All wrapped up: Christmas at Canberra Centre
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to be a shopper.
Christmas shopping gets a bad rep, but with seasonal treats in store and a little prior planning, we promise you’ll get through it in one piece (and pick up the perfect gift in the process).
This December, Canberra’s beauty and homewares heaven is set to roll out the red and green carpet, making your gift-seeking experience that little bit more luxurious.
SECRETLY DIFFICULT SANTA
Whether it’s for an anonymous office Kris Kringle or a family tradition, a perfect Secret Santa present can be notoriously difficult to find. We’ve rounded up some options no matter what your budget.
For the keen cook
LaCreuset Stoneware Mini Round Casserole, $35.
La Creuset’s Stoneware Mini Round Casserole pots are super-cute, collectable and the perfect gift for a foodie. At $35 each they won’t bust the budget either.
For the beach babe
Monogrammed Typo towel, $49.95.
Circular towels are very on-trend at the moment and Typo has a cute twist that will make someone’s day. For just under $50 you can personalise one of four colours with initials.
For the beauty junkie
Too Faced gift pack, $35.
MECCA MAXIMA has their very own Secret Santa Gift Guide. How about this adorable Too Faced set for $35? Just pop in store to chat to their expert knowledgeable staff for more options!
For the music lover
Cool Hunter Bowie Lapel Pin, $20.
Think outside the square with this Bowie Lapel Pin for $20 from The Cool Hunter pop up store?
For the skincare addict
Tony Moly Sheet Masks from SeoulFlower, $3 each.
Fulfil all their Korean beauty dreams at SeoulFlower, who offer everything from snail face masks to adorable Tony Moly products that start at just $3 each for a sheet mask.
For the travel tragic
Monacle City Guide from Cool Hunter, $31.95.
Give them an inside look into the chic and intellectual hangouts of cities like London, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Miami, Madrid and New York for just $32.
ALL WRAPPED UP
Why not let the professionals take care of the details this year? Located in the Monaro Mall near Nespresso, have your gifts wrapped for the cost of a gold coin donation which will go to Red Nose ACT.
- Monday 11 December – 10am – 4pm
- Tuesday 12 December – 10am – 4pm
- Wednesday 13 December – 10am – 4pm
- Thursday 14 December – 10am – 4pm
- Friday 15 December – 10am – 8pm
- Saturday 16 December – 10am – 5pm
- Sunday 17 December – 10am – 4pm
Click here for full timings.
Happening from 11-24 December.
WOULD YOU LIKE BUBBLES WITH THAT?
Make Christmas shopping more enjoyable with complimentary champagne for shoppers every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Beauty Precinct.
Kicks off Friday 1 December. Fridays from 5pm – 8pm, Saturdays from 12pm – 3pm and Sundays from 12pm – 3pm.
SOMETHING FOR SMALLER SHOPPERS
Located in the City Walk entry space at the top of lower ground food court escalators, there will be a huge Christmas tree that comes to life and plays carols at the touch of a button. In addition, there will be an area where littlies can write to Santa and on Saturday 16 December, there will be a Gingerbread House workshop. Check the Canberra Centre website for more details closer to the date.
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
Styling tips: Buying less and buying better with Terri Winter from top3 by Design
Image from Terri’s own home by Maria Laitinen.
Terri Winter isn’t just a judge of the Australian International Design Awards and a host of Australia by Design on Channel 10, she’s also a campaigner for homes that don’t look straight out of a catalogue. A spokesperson for new Canberra Centre store top 3 by Design, Terri is against ‘throwawayism’ and believes in buying less and buying better.
Join Terri this Saturday 2 December from 11am-12pm in the Centre as she discusses how to make your home a true reflection of yourself using what you already have with a few key additions. Bring photos of your home for Terri to give you advice on and use top 3 by Design’s AR App to see how you could get creative with your space.
Megan Morton: The Festive Table
Ready to realise your vision of a chic yet festive decorating theme for Christmas? Megan Morton is headed to Canberra Centre to share her failsafe tips—grab your ticket for your most stylist celebration yet.
Terri Winter: Ticket $20+bf. Redeemed for $20 Canberra Centre Gift Card on arrival. Purchase via Eventbrite. Saturday 2 December from 11 am – 12 pm on Level One, opposite Apple.
Megan Morton: Happening Saturday 9 December from 11 am – 12 pm on Level One, opposite Apple. Tickets are $22 and can be booked via Eventbrite
EXTENDED HOURS
Canberra Centre is keeping its stores open for longer to make sure you get everything sorted, including extra late trading hours in the week leading up to Christmas.
Click here for all the details.
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