Christmas gifts to shower the wonderful women in your life with
From a wine advent calendar, to the nostalgic $10 snack, here are the gifts every mum, daughter, partner, sister or friend will adore.
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The countdown to Santa Claus’ arrival is on and if you haven’t started thinking about heartfelt gifts for the woman in your life, it’s time to hop to it.
If you’re keen to bestow your wife, partner, daughter, friend, mum or sister with a gift that will secure you brownie points for the year ahead, we’ve rounded up a bunch that will ensure she has a smile on her face come Christmas Day.
From the $79 smart speaker that will halve her life admin, to the beauty advent calendar that sees you gift $780 in value for just $250, here are the gifts the special women in your life will love.
FOR THE WINE LOVER
Vinomofo Advent Wine Calendar Case, $189 (down from $425)
Surely there’s not a woman in your life who wouldn’t be thrilled with this gift landing on her doorstep? Vinomofo’s Advent Wine Calendar Case features 12 bottles of premium wines for just $189 (which sees you save $236). The merry case includes not only a ‘Wine Tour’ guide to the drops, but delicious wines from Fox Creek, Kilikanoon, Hollicks, Brokenwood and Hand-Picked. You’ll receive a delicious combination of sparkling wines, white wines, red wines and sweet wine. You can pre-order it now and orders will be dispatched on Wednesday, 25 November (arriving on your doorstep by early December). Bottoms up – responsibly, of course!
FOR THE ORGANISED MATE
Echo Dot Smart Speaker, $79, Amazon
The all-new iteration of Amazon’s popular smart speaker (featuring the world famous Alexa) the Echo Dot will see any home running like a well-oiled operation. From voice-controlled entertainment (you can stream music and podcasts and play audiobooks) to smart controls that allow you to change your home’s thermostat or turn on and off lights, there isn’t much the Echo Dot can’t do. Plus, Alexa is always on standby for any questions, alarm setting or weather checks you might need.
FOR THE JEWELLERY DEVOTEE
Reliquia Maxima Necklace, $189, The Iconic
If the woman you’re gifting has a passion for fine jewellery, then she’s definitely heard of Reliquia. You can see that the popular brand’s stunning Maxima Necklace, like all its range, is inspired by heirloom treasures and vintage design. This chunky, timeless necklace is created with 18ct gold fill cable chain and is 44 centimetres in length.
FOR THE YOGA LOVER
Cotton On Personalised Yoga Mat, $69.95
Ensure the yogi in your life never loses their mat again with this multi-coloured personalised yoga mat. It’s created with a 6 millimetres thick microsuede upper that offers extra cushioning while they downward dog. It comes in 3 other different designs (including fun leopard print).
FOR THE BEAUTY OBSESSED
Lancome Advent Calendar, $250, Adore Beauty
Not only is the value of this beauty advent calendar $780 (yes, that’s a saving of $530 right there) it folds out to create an enchanting Paris streetscape. Featuring 24 of Lancome’s coveted products in mini sizes – think La Vie Est Belle L’Eau de Parfum and Hypnose 01 Noir Hypnotic Custom-Wear Volume Mascara – it’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser.
FOR THE CHRISTMAS ENTHUSIAST
Wedgwood Christmas Plates, $199, Myer
As decadent as Christmas-themed gifts go, these fine bone China plates are a great dinnerware addition to any festive season enthusiast’s collection. Coming in a set of 4 and featuring beautiful illustrations of mistletoe, holly, a wreath and a Christmas tree, you’ll be sure to secure a Christmas dinner party invite out of this present.
FOR THE FASHION FAN
Gift card for a leading fashion retailer, you choose the price
If you’re shopping for a gift for your sartorially sound loved one, let us advise you strongly against picking a dress or bag out for them. They likely already have their eye on a dozen key items and your gift will probably end up collecting dust in their cupboard. Instead, treat the fashion obsessed in your life to a gift card or voucher from a leading retailer. You can pick up one from The Iconic (for as little as $25) here, or Country Road for timeless, quality pieces they’ll love, or hit up Net-a-porter for something a little more luxe.
FOR THE HOMEBODY
Marks & Spencer Satin Floral Print Long Dressing Gown, $75
There are some of us who are happiest when we’re out and about, and others who feel cosiest couchbound at home. For the latter loved ones, help them up their at-home get-up with this satin dressing gown in a pretty floral print. It’s part of supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Rose Exclusively for M & S collection and, you know, if it’s good enough for her …
FOR THE NEAT FREAK
Xiaomi Viomi V2 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $399.99, Amazon
The most delightful gift for a woman you cohabitate with? A robotic vacuum that means neither you or your loved one need to spare a second thought for the mess on your floor ever again. This Xiaomi Viomi V2 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner is an Amazon bestseller and for good reason, it sweeps (and mops) your home without you lifting a finger (you may need to lift your feet as it vacuums beneath them). It has over 2 hours of battery life, is equipped with climbing abilities (up to 20mm!) and can get through tight spaces with ease.
FOR THE GREEN THUMB
Bunnings Merino Raised Garden Bed, $19.90
If there’s a woman in your life who lights up whenever the two words “herb” and “garden” are mentioned, this is the perfect gift. Measuring 120 x 90 x 30 centimetres, this raised garden bed is perfect for planting herbs, vegetables or watching pretty flowers bloom.
FOR THE SNACK-OBSESSED WOMAN
Cotton On Personalised Arnott’s Shapes in Barbecue, $10
We all have a friend who is never without an artillery of snacks they pull out whenever hunger strikes. A quintessential snack every Aussie knows and adores, Arnott’s Shapes – personalised with your loved one’s name, no less – is sure to please (and ensure no one wrongfully lays claim to their goodies).
WHAT IS THE LATEST I CAN POST CHRISTMAS PRESENTS IN AUSTRALIA?
Australia Post has flagged that due to the coronavirus pandemic (and the safety precautions that come with it) delivery of items may be slower this year. As a guide, locally you can Express Post items at latest by December 19. Keen to learn more? Read all about last minute delivery dates and how late you can buy presents online and guarantee their delivery before Christmas Day right here.
WHY DO WE GIVE PRESENTS AT CHRISTMAS?
Gift giving is said to have been a long-held pagan winter tradition for thousands of years but first became connected to Christmas thanks to the Three Wise Men visiting baby Jesus bearing gifts. While the gifts we give nowadays may have evolved from frankincense, gold and myrrh, the tradition of gifting loved ones with presents lives on.
WHEN DID THE BOXING DAY SALES ORIGINATE?
The term ‘Boxing Day’ was first said to be coined in the 1800s when the rich would give their servants a day off and send them on their way with a boxed gift. Now, December 26, the day following Christmas, has become one of the biggest sales events in Australia. In 2019, the Australian Retailers Association executive director Russell Zimmerman said Boxing Day sales would hit $2.6 billion in Australia. After the spending spree up to Christmas, Boxing Day sales allow savvy consumers the opportunity to pick up cut-price bargains.
For more Christmas gift ideas, see the best personalised gifts here and the best advent calendar ideas here.
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