Six more local businesses to shop from this Christmas
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Searching for the perfect present? This Christmas, we’re all about supporting local – and we have six more businesses to shop from.
With another tough year for local businesses coming to a close, Christmas is the perfect time to spoil your loved ones while also supporting the wider Canberra community. It’s two birds with one stone – and with plenty of unique businesses around town, you’ll be sure to find a unique gift for everyone on your Christmas list.
Here’s the final installment of our very Canberra gift guide.
Just a note: this is not the be-all and end-all list of local businesses to support in Canberra, these are just some suggestions that might inspire you to shop locally this Christmas. And if you need even more inspo, simply browse our website (or get Googling).
Thor’s Hammer (Griffith)
Thor’s Hammer has been working for a more sustainable city since it began salvaging and recycling timber nearly 30 years ago.
While you might know them for their bespoke furniture, joinery, and architectural products, here you can also find some beautiful small items made from 100 percent recycled timber and other recycled materials. The perfect gift for someone special in your life, from cheeseboards and knife sets to plant stands, you’ll be bound to find something.
10 Mildura Street, Griffith | thors.com.au
The Curatoreum (Molongo Valley)
The Curatoreum at the National Portrait Gallery and National Arboretum Canberra are essential destinations for gorgeous gifts. Specialising in art, botany, design and children’s books, there is a wide selection of inspiring and thought-provoking publications.
King Edward Terrace, Parkes and 2/95 Forest Drive, Molongo Valley | thecuratoreum.com
KIN Gallery (Braddon)
Pitching itself as a store and workshop producing ‘serious jewellery for the young at heart’, KIN is a creative makers’ hub as well as a shop for all the beautiful and sparkly things. And if you can’t quite find the perfect piece, their artistic community can make a commission.
G06/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | kin.gallery
Timber + Tailor (Braddon)
Here you’ll find a curated range of products sourced largely from Australian designers and makers, including homewares, jewellery, furniture, skincare, linen and some delightfully local products that will help elevate any room in the home.
Unit 67, 30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | timberandtailor.com
Designer Op Shop Emporium (Fyshwick)
Leading the way in vintage, fashion, and modern décor, the Designer Op Shop Emporium is home to some luxurious second-hand goodies that brighten anyone’s Christmas. From Dior to some divine pre-loved clothing and accessories, there’s something for every kind of budget.
Make sure to take a moment to browse the stock at the specialty and consignment store Mesiao, which is also located inside the beautiful retail space.
1 Lyell Street, Fyshwick | dosemporium.com.au
Mantel and Muse (Fyshwick)
It might be home to beautiful and stylish old furniture, but at Mantel and Muse, you can also find gorgeous vintage collectibles and glassware that will make an ideal gift for someone in your life.
Our personal picks are the retro teapot and the mushroom-colored vase – bright, cute, and practical, the homewares lover in your life will adore them.
2/151 Newcastle Street, Fyshwick | mantelandmuse.com.au
Feature image: Mantel and Muse. Supplied.
