Our guide to local gifting this Christmas season

Shopping local has never been more impressive, particularly with these incredible businesses offerings!

It’s official – we’re into the festival season which means celebrations galore, Christmas events and decorations taking over neighbourhoods, cities, and houses, and of course, coming up with those Christmas shopping lists. If you didn’t sort all of the shopping during the Black Friday and Cyber Week Sales, fear not! We have a curated selection of local regional Victorian creators, shops, and experiences to get you started – or finished!

Keep up to date with what is happening in and around regional Victoria here.

Elevated Expressions

Looking for something cute, quirky and fun? Look no further than Elevated Expressions. Specialising in 3D printing and product creation, the Geelong brand from Craig and Belinda offers a range of vibrant toys, sensory items, fidgets, and cute décor items. Everything from clickers on chains, colourful dinosaur statures, to keyrings and paint-your-own critters, these fun miniature creations are the perfect stocking fillers! Even better – they have created a Christmas range to spread the Christmas cheer!

Shop the range at elevatedexpressions.com.au

 

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MK&CO Creations

Know someone who is expecting or has a little one running around the house? MK&CO Creations is the go-to for sweet handmade baby gifts, baby clothes and hair accessories. From the necessities like bibs, rattles, pram liners and comfort toys like their cuddly Cloud Geese, to their stylish and funky overalls, headbands and flared pants with matching tops, this Geelong based mother and daughter run business offers both wholesome and thoughtful gifts.

They ship worldwide at mk-co-creations.square.site

 

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Sophie M Designs

Nothing says love quite the way jewellery does and Sophie M Designs has a gorgeous range of pieces to share that message. Stunning necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings for the seeker of sun and sea, these statement pieces capture the spirit of wanderlust. Designed from Sophie M’s Greek heritage, drawing from the coastal charm of Mykonos’ sandy beaches and the cliffs of Santorini, each gold and silver piece is crafted with care. Don’t know what to choose – let the giftee select for themselves with a gift card.

Explore the range at sophiemdesigns.com.au 

 

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Jarvis + Jarvis Home

Home is where the heart is, so why not pull on the heartstrings with a beautiful piece for the home. Torquay’s Jarvis + Jarvis Home is the go-to for interior elevation. From frames to cushions, vases to kitchenware, rugs and throws, and so much more, you’ll find something to suit every style of home.

Shop the curated range at jarvisjarvishome.com.au 

 

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Botanical By Luxe

Give the gift of glowing skin this season! Ethical, small batch skincare brand Botanical By Luxe are the go-to for skincare in Geelong. Go for a rose quartz facial roller for the feeling of relaxation, add a hyaluronic sheet mask to cart to offer rejuvenation, or go for a skincare bundle to give the ultimate facial treatment. From sensitive skin to dehydrated, teen testing the skincare waters to those wanting to hold onto their youthful complexion, their range covers everyone! 

Check out their products at botanicalsbyluxe.com.au

 

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Bad Neighbour Records

It would be remiss of us, a champion of all things music, not to include a sonic solution to your gifting needs. For this we’re calling on our Bad Neighbours at Bad Neighbour Records. From new releases of your favourite band on wax to timeless classic set to transport you to a place and time; a record is a great way to capture memories or create new ones. Your collector friends will thank you, and your sentimental pals will love the thought!

Check out the collection at bnrecords.com.au      

 

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That’s just a couple of gifting ideas – if you’re still stuck for something to find, head to one of the many Christmas markets happening across the region, go into a gallery to find some unique art pieces or simply wander down to the shops to support local traders this season.