And just like that, it’s the most wonderful time of the year again! Besides spending time with family and friends, indulging in food and drinks, shopping for gifts during the holiday season has to be one of my favourite things to do. It’s a lot of fun picking gifts for your loved ones and seeing the smile on their faces when they open their gifts.
We’re spoilt for choice in Melbourne, with some of the best places to shop right at our doorstep! Here are some of my top picks for this year’s must-visits.
Docklands
Leafi
Shop 1G, 439 Docklands Drive
Docklands VIC 3008
Docklands’s first nursery opened its door recently by one of Docklands long-time residents. You will be able to get your hands on a wide variety of indoor plants, as well as detailed advice from owner, Tian, on how to keep your plants alive and thriving. A leafy addition is a great way to instantly spruce up any home or office space. It’s also a gift that lasts for seasons.
Armadale, Brighton & Hawthorn
Il Migliore
Il Migliore is a family business run for over 30 years ago. All their delicious biscuits and chocolate treats are made by hands in their Hawthorn bakery to this day. During the festive season, they produce the most delicious hampers packaged in their in-house designed packaging starting from $19.80. It’s truly a joy to be given a hamper that doesn’t only look pretty but you’ll actually want to eat what’s inside as well!
South Melbourne
The Cool Hunter
Shop 3/274 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
The Cool Hunter is one of the world's most widely read design and pop-culture online destinations. Do you know its founder, Bill Tikos was born in Melbourne? Since the site's launch in 2004, The Cool Hunter has gathered and maintained a following of over 1.8 million readers monthly, generating over 2.1 million page views. Step into their only flagship store in the world to hunt for that stylish gift for your loved ones. You’ll find all things unique here from gourmet gifts, perfumes to homeware.
Fitzroy
Lore Perfumery
313 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
If you’re looking for niche fragrance brands that are not to be found in mainstream retailers, you can’t go past Lore Perfumery. Besides perfume for all genders, Lore also covers everything from beauty and body care brands to haircare, homewares, home fragrances & everything in between. You can also get personalised fragrance consultations by Jade and Jess. Both of these lady bosses have worked in the fragrance industry for many years! Receiving a rare fragrance can make someone feel truly special.
Venues across Melbourne
Lucas Group Restaurant
https://www.lucas.online/vouchers/
No, this is not part of Lucas Real Estate if you’re wondering. Lucas Group is the parent company for many trendy restaurants in Melbourne like Chin Chin, Baby Pizza and the brand new Society & Yakimono. Currently, you can receive a bonus 20% voucher when you purchase a voucher over $100 before the 15th December 2021. This is the perfect gift for your foodie family and friends who love nothing more than a fine meal in our beautiful city.
Have a wonderful time shopping and I hope this will bring lots of happiness to your family and friends when they open their presents from you!
