3D Animal Model Kit from Go Do Good
Box Hill South
Choose from a 3D model of a wombat, koala, kangaroo or echidna. Kits are designed and made in Australia from sustainable, locally grown Australian hoop pine plywood with eco-inks.
https://godogood.com.au/
Photo book from Museum of Australian Photography
Wheelers Hill
Photographer Anne Zahalka was the winner of the 2023 Bowness Photography Prize at the Museum of Australian Photography. This catalogue accompanies her award-winning artwork, ZAHALKAWORLD. The shop at Museum of Australian Photography is well worth a visit for local Christmas shopping.
https://shop.maph.org.au/products/zahalkaworld
Fondant sugar cookies from TMac Creations
Mount Waverley
Who doesn’t love a sugar cookie? TMac makes sugar cookies in a variety of shapes, colours and themes. Their Teacher/Graduation/School collection has lots of cookie packs that would make for a lovely gift for teachers.
https://www.tmaccreations.com.au/
Bottle of wine from Natural Science Wine & Liquor
Blackburn
Natural Science Wine & Liquor is a family-owned bottle shop in leafy Blackburn. They only stock independent, Australian made wine, craft beer, liquor and non-alcoholic drinks. So when you’re support their business, you’re also supporting Australian made products. Stop by the shopfront on Salisbury Avenue for gift recommendations for all price points.
https://naturalscience.shop/pages/home
Music book from Bows for Strings
Glen Waverley
A thoughtful gift for the string musician in your life. Bows for Strings is a fantastic local music shop that also provides repairs and restorations for string instruments.
https://bowsforstrings.com/collections/music-books
Personalised beeswax crayons from Tinta Crayons
Burwood
Tinta Crayons are made from 100% Australian beeswax from independent suppliers in the Yarra Valley. Every ingredient is sustainably sources, and each crayon is made by hand. With the option to personalise your crayon set, it’s the perfect gift for the little artist in your life.
https://www.tintacrayons.com.au/
Box of chocolates from Selene’s Chocolates
Box Hill
A crowd pleaser for the sweet tooth in your life. Stop by the store at Box Hill Central Shopping Centre to taste-test before you make your gift selection.
https://www.selenes.com.au/
Locally roasted coffee from Inglewood Coffee Roasters
Mount Waverley
For your favourite coffee-lover (or for yourself). Shop online or visit the Inglewood Espresso Bar at 23 Lionel Road, Mount Waverley.
https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/
A soy candle from Waterfall Collection Co.
Ashwood
Choose from a variety of delightful scents including Black Raspberry, Cucumber Watermelon and Tobacco Flower and Oak. Waterfall Collection Co. is a one-woman small independent business in Ashwood creating handmade accessories and home fragrances.
https://www.waterfallcollectionco.com/
Bouquet from Oopsy Daisy Flowers
Mount Waverley
Stop by Oopsy Daisy Flowers in Pinewood Shopping Village to pick up a bouquet before your next Christmas get-together. For last minute shoppers like me, they provide same day delivery across Chisholm for order placed before 1pm, and free delivery for addresses within 7km of Pinewood.
https://oopsydaisyflowers.com.au/
Yoga Classes at Seed Yoga & Wellness
Blackburn
Sometimes experiences are the best gifts! Seed Yoga’s passes would make for a lovely gift for a Blackburn local. Classes are available 7 days a week, online or in-person at Laburnum Village.
https://www.seedyogawellness.com.au/buy-your-yoga-pass
Freshly roasted coffee beans from Bennetti Coffee Roasters
Clayton
Chisholm is home to many coffee roasters – you’ll find a few coffee themed gifts on this list! Benetti Coffee Roasters are local, small batch roasters of coffee beans. Every single roast packed in Bennetti bags is overseen by Master Roaster, Peter. A great gift for any coffee lover.
https://www.bennetticoffeeroasters.com.au/
Floristry Workshop by Botaniculture
Burwood East
A gift for the flower aficionado in your life. They will learn techniques from experienced florists to make a beautiful seasonal vase arrangement. Botaniculture’s shop at Burwood Brickworks is also worth a visit to find gorgeous gifts for your friends and family.
https://www.botaniculture.com.au/pages/workshops
Gift card for Taylor Francis & Co.
Blackburn
A gift card for Taylor Francis & Co. is perfect for someone who is difficult to buy for. They will have so many lovely things to choose from. I have purchased many beautiful gifts from here for my loved ones over the years!
https://taylorfrancis.com.au/products/gift-card
Local honey from Ben’s Bees
Blackburn South
Ben’s Bees ethically produces honey locally. Gift a jar to a loved one with hay fever – honey produced in your local area will contain the unique mix of pollens, which can help treat hay fever. Ben is also a champion of ethical bee keeping practices and provides education about bees through his podcast, public speaking and talks at schools.
https://www.bensbees.com.au/product-category/honey/
Gift voucher for Griffith’s Bros Coffee Roasters
Mulgrave
If you’re unsure what type of coffee to gift a loved one, a gift voucher to Griffith’s Bros takes away the guess work. This way, your loved one can choose a blend that best suits their unique tastes. Griffith’s Bros has been crafting coffee in Melbourne since 1879. You can visit their Bean Store & Roastery at 10-11 Rosemary Court in Mulgrave.
https://griffithsbros.com.au/products/griffiths-bros-gift-voucher?variant=41060058988725
