Handcrafted spirits, concrete homewares, locally made eyewear and much more: 15 more brilliant gifts from Canberra businesses
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From truffle-scented candles to handcrafted jewellery and gorgeous products for home and body, you don’t need to look beyond Canberra for the perfect gift this Christmas.
It’s time for the third instalment of our 2022 Christmas Local Lust List! Spoil your loved ones with a beautiful, locally-shopped gift that supports our community—there’s so much goodness to be found!
A most unique hamper
Concrete Homewares Christmas Gift Hampers from Mitchell Bink Concrete Design
Mitchell Bink Concrete Design is a local Canberra business specialising in handmade concrete products. They’ve created a range of unique Concrete Homewares Christmas Gift Hampers—sized from X-Small to X-Large to suit all gift types and budgets. The Hampers are the perfect gift for friends, family, clients and colleagues or for someone who values a locally handmade product.
You select the size of the hamper, then choose from 18 concrete colours for a more personal touch—choose their favourite colour or something to match their home/office decor!
This is a limited release, orders close Monday 12 December 2022 if not sold out prior.
Buy online from mbconcretedesign.com.au
Good for your eyes, and the earth
Archer Eyewear
A crooked and uncomfortable fit of expensive designer shades is what served as the catalyst for a much more personal experience that Archer Eyewear set out to provide. Their gender-neutral collection of stylish sunglasses and watches are handcrafted out of FSC certified wood, which is undoubtedly the most comfortable material to wear! They offer virtual try on, free shipping, beautiful packaging, 45-day returns and plant a native tree with every purchase!
Buy online from archereyewear.com.au
The beauty of Cressida Campbell
Cressida Campbell merchandise National Gallery of Australia
Visit the National Gallery Art Store for the perfect Christmas gift! Inspired by Cressida Campbell, find a range of unique quality products featuring Cressida’s works, including notebooks, cards, bags and more.
Pick up a copy of the limited-edition Cressida Campbell publication—selected in Booktopia’s most Beautiful Books of 2022— celebrating more than 40 years of the artist’s exceptional career. This book offers new insights into Cressida Campbell’s artistic vision, featuring original research and reflections from curators, artists, poets and writers, as well the artist’s own autobiographical notes.
Find out more at nga.gov.au
Gin-gle all the way
Wildbrumby Black Label Christmas Gin
Black Label (RRP $95 for 700ml) is a limited-edition gin crafted exclusively for the festive season from Wildbrumby’s award-winning Rubus Patch botanical base, which is rounded out with luscious notes of cherry.
Added twists of elderflower and citrus complement traditional juniper and hand-picked native botanicals, such as the mountain pepper berry that grows wild in the Snowy Mountains.
Buy online from wildbrumby.com
Bring some bliss to your outdoor space
Urn Planter in Red Velvet
We all know Christmas isn’t just about gifts—it’s about bringing family and friends together. Planning an al fresco celebration? An easy way to zhoosh up the outdoors is with pots—and we love this Urn Planter in Red Velvet from Bliss Garden & Giftware, just one of many gorgeous pots in their collection.
The team at Bliss can help advise on the style and size of pots for a particular area, plant selection, and even deliver to the very spot you’d like it!
Located in Canberra’s nursery district Pialligo, Bliss Garden & Giftware specialises in unique pots, plants and décor for your home.
Pop into Bliss at 8 Beltana Road, Pialligo or visit them online at blissgardengiftware.com.au.
Everybody trufflin’
The Pialligo Truffles Candle
The Pialligo Truffles Candle ($60) has been made in collaboration with Soh Melbourne candles. It features warm notes of saffron flowers, cassis, leather, amber and truffle. Yum…
Visit pialligotruffles.com.au to purchase.
Everything you need for glowing skin in one gorgeous pack!
Ecotan Eco by Sonya Driver Best Skin Christmas Pack
This gorgeous pack of organic essentials for glowing skin ($114.95) includes global bestseller Face Tan Water, skin staple Super Citrus Cleanser, and vitamin-rich lotion Super Fruit Hydrator as well as a headband and stylish cosmetic bag.
Available from The Pharmacy Network stores located in Canberra City and Manuka, or online at thepharmacynetwork.com.au
At your service
POP x Thor’s Hammer Timber Arch Serving Boards
Part of POP Canberra’s UP Range, the Timber Arch serving board is designed by POP Canberra and skilfully handcrafted by the team at Thor’s Hammer.
Made from recycled Ironbark, Dense Reds and Spotted Gum, these boards are great for a serving platter with a bit of extra style, finished with natural grapeseed oil.
Visit the showroom, workshop and gallery at 10 Mildura St, Griffith or shop online at thors.com.au.
Earrings that are out of this world
ORBIT Solar handmade studs by Mill Foundry from Venetia Major
These stunning handmade ORBIT SOLAR studs ($145) by Mill Foundry feature a Sterling Silver matte curved exterior, contrasted against a highly polished bonded Rose or Yellow Gold interior. A stylish minimalist addition to any outfit!
Available now at Venetia Major – Bespoke Jewellery Studio & Gallery at 8 Victoria St, Hall. Visit venetiamajor.com.au to discover more gorgeous things.
Bee-autiful Body Products
Queen Bee Body Scrub by Thirsty from POP Canberra
This is your sign to gift anyone you know a body scrub. It will be a hit. We promise. Queen Bee ($14) has sweet honey, rich elevated notes of beeswax with a backdrop of savoury coconut and dark sugar. See? Tick people off that list with this.
POP Canberra is the only one-stop local shop with over 250 makers under one roof—there is literally something for everyone!
Pop into POP at 27 Lonsdale St in Braddon—they’re open every single night until at least 9 pm from now until Christmas, so dive in and discover this all-local wonderland! Like to stalk before you buy? Check out their Instagram!
Delicious vegan treats
Holdsworth Bee Friendly Vegan Chocolates and Truffles
An assortment of decadent dark chocolate truffles, pralines, creams & marzipans ($24.95) presented in a fully recyclable stunning Bumble Bee & Dragonfly gift box. Infused with natural ingredients to create delicious flavour combinations.
Available from The Pharmacy Network stores located in Canberra City and Manuka, or online at thepharmacynetwork.com.au.
Gorgeous, glittering glass
Ngaio Fitzpatrick Gaia Bowls from Canberra Glassworks
Named after the Greek goddess of Earth, Ngaio Fitzpatrick’s Gaia bowls (RRP from $70) are a glittering transformation from shattered glass to jewel-like statement pieces. These bowls are a testament that eco-conscious can still be luxurious.
Canberra Glassworks is a treasure trove of beautiful glass. Whether it is a gift under the tree, an eye-catching feature to your Christmas spread or a special treat just for you, you’ll find it amongst the eclectic range of handcrafted Australian glass.
Shop instore Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Extended trading between Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 December, 9 am to 5pm.
11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston Canberra | 6260 7005 | canberraglassworks.com
Jewellery inspired by nature
Cluster Pendant no. 1 by Danielle Lo from KIN Gallery
Sweet and romantic, this pendant necklace ($170) incorporates Lo’s signature ‘fragment’ motif: small asymmetrical circles of matte silver, resembling a curl of leaf or a fallen petal.
In this piece, a trio of fragments cluster together, forming a soft triangle shape. Sterling silver, alternate chain lengths available.
Jewellery is at the heart of everything KIN does, but they’re more than a conventional jewellery shop! In addition to browsing ever-changing shelves, visitors may find themselves meeting artists in residence, watching or participating in a jewellery-making workshop or talking to their specialist staff (every member of the KIN team is a practicing jeweller) about commissioning a custom-made piece.
Pop in store to G06/27 Lonsdale Street in Braddon or shop online at kin.gallery
Cocktail Lovers
Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia
It’s the season for entertaining, and The Museum Shop has everything you need for a sophisticated, fun night with friends: Avery Pitcher ($32), Avery Tumbler Set of Two ($26), Cocktail Spoon Set of Four ($25), Cocktail Playing Cards ($20) and Whisky Rocks ($20).
Visit the Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula or shop online at shop.nma.gov.au.
The best skin of your life
HydraFacialTM from Renew Skin
HydraFacialTM delivers instantly noticeable, long-lasting results that you can feel in three steps: Cleanse & Peel, Extract & Hydrate, Fuse & Protect.
Only HydraFacialTM uses patented technology combined with nourishing ingredients to create an instantly gratifying glow on any skin type resulting in clearer, refreshed, hydrated & more beautiful skin with little to no downtime. Regular treatments help to build skin health.
From $200. HydraFacialTM add-ons include LED photo light therapy, Lip & Eye Perks
Renew Skin is at Level 1, 83 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin. Get in touch by calling 6183 0625, emailing info@renewskinaustralia.com.au or visiting renewskinaustralia.com.au.
Pa-rum-pa-pa-rum
The Canberra Distillery Old George Reserve Rum from POP Canberra
This is the Rum that we have all been waiting for. This drop from The Canberra Distillery ($148) has been sitting in a delicious dark barrel for a very long time, maturing in flavour and complexity, awaiting the light to be let in and the cork to pop. This is a deep caramel, syrupy rum, that is perfect for Christmas cocktails or the very finest gift for the connoisseur in your life.
POP Canberra is the only one-stop local shop with over 250 makers under one roof—there is literally something for everyone! They’re open every single night until at least 9 pm from now until Christmas, so dive in and discover this all-local wonderland!
Pop into POP at 27 Lonsdale Street in Braddon. Like to stalk before you buy? Check out their Instagram!
