When I have to buy a gift for a brother, buddy, a
colleague, a batchmate I often think of in terms of buying something for their
house (read wives or moms). However, there is a whole bunch of world out there
which does not live in a house that can accommodate anything delicate (read
they are bachelors/live alone)
Now – birthday parties, farewell gift, secret santa, house
warming (which is most often, since they are usually thrown out after every 11
months), etc. although there aren’t many occasions, but gifting options for single
men are scarce. I guess by now I can relate to all you girls and boys who ever
went out shopping.
I have roamed around malls, aimlessly looking at
wallets (not right choice), bags (too expensive), perfume (too personal),
clothes (imperfect size) for hours whenever I have had to buy a gift for this
special category of people. Until recently when I found this store named
Happily Unmarried.
Happily unmarried is a funky store which makes pretty
much everything that a single guy can need (you can include some of girl’s
necessities too). Apparel, bar accessories, stationary, home stuff, etc. are
designed out of either waste or to look like waste, perfect to go with a house
which is more than half waste.
For example – for my sister’s boyfriend I bought a set
of four coffee mugs with some funny prints. For my brother, I bought a welcome
mat. For another friend I bought an ashtray. So yes I am pretty much a regular
shopper there.
An ashtray |
Coffee mugs |
Well! My experience with this store has been quite
good. Even though I have not used anything from them, a little of merchandising
background in me can vouch for good quality.
They have a few stores around Delhi and have tied up
with several stores across India. Also, they have their own webstore. You can
check it out at - http://www.happilyunmarried.com
A big thumbs up for the store.
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