Christmas is for other people. It's for thinking about them. You've got to set a budget and then blow that budget on getting awesome gifts so that all the family know what a legend you are. And the best way to be a dead-set-legend is to buy from the city's local independent retailers.

(Above) CityEast
1. The Wes Anderson Collection from Streetlight | $50
2. The Audrey Chair from Kartell |$1,140
3. Camp Camel scarf by Julie White from Council of Objects | $210
4. Hanging planter pots from Council of Objects | $60
5. Lex Stobie walnut serving tray from Council of Objects | $135
6. Shaolin Afronauts – Follow The Path LP from Streetlight | $45
7. The Flip Rocking Horse/Pushtoy/Ride-on from Treadly
8. Brooks leather saddle from Treadly | $169.95
9. Double decker ring from Naomi Murrell | $55 – $65
Stacker ring from Naomi Murrell | $40
Scoop ring from Naomi Murrell | $75
Dot Bangle from Naomi Murrell | $50
10. Gastone folding drinks trolley from Kartell |$1,330
11. Polka Dot Bangle from Naomi Murrell | $100 – $200
Studs from Naomi Murrell | $35 – $45

CityCentral

1. Shake it out pant by Finders Keepers from BNKR | $149.95
2. Milk Chocolate SUPER frog from Haighs | $23.95
3. Local t-shirt brands from Created Range | $various
4. Inappropriately Appropriate board shorts from Created Range | $50
5. Therapy Man bits and bobs (our favourite is the all-in-one hair and body wash) from Tether | both $20
Fulton & Roark solid cologne from Tether |$65
6. Magazines from Larry & Ladd (we particularly like Four&Sons, the classy journal for dog lovers) | $11.95 – $24
7. Keepsake compact mirror from BNKR | $14.95
8. Restless Socks from Created Range | $20
9. Mason jar cocktail shaker from Tether |$50

CityWest

1. SugarCane jeans from Right Hand Distribution | $230
2. One of six bottles from the Brix Wine Store Christmas Pack | $190
3. Sustainable summer sandal by Beccy Bromilow X Vege Threads from The Town Local| $235
4. Rimowa suitcase from Leigh Street Luggage | $1,490
5. Striped tank by Vege Threads at The Town Local |$69.95
6. Any and all the shoes from Copley & Watson | $90 – $486
7. Justin Hermes Georv Pendant light | POA
8. Original Leigh Street Luggage leather back pack | $595
9. Our hefty summer reading list is always from Imprints (but this year features a lot of cook books) | $14.99 – $50
Woolio String Bag from The Town Local | $59
10. Turned salvaged timber lamp and tripod side table and  | $ various – available at Justin’s one day only sale on Saturday, December 12 between 10am-3pm at his studio
11. SugarCane shirts and Three Over One shorts from Right Hand Distribution | $155 – $195