Gift guide

Embrace slower living with nature-inspired pieces.

Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, lover of romance or budding chef, these gifts for book lovers will delight the most discerning bibliophile A selection of excellent presents for book lovers There’s something so wonderful about receiving a great book in time for the summer holidays, and this year, we’ve been delighted to find […]

Discover 30 gifts under $20 to give (or put on your Christmas wish list) this year With the holiday season well underway, affordable Christmas gift ideas are at the forefront of everyone’s minds, so our Christmas present ideas under $20 are the perfect place to start. Importantly, cheap gifts under $20 don’t have to compromise […]

Secret Santa presents are tricky to navigate. Whether you’re buying for a colleague or friend, these thoughtful, affordable and silly Secret Santa gift ideas for 2023 will make your Christmas shopping a breeze Secret Santa is a ‘love it or loathe it’ affair, and you’re probably wondering what you can and can’t gift to your […]

Can’t buy me love (but you can give me a little something) If you need some help deciding on a Valentine’s Day gift, we have you covered with these 11 gifts that your partner will love.

Gardeners are easy to buy for. Make it something related to their passion and you’re home and hosed Tool time Practical is good when it comes to gifts for green thumbs Burgon & Ball mini snips, $24.99, from Shut the Front Door. Dewit Japanese left-handed hoe, $47.99, from Kings Plant Barn. Budding Gardener wooden trug, […]

Fun for the young ’uns The kids will have so much fun with these gifts from Santa.

Gifts under $10 for smiles all round Everyone will wish you were their secret santa with one of these picks! Avobath bath bomb, Big Blue bath bomb, Creamy Candy bubble bar, from $9 (each), from Lush. Tiger cushion, $5, from Kmart. Pūwherowhero coaster, $7.90, from Iko Iko. Urban Gardener soy blend fragrant candle, $9, from […]

Wooden furniture, plants and modern touches make this renovated home ideal for family life A rundown cottage, which was discovered online, has been renovated into a spacious home after a lot of hard graft and help from family – see inside this Auckland home here – and shop the style below. Duchess padded bedhead, $599 […]

Think classical beauty and age-old relics Greece provides some stunning inspiration for home décor. Think blues, white, terracotta and gold, with soft edges and silhouettes. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite pieces inspired by the classical beauty of the region. Athenian candle, $14.95, from Haly Design Studio Kylix warrior tea towel, $28, from Auckland […]