Last minute Christmas gift guide for design lovers
With only one week to go until Christmas, now is the time the panic starts to set in. It always feels like there’s just too much to get done before the festive season kicks in.
This time of year is a chance to show our loved ones how much they mean to us - and after a year like this, they deserve something really special. A pair of socks simply won’t cut it. Whether you have left your Christmas shopping to the last minute or are stuck for good ideas, we’ve got you covered. These five gift ideas will be sure to bring plenty of joy and style to your friends and family.
Hand wash and lotion duo
If there ever was a year to gift hand wash, this would be it. It just so happens that our pick for this year is also stylish, luxurious and affordable. The wash and lotion set from Alive Body is made in Australia and contains a beautiful combination of essential oils and native botanical extracts. Oh, and the Coconut & Wild Orange combo smells amaaaazing. We’re hooked.
Pot and plant set
As much as we love a beautiful floral arrangement, you know what we don’t love? The part where that gorgeous arrangement starts to wither and wilt … and then get tossed out. We’re not sure whether its the heat of summer or the many Christmas dinners and lunches that have us forgetting to replenish the water. Whatever the reason, fresh bouquets don’t seem to stay fresh for very long during the festive season.
Instead of a bouquet, why not gift a real, live plant? The guys over at The Indoor Plant Co have a great range of easy to care for plants that can be delivered straight to your (or your loved one’s) door. Each comes in a cute ceramic pot and is wrapped in Australian-designed, sustainably sourced wrapping paper.
Beautiful handmade vases by Clae Studio
Handmade ceramic wares
Nothing screams “special” like a handmade gift. Hand crafted ceramics in particular seem to be having a moment. And why wouldn’t they? A mass-produced vase has nothing on a lovingly wheel thrown creation. Melbourne is home to many talented ceramicists (like Ghost Wares, Leaf and Thread and Clae Studio just to name a few), who each have a unique collection of ceramics perfect for that truly “one of a kind” gift.
Christmas-themed candles
We’re always going on about lighting and smell and how these two elements can elevate a space. Scented candles are the best of both worlds, throwing alluring scents while setting the mood with the flicker of their flame. This is why they’re perfect for getting into the festive spirit.
This delicious candle from Diptyque features a Christmas montage that’s both stylish and playful. We may not be able to travel, but the scent is sure to transport you to the depths of one of Canada’s enchanting forests, complete with fresh fir trees and beaming moonlight.
Designer glassware
The Christmas season is all about getting together with friends and family and celebrating the good times. Whether it’s a sit down lunch or a casual dinner, why not make the “clink” of glasses a talking point by gifting a set of designer glassware?
The Ripple glasses and carafe by Ferm Living are our pick for this year. Elegant yet modern, it’s no wonder these delicate mouth-blown beauties have been showered with awards. Whether it’s water, juice or a g&t, these are sure to become a permanent addition to the table. We might just have to gift these to ourselves.