The festive season invites us to slow down, indulge and celebrate the people who bring meaning to our days.
Whether you’re shopping for her, for him, or for someone who simply appreciates the art of thoughtful giving, this is the moment to share a touch of elegance and joy.
From refined fragrances and elevated homewares to timeless accessories and modern indulgences, our writers at paper mâché have carefully curated a Christmas gift guide that captures the spirit of the season. Whether you’re delighting a loved one or treating yourself to something special, each piece has been chosen to inspire connection, appreciation and a little holiday magic.
1. LAZE.RES Towel
For the one who deserves a little extra luxury this Christmas, a LAZE.RES towel makes the perfect gift of cool, coastal comfort. Designed with a focus on timeless style and soft, indulgent texture, each towel brings a touch of everyday luxury to beach escapes, poolside lounging, or slow mornings at home. It’s more than a towel, it’s an invitation to unwind, recharge and savour the season of rest.
Explore the collection here.
2. Dine & Stay at The Kin Kin Hotel
For a Christmas gift that truly offers a well-deserved escape, stay at the Kin Kin Hotel in one of their Heritage Rooms. Nestled in the quiet countryside, these lovingly restored rooms exude character and calm, an ideal retreat from the festive hustle.
Go that little bit extra with their dine & stay experience, the kind of gift that lingers. Add in the evening at the hotel’s fine-dining destination, The Woodshed, where a seven-course degustation menu celebrates locally-grown produce, wood-fire flavours and seasonality.
With old-world charm, bespoke furnishings and wrap-around verandas overlooking the town, the rooms invite your recipient to unwind and reset.
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3. Hearth & Co Jace Banu Bucket Hat
For a gift that brings effortless summer style, look to the Jace Banu Cyla Bucket Hat from Hearth & Co. Crafted with care and designed for days spent chasing the sun, this timeless piece blends laid-back charm with thoughtful craftsmanship. It’s the kind of gift that feels both elevated and easy.
Handwoven in Madagascar using 100% raffia straw, the hat is designed to romanticise time spent in the sun. Wrap it up for the style seeker, the traveller, or the one who’s always chasing golden hour.
4. El Aquero Tequila
For something that feels a little bit special and entirely effortless, reach for El Arquero Tequila. Started by cricket legend Adam Gilchrist and born in the highlands of Jalisco, it is tequila that has been crafted with care, the kind of bottle that turns any gathering into something memorable. Thoughtfully made from 100% Blue Weber agave and free from additives, it’s a tequila that celebrates quality and a quiet kind of luxury.
Wrap it up for the one who loves a good drink, good company and a touch of sunshine in their glass. El Arquero Tequila is a gift that feels as genuine as the season relaxed, refined, and ready to share.
5. The Weekend Umbrella by Basil Bangs
This gift is one that will please everyone in your life. The Basil Bangs Weekend umbrella is designed in Australia and crafted for days that stretch long and easy, it’s the kind of piece that turns any patch of sand, grass, or garden into your own little escape. With its striking Terra print, premium materials, and clever design, this umbrella is made for a lifetime of sunny moments.
Built with care and built to last, The Weekend Umbrella combines style, strength and sustainability while being beautiful to look at, effortless to use, and made for those who appreciate thoughtful design and long afternoons outdoors.
6. Digital Art by Dina Broadhurst
If you’re looking for a gift that feels bold and a little unexpected, choose a piece from Dina Broadhurst’s digital art collection. Her work captures that perfect mix of fashion, femininity and pop culture, and is the kind of gift that instantly transforms a space and says something without trying too hard.
Each limited-edition print is thoughtfully produced, hand-signed and full of the layered emotion that makes Broadhurst’s work so instantly recognisable. Whether it’s hanging in a hallway or taking pride of place in a living room, her art brings personality and confidence to any corner of the home.
Shop her collection here.
7. Signature Set from ELE. Activewear
This is the gift for someone who is always on the go, but in style. The ELE Activewear Signature Set is one that feels thoughtful and genuinely useful. Designed for movement but made for everyday comfort, it’s the kind of set that fits just as well at a morning class as it does on a quiet day at home.
The soft, sculpting fabric moves with you, offering support without ever feeling restrictive. It’s practical, well made, and quietly confident, something they’ll actually wear and appreciate.
Shop here.
8. A Facial at Pelle.
Wanting to spoil that special someone? A facial at Pelle. blends indulgence with real results, and gives someone the chance to hit pause and reset, an easy way to show you care. This coastal clinic offers facials that are thoughtful, personalised and focused on long‑lasting skin health.
Their treatments feature high-performing brands like Rationale for skin resilience, Functional Skin for targeted correction and Imbibe for beauty that starts from within. A gift that’s as mindful as it is luxurious.
9. Incense from Gentle Habits
For something that feels a little bit special and entirely effortless, reach for Gentle Habits Incense. Created to bring calm, clarity and a quiet sense of ritual to your space, each stick is an invitation to slow down and savour the moment. Thoughtfully blended and beautifully packaged, it’s the kind of everyday luxury that turns the ordinary into something meaningful.
Crafted with care and intention, Gentle Habits Incense is made for those who value balance, beauty, and the subtle art of slowing down.
10. Art by Holly Terry
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that feels personal, meaningful and made to be placed perfectly at home, a piece by Holly Terry is a perfect choice. The Sunshine Coast-based, self-taught artist has just released a new collection, full of abstract works that explore growth, calm and reflection.
Whether it’s a living room, hallway, or office wall, a Holly Terry original is the kind of gift that invites you to pause and appreciate something thoughtful.
Perfect for him, her, or anyone who loves collecting meaningful art pieces, gifting a piece from Holly Terry is giving a moment of calm and intention that will last beyond the holidays.
View her new collection here.
11. Create Estate's Alchemy Collection
If you are looking for a gift that is thoughtful, striking and truly one-of-a-kind, the Alchemy collection from Create Estate is a standout choice. Their debut furniture range goes beyond the bedroom, offering pieces that push boundaries with considered design that isn’t meant to match but is meant to matter.
Each piece emerges from a place of creative curiosity, blending eras, materials and bold patterns in unexpected ways. Designed to contradict as much as it compliments, the Alchemy Collection transforms the home into a dynamic, artful place that tells a story.
Perfect for anyone who loves unique furniture or wants their space to reflect personality and imagination.
12. Sera Shoulder Bag by Dylan Kain
A gift that is both thoughtful and practical, the Dylan Kain Sera bag is a great choice. Made from soft Italian leather, it’s a bag that moves easily from day to night and fits all of the essentials inside, without fuss.
A bag for someone who appreciates pieces that are simple, well-made and built to last.
