‘Tis the season of spending money on all your loved ones. But nailing the perfect gift can be tricky, especially when it comes to the person who has it all.
Lucky for you, we have snooped through this year’s Christmas present offerings and rounded up the best of the best.
Check out our Christmas gift ideas that are so good, you may end up keeping them for yourself…
With a mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow palette, this makeup kit is perfect for everyday wear and nights out.
Treat any gin lovers to this festive drop. Made with distilled Christmas pudding (yum) this fancy Four Pillars’ gin includes hints of juniper, cinnamon, star anise, coriander seed and angelica. The bottle also features a design by Melbourne artist Stephen Baker, which makes it even more of a keepsake. A great gift for visiting relatives.
For your forever-forgetful best friend — give her a beautiful place to store her jewellery and she’ll never lose anything special again (fingers crossed).
With luxury leather compartments on the inside and a protective polycarbonate shell on the outside, this stylish suitcase will be the gift that keeps on giving for years to come.
The new Google Home Hub is like having a helping hand 24/7. With the Google Assistant built-in you can use your voice to view your calendar, check the weather, control smart devices and play music or videos on YouTube — all hands-free*. Just imagine how organised you’re going to be in 2019! Too good to give away, you’ll definitely have to buy two.
Google Home Hub, $199
Everyone’s talking about Michelle Obama’s book, which begs the question do you really want to give it away?! A fascinating insight into the former FLOTUS’ life pre- and post-White House. One for your next book club.
Becoming by Michelle Obama, $49.95
Save yourself a fortune in 2019 and ditch your morning takeaway in favour of a homemade coffee instead. At just $89, you’ll make your money back in no time! Oh, and it makes for a great gift too.
For anyone who’s determined to make 2019 the year of the side hustle, this beautiful journal will go down a treat. It features a linen cover, smyth-sewn binding and 208 pages blank pages for future plans, goals and adventures.
Paper Rifle Co. journal, $29.95
Is it just us or is this bag totes amazing (sorry, we couldn’t resist). With circular tortoiseshell handles and an optional strap, the terracotta-toned tote is pretty and practical. It’ll take you from beach to BBQs to school run all summer long.
Witchery Calais tote, $129.95
The one bad thing about going to the beach? Taking half of it home with you! Now you can leave sand at the beach thanks to Tesalate’s clever sand-resistant towels. Fast-drying and available in a range of fun patterns and colours, this towel will be in high rotation this summer.
Tesalate towel, $79
These stunning, statement earrings will add a pop of colour to any outfit. A thoughtful gift for a stylish friend.
Country Road Estelle earrings, $69.95
A guaranteed hit, the Friends version of Monopoly will have everyone laughing and reminiscing. A great gift for a girlfriend, you can play as Phoebe’s guitar, Chandler’s sweater vest or Ross’ dinosaur. PIVOT around the board reliving the best moments from your favourite show.
For those who like the finer things in life, gift them this tongue-in-cheek teacup which adds a touch of glam to every teatime.
When you have no idea what to get them, you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous candle. With cardamom, lemon and berries, this one will bring a fun and fruity summer scent to any room in the house. One for them, one for you!
SOH Melbourne Navy Matte Plume candle, $65
**Google Home requires Wi-Fi and compatible device. Controlling certain devices and features in your home requires a compatible smart device.*
