ONLINE GIFT SHOPS
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Sorry Thanks I Love You Best for Fresh flowers, gourmet treats and one-off designs from all over the world
Caroline Ball, Matt Gurry and Ant White are connoisseurs of the art of giving. Passionate about those five special words – ‘sorry’, ‘thanks’ and ‘I love you’ – the three pals have lived and worked together in Paris, New York, Melbourne and Sydney and have sourced luxury gifts from around the world. Take your time in the online store to admire their selection of beautiful things, from craft beers and soft Tasmanian cheeses to jewellery and clothing. à sorrythanksiloveyou.com.
Che Sara Best for Bags, baskets and candles
Designed and made in Melbourne but inspired by Italy, Che Sara’s pastel-coloured, hand-sewn baskets bring elegance and light to any room. Mother and daughter duo Sara and Nilla also hand-make soy wax candles, pot plant-holders and decorative weavings. à chesara.com.au.
Sweet Mickie Best for Sweet treats with a cheeky personality
These Melbourne-based purveyors of delicious cinnamon and ginger cookies adorn their creations with fun messages on vanilla icing, which you can customise for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, baby showers and anything else you can think of. Gift boxes start from $29.95. à www.sweetmickie.com.
LVLY Best for Same-day delivery of beautiful blooms
Surprise your loved ones with jars of fresh blooms or succulents in cute concrete planters. If flowers aren’t their thing, then you can also choose from craft beer packs, body scrubs, candles and more. Gifts start from $38. à www.lvly.com.au.
Electric Confetti Best for Rainbow-hued neon signage for the home
Electric Confetti’s LED neon art pieces are made by hand using LEDS encased in a PVC jacket and backed onto acrylic, ready for display in any home or business. Your quirky mates will love the whimsical ice cream cones, rainbows and peeled bananas, but they will gladly workshop custom designs with you, so you can gift your friend with a once-in-a-lifetime statement neon art piece. à electricconfetti.com.