Giving your home a fresh look does not require a drastic overhaul and need not cost you an arm or a leg. Small but interesting home décor pieces are great for spicing up your living space and adding a charming touch to an environment that may have gotten a little stale. From vintage toys to mini sculptures, the following items will fit nicely into the nooks and crannies that need to be filled up.

Vintage Tin Robot Toys
Indulge in nostalgia and go back to the days where toys ran without batteries. These cute tin robots are a blast from the past. Place them on your work desk and they will make for a nice distraction when you are taking a break from staring at your computer screen.

You can find a nice selection of vintage tin robot toys at WoodWould (#03-24, Mandarin Gallery) retailing from SGD19.90 to SGD39.90

Crystal Surprise Table Lamp
Lighting sets the mood so give soulless fluorescent lamps a miss and pick up this unusual hybrid chandelier-lamp. With light bouncing off the strings of crystals, this is more of a dazzling light display than a mere table lamp.

The Crystal Surprise Table Lamp (SGD420) is available at Marxx, #04-14/15, Mandarin Gallery

Guillermo Forchino Comic Art Figurines
If you are not one to take art too seriously, these comic-inspired resin figurines from Guillermo Forchino are perfect for you. Depicting fun, humorous scenes, they are made in limited editions and each figurine is identified by a unique numbered stamp at the bottom.

Mini LOVE Sculpture
By American artist Robert Indiana, the LOVE sculpture is one of the most well-recognised sculptures in the world. Its mini replica is made of brushed aluminum and small enough to place anywhere in your home or office – get one and remind yourself that all you need is love!

The Comic Art of Guillermo Forchino (SGD150 to SGD350) and the LOVE reproductions (SGD170) can be found at Platform, #04-12/13, Mandarin Gallery

Georg Jensen Elephant Bottle Opener
This stylish bottle opener is a fabulous house-warming gift that will look wonderful on any kitchen counter-top. Characteristic of Georg Jensen’s impeccable craftsmanship, this is an everyday object that doubles as a work of art.

The Georg Jensen Elephant Bottle Opener is priced at SGD180 at The Touch, #04-24, Mandarin Gallery

Christmas is a time for getting together. For those of you who have made much effort planning the perfect Christmas dinner party for family and friends, remember that décor is as important as delicious food and free-flowing drinks, for setting the mood and creating the right ambience. Whether you are looking to treat your guests to a new set of beautiful tableware or using the occasion to invest in designer furniture, Mandarin Gallery’s premium collection of homewares and décor stores will have you spoilt for choice.

Danish Designer Homeware
Good conversation is central to any successful party. A piece of quality designer furniture not only makes excellent conversation fodder but is also a worthy investment for the home. Danish designers, Hans J Wegner and Jørgen Møller are both renowned for their mid-20th century works. Selected designs from Wegner’s famous series of chairs, including the Chinese Chair (SGD10,100), is now on sale at Platform. While browsing the store, you may also be tempted to pick up the beautiful spice mills set (SGD230 to SGD290) from Jørgen Møller – passing the salt and pepper has never been so enjoyable.

Shop for these design gems at Platform, #04-12/13, Mandarin Gallery

La Mediterranea Recycled Glassware
Spanish glassware company La Mediterranea is a veteran in the business with 35 years of experience under its belt. Specialising in gorgeous and well-crafted but affordable tableware and vases, the brand is also very dedicated to the eco cause. Merging traditional glass-blowing techniques with cutting edge computerised manufacturing processes, only 100% extra-clear recycled glass is used in production. In addition to being perfect for brightening up the dinner table, they also make great wedding and house-warming gifts.

La Mediterranea tableware retails from SGD24.50 to SGD57.50 at Marxx, #04-14/15, Mandarin Gallery

Stelton Thermal Jug
While your guests settle down for some chit-chat after dinner, pour them a comforting cup of tea with this award-winning vacuum jug from Stelton (SGD171). The cornerstone of the brand’s line of home products, this 1-litre jug is available in stainless and vibrant colours.

This thermal jug, together with other fabulous pieces from Stelton, can be found at The Touch, #04-24, Mandarin Gallery

September is the January of high fashion. From 17 to 26 September, Mandarin Gallery will be celebrating the best of A/W10 with an exciting line-up of fashion and shopping events. Citibank card members can look forward to exclusive promotions, shopping rebates and gifts when you shop at Mandarin Gallery! Simply charge a minimum of SGD500 to any Citibank credit card (limited to a maximum of 3 combined same day receipts) and receive SGD40 worth of Mandarin Gallery vouchers (limited to 250 redemptions).

Here are some of the exclusive deals you will enjoy when shopping with Citibank at Mandarin Gallery.

Pick up something exquisite for the special man or woman in your life at Montblanc. Spend SGD1500 and receive a complimentary Montblanc Homme Exceptionnel coffret set worth SGD113.

Going for a well-deserved year-end vacation? Enjoy 10% discount at renowned American luggage brand Tumi, and holiday in style.

Indulge that sweet tooth of yours and splurge on designer chocolates at BESCHLE Chocolatier Suisse. A Single Domain chocolate bar comes with every SGD100 spent.

A girl can never have too many accessories. Get the bling on with quirky, feminine accessories from Agatha Paris. Spend SGD300 to enjoy 15% discount off regular-priced items and an additional 5% off sales items (excluding charms).

Every man should have a gorgeous luxury timepiece. Go for the avant-garde and enjoy 25% off with innovative watchmaker Azimuth.

Have dinner on Girls Night Out with the ladies at The Society Bistro and enjoy 15% off the restaurant’s spanking new a la carte menu.

Spend SGD1000 on the essential gadgets of the day at Green Light and receive a complimentary Oregon Scientific RA968 desktop motion clock worth SGD70.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friends. Make more shiny friends at Béjwl. Enjoy 20% off regular-priced items and an additional 5% off sales items (promotions are not applicable to watches).

Treat yourself to a pampering Signature Massage at SGD88 (U.P. SGD130) at Chinois Spa. Receive a complimentary handmade soap with purchase of Eminence Organic skincare products.

For classy, tasteful home wares, drop by concept boutique Marxx. Enjoy 10% off wallpapers and curtains, 15% off sofas and 20% off accessories.

As glamour takes centrestage at Mandarin Gallery, watch the latest collections strut down the runway at the various fashion shows that will be taking place from 17 to 25 September. At the same time, Digital Nights Singapore, the first new media and art festival in the region, will be blasting off to a start with electronic music and 3D visual effects. Look out for the Mandarin Gallery revolutionary digital sculpture that is part of the exciting vibrancy of Orchard Road during the 10 days of festivities.

For more information on promotions and events, log on to the Mandarin Gallery website. Paint the town red this weekend as Singapore’s premium shopping strip lights up, literally.