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Our Designers Gift Guide – 2020 Edition

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|04.12.20

Our Designers Gift Guide - 2020 Edition

The season of giving is upon us, and although giving to our loved ones is so special, I think we can all agree that it can be so tricky finding the perfect gift!

Now we may be bias… but you can’t go wrong with gifts for the home, and we know our fair share of brands that have the perfect gift that would be worthy of the most discerning home ware aficionado! So whether it’s your beautiful parents, your besty or the crazy Aunt, hopefully this guide lessens the shopping stress! 

We thought what better way to create the ultimate designers shopping guide than to ask some of our design team what’s on their wish list this Christmas! 

Happy Shopping! 

Gifts $50 & under

Matty Matheson – “Home Style Cookery’ Cookbook

Home Style Cookery' Cookbook

‘Matty Matheson has brought many delicious food memories into my home and with his second cookbook having been just release, this is the perfect gift for your home cook who wants to enjoy cooking good food while learning industry tips and tricks to executing recipes perfectly from the man himself. ” – Kari

LM Home – Salus Revitalise Trio

Salus Revitalise Trio

 

” A fresh berry scent for the summer mmm, I’ll definitely be picking this one up for my spa loving friend!” – Claudia

‘At Home in Joshua Tree’ Book by Sara and Rich Combs from Pampa

At Home in Joshua Tree

“Pampa not only have a great collection of rugs and soft furnishings, but a great collection of coffee table books too! This one in particular really resonates with me as ever since my trip to Joshua Tree National Park, in California I have had this dream of one day living in a little eco shack hidden amongst the cacti!!” – Kirsty

Resident Dog Vol 2 by Nicole England

Resident Dog Vol 2

” I love dogs and I love a good interiors book… this pick includes both.  The Kelly Wearstler interior on the cover is just a bonus! – David

Gifts $100 & Under

Dinosaur Designs Resin Seed Plate – Lemon 

Dinosaur Designs

“Perfect for housing your rings or keys; who wouldn’t want to look at this ray of sunshine every day?” – Kari

 Planter and Saucer – Lanscape  from Koskela

Planter and Saucer - Lanscape

“I love growing my own herbs; so I can see this planter sitting pretty on a kitchen window sill with some fresh basil sprouting” – Claudia 

100% Linen Placemats -Tumeric from Bed Threads

100% Linen Placemats

” Now if this doesn’t form part of my Christmas lunch spread than I will be highly disappointed! Such a beautiful way to dress up any festive feast, especially when paired with some ceramic plate ware and dried Australian florals!” – Kirsty

The Coffee Shop Candle – Jardan

The Coffee Shop Candle

“When coffee is life….” – David

Gifts $200 & Under

Circle of Friends II – Robert Gordon Bromley Skull

Circle of Friends II

” Everyone needs a tasteful skill in their home.  And one that’s Australian made and features a David Bromley artwork??? Keen.” – Kari

Salt and Pepper Grinders – MENU

Salt and Pepper Grinders

” A gift you didn’t think you would want.. until now.  They come in a variety of colour ways to suit any home! A practical and pretty gift all in one!” – Claudia

Arc Candle Holders in ‘Speckled’ by Virgina Sin

Arc Candle Holders in 'Speckled

“Okay, now I know I said I needed the placemats for my dream Christmas setting but this ceramic candle stick arrangement front and centre on my dining table would be a dream.  Maybe even both paired together?” – Kirsty

Puck Coupe Glasses by Tom Dixon

Puck Coupe Glasses

” Something fancy for your favourite Christmas cheer.” – David

Splurge Gifts

Cultiver – Linen Duvet Cover Set in Cedar Stripe

Cultiver

“Hi Mum, if you’re reading this, this is what I would like” – Kari

Girra Warra Print By Amanda Hinkelmann 

Girra Warra Print

“Art is such a meaningful gift and would be perfect for that special someone you’re looking to spoil this year.” – Claudia

Little Hills Table Lamp by Sin

Little Hills Table Lamp

” If my dream table lamp had a look – this would be it! Such a lovely balance of handmade creativity with quirky personality and in the terracotta colourway, oh my!” – Kirsty

Saba Cushion by House of Hackney

Saba Cushion

” Who doesn’t love a bit of animal print whimsy… this guy could sit pretty on my sofa any day.” – David.

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