<p><strong>1  </strong><strong>Senz storm umbrella</strong><br>Calling an umbrella storm-proof is tempting fate in Belgium, but Dutch company Senz says its aerodynamic design will stay right-way around regardless of how gusty it gets. And it looks pretty cool, too <em>(€54.95-€64.95)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Hopono</strong><br>This bright store in the Elsene commune is full of everyday items that have been ingeniously rethought, from kitchenware and other household wares to lunch boxes, flasks and picnic sets. <em>Baljuwstraat</em> 48, Brussels, <a href="http://www.hopono-shop.com/nl/" target="_blank"><em>hopono-shop.com</em></a></p><p><strong><br>2  Red Winter Punch Tea</strong><br>When the weather turns chilly and wet (as it does), what could be better than curling up with a nice, hot cuppa? This seasonal blend is fruity and fragrant with apple, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom – plus it’s herbal, so you can enjoy it into the evening <em>(€6.21/100g)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Teastation</strong><br>With two locations, this speciality shop carries 170 teas, helpfully colour-coded by category: black, green and white for types of tea leaves, red for rooibos and blue for herbal infusions. It also stocks a selection of teapots and other paraphernalia. <em>Aldestraat 13, Hasselt; Ketelstraat 13, Diest,</em> <a href="http://www.teastation.eu" target="_blank"><em>teastation.eu</em></a></p><p> <strong><br>3  Noodoll</strong><br>Noodoll is a whimsical and playful brand with a line of stationery and adorable cuddly toys for kids. The designs from this London-based brand range from monsters and forest friends to fruit and veg, but all of them are delightfully happy-go-lucky <em>(€21.95)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Wolf en Wolkje</strong><br>Opened by the duo behind the award-winning interior design blog Woonblog, Wolf en Wolkje is aimed predominantly at kids and their hipster parents, filled as it is with an eclectic range of cool toys and gadgets. <em>Hertoginstraat 2A, Antwerp, <a href="http://www.wolfenwolkje.be" target="_blank">wolfenwolkje.be</a></em></p><p><strong><br>4  The Inner Circle of Europe</strong><br>Young Flemish photographer Gert Verbelen visited 18 small communities across the Eurozone to create this fascinating collage of the continent, where familiar images are not always found closest to home <em>(€39.50)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Theoria</strong><br>A smartly stocked, dangerously browsable bookshop, with shelves that mix international essentials with the best of Flanders. Leave time to linger in the cafe, which doubles as a comic book and vinyl store. <em>Onze Lieve Vrouwestraat 22, Kortrijk, </em><a href="http://www.theoria.be" target="_blank"><em>theoria.be</em></a></p><p><strong><br>5  Tomorrowland cap</strong><br>As you know, the Tomorrowland summer dance music festival in Boom is one of the biggest and best of its kind in the world. Revellers from all over the globe for the event, so the official cap is not only a trendy piece of headgear, it’s the ideal gift for music and festival lovers everywhere <em>(€35)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Tomorrowland Boutique</strong><br>This pop-up shop in the heart of Antwerp’s fashion district is the place to be for dance-inspired fashion and limited-edition items. It’s a unique store that doubles as a celebration and history of the festival and will only be open until 3 January. <em>Kammenstraat 43, Antwerp, <a href="http://boutique.tomorrowland.com/" target="_blank">boutique.tomorrowland.com</a></em></p>

<p><strong>1  </strong><strong>Senz storm umbrella</strong><br>Calling an umbrella storm-proof is tempting fate in Belgium, but Dutch company Senz says its aerodynamic design will stay right-way around regardless of how gusty it gets. And it looks pretty cool, too <em>(€54.95-€64.95)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Hopono</strong><br>This bright store in the Elsene commune is full of everyday items that have been ingeniously rethought, from kitchenware and other household wares to lunch boxes, flasks and picnic sets. <em>Baljuwstraat</em> 48, Brussels, <a href="http://www.hopono-shop.com/nl/" target="_blank"><em>hopono-shop.com</em></a></p><p><strong><br>2  Red Winter Punch Tea</strong><br>When the weather turns chilly and wet (as it does), what could be better than curling up with a nice, hot cuppa? This seasonal blend is fruity and fragrant with apple, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom – plus it’s herbal, so you can enjoy it into the evening <em>(€6.21/100g)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Teastation</strong><br>With two locations, this speciality shop carries 170 teas, helpfully colour-coded by category: black, green and white for types of tea leaves, red for rooibos and blue for herbal infusions. It also stocks a selection of teapots and other paraphernalia. <em>Aldestraat 13, Hasselt; Ketelstraat 13, Diest,</em> <a href="http://www.teastation.eu" target="_blank"><em>teastation.eu</em></a></p><p> <strong><br>3  Noodoll</strong><br>Noodoll is a whimsical and playful brand with a line of stationery and adorable cuddly toys for kids. The designs from this London-based brand range from monsters and forest friends to fruit and veg, but all of them are delightfully happy-go-lucky <em>(€21.95)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Wolf en Wolkje</strong><br>Opened by the duo behind the award-winning interior design blog Woonblog, Wolf en Wolkje is aimed predominantly at kids and their hipster parents, filled as it is with an eclectic range of cool toys and gadgets. <em>Hertoginstraat 2A, Antwerp, <a href="http://www.wolfenwolkje.be" target="_blank">wolfenwolkje.be</a></em></p><p><strong><br>4  The Inner Circle of Europe</strong><br>Young Flemish photographer Gert Verbelen visited 18 small communities across the Eurozone to create this fascinating collage of the continent, where familiar images are not always found closest to home <em>(€39.50)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Theoria</strong><br>A smartly stocked, dangerously browsable bookshop, with shelves that mix international essentials with the best of Flanders. Leave time to linger in the cafe, which doubles as a comic book and vinyl store. <em>Onze Lieve Vrouwestraat 22, Kortrijk, </em><a href="http://www.theoria.be" target="_blank"><em>theoria.be</em></a></p><p><strong><br>5  Tomorrowland cap</strong><br>As you know, the Tomorrowland summer dance music festival in Boom is one of the biggest and best of its kind in the world. Revellers from all over the globe for the event, so the official cap is not only a trendy piece of headgear, it’s the ideal gift for music and festival lovers everywhere <em>(€35)</em></p><p><strong>Buy it at: Tomorrowland Boutique</strong><br>This pop-up shop in the heart of Antwerp’s fashion district is the place to be for dance-inspired fashion and limited-edition items. It’s a unique store that doubles as a celebration and history of the festival and will only be open until 3 January. <em>Kammenstraat 43, Antwerp, <a href="http://boutique.tomorrowland.com/" target="_blank">boutique.tomorrowland.com</a></em></p>

Deny it all you want, but there are only three weekends left until Christmas. Let our annual gift guide help by pointing you in the direction of 20 of the nicest gifts in the coolest shops

Deny it all you want, but there are only three weekends left until Christmas. Let our annual gift guide help by pointing you in the direction of 20 of the nicest gifts in the coolest shops

Welcome to the Flanders Today Gift Guide, your essential companion to finding the best gifts of the season for family and friends

Welcome to the Flanders Today Gift Guide, your essential companion to finding the best gifts of the season for family and friends

Welcome to the Flanders Today Gift Guide, your essential companion to finding the best gifts of the season for family and friends

Welcome to the Flanders Today Gift Guide, your essential companion to finding the best gifts of the season for family and friends

The wait is over: Flanders Today's holiday Gift Guide is here

The wait is over: Flanders Today's holiday Gift Guide is here