From delicious smelling candles to fascinating interior design books to opulent Christmas hampers to the perfect martini glass, we’ve got the best range of gifts for the house and home right here!
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For most of us, Christmas means home. When 25 December rolls around, we’re either in our own or at someone’s we care about, which is almost the same thing really, isn’t it.
Giving a gift that says thank you not only to the people you’re closest to but to the place you all feel so comfortable is a lovely way to celebrate the festive season.
We’ve brought together a range of gift ideas — from elegant stemware to opulent hampers — that show just how much it means to be where your heart is.
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Luigi Bormioli Nick & Nora cocktail glasses – $89.95 for 4
It’s often said that we eat with our eyes, well, I think we drink with them too. Beautiful stemware can make all the difference to a cocktail. These Nick & Nora glasses from legendary crystalware maker Luigi Bormioli add so much elegance to your martini or Manhattan.
A 25-generation glass-maker from Parma, Italy, Luigi Bormioli has collaborated with Australia’s Kurtis Bosley, who was recently named in the Top 100 in Bartender Magazine’s 2024, to create the Backdoor ‘20s range.
This elegant range harnesses the style of the 1920s and Prohibition-era speakeasies. These Nick & Nora glasses are perfect for one of our favourite cocktails: a rye Manhattan.
Beysis Customisable Wine Cooler – $84.90
No one likes drinking warm wine, do they? But what options do you have when you’ve been at a picnic in the heat of summer for hours? Simple: these wine coolers from Aussie-owned and operated Beysis.
Double-walled stainless steel keeps your vino chilled for up to six hours, ice-free! The flexible latex aperture in the lid and the contours in the base allow for most 750ml wine bottle shapes.
What’s more the sleek soft-touch finish to the exterior can even be customised with any name or slogan that’s 20 characters long. ‘Merry Christmas’ is 15 characters—just sayin’.
Modern Houses in Black by Susan Redman – $69.48
Usually, the gravity-defying cantilevers, impossible geometric rooflines and the most elaborate staircases of the 28 homes in this book would be enough. But that’s not what brings them all together here.
Instead, it’s the brilliant use of all kinds of materials, from slate and steal cladding to pigmented concrete and the ancient Japanese art of shou sugi ban — of charring timber, that do that. These are Modern Houses in Black.
Susan Redman’s latest and truly beautiful book is the perfect present for the architect and fan of unique design this Christmas.
Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas 380g candle – $59.00
Filled with rich aromas of blackcurrant, plum, lemon and lavender, this delicious Australian-made candle from Glasshouse Fragrances is the scent of Christmas. Below the plum pudding notes, an earthy base of musk, oak moss and spice brings a deeper, long-lasting redolence.
Light the twin wicks on this high-quality non-toxic soy blend candle and watch the flames glow through the ornately crafted glass vessel illustrated by artist and designer Eirian Chapman.
The delightful ‘Dancing Sugar Plum’ fragrances spread throughout the room where this candle can last for up to 65 hours.
Hampers With Bite Happy Holidays Gift Sack – $139.00
From the Australian hamper company that’s been putting together the best selection of gift baskets for over 20 years, this Happy Holidays Gift Sack has to be our favourite so far.
As indulgent as a Christmas gift can be, this outstanding gourmand gift selection is perfect for the foodie who wants to get their Christmas off to the perfect start.
Delve into the fun Merry Christmas sack with its festive red-and-white striped lining, and pluck out morsels like dark choc roast peanuts, puffy marshmallows, a hazelnut chocolate bar or even a bit of fruit cake. Snack on savouries like the barbecue and chilli peanut mix and crunchy kri kri coated peanuts, soya crisps and salted pretzels.
The gift bag also comes with a beautiful timber cheese board, plain crackers, and cranberry and hazelnut crispbreads so all you have to do is add a bit of cheese and the feast is set!
And let’s not forget the crowning glory of this hamper: the wine!
The Happy Holidays Gift Sack comes with full-size bottles of Aussie sparkling, Pinot Grigio and a Cabernet Sauvignon, covering every vino eventuality. What a way to get Christmas started.
Mozabrick Set M 51x76cm (8700 bricks) — turn your photos into art – $199.95
From photos on your phone, camera or even scans of hardcopy pictures, Mozabrick photo construction sets give you the opportunity to build unique art from memories.
Upload your photo to the Mozabrick website, use the mosaic schematic they send you and begin building your pixel art. If you want to change the photo, you can start again from scratch, creating unlimited possibilities.
This is the perfect Venn for the photographer, artist and avid puzzler!
