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From donut bouquets to truffle hunts, handcrafted vases to intricate jewellery, you don’t need to look beyond Canberra for the perfect gift this Christmas.

Spoil your loved ones with a beautiful, locally-shopped gift that supports our community. As per our own HerCanberra tradition, we’ve brought back our annual Christmas Local Lust List to make it easy for you.

This year we have so much local goodness that we’re bringing FOUR gift guides your way—one each week in the lead-up to Christmas! Think of them as a twist on the traditional Advent calendar!

See the other instalments here and here!

Stunning handcrafted vase

Dry Vase from Thor’s Hammer

The “Dry Vase” is a perfect vessel for displaying native flowers, vases and twigs. Made from a mixture of Australian timbers—the design features half-lapped mitre joints at the corners and was originally created by Thor Diesendorf to complement a 2014 furniture collaboration with Enrico Taglietti.

Buy online from thors.com.au or pop into the showroom at 10 Mildura Street, Griffith.

Grazing by the Garden

National Gallery of Australia

Inspired by Cressida Campbell’s love of gardens and shared food between friends, the National Gallery invites you to Grazing by the Garden. Escape the everyday and enjoy a light lunch in the Gallery’s dining room with scenic views of the Sculpture Garden and Lake Burley Griffin.

Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 2.30 pm throughout the Cressida Campbell exhibition at the National Gallery. Make a booking for your timed session or pop in during your visit to check availability.

Find out more at nga.gov.au

Diamonds (and pink sapphires) are a girl’s best friend

Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring by Venetia Major

This handmade 9ct rose gold ring ($1,287) features five stunning hot pink sapphires alternating with four round brilliant cut diamonds (guaranteed conflict-free), bead set, to create an elegant dress ring. A gift that is sure to make a statement.

Available now at Venetia Major – Bespoke Jewellery Studio & Gallery at 8 Victoria St, Hall. Visit venetiamajor.com.au to discover more gorgeous things.

Something deliciously different

The Santa Baby donut bouquet from The Bunched Co.

Looking for a deliciously different gift this holiday season? Look no further than The Bunched Co.! Their Christmas Collection features elegant, nostalgic and tasty treats perfect for end-of-year celebrations or thank you gifts, like The Santa Baby donut bouquet.

This limited-release bouquet includes six oversized, super soft vanilla glazed donuts in candy cane stripes, plus irresistibly smooth Lindt chocolate balls from the limited edition mint collection. You can even personalise the text on the white cuff of the bouquet! Free next-day delivery to Canberra and surrounds.  What are you waiting for? Sink your teeth in here.

Taste more goodness from The Bunched Co at thebunchedco.com.au

Truffle Hunt and Lunch

Pialligo Truffles Gift Voucher

Experience the excitement of a truffle hunt at Pialligo Truffles—a boutique truffle farm located in picturesque Pialligo. Be welcomed with truffle canapés before being led through the pristinely maintained truffle patch, with the Pialligo Truffles’ team pointing out the tell-tale signs of what to expect to find below the surface, as the incredible truffle pups sniff out culinary treasure.

Then join the team back at the Truffle Door with stunning views of the property as you are served award-winning food. Learn how to use truffles in your cooking at home with tips from Chef Damian Brabender as he talks through the many uses of the rare ingredient. After lunch, laze back in front of the warming fire.

Visit pialligotruffles.com.au to purchase. Go straight to the gift vouchers here.

Holy Shiraz!

Contentious Character Holy Shiraz from POP Canberra

This wine ($32) is a grapey game-changer. The only shiraz for your decadent Christmas table. Rich, moreish and very, very drinkable. Perfectly paired with savoury or sweet and syrupy. A great go-to gift for the in-laws, it’ll go down with a bang.

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!

A luxe Advent Calendar

Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days Christmas Advent Calendar

Bring joy to the luckiest on your list with this indulgent countdown to Christmas ($250)! With mini versions of 24 of Glasshouse Fragrance’s most indulgent products, there’s a little bit of something from each fragrance family in this Advent Calendar. It’s a no-brainer gift for those who live for fine fragrance, or a clever way to discover new fragrance as a gift to self.

Available from The Pharmacy Network stores located in Canberra City and Manuka, or online at thepharmacynetwork.com.au

Unique handcrafted rings

Coil Rings by Anna Davern from KIN Gallery

A contemporary classic, Anna Davern’s ‘Coil’ ring sees a thin band of sterling silver wrapped around the finger in a wonderfully organic pattern. Handcrafted in sterling silver—available in bright brushed finish or oxidised brush finish. Available in Gold, Silver or Oxidised silver. $210-$1505.

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

Gorgeous glass

Keith Rowe Seafoam vase collection from Canberra Glassworks 

Gift a piece of summer tranquility inspired by the colours of the natural landscape. These glass blown vases (RRP from $308) by Keith Rowe are an essential addition to the home for spontaneous bouquets of flowers, beautiful table settings with friends and mantle styling.

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

Cute as can Bee

Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia

Pick up a bee-autiful present for the honey in your life with these delightful products from the Museum Shop: QueenSpotting ($30); Little Bee House ($29); Queen Bee Mug ($20); Ecokins Bee plush ($28).

Visit the Museum Shop at the National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula or shop online at shop.nma.gov.au.

Heavenly scents

Etikette Candles from Bliss Garden & Giftware

Ever walked into Bliss and wondered what that gorgeous smell is? These guys have something to do with it! Made lovingly by hand on Peramangk and Kaurna Country in the Adelaide Hills, their scents are inspired by ocean sprays, big rains, smoky campfires and winding bush tracks.

Etikette Candles are made from soy wax and cotton wicks and their diffusers are made exclusively using eco base, a gentle plant-based alternative to glycol ethers and acetates. All of their golden amber glassware is designed for reuse. The perfect Christmas gift for the environmentally conscious.

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.

Nature as jewellery

Love Pods by Venetia Major

Designed and made by Venetia Major – Bespoke Jewellery, the new range of Love Pods is now available from their jewellery studio and gallery in Hall.

Plant material is carefully selected and organically cast in sterling silver, rose and yellow gold. It is then filed, soldered, oxidised and polished to create these gorgeous wearable seed pods, nuts and capsules that celebrate Australian flora and the natural form.

Available now at Venetia Major – Bespoke Jewellery Studio & Gallery at 8 Victoria St, Hall. Visit venetiamajor.com.au to discover more gorgeous things.

Beautiful skin

iS Clinical’s Reparative Moisture Emulsion from Renew Skin

 

Innovative skincare using Extremozyme® Technology. Reparative Moisture Emulsion ($154) is the quiet achiever & MVP in the iS Clinical range as it is an intensive, rejuvenating hydrator that incorporates pharmaceutical-grade botanicals and powerful antioxidants to help keep skin healthy, smooth & protected.  This luxurious, lightweight cream is a favourite of professional makeup artists as the perfect base/primer and can be used morning and night. Designed for all skin types, it is restoring, hydrating and smoothing.

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.

Candles that smell good enough to eat

Dessert Candles from Pearl’s Natural Candle at POP Canberra

Dessert Candles ($32). They smell good enough to eat…and they totally look it too! Enticing, fruity, fresh and mouth-watering, these all-natural soy candles and the wow factor that you need this Christmas. Such a good gift with an impact. That is if you can bring yourself to give them away!

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!

Gorgeous Goggles

Bling 2Go Swim Go from The Pharmacy Network

Bling2o’s Do Nuts 4U swim goggles have an exclusive, retro round frame dipped in faux candy sprinkles with an icing printed strap to complete a pastry tasty look. Bling2o Do Nuts 4 U swim goggle is latex free and comes with a UV-protected, anti-fog lens and is available in two different yummy colours.

Available from The Pharmacy Network stores located in Canberra City and Manuka, or online at thepharmacynetwork.com.au

Electrifying earrings

Suki Earrings by Leonie Simpson from KIN Gallery

Leonie Simpson’s Suki Earrings ($85) are made from sterling silver with a 3D-printed nylon pendant that has been hand-painted with acrylic paint (multiple colours available). The sterling silver hooks flow into the acrylic part of the earring creating an almost continuous oval form which is designed to easily hook into the earlobe.

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

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