How to give your loved ones a real 'Canberra' gift this Christmas
It's been looking like Christmas out there for at least the past few weeks. And during lockdown, many of us were scared into shopping early to beat the overloaded postal system.
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If this doesn't sound like you, never fear! There's still time to brave the shops and, in the process, celebrate our very favourite city - the one that nurtured us through lockdown and deserves pride of place under the tree.
Behold, your ultimate Canberra gift guide!
Stocking fillers
Julie Ryder's Canberra-themed Crybaby Handkerchiefs, $20. Craft ACT, craftact.org.au
POP Tea Towel $28, POP Canberra, popcanberra.com.au
Totes local premium tote bag $40, POP Canberra, popcanberra.com.au
Capital socks, $20, National Museum of Australia shop, capitalsocks.com.au
Capital socks, $20, National Museum of Australia shop, capitalsocks.com.au
Ceramic earrings by And O Design, $78 each. andodesign.com.au
Art for your wall
David Pope prints, Redbubble.com
David Pope prints, Redbubble.com
Superb fairy wrens with wattle, $55, by Eggpicnic, eggpicnic.com
Birds of Canberra 2 print, by Eggpicnic, $220. eggpicnic.com
Al Munro, 'Small Colour Fold 1-6', paintings ready to hang, $320 each. Gallery of Small Things, galleryofsmallthings.com
Tolkien-style map of the ACT, by Cartography Chronicles. Available in three sizes, starting at $65. cartographychronicles.com
Kylie Walsh, "Lockdown Fantasies" - Hand-woven artworks ready to hang, from $28. Gallery of Small Things, galleryofsmallthings.com
Ellen Rosalie Gunner, The Hill Series 2021 | 1 - 5.Framed paintings ready to hang or display on the shelf, $150 each - Gallery of Small Things, galleryofsmallthings.com
Home beautiful
Canberra ceramicist Fran Romano has collaborated with the National Museum of Australia to produce a range of ceramics inspired by the Ancient Greeks exhibition. Assorted works starting from $30. National Museum of Australia shop, nma.gov.au
Fink four seasons vases, $165-$185. Craft ACT, craftact.org.au
Tumbled bowl by Harriet Schwarzrock, $130; kilnformed glass earrings by Lisa Cahill, $60; Julie Ryder Crybaby handerkerchiefs, $20. Craft ACT, craftact.org.au
Field of Daisies Candle Range $10 - $110 (A price bracket for everyone from travel tins to hand blown glass vessels), POP Canberra, popcanberra.com.au
Jacqueline Lewis posy and ikebana vessels, from $42. Gallery of Small Things, galleryofsmallthings.com
Canberra Bells in a pot. Plant, $15.95, pot $39.95. The Garden Botanicus Perfectus in Dickson. thegarden.com.au
Fran Romano Ceramic vessels, From $165. Gallery of Small Things, galleryofsmallthings.com
Hand-blown Glass Gin Tumbler in Ruby Pink - $88. POP Canberra, popcanberra.com.au
Margaret Brown ceramic cups, $25-$45; ceramic spoons by Daniel Leone, $11-$22; Julie Ryder canberra-themed Craybaby handerkerchiefs, $20. Craft ACT, craftact.org.au
Holiday treats
Sweetpea & Poppy chocolate, $9-$16, National Museum of Australia shop, POP Canberra and assorted retailers. sweetpeapoppy.com.au
New Canberra maker Gillies Bros, Honey Whisky $65; Gin $80; Moonshine $55; Whisky $65. National Museum of Australia shop, nma.gov.au
Sweet Sun Soaked Gin (available for pre-order Xmas special) $106. POP Canberra, popcanberra.com.au
POP Punch Tea, $20, POP Canberra, popcanberra.com.au
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