Christmas countdown: three treats from Orchid Boutique

If anyone knows had to add a bit of sauciness and style to the sill season it’s Hayley Mowday, the founder of Orchid Boutique, an online business she describes as New Zealand's first "seduction boutique".

The mother of two launched Orchid just over a year ago, with a clever idea and a strong head for business thanks to a background in the beauty industry here and overseas, including time as marketing director for Jo Malone in London. Her edit is pretty perfect too, from phthalate-free, medical-grade silicon toys to the most beautiful Parisian lingerie and Ines de Castilho stick-on tattoos.

Hayley also runs parties and blogs using an alter ego called Orchid du Bois, and has always maintained that it’s “about the tease, not the sleaze."

I asked her for some picks for the holiday season whereby one can "take pride in being the cause of his torment, and she gave me the following gift ideas:

“The following from Orchid Boutique would be my three favourite picks for a naughty weekend or seductive break:

YesForLov Weekend Kit $60

Because you always forget something when you go away this little black box contains everything you really need for a sexy and playful tryst. It includes Titillating Massage Oil, a cherry flavoured Body Pencil, Excitement Gel, Intimate Moisturising Lubricant and a Black Satin Blindfold or Restraint.

Maison Close Le Sublime Eye Mask $70

Hide seductively behind this exquisite lace eye mask and unleash your inner seductress or sexy alter ego. Accessorise with a playful whip or crop to live out your dominant fantasies.

LELO Flickering Touch Massage Candle $60

Once lit, not only does the warm liquid create a spine tingling sensation when it is poured straight from the candle but you are guaranteed a sensual massage and fabulous smelling sheets. Choose from three delicious fragrances; Snow Pear & Cedarwood, Vanilla & Creme De Cacao and Black Pepper & Pomegranate.”

So there you go, Happy Christmas indeed! For more ideas have a wee peek here.