Scout’s Christmas Gift Guide
Get your Christmas list sorted with local gifts for everyone from your bestie to your fur baby
Shire Scout Prints and Wine
We’ve been busy bees the last few months putting together our very own gifting range so excuse us whilst we toot our own horn just a smidge! We’ve worked together with local creatives to produce a range of chic prints and delish wines which you can check out here.
We’ve got 22 prints to choose from (in three different sizes), with each shot by local photographer Sam Venn, showcasing an iconic view of The Shire. If you’re all about a good drop, opt for our custom wines available in seven varieties - shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, rose, pinot grigio, chardonnay and prosecco. Each cheeky label has been designed by a local artist and is bound to bring pizazz to any Chrissie table. Plus! As our Christmas gift to you, we are offering free shipping on all orders! Enjoy!
The Key to Goodness
This one is for the foodie in your life. The Key To Goodness is passionate about taking the stress out of mealtimes and this year, much to our joy, they’ve decided to take the stress out of gift-giving too! Starting at $25 you’ll find a range of decadent boxes, packaged to perfection.
The Merry Cherry Box (containing either your G&T or Aperol essentials and oodles of fresh cherries) is the perfect gift for your fave colleague at a sweet $45! Whilst The Decadent Dessert Box, packed with a range of homemade treats and cherries, is ideal for those with a sweet tooth. Yet to snag something for your furry friend? The Key To Goodness even has a Pawfect Treat Box on offer. Whilst you’re there, be sure to check out their carefully curated Christmas Day menu here.
Chronicles
The Shire really does have everything, including its very own gin company. Chronicles offer up only the finest Italian-made gins in a range of incredible flavours that have us more than a little keen to take a sip. We recommend going seasonal and giving their pina colada, raspberry and passionfruit gins a spin. Their three-piece gift set (you pick the flavours!) is perfect if you can’t decide on just one. We highly endorse the “one for you, one for me” rule if you do your Christmas shopping here.
The Plant Mail
As their groovy business name suggests, The Plant Mail literally combines two of life’s greatest joys - plants and happy mail. Offering a number of easy-care indoor options, each of The Plant Mail’s plants come with a ceramic pot, velvet gift box and care instructions (as well as free shipping with the code shirefreeship). We’re head over heels for the mini Christmas trees. Snag your own here.
The Natural Gift Collective
The Natural Gift Collective is one of those rare gifting gems that combines sustainably sourced materials, local artistry and personalisation. Cronulla-based maker, Bec, has mastered the art of wood-burning and uses her unique skill to adorn wooden plant pots and serving boards in a range of signature and custom designs. Perfect for those peeps that appreciate something a little spesh. Shop her Christmas range here. Bec’s also offering free delivery in the Sutherland Shire, as well as Cronulla pick up from December 10th if you’re more of a last-minute shopper.
ByStella Skin Clinic
If you know anyone in need of a pamper, you’ll want to take a peep at byStella’s luxe offerings. The byStella experience begins from the moment you enter their chic and spacious clinic. From there, the options are endless with vampire facials, skin needling, peels, hydrafacials and so much more.
This month byStella is spoiling us with some incredible packages not to be missed. Our favourites? The Signature Hydrafacial Package which includes 3 x signature hydrafacial treatments (valued at $250 each), a bonus LED light therapy per treatment (usually $99 per session) and 1 x bonus lip or eye perk (normally $75). With a total value of $1122, for a limited time, purchase for $690. Equally loved is their Skin Needling Package which includes 3 x skin needling treatments for $1050, usually $1350. Or purchase 4 Skin Needling Treatments and enjoy 2 on them! Still can’t decide? Give the gift of choice with a voucher and let your lucky recipient lap up this indulgent experience in whatever way they like best.
Kathryn Bloomer Interiors
One for the Hamptons homewares lover, Kathryn Bloomer Interiors does the hard yards, curating a range of homewares in serene coastal-inspired colourways. From larger furniture pieces to salad servers and prints, there’s a little something-something for everyone in store. Heck, why not treat yourself to a pre-Chrissie home refresh. Kathryn also has a fab range of Christmas goodies in store including artisanal chocolate and unique decorations for the tree.
Boats & Baskets
One of the best gifts you can give is an experience and Boats & Baskets sure have you covered in that department. These guys offer pop-up beach picnics with private boat transfers to and from your chosen destination along the Port Hacking. You’ll find umbrellas, chairs, tables, a delish hamper, drinks and an esky on board - all the trappings for the most luxe picnic you ever did see. You can also opt for a half-day charter if you fancy staying afloat a little longer.
Bloom Boss
Fond of both bursts of fresh blooms and smatterings of dried florals, Bloom Boss’ seasonal creations always manage to fill us with joy. If you fancy delivering a splash of Christmas cheer to a loved one in the form of seasonal florals, Bloom Boss is all for it with their florist choice bouquets. If you’d rather something that will last year-round, we recommend taking a peek at their gorgeous everlasting arrangements (with and without vase) or giving the gift of choice with a Bloom Boss gift voucher.
KIND BOD
Slinging zero waste, cruelty-free and vegan self-care products, Kind Bod deserves a place on your gift-giving radar. We are smitten with their aesthetic (and fully recyclable) packaging and dreamy sounding prods (bath cloud, anyone?) Being the all-around legends they are, Kind Bod offers gifting options starting from a cool $29. We recommend snagging one of their curated Christmas boxes for the perfect Kind Bod taster - there’s a generous five to choose from. Plus, until the 24th December, you can enjoy free next day delivery (Sutherland Shire only).
Organised Style Living
If you haven’t yet stumbled across Organised Style Living, let us introduce you to your fave new online store. Serving luxe organisers and accessories, this beaut brand is our collective stationery/homewares dream come to life. We’re talking gold glass makeup organisers, acrylic desk organisers and chic vases. All the good stuff! Being the generous folks they are, Organised Style Living is offering 10% off to all Shire Scout readers (just pop SHIRESCOUT10 in the discount code section at checkout). Happy organising!
NOOSH+NOO
Gone are the days of searching the racks of the local newsagent looking for a keyring with your name on it. NOOSH+NOO are serving up personalised products for one and all this Chrissie. If you’re looking for a one-stop virtual shop this year, this is it. You’ll find a handy dandy gift ideas tab with customisable drink bottles, keep cups, keyrings and glassware In abundance. All personalisation is laser engraved and made to last a lifetime. For free Sutherland Shire delivery, enter code SHIRESCOUT at checkout.
Sealevel
What’s better than a delicious meal at one of The Shire’s finest restaurants? Being gifted one, of course! If you’ve drawn the foodie in your office Kris Kringle, know someone with just about everything under the sun or simply wish to share the joy of a Sealevel seafood platter, a gift voucher to this chic eatery will certainly put you in the good books this Christmas.
Bundled Joy
Bundled Joy is one of our go-to’s for mum and bub gifts. Each product on offer is tried, tested and personally vetted by this local biz. You’ll find a swathe of gorgeous ready to go bundles, starting at $55, for Chrissie bubs, teething bubs, growing bubs and all the bubs in between. You’ll even find some specially curated bundles for the Mummas.
Prefer to put your own little gift pack together? Opt for the custom bundle. You can also shop Bundled Joy’s hand-selected range individually if you’re just after a few bits and bobs. Don’t even get us started on the gift wrapping! For 10% off your order, use code MERRYCHRISTMAS at checkout. Vaild until 24th December.
Gem Active
Gem Active’s ultra-comfy activewear definitely sparks joy for us and we are certain any gal would be thrilled to find one of their pieces under the tree. Designed right here in The Shire, you’ll find a range of tights and tops in striking prints and delicious neutral colourways. We can’t get enough of their matching sets. For something a little spesh, add their Rose Quartz Drink Bottle to your order. For a cheeky 30% off all activewear, enter the code ‘blackfriday2021’ at checkout (exc. drink bottles).
Wanderers Travel Co
Quality leather goods never go astray. Local biz Wanderers Travel Co are in full agreement. Inspired by their global wanderings, Ben and Alissa have curated a range of minimalist, full grain leather products in a number of seasonal colours. Handbags, duffles, slides, purses and even leather jackets - you name it, they’ve got it. Wanderers also offer a hand-selected range of Italian made sunglasses. If you fancy a good old-fashioned browse, you can pop on into their Sutherland shopfront (but they offer online shopping, too!) Check out their fab gift guides if you’re shopping with a specific price point in mind.
Phospho
Offering an entirely customisable candle experience, you are able to select your vessel and your scent from a range of options over on Phospho. Using soy wax and wooden wicks, you can rest assured that your health and the health of your home is a priority. Phospho’s range has a little something for all the lucky folk on your gifting list - from $10 travel tins (perfect teachers gift) to their luxe gift packs.
We’re crushing hard on their limited edition Christmas scents - think Christmas tree, candy cane and gingerbread. Offering free shipping shire-wide, Phospho also has a buy 2 get 1 free deal for Shire Scout readers (just enter code SCOUT21 at checkout). PLUS. Being the wonderful people they are, Phospho will be donating $2 from every small pink candle and $5 from every large pink candle to the National Breast Cancer Foundation this Chrissie.
The Callie Corp
You know what they say - good things come in small packages and that is certainly the case with these goodies. Starting at just $20, The Callie Corp offers a range of chic earrings championing freshwater pearls and gold details. At such a fab price point, these beauties are the perfect gift for friends, family, the gals at the office and an all-round Kris Kringle pleaser. You can shop the full range online here with free Cronulla pick up available until 4pm Christmas Eve. For 10% off your order, enter discount code SCOUT10 at checkout.
Jack Gray Cafe
If you haven’t yet stumbled across this dreamy eatery, you may want to hold onto your hats. Aside from being one of the most aesthetically pleasing cafe’s we’ve ever had the pleasure of glimpsing, Jack Gray’s intention to bring people together through good food, wine and coffee just about melts our hearts. Offering a scrummy breaky and lunch menu seven days a week, this heavenly space also plays host to live music and tapas on Friday and Sunday evenings. A gift voucher to Jack Gray is a sure winner.
Posted December, 2021
