M2woman’s Christmas Gift Guide
Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. Luckily for you, M2woman has done all the Christmas Gift hunting for you and we’ve come up with the complete guide for all your silly season shopping.
Get Mixing
It seems in recent years that the classic G&T has had a bit of a renaissance, going from something we’d usually see our grandparents sipping, to a tipple that has now become the drink of summer. Local beverage company, Alchemy & Tonic, decided that gin’s humble partner in crime could also do with a rebrand and so created a new range of mixers, designed to be paired with your favourite spirit or simply enjoyed on their own.
And with Christmas falling perfectly in the middle of the Southern Hemisphere summer, what a better gift than a beautifully made tonic to go with the giftee’s favourite gin. With an interesting variety of flavours to choose from, such as Spiced Ginger Orange with Cassia, Indian Tonic Water with Kawakawa or Blood Orange & Bitters Soda, these New Zealand-made mixers will certainly find a match in any cocktail trolley. Plus their cute and whimsy cans make them all the more perfect as a bonus stocking stuffer.
Available from New World, Farro and liquor stores across the country for $7.99 for 4 x 250ml cans.
Farm Favourite
We may know Nadia Lim as a celebrity chef, however she has also been making a name for herself as a children’s book author. Her second book in the Marvin series, Marvin Makes A Friend, follows a now grown rooster as he goes about trying to make friends on his home farm. A read the whole family can enjoy that includes farm and food facts, as well as a tasty corn fritter recipe from Nadia. Beautifully illustrated by Fifi Colston, this book makes the ideal gift for the little one in your life.
Marvin Makes A Friend by Nadia Lim, illustrated by Fifi Colston. Published by Scholastic NZ. RRP $19.99. Out 1 December 2021.
Tote-ally Cute
Local artist, Miranda Brown, has taken her signature hand-drawn illustrations and applied them to a range of homewares and gifts, including table cloths, cushions, cards and art prints. We’ve, however, got our eyes on her gorgeous tote bags. The quintessential gift for those who carry their life around with them, the illustrated totes tell a story about nature’s sacred interconnection and purpose and are also made from 100% hemp, a super sustainable fibre. Cute, sustainable and practical? The nature lover in your life will be smitten with this gift!
Available from 1 November nationwide for $80. Visit mirandabrown.co.nz for stockists.
Slip On Chic
For the homebodies amongst us (isn’t that everyone these days?), the slipper is the number one accessory. Ideal for lounging around on a lazy Sunday, the slip on is a perfect blend of comfort and practicality. However, winter is well and truly over, so it’s out with the ugg boots and in with something much more stylish. The Mara & Mine x Emma Regolini slipper will be a welcome gift for the fashionable homebody in your life. Black suede upper is contrasted by embroidered tropical summer fruit, while a quilted satin lines the insole, making these both luxurious and super cute to wear – and helps you score points in the gift giving department!
Available from Father Rabbit for $299.
Parisian with Liberty
The perfect gift to surprise and delight.
This fresh collection from Parisian aptly crowned by Liberty of London as ‘The Wonderful Fantastical’ celebrates the magic of the unexpected.
The intricate detail that sets Liberty apart is evident in each of the 14 carefully curated designs.
Rendered in bright, fresh and contrasting colours, every detail is an individual art piece in the larger puzzle of pattern.
These Limited edition designs are available in ties, bow ties, pocket squares and even braces.
Find your stockist at parisiancrafted.co.nz.
