Banyan Tree introduces a variety of new and unusual items that are great as gifts or some serious self-indulgence. First is potpourri straight from the English countryside. You can buy by the scoop and it comes in four different fragrances. As well as smelling heavenly, it looks really attractive. Refresher oils are also available to re-scent the potpourri. Other scented treats include glass and silver 'bubbles' which burn fragrance oils. You can even create your own signature scent from a selection of oils such as ylang ylang, basil, jasmine and tea tree oil. Oil burners shaped like glass pigs are also available. Due to requests from customers, the Banyan Tree have also started stocking candles of all shapes and sizes. Made in England, they are smokeless and non-drip, and come in styles such as tapers, spirals, pillars, tealights to suit every occasion. Beeswax candles packed in reusable foil containers make perfect gifts. There are even room scenters which burn for 8-10 hours! Also in stock are citronella candles that smell refreshing and helps to keep mosquitoes away. To hold the candles, handblown glass holders help set the stage for relaxation. From eastern Europe there is a range of clear glass diningware with embossed shell designs, such as goblets, napkin rings or underplates as well as other standard items. And from Belarus are vibrantly coloured handblown bottles that are eye-catching and inexpensive (from $80 up). To complete that country look you could try a range of handpainted ceramics from renowned designer, Suzanne Katkhuda, who supplies many top London stores. Two flower patterns (anemone and clematis) are available in dinner and tea services. And from Persia comes some bright turquoise ceramics with matching glassware. For the man who has everything, try some unusual gifts from England. Shadow boxes filled with memorabilia of selected sports such tennis, rugby and horse racing contain collectibles like programmes, trophies, gloves, tickets. There are also two new lines of cufflinks to complement the current sterling silver range. One is made from clear and frosted glass, and another is made of ceramics on different themes. A Bright Idea Direct from London's top lighting experts comes one of the most novel lighting ideas - silk lights. Brightly coloured silk is delicately draped over wire frames in a variety of free form shapes. The lights were inspired by the palace domes in St. Petersburg, Russia, an inspiration to artists for decades. The lights are available in different colours and styles (hanging , standard or table lamps). The light they throw are soft, and tinted. If you want a magical or surreal feel to your room these lights are perfect. For something more zanier, animal print lamps in three designs (zebra, lizard and tiger) are fun to have around. Banyan Tree can be found at: Central: 214 Prince's Building. Tel. 2523-5561 Causeway Bay: 716 Times Square. Tel: 2506-3815 Repulse Bay: 112 The Repulse Bay Complex. Tel. 2592-8721 Kowloon: 257 Ocean terminal. Tel: 2703-6631