Image: Naomi Murrell
It’s now officially December, which means you now have less than 25 days to finish your Christmas shopping. It’s likely you’ll be spending quite a bit this month on gifts, and it’s even more likely that you’ll spend most of that time wracking your brains for what to buy. Your niece just turned 17 and she’s a little more stylish than you ever were. Your sister is pregnant and she’s pickier than ever. Your mother has everything and there just isn’t a gift in the world that could surprise her any more. If you, like us, are faced with any or all of these dilemmas, you’ll probably find a curated list pretty handy right now.
The Glam Team have got your back.
Everything on this list has certified style and quirk – they’re perfect little surprises for the trickiest family members to buy for. And better yet, they’re all made and sourced right here in South Australia.
Feast your eyes:
1. Naomi Murrell Studios jewellery
Naomi Murrell Studios promises to bring a little ray of sunshine to those who cherish fine design. Adelaide’s little gem has gathered pace this year, picking up a large following nationally and being featured in magazines such as City Mag, Frankie, Yen and Marie Claire.
Find them on Facebook and on their website.
2. The Jam Factory
The Jam Factory is an Adelaide favourite. Already well established within the state, this South Australian treasure should be a Christmas staple. Their wide range of designers and craftsmen deliver a huge assortment of jewellery and homewares to choose from.
Find them on Facebook and on their website, or shop them online here.
3. Happy Tiff accessories
Happy Tiff makes us happy, and their designs will make your family and friends happy too. Designer, Tiff Manuelle, also makes clothing and art, so there really is something for everyone.
Find them on Facebook and on their website.
4. Sarah Rothe Jewellery
Modern, elegant, stylish: Sarah Rothe’s designs are perfect for the lady with it all. Even Hillary Clinton owns a Sarah Rothe brooch.
Find them on Facebook and on their website.
5. Fruzsi Kenez visual artist
Do you know someone who just moved into a new home? Someone with a moderately empty office? Give them the gift of a beautiful interior space with these gorgeous little artworks.
Find Fruzsi Kenez on Facebook or shop her art on Etsy.
6. Belash Soy Candles
Belash Soy Candles are heaven in a jar. The soothing crackling sound of the wooden wick and the beautiful scents of these 100% vegan hand poured candles promise to take all your cares away, and leave you with nothing but happiness and relaxation. That’s a gift we’d like to receive.
Find them on Facebook and on their website.
7. Luna & Luxe Vintage Soy Candles
Luna & Luxe candles are beautiful inside and out. They’re hand poured wax is made from sustainable soy bean wax, essential oils & natural fragrances. A double whammy, these babies are a sumptuous candle and a gorgeous asset to the interior design of any room.
Find them online here.
8. Australian Fashion Labels
Australian Fashion Labels (encompassing Cameo the Label, Finders Keepers the Label, Keepsake the Label, Jaggar the Label, The Fifth Label and BNKR) is a fashion design power house. Based and designed in Adelaide but worn worldwide, Australian Fashion Labels brands have become fashion staples worn by the likes of Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Aimee Song, Jamie Chung, Nina Dobrev and Hilary Duff. Trust me, any fashion conscious young woman will adore you for a giving them a gift from these guys.
Find them on Facebook or shop online.
9. Bel Short Design
This young designer and illustrator will liven up any room with her whimsical watercolours. Her sweet little creations cost between $1.50 and $25.00, making them perfect for Kris Kringles.
Find them on Facebook or shop them here.
10. East End Studios
For hearty, authentically South Australian interior design and furniture, look no further than Sam Weckert’s East End Studios. Adelaide’s most stylish shop fronts and bars are outfitted by Sam, so it’s only fitting that Adelaide’s most stylish houses are too.
Find his work on Facebook and on his website.
11. TiedTogether
TiedTogether is a new men’s accessory range aimed at raising vital funds and awareness for a number of important causes and charities, including beyondblue, RSPCA, the Lighthouse Foundation, EJ Whitten Foundation and Sea Shepherd Australia. Initialing launching with stylish bowties and neckties, TiedTogether have expanded their product range with the introduction of cufflinks. These come just in time for Christmas, with pocket squares and socks to arrive in the coming months.
Find TiedTogether on Facebook and on the website.
All of these South Australian products can be found in-store, at Adelaide’s many markets, and online. If you think I’ve missed an amazing home grown product or business that deserves a special mention, please email me at [email protected].
Written by Sharmonie Cockayne.
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