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16 Christmas gifts that can be cherished forever

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This Christmas, do more than just give any old gift that will be forgotten before it’s 2017. Hunt out a memorable gift that will truly make your friends and family feel special.

From personalised pressies and ripper reads that will be passed around to amazing artwork and beautiful jewels, these gifts are sure to be cherished forever.

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These elegant earrings will be well-received on Christmas morning! Lulu Frost Alesia Earring, $370.

This beauty bible is packed with down-to-earth expert advice and plenty of humour, too. You’ll keep coming back to it for more. Amazinger Face by Zoë Foster Blake, $45.

Artwork always makes for a memorable Christmas gift. You can buy it unframed to make it a bit cheaper or if you’re not sure which type of frame to go for. Aquabumps Candy Bake Print, from $180.

This Waterford vase will be used by mum for years to come. Marquis by Waterford Rainfall Vase, $145.

Anyone who loves Downton Abbey will be obsessed with this romantic read. The Chocolate Tin by Fiona McIntosh, $32.99.

Featuring locations including Castle Black, Winterfell and King’s Landing, this collector’s edition of Game of Thrones Monopoly is the perfect gift for any GoT fans. Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector’s Edition, $59.

Baby’s first Christmas? Give them this gorgeous cuddly bear as a memorable keepsake they’ll cherish forever. Clemens Bear Enrico the Teddy, $49.95.

Got a budding MasterChef contestant in the family? Treat them to some fancy cookware this Christmas. This Le Creuset pan comes with a lifetime warranty. Le Creuset TNS Deep Frying Pan, $240.

Dads will devour this deeply personal and insightful book by legendary Aussie writer, Tim Winton. He details events that influenced his view of life and ultimately his writing. The Boy Behind the Curtain by Tim Winton, $45.

These luggage tags make a great gift for mum and dad. Kate Spade His & Hers Luggage Tags, $56.95.

This personalised Paddington Bear artwork makes a beautiful gift for little ones. Personalised Paddington Artwork, $69.

In her third memoir, Susan Hill writes with brutal honesty about forgiveness, families, ageing and discovery. Your lucky recipient won’t be able to put it down. The House of the Hill by Susan Duncan, $34.99.

These initial necklaces make for a really special, stylish gift. Sarah & Sebastian Stamped Oval Necklace Silver, $175.

These stylish salad servers make an excellent gift for new home-owners or anyone who loves to entertain. Dinosaur Designs Resin Stone Servers, $110.

A monogrammed diary? It doesn’t get much better! The Daily Edited Pale Pink 2017 Planner, $139.95.

Treat the special wine buff in your life to some stylish tools of the trade. L’Atelier du Vin Oeno Box Solid Wood Lever Corkscrew, $199.95.

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