Christmas Shopping Guide - Australia
SHOP SMALL CHRISTMAS
A U S T R A L I A E D I T I O N
One of the pillars of Sceen’ry is supporting small local businesses. In fact, this is where the very idea of Sceen'ry started. As we have all witnessed this year, so many have been affected by lockdowns and border closures. One way we can be intentional this Christmas is where we spend our money. This is a specifically curated list of local businesses in Australia that need our love and support to continue. Way too many businesses have had to close their doors permanently this year and the ripple effect has been profound, so this is our way of preventing this from continuing to happen.
Will & Bear
With every purchase, they plant 10 trees. Plus, they are hands down the best hats to travel with!
Tess Guinery
Tess is an incredible multi-disciplined artist. She paints, designs, and writes poetry that will make your heart come to life. Every piece she creates with complete intention and is the perfect gift for any creative heart.
Once Was Lost
Ethically made, sustainably crafted and hand Loomed in Ethiopia, Once Was Lost’s textiles provide income for families around the world. A portion of every purchase goes towards IJM.
Saddler & Co
Located in Dubbo, NSW — Saddler & Co’s handcrafted leather pieces are timeless. Everything is created locally and sourced ethically with their store also stocking other artists and small businesses.
Blackboard Coffee
Ever dreamt of specialty instant coffee? Blackboard made the dream a reality. That amongst all the other high level coffee gadgets and array of beans and roasts, their online store is the place to grab the ideal gift.
Down The Rabbit Hole Wines
Crafted by Dom & Elise Cook in South Australia, this wine has so much love poured into it and boy are they a good drop. You can order individually or get a box, either way, this is the perfect gift for any wine lover!
ps. Make sure you plan a trip to their cellar door whenever you are able to travel. Stunning.
Winterwares Ceramics
Hand made ceramics by a small team of artisans, these pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe which means you can use them daily. Also, being that they are made in the studio, they are ethically made with really low waste. Keepsake pieces that will last a lifetime.
Hey Tiger Chocolate
Created as a Social Enterprise, Hey Tiger is ALL about ensuring that no one suffers because everyone loves chocolate. This means that they source everything ethically, that their packaging doesn’t hurt the planet and they donate a portion of their proceeds to the Hunger Project. A million reasons to buy chocolate from them!
Posie Candles
If you are candle obsessed or know someone who is, we would like to introduce you to arguably the best candles in the world. Hand poured by Ashleigh & Casie, the scents are out of this world. Our personal favourite is PIP.
Bonnie Gray
Bonnie has just released some brand spanking new prints in time for Christmas. Along with her wearable art, Beige shirts, and custom paintings, her work is a dream.
Ottway The Label
Each Ottway piece has borrowed from a style inspiration of the past bringing with it a story. Uniquely designed prints and details that guide the nostalgia. Ageless garments crafted to journey through generations. Cross-seasonal, trendless, unisex designs. Timeless and with no boundaries, like a true explorer.
Bed Threads
Everyone needs linen in their lives. These sheets will last you forever! They are also sustainably sourced, grown from flax which require considerably less water than other plants, and come in plastic free packaging. They are also 100% carbon neutral, so major wins over here.
Mudhavi
Hand built ceramics made on the Gold Coast, these timeless pieces are perfect to add to anyones collection. Whether you are looking for a mug or a whole set, every piece has been created with love.
Orbitkey
Our friends at Orbitkey have set out to organise your daily accessories. These products are slimline, stylish, and are making waves around the world.
Emma Kate Co
Each year we ensure we have one of Emma’s planners, there is truly none like them on the market. Along with her planners, Emma designs some of the most beautiful stationary you will lay eyes on. Her signature hand writing is on every design. Her words will inspire and encourage you.
Heartwood
Your clean, organic skincare home. Shipping across Australia, Heartwood is the emporium of all things natural and clean for your body. They also specialise in Indian sandalwood oils, as well as a Make Your Own Perfume Bar, plus a range of ready made completely natural scents (for guys and gals). We are obsessed on a deep level with this place.
We could go on and on and on with all the incredible businesses WE LOVE. There are many of them. If you don’t have any of our volumes, go grab them as they share the amazing businesses in each city that we highlight!
Another way to support local this year is buying gift vouchers to local restaurants, beauty salons, and hotels. All industries deeply affected by restrictions this year.
Most of all though, we hope, that through intention, we all realise we have a part to play in valuing our community, spreading kindness, and being deeply thankful for what we have in our hand, no matter how much that is.
Merry Christmas and happy shopping!