available in Hamilton's stores. Brilliant displays created with the Yuletide season in mind, colourful home decorations, unique gifts, and outfits for every occasion which might arise during the holiday period, are all available.

If in search of a gift for the person with everything, or merely for one of the Island's more unusual gifts on offer, Hamma Galleries off East Broadway, is the place to visit. Given the coveted Best of Bermuda award for best gifts, by The Bermudian Magazine this year, the store boasts a treasure-trove of delights from around the world. For the cigar aficionado, Hamma Galleries' exquisite humidors by Wildwood, probably fall at the top of their Christmas wish list. Beautifully crafted in a variety of exotic woods such as ebony, pommele sapele, tamo and koa, the humidors have interiors of Spanish cedar and are each equipped with a German-made top-of-the-line positioned hygrometer enabling perfect temperature control. Available in a variety of sizes, some of the larger cases come with a built in tray and a key, allowing them to be completely protected. A unique stationery box, complete with letter opener, made in the Philippines, is a functional gift which can add an original and decorative touch to one's library, study, or workplace. For friends or relatives with a fun spirit, especially new homeowners, perhaps the perfect gift would be a set of coloured soup bowls with tiny houses in the centre -- as the soup level lowers, the houses appear to the surprise of the diners. The specialty store also offers a wide selection of picture frames in all kinds of solid woods and metal as well as an approximately six-foot, three-panel wooden screen for displaying photos -- perfect for the proud photographer. An array of hand-selected pottery from India, personally chosen by Hamma Galleries' talented buyers can add an interesting facet to any kitchen collection, just as a selection of Swahili art carved from bone wood of either olive, ebony or balsam, can beautify anyone's home. A polished bike chain from France, makes an interesting gift as a trivet to place hot dishes on, as does handpainted box with a beautiful Christmas ornament which comes directly from India. Also available are a wide selection of candles -- perfect for the Christmas table.

Perfect as stocking stuffers -- and as an aid to helping keep children's hands clean -- are transparent soaps with tiny animals inside. Fish, lizards and butterflies are just some of the figures found within these picture-perfect presents. Also for children are the lizards of M.C. Escher -- soft jigsaw puzzles which come in three different sizes, each with 15 pieces. The highly-respected puzzles were selected as one of Dr. Toy's `Best products for children' and perfect for hours of challenging entertainment. Another stocking stuffer for kids, is a tiny flashlight which comes with various tips with facsimiles of such mammals as dolphins and whales, which when shined on a wall, portrays a replica of that mammal. At Calypso, located on Front Street, there's a host of items perfect for every aspect of the Christmas season.

Yuletide decorations in touch with the spirit of the festive season, gifts for the home, and, of course, essential outfits for whatever invitation arises.

Special handcrafted bamboo items from the Island of Bali made from tiger bamboo and rattan; coconut shells, bowls, goblets and utensils handcrafted from Indonesia where each is handpicked from discarded shells and then offer. Fine pottery with unique designs reminiscent of Paris, France and other colourful kitchenware are great Christmas entertaining. Every decorative Christmas item available -- from little Saint Nick's, to woodland figures and tree ornaments, and of course, Santa's little helpers, the elves. Everything possible to spread the warmth of Christmas throughout the house during the season. And of course, what Calypso is famous for, it's great clothing for women. On the second level, there are elegant dresses for black tie affairs, New Year's Eve, and fancy dress parties. Also available are work clothes, such as suits designed to make the transition from the office to the cocktail party. Black suits with velvet collars, gold and silver metallic evening gowns with bow-tied backs, and silk loungewear in twill and classic matte, are all on show. On the ground floor, exciting fun wear such as cocktail dresses and pants for both the office and for dancing the night away, are all excellent buys and in keeping with the latest trends. Perfect additions to the outfits Page 25 Every cigar lover's dream gift! necklaces and earrings of gold and silver, unusual bracelets and only the best quality handbags of leather and suede, all add the finishing touch. A wide selection of high heels, loafers and boots in leopard prints, beautiful Italian leather and suede are available for women in all sizes -- perfect complements to outfits for the holiday season. At H. A. & E. Smith's Limited, also on Front Street, gift buying is made easy with a wide selection of items for men and women. In the perfume department, lines exclusive to the store include Magic, by Celine of Paris, which produces and eau de parfum in 50 and 100 millilitre spray and splash sizes, and the internationally renowned Burberry name, whose scent comes in sprays and splashes in three sizes of 30, 50 and 100 millilitres. The brand also makes a shower gel and a body lotion in 200-millilitre packages. Burberry leather bags, also exclusive to H.A. & E. Smith's Limited, are also excellent buys for their great quality whether handbags or briefcases are more appropriate for that special one on your list. For him, there are tool kits for the handyman, bound in leather cases and also travel kits which include every possible amenity for keeping clean while on the go. Similarly, office supply kits include those items necessary for the travelling executive, and also come bound in a German-made leather case. Smith's cosmetics department offers an exclusive line of skin care items used widely among Paris' many fashion shows and available outside of Europe only at Smith's and at Saks 5th protecting and vitalising to bring out the youth and beauty of today's faces.

The exclusive line offers an entire range of beauty care products. Aromatic candles by Aromatique, come in red, green and cinnamon colours and promise to add a delightful scent to whatever room they are placed in, and are excellent office gifts and stocking stuffers. Smith's ground floor food walkway is perfect for sending gifts to relatives abroad and includes some of the store's own product lines. Walker's Scottish biscuits, a selection of fruits in brandy, Chef'n pepper balls are all great for mailing as are fruit cakes, mince meat pies and plum pudding -- all essential for a great Christmas meal.

For collectors, the 1997 Swarovski Christmas ornament, this year a snowflake, is a great buy and promises to add an exquisite touch to any tree. In Smith's Christmas room, reds and greens abound as do games and puzzles, Christmas crackers, ornaments for the tree and decorations for the house. Quality is the hallmark of the Men's department, where cheery full-length and bow ties, cuff links, tie tacks, socks and detailed buttons crafted by the London Badge and Button Co. serve as standard gifts which are anything but basic. The exclusive Burberry line offers excellently tailored suits, ties, shirts and shoes and a wide selection of sweaters were designed only to keep dad warm during the winter months. Inexpensively-priced, but luxurious, leather jackets are also on hand and perfect for sportswear. Cross pens are always great gifts for students, executives, and anyone interested in the fine are of writing. Not to be missed, is H.A. & E. Smith's Ltd.'s handcrafted jewellery from Africa and it's evening accessories by Danielle Albert and Swarovski. PHOTO Carita, an exclusive line of skincare from Paris, is available only at H.A. & E. Smith's Ltd. Calypso model Tori Simons wears a beautiful metallic gold evening gown in front of the many home decorations available from the Front Street store Model Tori Simons looks at Calypso's unique pottery items Quality hummidors from Hamma Galleries make perfect gifts for those who appreciate cigars