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For Daddy cool

Celebrate Father's Day this Sunday



PLEASE PAPA: Ways to tell your father that you care

The word father takes many forms. To many he is the inspiration, to some he is force of their lives and there are others for whom he is the friend, philosopher and guide. Some are in awe of his personality; some can share their personal secrets. Girls look for him in their husbands; boys try to find him in their boss! Whatever be the form, he is one feather that propels your flight in this world.

This Sunday is an opportunity to return to the nest and tell the father that you care. Every year the third Sunday of June is celebrated as the Father's Day.

As always, the entire market is ready with a variety of options to takes care of your options to express your sentiments. The Next Shop has come up with simple, utility-based fare.

Try to organise father's office with a desk organiser or a paper tray to stack the loose sheets of papers on an office desk or magazine holder. Made of galvanised steel making them tough and sturdy, the bold blue and red colours complement the material.

pisode in Greater Kailash focuses on the celebratory mood. Try to surprise him with a bar set comprising a wine cooler, ice basket, and ice tong are certain to please most fathers. Very stylish, this silver bar set is designed with user-friendly handles and star shaped tongs. Differently shaped silver stirrers are also available at Episode. Chic key rings are also an option. He can use it for his car keys or his forbidden sweets chamber!

Villa D' Este suggests some elegant options. A pair of transparent glass vases for example, emote a gentle feel. The U-shape makes them uncommon and special. European glass in vases, platters and other shapes offers an option for creating beautiful, stylishly shaped, colourful and sober elements into the father's living ambience.

House of Ishatvam at Mathura Road offers something similar. Ceramic planters with gold paisley motif on iron stand are available in two sizes. The Ivory Coast Lamp incorporated in a room will add to the comfort as well as the style quotient.

How about some fun or rather pun! Funcraft suggests a large sized mirror frame with silver and gold foiling in his room will remind everyday that he must go for his jogging to shed off the extra weight. And the telescope to place on the terrace to look into the future! No, no for together discovering the marvels of the mysterious universe beyond.

If you are looking for value for money, try Fern `N' Petals. Buy flowers worth Rs.1000 from the outlet and get a personalised arrangement made with gift worth Rs.250 free.

Over the years, Father's Day has also become an occasion to remember people whom you consider as a father figure. Archies has introduced special cards for the occasion.

Popular men's wear brand, Arrow promises to deliver the gift you buy from an Arrow store. Valid till June 17, if purchases exceed Rs.2500, Arrow will deliver a bunch of flowers along with the gift chosen by you. And if your purchases exceed Rs.6000, dad will get a bottle of wine along with the gift. As the head of the family he seldom indulges himself, allow him a moment.

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