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As Christmas and New Year get closer, many people comb stores in search of ideal presents for their loved ones. The Kyiv Post team went on a mission to help shoppers by tracking down a few trinkets that would make an interesting or original present.

Those with sweet tooth

Atelier of Éclairs

Presenting sweet treats for Christmas is a tradition as old as the holiday itself. Kyiv’s pastry Atelier of Éclairs is dedicated to making sweets. The confectionery offers special holiday gift sets which include four éclairs, seven macaroons, 12 hand-made chocolate candies, and five pieces of typical Tuscana region spicy panforte. Each sweet set is supplemented with a small wooden pendant. The Christmas present costs Hr 300, including delivery. The present can be paid for in advance and is delivered starting from Dec. 18.

Tel. 066-297 8127

www.facebook.com/atelie.eklerov

Baker Street Bakery

Mini-tarts with berries, muffins, and American cookies, chocolate brownies with hazelnuts, custard éclairs and ginger cookies are just a few items of a long list of treats that can be ordered at the Baker Street Bakery to spend the sweetest winter holidays ever. The Bakery’s Christmas cake is a special festive offer that includes four types of nuts, natural dried fruits, has incredible taste and aroma. One such cake costs Hr 450. Orders are accepted until Dec. 20 only.

Tel. 067-409-5211

www.bakerstreetbakery.blogspot.com

Winter warmers

Wannabe Décor

The design studio Wannabe Décor creates unique collections of knitted home décor. Original plaids and pillows as well as cups, chairs, toys and candles wrapped with knitwear of different styles and colors are appropriate presents for those who love coziness and creativity. The price for special Christmas collections by Wannabe Décor that contain wooden box with knitted tea cups, coaster and cute knitted sheep varies from Hr 500 to Hr 1,600.

131 Chervonoarmiyska St.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

tel. 067-461-8552

www.wannabedecor.com

WoolKrafts shop

Natural wool throws made by WoolKrafts, a Ukrainian textile company, might be the best Christmas gift for those who appreciate home comfort. Its trademark store offers striped, chequered and herringbone throws for Hr 699. Deliveries are made from 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. the next day.

6A Zolotovoritska St.

tel. 044-228-9989

www.woolkrafts.com

Good night reads

Children’s book shop

Children’s book shop, a Ukrainian internet book store, offers fairy-tales, children’s encyclopedias and short stories in English. Beautiful pictures, good-quality painting and creative book design are distinctive features of the books sold at the store. Besides, prices in the store are reasonable. The cheapest book “Wild Animals: Encyclopedia” is Hr 46, while a 15-volume children’s encyclopedia costs Hr 620. If the order is made before noon, books will be delivered the next day after the order.

www.vkramnytsi.com.ua

YE

The bookstore YE offers English-language books for any taste. Classic literature, love stories, travel guides and photo albums can be found on its bookshelves. There is a smallish children’s section that mostly includes fairy-tales and teen chick flicks. The book prices are quite acceptable. English-language photo albums for Hr 300 are the most expensive items on offer. Delivery may take up to 10 days after the order, however.

5 Spaska St.

tel. 351-1338

Open daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

www.book-ye.com.ua

Cute trinkets to get in the holiday mood

Skrynya.ua

This Ukrainian internet site for buying and selling handmade gifts, offers creative textile and porcelain Christmas interior decorations. You can buy a cute ceramic sheep for Hr 45, a pair of funny knitted sheep for Hr 150, or felt snowmen for Hr 120. The site also offers original cotton Christmas tree decorations in the form of a piece of cake (Hr 100) and knitted Christmas tree balls (Hr 45). You can order all of these by registering at Skrynya.ua. The delivery takes a couple of days.

skrynya.ua

Koza Dereza

Ethnic souvenir manufacturer Koza Dereza has a series of Christmas gifts in traditional Ukrainian style. Christmas stars (Hr 120 each) that portray traditional celebration motifs are made of natural fabric and are painted by hand. The store offers different types of gift sets in wooden boxes. They can include things like a Christmas star, herbal tea, hay, jam and cookies. The price for the holiday collection varies from Hr 357 to 1,447. Delivery is free for any purchase over Hr250.

http://kozadereza.com.ua

Kyiv Post staff writer Nataliya Trach can be reached at [email protected]