We know, it’s mid-November. How exactly that happened so fast is beyond us, but we do know that the sooner you get onto your Christmas shopping, the better...
We’re kicking off our annual guide with our beloved carers – the daycare, primary, high-school, nannies, au-pairs and beyond – that deserve a gift that says thank you and we’d-seriously-be-lost-without-you in equal measure. After some major hunting online we’ve come up with 25 items that cover all basis, from self-care to indulgence, fashion, beauty, home, the beach… even your morning coffee. Because if there’s one thing years of Christmas shopping has taught us, it’s that the perfect gift is always something that you never knew you needed but very suddenly can’t live without (Haigh’s Chocolate, we may or may not be talking about you). Ready? Let’s go! Editor: Marisa Remond
Because who doesn't need a freshen up after looking after kids?
SHOP: Mario Badescu facial spray trio, $22
We have a feeling everyone will be shunning screen time in favour of traditional note-taking in 2019, so why not gift a beautiful notebook to help ease into the transition?
SHOP: Howie notebook, $36.99, from Papier
Everything feels more luxe when monogrammed, even the dreaded grocery list
SHOP: The Daily Edited to-do pad, $34.95
If you’re going to gift chocolates, make sure they’re the (really, really) good ones
SHOP: Haigh’s Chocolates milk chocolate, $14.95
This beautiful ceramic plate is equal parts traditional and modern - we love the idea of using it as a jewellery catch-all
SHOP: Aerin from Williams Sonoma plates, $18.95.
These towels are game changers. Gorgeous to look at and feel, they work just as well in the bathroom as they do by the pool
SHOP: Købn towel, $69.95