Your Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide
We want to be on your shopping list!
Published on 20 December
Written by The TFG Team Photography: Daiga Ellaby
BETWEEN THE SHOP SMALL, BUY FROM THE BUSH AND SHOP LOCAL MOVEMENTS, YOU’LL BE FAMILIAR WITH THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LOCAL BOUTIQUES.
But it’s not just a good thing to do, it’s an easy thing to do. We’ve rounded up just some of the gifts you can pick up from local designers and boutiques. Find more shops and boutiques here, and don’t forget to check out the work of the amazing Spotlights we’ve featured!
A Little Pampering
Who doesn’t love a little bit of pampering in their life?
From SOH Candels at Harolds, to these Brisbane-based Self-Warming Eye-Masks at The Store Room ($33 for a pack of 5), the beautiful range of Kevin Murphy Haircare products at Profile Hair Design, and the indulgent range of teas by The Tea Collective at Magnolia ($29.95); great for stocking stuffers or as gifts on their own.
Accessorise. . .
Whether you’re dressing to impress or brunching with the girls, the right accessory can make or break the look. This Summer we’re vibing the casual, “I’m just popping to Erewhon” look (with a splash of colour).
Woods Vintage Cap ($80) & Bang Sunglasses ($240) from Ivy; Poppy Lane’s Colourful Mini Clutch ($75); Tapioca belt from Florence & Marabel ($149); Fontaine Phone Crossbody Bag from Magnolia ($64.95); Raffia Fringe Earings at Smoke & Mirrors ($34.95).
The DIY Gift. . .
We’re all for normalizing DIY gifts, like this Sourdough Starter Kit from Sunday Merchant ($19.95), and why not accompany it with a bespoke tea towel from Made by Mr_C and a bowl from any of the local homewares stores?
Or these Cocktail Mixers ($20) from Ruby Lane Flower Co., and a Paint by Numbers Kit from Ever & Maple ($50-$70); combine the two to create your very own Paint and Sip experience).
For the Green Thumb. . .
Give the gift of flowers, herbs, and veggies this festive season with A Year of Seeds $29.95 from Toowoomba alum Settler Hives (find their stockists here).
Why not combine it with some Burgon & Ball gardening gloves from Belle Fleur Store $56.95 and a Handmade Timber Birdhouse from at The Flower Grocer ($25)
Casual Fun. . .
This year, skip Monopoly for Guess the Feline (or Dog); think ‘Guess Who with pets’ from The Store Room ($66), take it easy with their collection of lux and nostalgic puzzles ($66), or get mildly competetive and with the green with Finska from Kikki.K ($65.99).
Our other faves. . .
Rounding out our gift guides are a few of those faves that we HAD to include (presents can be addressed to The Field Guide Toowoomba).
Made by Mr_C Tablecloth (available at Harolds $299); Pechey Gin ($78) & HopScotch Gin ($76) available at the distillery doors or Toowoomba Farmer’s Market; Driftwood Boat from Harry & Kit ($179), these adorable Ceramic Dogs by local artist Jane Orme Pottery, available at the Toowoomba Farmer’s Markets; Oversized Tote (to hold all your other Goodies) from Sunday Merchant ($159).
