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  1. Desk plants & succulents1
    Flowers & Plants
    Desk plants & succulents₹200 – ₹900

    Low-maintenance and longer-lasting than cut flowers.

    • New Year
    • Homebody
    • Before you buy: match the plant to the light where it will sit: succulents need sun, while snake plants and ZZ plants cope with low light.
    • Not for: someone who travels often and can't water
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  2. Serveware & platters2
    Kitchen & Dining
    Serveware & platters₹500 – ₹8,000

    Platters, trays and serving bowls — for someone who loves to host.

    • New Year
    • Homebody
    • Before you buy: check that it's food-safe — some decorative trays and painted pieces are meant only for display.
    • Not for: someone who rarely hosts or cooks
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  3. Planners & diaries3
    Books & Stationery
    Planners & diaries₹300 – ₹1,500

    Planners, diaries and personalised journals — dated ones must arrive on time.

    • New Year
    • Reader
    • Before you buy: check the start date: a dated planner must arrive before its year (or academic year) begins; undated ones work any time.
    • Not for: someone who plans everything on their phone
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  4. Socks & handkerchiefs4
    Fashion & Accessories
    Socks & handkerchiefs₹250 – ₹3,200

    Printed socks or a handkerchief set — small, useful, and easy to get right.

    • New Year
    • Style-conscious
    • Before you buy: check the size range — most socks come in free size or S/M/L, and ankle or crew length changes the look.
    • Not for: someone particular about what they wear to work — go plain, or pick something else
    Buy fromHexafun
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  5. Cheese & grazing boards5
    Gourmet & Food
    Cheese & grazing boards₹1,600 – ₹4,200

    Ready-to-serve cheese platters and grazing boards from Indian cheesemakers and kitchens, from ₹1,600.

    • New Year
    • Homebody
    • Before you buy: check the delivery area first: Eleftheria delivers its platters in Mumbai only, The Charcuterie Co in Delhi NCR only, Gourmaison in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, and only Käse ships across India.
    • Not for: someone who is lactose intolerant, vegan or avoids dairy
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