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Giving a gift hamper need not be an impersonal endeavor. Far from corporate-fueled plastic-tasting chocolates and tacky trimmings, these gift packs are put together by a group of passionate people with love and the true spirit of giving in their hearts.
1. Bindle
What: Boardroom Breakfast, includes Full of Grace Granola, Phillippas Orange and Almond Biscotti, Axil Coffee Roasters Seasonal Coffee Beans 250g, Henry Langdon Loose Leaf English Breakfast Tea, Henry Langdon Loose Leaf Peppermint Tea, Hot Choccy 02 Dark Choccy PowderMaya Sunny Honey Iron Bark Honey, Wooden Honey Dipper, Josh & Sue Strawberry Jam with Cuvee Brut
Why: Because it’s Australian through and through. All gifts sourced from Australia from talented local artisans.
Where: Australia wide
How much: $150
How long have I got to order: Until 18th December
What else: So much more to choose from – from quirky ideas to traditional loveliness
2. Cadeau + Bliss
What: Luxurious Bliss Hamper, includes: Hare + Klein Interiors Coffee Table Book, James Halliday Approved Laurance Red (95 points), Certified Organic Milk Chocolate 100g, Cadeau + Bliss Essential Oil Candle – Burn Time 35 hours
Why: Because company founder Nirmal imports the hand-made baskets from date leaves in two remote villiages in Bangladesh, provides income independence and opportunities to the communities who produce them. Read here story here.
Where: Australia wide
How much: $189
How long have I got to order: Until 17th December
What else: The stylish basket is a gift that keeps on giving!
3. Cornersmith
What: The Cornersmith Pack, includes Cornersmith Salads and Pickles Cookbook; Red Pepper Relish; Bread and Butter Pickles; Pickled Pears; Cornersmith large canvas tote bag.
Why: Because you get to enjoy the pickles that started it all, then make your own from their new cookbook.
Where: Australia wide
How much: $95
How long have I got to order: East Coast to East Coast: 18th December, 2017; East Coast to West Coast: 14th December, 2017; Everywhere else: 12th December, 2017
What else: Gift vouchers for Cornersmith workshops, cafes and picklery
4. Magnum + Queens
What: The Queen’s Cup – The Festive Pinks, includes Jericho Rosé 2017 – Adelaide Hills, SA; Umberto Luigi Domenico Frizzante Rosé NV – Veneto, Italy; Medhurst Estate Vineyard Rosé 2017 – Yarra Valley, VIC
Why: Because these women really know their wine. They have combined their creative talents and palettes and literally poured their heart and soul into choosing the best possible combinations in their gift packs.
Where: Australia wide
How much: $75
How long have I got to order: Sydney & Victoria 18th December, Centra/Northern NSW, Adelaide & Tasmania 15th December, Brisabane/Gold Coast 14th December, Sunshine Coast to Cairns 12th December. Check here for details.
What else: Le Creuset Waiter’s Friend $35 – these wines do, but not all international wines have screw caps
5. The Goods Tube
What: White Christmas Tube, including a Gascoigne & King luxury scented candle, Bottle of Gilbert Family Wines Methode Traditionelle Sparkling 2010, Cuvee Chocolate by Deniz Karaca: Bianco White and a Paper Boat Press Ceramic Christmas Star Garland.
Why: Beautiful products selected from Australian makers, packaged in a festive recycled cardboard tube.
Where: Australia-wide.
How much: $159
How long have I got to order: Until 20th December for Sydney delivery, everywhere else 18th December.
What else: Go here for more hampers
