Holiday gift guide and giveaways

Perfect presents to bring joy to the festive break

We’ve got gift ideas and giveaways for the stylish traveller.

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The holiday gift guide gallery

ENDLESS CANDLES WANDERLUST JAR CANDLE
These pretty, copper-topped jar candles feature enticing scents in unexpected blends such as Magnolia and Fresh Cucumber, and Sweet Lilac and Clove. Created in the NSW Southern Highlands using pure essential oils and sustainable palm and soy waxes, they burn for approximately 100 hours and the versatile lid doubles as a base. $54.95. More: endlesscandles.com.au. WE HAVE 6 TO GIVE AWAY.
LIPAULT PLUME SUITCASES
A suitcase for every outfit? French company Lipault creates quality luggage that’s chic and bold. Fresh from Paris, the label’s latest collection features three new shades for summer escapades: a fiery Amaranth Red, sleek Steel Blue and eye-popping Saffron Yellow. The lightweight, soft-sided spinner suitcase (pictured) comes in two options (55cm and 72cm) and we have one of each size to give away. Also pictured are Lady Plume and Plume Vinyl weekend bags and the range further includes handbags, wallets, laptop cases and umbrellas to colour mix-and-match and accessorise. Three-year warranty included; free delivery Australia-wide. $249 (small), $329 (large). More: lipault.com.au. WE HAVE 2 SUITCASES TO GIVE AWAY.
L’OCCITANE ARLESIENNE COLLECTION
L’Occitane’s gorgeous new Arlesienne fragrance features rich floral notes sourced in the picturesque southeast region of France: rose from Grasse, violet from Tourrettes-Sur-Loup and saffron from Provence, with a base of white musk, ambrette and sandalwood. This beautifully boxed set features 75ml Eau de Toilette, 250ml Shower Gel, 75ml Body Milk and 30ml Hand Cream. $100 ($142 value). More: au.loccitane.com. WE HAVE 5 TO GIVE AWAY.
LONELY PLANET BEST OF CITY ANNUAL GUIDES
For its 2017 Best of City series, Lonely Planet has set its sights on five enduring destinations: Barcelona, New York City, London, Paris and Rome. Each title provides an extensive guide to the most interesting, entertaining and authentic experiences, from heritage architecture and edgy art galleries to obscure museums and must-see monuments, buzzing bars and culinary highlights. All bases are covered, with practical information and a pull-out city map. Best of all, they’re perfectly sized to slip into a handbag or backpack. $29.99. More: shop.lonelyplanet.com WE HAVE 3 SETS TO GIVE AWAY.
PLANET FINSKA RED FINSKA SET
Curiously described as a cross between bocce and darts, Finska is a hugely popular log-tossing game from Finland that is described as highly addictive. While the original sets have a pale-wood Scandinavian aesthetic, Planet Finksa has given this version the retro treatment with a festive and snazzy red coating. Hand-crafted from eco-friendly birch, the quality set includes a hardwood carry case, numbered pins and full instructions. The practical laminated scorecard can be wiped clean at the end of each game. $79.90. More: planetfinska.com.au. WE HAVE 5 TO GIVE AWAY.
SEIKO PROSPEX SOLAR WORLD TIME WATCH
Every explorer needs a quality timepiece, whether journeying to mountain, city or sea and Seiko’s Prospex Solar World Time watch (model SSC487P) is the perfect accompaniment. Constructed from scratch-resistant sapphire glass and stainless steel, it has a dual display for a second time zone and all the practical features you’d expect, including a stopwatch and 24-hour alarm. It’s water resistant to 100m and thanks to advanced solar technology it’s powered by any light source, so never needs a battery change. $950. More: seiko.com.au. WE HAVE 1 TO GIVE AWAY.
STREET FOOD ASIA BY LUKE NGUYEN
In his latest cookbook, popular chef Luke Nguyen traverses Saigon, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Jakarta to present street food favourites: the traditional, innovative and even quirky. The atmospheric photography will whisk you away to these bustling Asian cities. $60. More: hardiegrant.com.au. WE HAVE 5 TO GIVE AWAY.
TASMAN SEA SALT HAMPER
On Tasmania’s pristine, windswept east coast, farmers Chris Manson and Alice Laing combine age-old salt-making techniques with eco-friendly technologies to produce pure sea salt flakes. This enticing hamper also includes Spring Vale pinot noir, Freycinet olive oil, Tasmanian Gourmet Kitchen beetroot marmalade, Coal River Farm chocolate rocher, Tamar Valley truffle shortbread and a salt bowl crafted by Tasmanian potter Cath Wylie. $129. More: tasmanseasalt.com/shop. WE HAVE 2 TO GIVE AWAY.
ULTIMATE EARS UE ROLL SPEAKER
For a portable Bluetooth speaker to tune into summer sounds, how about this curved creation from Ultimate Ears. The disc-shaped speaker is lightweight and waterproof and can be paired with up to eight Bluetooth-enabled smartphones or tablets, with two simultaneously. It has a range of almost 20m and once charged will play for nine hours. There’s also a marine-grade bungee cord to latch it to bags. $149.95. More: ultimateears.com/en-au. WE HAVE 3 TO GIVE AWAY.
VILLEROY & BOCH BBQ PASSION SET
This new collection from Villeroy & Boch blends a fine-dining aesthetic with the best of the backyard barbecue. The white ceramic range includes a steak plate (in two sizes) with an integrated grip and clever dividers to keep the meat or seafood separated from salads and garnishes. Other pieces include a dip bowl, grill pan with removable handle, vegetable plate and a large platter with ridges on the sides and base to both hold skewers in place and drain excess juices. Available online or from House of Villeroy & Boch, Glenside (SA). $14.95-$73.95. More: villeroy-boch.com.au. WE HAVE 1 SET TO GIVE AWAY.
COLOUR MY LIGHT BOX
GIFT IDEA: Softly illuminate your child’s bedroom with this lightbox (white, pink or blue frame) and they’ll enjoy spelling out names and messages. It comes with black and coloured lettering sets; additional animal alphabet and emoji symbol sets also available. $29.90 (lightbox); $14.50 (letter and symbol sets). More: colourmylightbox.com.au.
HOMECAMP COPPER HIP FLASK
GIFT IDEA: Melbourne-based Homecamp has a focus on beautifully designed and high quality camping equipment, such as this striking hip flask, handmade in the US with rust-resistant pure copper that will oxidise naturally and develop a lovely patina over time. The flask is trimmed with an American birch stopper and presented in a crate-style gift box. Homecamp’s stylish range also covers a leather stool, backpacks and gourmet coffee kit with coffee maker, grinder, digital scales and enamel cup. $234. More: homecamp.com.au.
LOMO MUMBAI CAMERA
GIFT IDEA: The Lomo company celebrates retro snapshot photography and, like Mumbai, its latest film camera (nothing digital here) blends heritage with contemporary dazzle. It takes instant credit-card sized snaps with three shooting modes; included are colour gel filters, built-in wide angle lens and three lens attachments (including fish-eye). $US129 ($171). More: shop.lomography.com.
SEEDLING COLOUR MY ADVENTURE SATCHEL
GIFT IDEA: Designed and made in New Zealand, Seedling products cater to young creatives with a fantastic range of boxed craft projects and games. Children can first colour this handy cotton satchel before filling it with fun essentials for a trip away. Boxed set of craft pens included. About $26, depending on exchange rate. More: goodthingsforkids.com.
SUNNY LIFE BEACH TOWEL
GIFT IDEA: Sunny Life is all about summer and its range of accessories is fun and forever quirky. Think vintage-style radios, printed beach paddles, inflatable drink holders and pool floats styled as pineapples, ice creams and flamingos. The towel range is equally vibrant and includes a selection named for far-flung holiday spots such as Baracoa and Havana plus our own Wategos at Byron Bay (pictured). Team with a matching beach umbrella or even a ukulele. $69.95. More: sunnylife.com.au.
FIELD CANDY LITTLE CAMPER PLAY TEEPEE AND HANGING CHAIR
What child wouldn’t love to climb into one of these on Christmas morning? This gorgeous Ruffled Feathers teepee is from a range of photo-print tents for kids and adults. Pitch it in the play room, bedroom or garden. British made, it’s constructed from lightweight and durable 100 per cent waterproof fabric, and can be personalised with your child’s name. Or relax into summer with one of these colourful hanging chairs (max. weight 180kg), which include a laminated foam cushion. Available in two sizes and six colour combinations. Tent, £119 ($193.50); chair, £99. More: fieldcandy.com. WE HAVE 1 OF EACH TO GIVE AWAY.
L’OCCITANE L’HOMME CEDRAT COLLECTION
Loccitane’s divine skincare and body care ranges also include indulgences for men such as the new boxed L’Homme Cedrat Collection. Based on the aromatic cedrat (citron) fruit and with notes of mint, musk and amber wood, the products feature a fresh and zesty citrus scent. The set includes a 75ml L’Homme Cedrat After Shave, 250ml L’Homme Cedrat Shaving Gel and 75ml L’Homme Eau de Toilette in a hip-flask style bottle. $105. More: au.loccitane.com. WE HAVE 5 TO GIVE AWAY.
HAIGH’S CHOCOLATES
Adelaide-based Haigh’s is Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate maker, with more than 250 varieties on offer. Among this year’s Christmas collection (pictured), there’s a milk chocolate Christmas tree ($19.95), Teddy Tin with six cute milk chocolate teddies ($18.50), milk chocolate bell ($14.95), dark chocolate Christmas bar ($4.75) and milk chocolate Bauble Bon Bons ($17.50). Other highlights include fabric advent calendars (to be filled with your favourites) and classic boxed selections. Available online or from Haigh’s stores in South Australia, NSW and Victoria. More: haighschocolates.com.au. WE HAVE A $250 HAMPER TO GIVE AWAY.
PLANET FINSKA BEACHSHACK CRICKET SET
Summer isn’t quite summer without cricket, and this beautifully made set from Planet Finska will elevate your beach games to something special. Each bat is crafted from dark bamboo with light bamboo side stripes, in a nostalgic nod to vintage Malibu longboards. The size 5 regulation bat is finished with protective gloss and has a comfortable PU leather grip handle. The set includes four varnished hardwood stumps (six-stump set also available), a beach cricket ball and a durable, lined canvas carrybag. $97. More: planetfinska.com.au. WE HAVE 3 TO GIVE AWAY.
ISTANBUL: CULT RECIPES; SUMMER ON FAT PIG FARM
These two new titles feature tasty treats from opposite sides of the globe. Istanbul Cult Recipes by Pomme Larmoyer (available December) celebrates the sights and bites of this ancient capital, with a selection of recipes that includes hearty breakfasts, mouth-watering mezze and street food favourites. The book includes lush photography, maps of the author’s favourite food spots and profiles on local chefs and restaurateurs. Closer to home, the latest title from chef and food writer Matthew Evans offers simple and nourishing recipes with a focus on seasonal produce from Fat Pig Farm in Tasmania’s beautiful Huon Valley. $49.99 and $39.99 respectively. More: murdochbooks.com.au. WE HAVE 5 OF EACH TO GIVE AWAY.
JURLIQUE HAND CARE COLLECTION
Nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, Jurlique’s own organic and biodynamic farm provides plants, herbs and flowers (cultivated from seed to harvest) that form the core ingredients of the company’s pure skincare and body care ranges. You can discover the behind-the-scenes creation of the products with a farm tour, or simply enjoy the end result with these beautifully-scented and silky-soft hand creams in four of Jurlique’s most popular fragrances: rose, jasmine, lavender and citrus. $89. More: jurlique.com.au. WE HAVE 5 TO GIVE AWAY.
BOXES OF BABYLON HER DESTINATION COLLECTION
GIFT IDEA: Boxes of Babylon has a selection of gift sets for urban explorers, kitchen aficionados and parents in need of pampering. The Her Destination Collection includes a handy grey tote bag, a Campo Marzio document and iPad holder, phone charger, Decorating with Style book (ideal for holiday reading) and an Archon Design Body Care Kit for ultimate soothing. Purchase online; national delivery available. $245. More: boxesofbabylon.com.au.
MARSHALL STOCKWELL SPEAKER
The musicians in your life should take a shine to this vintage-styled Bluetooth speaker, styled after Marshall’s classic guitar amplifier. The lightweight and portable unit features wireless playback and a flip cover to protect it from scratches while you’re on the move. There’s also a battery life of up to 25 hours ensuring plenty of uninterrupted tune-time. $449. More: amberonline.com.au. WE HAVE 1 TO GIVE AWAY.
KEEPRESIN VASES
The spring and summer collection of homewares from KEEPRESIN features an on-trend palette of soft pink and mustard. The creation of Mornington Peninsula-based artist Alice Keep, the vases are first sculpted in clay, before being cast in resin then hand sanded, so each piece is one of a kind. The KEEPRESIN range also includes lights, pot planters, tableware, bowls and bathroom accessories. Vases from $99. More: keepresin.com.au. WE HAVE 3 TO GIVE AWAY.
CATHERINE MANUELL DESIGN BEACH TOTE AND SATCHEL
Catherine Manuell Design always makes a splash with luggage and handbags in vibrant shades and snazzy prints such as the retro-inspired Summer Bloom (pictured). The tote with internal zipped pocket is perfectly sized for beach days or an overnight stay and it’s made from sturdy laminated canvas. The matching multi-use satchel is roomy enough to hold toiletries for two persons with plenty of internal compartments plus a hanging loop. $69 (tote), $59.95 (satchel). More: catherinemanuelldesign.com. WE HAVE 4 OF EACH TO GIVE AWAY.
LOAKE VALET BOX
GIFT IDEA: Revive the lost art of the shoe shine with this stylish set from British shoemaker, Loake. The family-owned company has been crafting quality shoes since 1880, and this kit is designed to help you clean, buff and shine to keep shoes at their prime. The wooden box holds a shoe horn, wax leather protector, suede cleaner, cloth, brushes and five polishes. $249. More: gallantoro.com.au
AUDIOQUEST NIGHTHAWK HEADPHONES
GIFT IDEA: These striking headphones from AudioQuest feature an eye-catching ergonomic design made from an innovative material that Audio Quest has dubbed “liquid wood”. A mix of sustainable wood and reclaimed plant fibre, the material can be specially moulded for advanced acoustic properties and supreme comfort on the ear. The high tech cable is specially designed to minimise distortion. $895. More: amberonline.com.au.
ZOOMLITE BOURKE LEATHER HOLDALL
This duffel weekender ticks all the boxes when it comes to features, looks and durability. Handcrafted from vintage cowhide leather and fully lined, it has a roomy interior with dedicated slots for all your essentials, such as cards, pen, mobile, plus internal and external pockets. There’s a detachable cross body strap, and it’s airline carry-on compliant. Available in three colours. $299.95. More: zoomlite.com.au. WE HAVE 1 TO GIVE AWAY
EVA SOLO TABLE GRILL BBQ
GIFT IDEA: You can share the workload at summer celebrations with this Danish-designed tabletop barbecue, perfect for smaller dishes or guests who want to grill their own. Made of porcelain, stainless steel and bamboo, the portable charcoal barbecue has easy to clean inserts and a heat shield. Two-year warranty. $450. More: until.com.au.
THE A TO Z OF MODERN MANNERS
Anyone who considers courtesy a dying art might appreciate The A-Z of Modern Manners. The Australian’s Wish magazine editor, David Meagher, who has signed our giveaway copies, takes aim (in the nicest possible way) at our sliding levels of civility with his guide to cultivating good behaviour in everyday situations. Available November 28. $24.99. More: penguin.com.au. WE HAVE 7 TO GIVE AWAY.