We want to help you give with care and consideration this festive season, so we’ve put together a guide to buying local and supporting artisans, craftspeople and community groups.
December 8, 2022
Habits
CityMag’s considerate gift guide
Market membership from Adelaide Showground Farmers Market
Gift the locavore in your life a 2023 Adelaide Showground Farmers Market membership. Market members are part of a local community of 3000 people who support South Australian farmers and producers. Spend Sunday mornings soaking up the vibrant atmosphere while sampling the very best local season produce, direct from the SA farmers and specialty makers who grew it, baked it or crafted it. Annual memberships start from $71, and if you sign up or renew before 30 December, you’ll go in the draw to win two bikes from Bicycle Express.
Oysters from Angel Seafood
Ostreophiles, eat your heart out. The Hālo Club delivers three-dozen of Coffin Bay’s finest oysters to your doorstep, along with a different accompaniment each month. The pack is just $100, including shipping, and first-timers also get a free oyster shucking set. Membership duration options are also available. Previous accompaniments have included cucumber, lime, jalapeño and Tequila shots – and pink grapefruit and pink gin granita. They’re shipped at the end of each month, so get in quick for Christmas.
Doggo Candles by Jenna Lee Candle Co
There’s no substitute for the sense of ease and relaxation that comes from lighting up a wooden wick – the delightful perfume enveloping you as you’re entranced by the dance of the flame. Candles spread happiness as far as their aroma carries, whether used indoors or outdoors. Dogs, too, are known to spread happiness wherever they travel (indoor or outdoor), so you can only imagine the power of these candles from Jenna Lee Candle Co. They’re an adorable decoration and come in black, white, light and dark brown and grey. You can also request a custom colour. Each candle is just $10, so they’re affordable too.
Towel set by Weft
Weft’s luxuriously soft Australian-made towel sets are a considerate way to elevate your bathing rituals and everyday self-care routine. Woven from 60 per cent organic cotton and 40 per cent hemp, the 415gsm towel set is double-sided to ensure extra durability and absorbency. Each set includes two extra-large towels, one hand towel and one face towel, and it’s available online for $275.
Christmas hamper from Lucia’s
Gift the Lucia’s experience with a Christmas hamper filled with an assortment of products from the Lucia’s range. The hamper features Lucia’s house-made Christmas pudding, which the shop has sold for more than 10 years, and is made from a recipe dating back more than two generations. Pair the pudding with Lucia’s brandy butter or their crème anglaise, and enjoy a piece of Australia encased in Italian tradition. Pop into Lucia’s at the Adelaide Central Market or visit the website.
Donate to Carclew
Give a loved one the gift of a donation this festive season and support young South Australian artists. Carclew is SA’s largest multi-arts non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming children and young people’s lives through creativity. Over the past 50 years, Carclew has made a positive impact on thousands of children and young people. Without investment in the artists of today, there will be no arts industry tomorrow. In celebration of Carclews 50th anniversary, consider donating $50 to help the organisation continue to transform young lives across South Australia. To donate, jump to the website.
Eloise White Pearl Vase from A Flat Shop
For some, the polite enquiry of ‘Where did you get that?’ from a visitor inspecting the objects on your sideboard is an ego-inflating thrill. For others, ‘What is that?’ evokes the same feeling. This pearl vase from Adelaide-based ceramicist Eloise White is crafted from porcelain and coated in a pearlescent glaze, making it a beautiful curiosity. The vase can be used to house flowers, carry liquids, or it can stand alone. It’s available in two more sizes, each with its own unique proportions, with our pick measuring roughly 16.5 cm high and 5.5 cm wide at the base. The pearl vase is available at A Flat Shop for $200.
Local design from JamFactory
Support Australian creatives this Christmas with a curated selection of gift ideas from JamFactory. Designed and made by talented local makers, explore vibrant colour, texture and shape including Vase Versa by Dean Toepfer ($180), Battuta Tumblers by Bailey Donovan ($130 each) and Whippy Vase by Daily Rabbit ($70). Shop the best in craft and design in-store at JamFactory’s Adelaide and Barossa locations or at the website.
Everything from Adelaide Arcade
Adelaide Arcade has you covered for all your Christmas gifts this year. With more than 70 retailers and speciality services in one iconic heritage building, not only are you supporting local small businesses and creatives when you shop there, but you’ll also give a gift like no other. From handmade to ethically sourced and something for all ages, you’ll find the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. Explore Adelaide Arcade’s Christmas Gift Guide here.
G&S Fest tix from State Opera
There will be rollicking good times this Christmas with G&S Fest. The only festival in the southern hemisphere celebrating the comedy opera of Gilbert & Sullivan, the jam-packed program sails into Adelaide over two action-packed weekends in May 2023. Presented by State Opera South Australia, the program includes crowd favourites like Pirates of Penzance and H.M.S. Pinafore, but also some special drawcards, such as a high tea, exclusive movie screenings, a quiz night and a long lunch with some of Australia’s most beloved artists. Tickets to G&S Fest shows are available here.
Stage supplies from The Stage Shop
Serving the performing arts industry since 1952, The Stage Shop stocks Bloch, Capezio, Claudia Dean, Energetics, Grishko, Maldire, Merlet, Repetto and So Danca for the serious dancer, alongside gift ideas for all ages. The store recently introduced Twirl with Princess Pearl classes for children aged two to five, unique birthday parties and photoshoots for children with their in-house stylist and photographer. Their stunning seasonal window displays alone are enough to warrant a visit. The Stage Shop is open seven days, or you can visit the website.
Bright Lights gin from Reform Distilling
The Christmas season is all about sharing, and what better product to share during holidays (when you can afford a hangover or two) than a crafted South Australian gin. Reform Distilling’s Bright Lights gin is a classic botanical gin with hints of citrus and native floral aromas. It makes a delicious G&T with a slice of orange & sprig of thyme. Hand crafted from locally sourced produce, Reform’s bespoke gins will win you a couple of extra friends this Christmas. The gin is $80 and sold exclusively from the distillery at 91 Little Rundle Street in Kent Town and online.
Paint sets from Gitanjali and Annie Sloan
Give the gift of creativity. This brand-new gift box from the queen of colour, Annie Sloan, includes a video tutorial and all the paints and brushes needed to create beautiful Murano-inspired glassware. Unleash the inner painter in someone you love, but don’t stop at the kit – you’ll find books and aprons and stencils and 45 colours to swoon over. Walkerville gift shop Gitanjali also hosts chalk painting workshops, if you’re looking to get started amongst new friends. Book in yourself or grab a voucher for someone else. The workshops run all year round. Find out more and browse the delights here.
Glasses from Design Eyewear
This Christmas, give the gift of clear vision and a new look – to someone else or for yourself. The team at Design Eyewear believe eyewear should reflect your personality, and they go to great lengths to curate a bold, creative range of eyewear that pairs with the latest technology in spectacle lenses. See the full range online, or head instore for a shop around at 66A Gawler Place, Adelaide.
Andy Warhol exhibition tickets from AGSA
Exclusive to the Art Gallery of South Australia, upcoming exhibition Andy Warhol & Photography: A Social Media reveals an unseen side of pop artist Andy Warhol through his career-long obsession with photography. Whether he was behind or in front of the camera, photography formed an essential part of his artistic practice while also capturing an insider’s view of his celebrity social world. Exhibition tickets are the perfect gift for art-loving family and friends and they’re available here.
(Image: Oliviero Toscani, born Milan, Italy 1942, Andy Warhol, 1975, New York, United States of America pigment print on paper, 32.0 x 46.0 cm (image), 40.0 x 50.0 cm (sheet), Public Engagement Fund 2021, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide © Oliviero Toscani)
Cake from Azidelicious Cupcakes
There are few gifts given and received with as much genuine warmth as cake. The folks at Azidelicious are giving you the opportunity to express your love in baked form, with their gift boxes of fresh, hand-made cakes. Submit your order at Azidelicious’ online store, and the team will then bake it fresh and deliver the very next day. See the Persian Love Cake Gift Box as an example of the many ways the Azidelicious craftspeople can help you express your love.
Gift voucher from Adelaide Fringe
Give the gift of Fringe this Christmas with an Adelaide Fringe gift voucher, redeemable on all Fringe events, memberships and merchandise. Vouchers range from $20 to $200, making it the perfect option for any budget. With more than 1200 shows spanning 14 genres (including the new Eat & Drink category) in store for Fringe 2023, there really is something for everyone. To purchase a voucher and browse next year’s program, head to the website.
Subscription from State Theatre Company
Different and incredible worlds, voices and stories will unfold on Adelaide stages in 2023, as State Theatre Company South Australia delivers to you another epic year of theatrical hits. Subscription packages are now available, in which you can bundle between four and seven plays to receive discounts of up to 20 per cent. You’ll also get the best seats in the house and more ticket flexibility than ever. Purchase a subscription for yourself or a loved one at the website.
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