T'is the Season: Gifts you actually want to buy!
And just like that! Christmas is right around the corner…
We have put together some of our favourite unique and thoughtful gift options that you will actually want to buy (and perhaps even for yourself!) Perfect if you are like us and needing those last minute gift ideas.
You’re welcome!
PS x
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Maybe we’re a little bias but we think PALM makes the best gift for anyone!
Share the PALM love and give everyone in your life a matching PALM swimsuit. The more the merrier!
AND… because you actually read this, we would love to thank you for your support by giving you 20% off online up until Christmas. Use the code: TISTHESEASON at checkout.
SHOP PALM
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A staple, the perfect gift to remind you to stay hydrated and drink more water, because we know it is hard to keep up with this. The slim design allows it to fit into any small space/ bag. Making it perfect for that uncle who works in the office firm with a briefcase as big and heavy as suitcase. For each Bottle sold, this provides 1 person with 2 months of clean water. Memo Bottle is not just a fashion statement but it gives back, which is exactly what the month of December is for.
SHOP MEMO
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A scent made for the pure soul. A mixture of natural, earth derived ingredients designed for healing and actualising optimal physical and spiritual well-being. Perfect for those who need the good vibes as the Moon Nectar Gem Essence are vibrational gem oils that provide properties from each gem stone and essential oil blends.
HEMATITE- Attracts courage to help boost self-esteem. In ancient times was used to increase longevity. Cooling stone, to help reduce stress and anxiety. Known best in Feng Shui and legal matters. Helps decrease geopathic stress + aid in focus of all mental pursuits, mathematics and our memory to help ground us in the present moment.
SHOP LUCY FOLK
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Christmas is on a Friday this year, I heard LITMAS!
The Rare Hare located on the Peninsula hold home to some of the greatest wine, surrounded by open vineyards upon vineyards. So without a doubt, their wine store is the best we have ever experienced. Plus, you can stay in your pj’s and get them delivered straight to your door.
SHOP RARE HARE
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Since we can’t make our way overseas this year, you can give the next best thing. Imagery to immerse yourself into the beautiful islands/ cities around the world. These gorgeous coffee table books add the perfect touch to any home, With imagery dating back to the 1960’s to fully reminisce on simpler times and showcase the evolution of architecture, lifestyle and culture.
SHOP ASSOULINE
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A perfect gift for summer bathing under the sun with fresh, homemade lemonade. The colourful and intricate patterns add a European touch and reminds us of the Italian coast. Handblown in Italy from Murano Glass, we can guarantee that you will be her favourite grandchild with this gift.
SHOP FORMENTELLO
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Art that gives back. This not-for-profit art centre holds home to some of Australia’s most beautiful and intricate Indigenous art pieces. Ikuntji was the first art centre establish purely for women of the western desert art movements.
SHOP IKUNTJI
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Who knew dads would become cool. Well… maybe not dads and their jokes have, but their fashion certainly has. Whether you are spending the summer by the beach, across the city or traveling around the desert, slip these into your everyday wardrobe for comfort and style.
SHOP SUICOKE
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Now this is the gift you buy one for you and one for a friend. With natural essential oils derived from plants this body oil will leave you feeling calm. Plus it help restore cells, soften skin and heal scarred tissue. Place on your bedside table for a perfect night time routine.
SHOP BASIUM
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The sun is finally coming out from behind the clouds; and if you are anything like us, you burn way too easily. These mini bottles allow you to chuck one everyone. One in your bag, your car, your bathroom and bedroom.
SHOP ULTRA VIOLET
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For that special someone in your life. Chocolate but make it healthy and delicious. All natural, vegan and cruelty free, plus the added health benefit medicinal mushrooms added to each bar. (Our fav is the Butter Caramel Pecan).
SHOP LOCO LOVE
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If you prefer to wear your art, Jasmine Coe can assist in her silk scarves derived from natural elements and movements. Jasmine Coe is a Wiradjuri-British artist who travelled to Australia for the first time in 2016 to connect to her Aboriginal heritage. All silks either come with a Seedball or alternatively, a tree is planted on your behalf depending on your location. Seedballs when in bloom heavily attract honey bees.
SHOP JASMINE COE
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Have a collection of little bits and bobs or family air looms? Maybe some jewellery gifted down from your grandparents from generations and generations. Memor can turn your special pieces into a beautiful vase to keep them all safe and together. Or if you want a touch of the ocean in your home, she will happily make you something surprising.
SHOP MEMOR STUDIO
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There is nothing better to show someone how much you care about them but by giving them the power to illuminate and truly focus on themselves. We love operating at a higher frequency and to give someone this opportunity shows how much you love them.
SHOP SELF PRACTICE
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Skincare with a purpose. Not only does this skincare fill your body with vitamins and the nutrients it needs, it promotes energy, immunity and radiant glowing skin. what you put on your skin matters, it has the ability to travel into your bloodstream. That’s why this is 100% natural and vegan. Fuel yourself from the outside in.
SHOP BEAR LTD
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For the entertainer or the cool aunt that makes margaritas at 9am on a Sunday Morning. It makes for a beautiful table centrepiece or an illuminating vase for your bedside table.
SHOP MAISON BALZAC
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Most of us really don’t need much more than we already have so why not give the gift that gives back and help save nature this Christmas. WWF have an array of animals awaiting their new home (via the internet of course). Help fight against extinction.
SHOP WWF
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For the homebody (or your significant other so you can sleep in it every night too). Made from 100% stonewashed French linen, you will definitely get the best nights rest after the traditional Christmas day food coma.
SHOP DEIJI STUDIOS
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For the artist. Or those who think they are. This creates a fun gift that allows your receiver to make exactly what they like. Or get one for you and all your friends to sit around together and make a day of pottery with a cheese and wine platter on the side.
SHOP CROCKED
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The best skincare makes the world go round. Vitamin C helps brighten, firm and act with anti- aging properties. Each ingredient has powers to help illuminate your skin whilst fighting against polluters and chemicals that cause the earth harm.
SHOP DRUNK ELEPHANT
twenty one.
A perfect gift that adds style. These beautiful pillar candles are made by plant based wax, they pose no harm on the environment and add something pretty to the home. We suggest a pack of three to really radiate the space. Mix and match with colours too.
SHOP BLACK BLAZE
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Perhaps the most romantic time to propose? or not… but if you pull out this ring, yes with definitely be the answer. Made of gold, rubies and sapphires this piece it a serious eye catcher. If it were me, I would keep it for myself. Plus, it is made-to-order! Let’s support the process of made especially for you, eliminating waste.
SHOP BELLA CLARK
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100% organic and the softest thing to touch your skin. The Australian summer has finally arrived and these make the perfect gift for the beach lover/ sun chaser.
SHOP BAINA
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Too pretty to use. We would love to eat grandma’s plum pudding from one of these! A staple for any home. The fun handmade shapes work with the bright colours to create the dish of your dreams or a perfect night stand ornament.
SHOP HELLE MARDAHL
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When you can’t decide between the vase or candle, get the two in one! These beautiful made-to-order candles add colour and funk to any room. It’s the adult version of a lava lamp.
SHOP BLAZED WAX
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When you’re actually excited about receiving socks in your christmas stocking. Independent label Après Studio has fun winter socks in luscious chocolate tones sure to win hearts. They are made from organic cotton and produced in limited runs.
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Kris Kringle is the worst! But these prints make it a whole lot better! Our PALM insta is filled with this work which goes to show how much we love these.
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twenty eight.
Aimee-Cherie Intimates - Tearose Bowie Set
A bamboo classic cut crop designed for everyday wear and ultimate comfort. Bamboo is highly beneficial when used in intimates as it's not only incredibly silky soft and lightweight, the fibre draws moisture away from the skin making it breathable. These are also made-to-order, personally by designer Aimee, so not only are these personable, they also minimise waste by not making more than needed.
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Forget a lynx gift pack, Loewe has the perfect scent for any male in your life. Or even female as the Coconut water base, layered with bright green galbanum and Madagascan mandarin oils upon heart notes of driftwood, sand lily and frangipani flowers, with vanilla absolute and Sulawesi patchouli oil works for men and women. Plus, the packaging reminds us of sipping on a summery cocktail whilst the sunsets over the horizon in Europe.
SHOP LOEWE
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For the friend that always says ‘I’m Cold’. This organic two tone jumper works for both men and women. It is fashion without the harm. You can gift knowing that the environment stays intact, with no waste or azo dyes used to create these pieces.
SHOP NAGNATA
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Since we can’t travel to India, we can only spray the Smoking Rose perfume oil which is almost the same thing (if you close your eyes). The scent reflects the holy Ghats of India. The Rose and Balsam are said to nurture the heart, offer protection and give infinite love. Each perfume oil uses quality ingredients from nature, all with their very own healing properties such as grounding, clarity and rejuvenating.
SHOP AYU
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Want to feel as though you are transitioning into another universe? This towel does just that! Big enough to fit two people, this towel will secure your place in the sun.
SHOP THE AVALON CO.
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Protection first. This is for the aunt that leaves for Europe 6 months of the year and returns with a new boyfriend every time. This sea grass hat not only add to any outfit but protects you from those blasting uv rays.
SHOP LACK OF COLOUR
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Excited by our latest exclusive collaboration with V&W (who also have impeccable resort clothing), the Smoked Viper Top is designed with a drawstring neckline and gold beaded detail. With an underwire cup design, double layer fabric and a clasp at back, this top offers comfortable support.
thirty five.
Our skin can sometimes hate us after all the chocolate and desert we eat over Christmas. (wouldn’t regret any of it). Try adding this to your skin care routine to recalibrate, rebalance and renew, with a mixture of antioxidants and botanicals to clear, correct and nurture. Perfect for all skin types as this is create for highly sensitive and chronic skin conditions.
SHOP LESSE
We hope everyone spends their December surrounded by good company, the ones you love, great food and endless laughter.
Love & Gratitude
The PALM team
