spirit with this Red Berry Wreath. Handmade by local artisans, these wreaths feature a handwoven wire base, varnished imitation leaves, glass beads, and specially hand carved wooden berry-shaped beads.

In time for the holidays, ITOOH is also launching Yuletide gift cards redeemable for Homestyle purchases on their website. A safer alternative to heading outside, these e-gift cards are great for reminding loved ones how special they are this season.

10. ITOOH Homestyle E-Gift Card
Price: From P1,000 to P99,000

Aside from the P1,000, P3,000, P5,000 and P10,000 peso denominations, you’re also free to assign values for up to Php99,000. Shoppers can even choose from festive designs and include your own personal message when sending to your loved ones over email. Just head to shopitooh.com and click on Gift Cards for instructions on how to purchase one or send out to a family or a friend this December.

Christmas shopping can be stressful, but it can be easier with ITOOH. With just a few clicks, you can order and check-out a bespoke present that will undoubtedly reflect your love and care. This holiday season, choose to give the gift that will keep on giving — the Gift of Home.

Explore through: www.shopitooh.com>.