For practical gifts, Baptiste has something for everyone

If you’re looking for a practical gift to place under the tree this Christmas, look no further than Baptiste Ltd.

Whether it’s a kitchen appliance or power tool, you can find something special for your loved ones at the homeware and builders’ supply store.

Owner Sacha Bearden has stocked up on Cuisinart appliances and Milwaukee power tools ready for the Christmas rush, at some of the lowest prices on the island.

Already, the Cuisinart products are “flying off the shelves”, according to Ms Bearden.

“Our Cuisinart stuff is doing really well,” she said.

“Toasters, crockpots and Griddlers seem to be very popular items this Christmas.

“We also have pot and pan sets which make nice gifts for a young person or someone moving into their own place for the first time.

“Our other appliances include breadmakers and ice cream makers.

“We have a good selection of appliances and have the best prices on Cuisinart on the island.”

The Cuisinart 4-Slice Toaster costs $115, the Griddler $165, Coffee Grinder $37.95, Convection Bread Maker $210.95 and Frozen Yoghurt — Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker, $97.95.

Health and fitness fans will love the Oster MyBlend Blender, at $59.90.

This blender comes in different colours, such as blue, orange, green and pink, and mixes a smoothie ‘to go’.

For the cook in your family, there are also lots of kitchen utensils and gadgets to choose from at various prices.

Baptiste also sells Danby Maitre D’ wine coolers/fridges, for under $200.

“These are our best sellers so far this Christmas,” said Ms Bearden.

“There’s a size for every oenophile (wine lover).

“As household rooms can get a bit warm in Bermuda due to our climate, these fridges help to keep both red and white wines at a nice temperature.

“You can adjust the temperature throughout the fridge, setting different temperatures for different kinds of wine.”

If $200 is beyond your budget, then wine enthusiasts will also appreciate the Oster Cordless Wine Opener, at $33.15.

Ms Bearden said: “It stays in its charging base and then you just put it over a bottle to remove the cork.

“It’s very easy and makes a very cool gift idea.”

Baptiste Ltd also sells Skybar’s stainless steel Wine Chill Drops, which can cool a glass of wine to its ideal serving temperature 20 times faster than a fridge chills a full bottle.

“You keep them in the freezer and then pop them into your wine glass.

“They’re perfect for keeping a glass of wine chilled on a hot summer’s day,” said Ms Bearden. The store also sells insulated chiller bottle covers which keep bottles cold while in transit, such as on the way to a party.

As for smaller gifts and stocking fillers, Baptiste Ltd also stocks wine stoppers and gift bags.

If your boyfriend, husband, dad or brother enjoys DIY then Baptiste has a wide variety of tools and gadgets to keep him happy.

“We have impressive prices for power tools and have the best prices for Milwaukee on the island,” said Ms Bearden.

The Rockwell Tools JawHorse portable work station “makes projects easier”, at $299.

Gift cards

You can also buy a clamp and accessories. The Miter Saw Station and JawStand cost $109 each.

Ms Bearden added: “If it’s stocking gifts you’re after, we also have mini-tool sets and tape measures, and lots of other gift ideas for men.”

As for sprucing up your home itself, Baptiste sells energy-efficient LED Christmas trees from $199-$249.

The Warwick store also has baubles, tinsel and ornaments in various colours, plus Santa hats and gift bags at low prices.

Ms Bearden said: “We also have a remote control tree, which men will love. It changes the lights and flashing patterns at the touch of a button.”

Baptiste Ltd also sells gift cards “for people who can’t make up their minds”.

Baptiste Ltd is located at the corner of Khyber Pass and Middle Road, Warwick. Call 236-2095 or go to www.baptiste.bm. There are in-store special offers and customers can receive 10 per cent off cash purchases each Thursday. The store is open from 8am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.