The Gifting Edit
Browse through my holiday gifting picks, linking directly so you can shop as well.
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$ - Under $50 / $$ - Under $150 / $$$ - Under 250 / $$$$ - Over $250
For the homebody
I would save these for those in your life who you know well enough to have visited their house before. I love to think about those little everyday things that can just make their everyday life a little more beautiful. Things like ceramics (also because they don’t need to match what they already own), versatile drinkware that can be used for flowers or drinks, trinket bowls that can be used for keys, jewellery or to serve.
I would avoid things like cushions, bedding and lighting because they can be quite personal and big display items.
Under $40
Under $15
Under $30
Under $70
Luxe Gift
Pair it with their favourite bottle and your good to go
When thinking of gifts for the homebody, I like to think of daily rituals and how you can add something a little more special to them.
Under $80
Under $70
Under $75
Under $20
Luxe Gifting
You cannot go wrong with gifting a unique water jug in my opinion. Just choose a colour that you think best suits your loved one. Even better because they can also be used as a vase
For the person that has everything
I like to think of this category as ‘things that the person might not ever buy themselves but would suit them”. Think about perishable gifts so they aren’t adding more ‘stuff’ So if they love cooking certain cuisines, you could source some interesting spices or ingredients and put it together as a hamper. Or deck them out with ingredients and utensils to make their favourite cocktail at home. If someone loves flowers or loves cooking seeds/plants are such a great gift (just never ask them if they are alive in a year’s time).
BRIGITTE TANAKA Embroidered Tote
Under $100
Yes this is a very expensive candle however I think if you have the budget this would be the gift that keeps giving as they can use the vessel after as storage or a vase.
FOOD FOR EVERYONE Maggie Beer x Phoebe Stone Artwork
Where food meets art. A classic Maggie Beer recipe illustrated by one of my favourite local artists.
Extra bonus points because each artwork sold provides 10 meals to those in need.
Under $100
QUINN SAYS Striped Picture Frame
Bonus points if you have a polaroid strip of both of you that you can put inside.
This is also the perfect DIY gift which would only take a few hours
Under $150
Under $115
Luxe Gift
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The person who has everything also has a lot of packages so this little knife means they can open them wherever they are
DIPTYQUE Ceramic for Wool and Delicate
Under $100
This is the perfect for the fashion lover in your life that you have no idea how to buy for. This scented oval hangs in the wardrobe so that their clothes always smell divine
For the beauty lover
I have collated some things that I would definitely use and love to receive. This is your time to force some beauty agendas of your own if you’re also a beauty lover. Trying to persuade your friends to use SPF daily? Gift a beautiful set of your personal favourites to convert them!
I also love to think about rituals for the beauty lover. Things that can enhance their routines. Maybe a new Gua Sha for facial massage, or a nice hair wrap or eye mask.
Under $100
Under $50
Under $55
Luxe Gift
These are great because they are not only re-usable but also means the beauty lover can use whichever products they already know and love so it’s a win-win
ULTRA VIOLETTE Mini SPF Collection
This is for the person in your life that says they don’t like to wear SPF, this set means they can try all the different kinds and find one they love.
BASE CAMP BEAUTY Smoothing Brush
For your friend that loves a slick bun
COMME DES GARCON Fragrance Set
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Not all discovery sets are equal. The sets that stand out to me are those that either do something unique with the packaging of each scent (like this set) or have larger size travel sizes.
Under $150
Under $50 Gift
Luxe Gift
Under $70
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I use mine for everything from a beauty travel bag to a clutch in the summertime.
Luxe Gift
Under $75
Under $35
Nothing like gifting the beauty lover in your life something they may not have tried or heard of before
Under $50
Under $75
For the hobbyist
For the person who can list hobbies outside of watching Bravo most nights… Obviously no judgement here. One thing with gifting hobby-attached gifts - give your friends and family a pass by not asking for updates on said hobby. You gave them seeds that they didn’t water enough, no need to make them feel bad about it
For the fashion lover
Fashion lover can be very hard to buy for because often clothes can be way too hard to pick for someone else, especially when they are particular. So I like to think of things that are fashion adjacent. Think accessories, storage, books etc that scream style versus fashion.
We are currently in Summer in Australia so you could also think about what could step up the beachwear kit for your stylish friend.
Under $80
Luxe Gift
Under $50
Under $130
Under $110
Under $100
When you’re stuck and out of ideas, fashion books are always welcome. A lot of the major designers have them out at the moment. You can get bonus points if you know some of the particular brands they like and source of book from them.
Under $40
Under $50
For him
The gifts in the other categories aren’t just for the women in your life. I personally am even thinking of gifting my partner a PSF or skincare set so he stops pinching mine. However if you’re still stuck here are some other favourites…
Under $65
Under $55
So your partner doesn’t steal your Frank Green
KLASSE WRECKS Vintage Record Label Logo Book
Look into books/magazines around certain artists, photographers, architects, sports, cuisines, bands they like and see if you can find a cool book that they’d never buy themselves.
Luxe Gift
Candles may not be the man in your life’s thing but if it is, I would choose something like this one by Tsu Lange Yor. The branding is minimal and he can use the dark green glass vessel after for razors etc.
Luxe Gift
Under $25
VICTORIA Cast Iron Grill Press
Under $50
Under $100
Under $55
Under $100
DS&DURGA Car Air Freshener Set
Under $25 and will get respect from the women getting into their car
Under $70
Under $150
FERM LIVING Smoke Grey Glasses
$$
This could be a nice gift packaged with a large square ice cube tray and ingredients of their favourite drink
Carhartt WIP collaborates with Berlin's iconic club and record label, Tresor, to celebrate the musical legacies of Berlin and Detroit. The 030/313 12" Vinyl pays homage to these cities' dialling codes, echoing the spirit of early 90s techno compilations like Tresor II - A Techno Alliance.
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Special sauces or relishes if they’re into food is a winner in my opinion. Something they may not buy themselves in their weekly grocery shop but is a little something nicer than Heinz