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What: Theme parties by movie set designer, call Dreamz Kraft on 9820287040, price on request.

Why: Having styled the sets for Rock On and Delhi Belly, Dreamz Kraft is equipped to deal with the most elaborate parties, whether it’s recreating Moulin Rouge, Venice or Las Vegas.

When: You wanna dream a little theme.

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What: How You Wish You Were Hanging in Mumbai postcards, to order email Gynelle Alves on gynelle.alves@gmail.com, price on request.

Why: Because Gynelle’s sketches are quirky and intricate and you get to be in them! Send in pictures of yourself and your favourite Mumbai hangout, and she’ll put your love for the city on customised postcards.

When: You want your friends to wish they were here.

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What: Dolce Vita Ice Cream, next to Babulnath Temple, call 23624546, Rs 650 for a pint; Fugu sushi, San Qi, Four Seasons Hotel, Worli, call 24818000, price on request.

Why: This store stocks Ben & Jerry’s (also at Nature’s Baskets), as well as ice creams from Masterfoods (Mars, Bounty, Twix), Mackie’s – and dieters rejoice! – Heinz Weight Watchers. For something more upscale, try the poisonous fugu blowfish at San Qi, India’s only restaurant to serve the Japanese delicacy, which can kill you if not cleaned and cooked right.

When: You’re looking for a chilling meal.

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What: Sterling silver elephant bookmarks at Kisha, off Linking road, lane opposite Shopper’s Stop, Bandra (W), Rs 600.

Why: At Bandra’s newest lifestyle store, you can’t ignore the elephant in the room. Even if it’s tiny, sits atop a slim silver stick and is overshadowed by the towering Thailand-made Buddhas, so ubiquitous in Mumbai.

When: It takes an elephant’s memory to remember where you left off.

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What: Clocky Chrome alarm clock and Shower Radio, visit www.hitplay.in, Rs 1,999 and Rs 899 respectively.

Why: You’ll have to chase this clock on wheels around your room to shut off the alarm - hey, got you out of bed, didn’t it? And with the shower radio, you’ll have back-up vocals for your bath. HitPlay also makes a bunch of other cool products, like the SunJar.

When: You want your morning to start off on a high note.