CHRISTMAS

A GUIDE TO THE 100 BEST CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF ALL TIME

Here's what to lavish on those you love this season.

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  • Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds, $5700, cartier.com.au
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  • Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker, $78, jomalone.com.au
    3103
  • Ralph Lauren Bailey Single Wine Tote (comes in a pair), $799, palmerandpenn.com.au
    4103
  • Inside Tangier House & Gardens By: Nicolo Castellini Baldissera, Guido Taroni (Vendome Press), $79.80, booktopia.com
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  • Loewe Lit Leather Trimmed Woven Raffia Tote, $1245, net-a-porter.com
    6103
  • Zara Hoop Earrings with Tassel, $29.95, zara.com.au
    7103
  • Living By Design Ellison Oval Ice Bucket, $139.99, livingbydesign.net.au
    8103
  • Pottery Barn Acacia Wood & Marble Cheese Boards Medium $74 + Large $89, potterybarn.com.au
    9103
  • iPhone 11 Pro in khaki from $1749, apple.com.au
    10103
  • Cire Trudon Gabriel Candle 270g, $135, palmerandpenn.com.au
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  • Ikea Resgods Bamboo Tray, $24.99, ikea.com.au
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  • Gold Textured Cheese Knives, set of three, $46.50, williams-sonoma.com
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  • Tohum Archi gold-plated necklace, $345, net-a-porter.com
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  • Very Wang Wedgwood Champagne Coupes, Set of 2, $129, livingbydesign.net.au
    15103
  • Williams-Sonoma Spirit Decanter, $76, williams-sonoma.com.au
    16103
  • A Wandering Eye, Travels with my Phone, by Miguel Flores-Vianna, (Vendome Press), $43.75, booktopia.com
    17103
  • Zara Contrast Blazer Dress with Bow, $239, zara.com.au
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  • LM Home Otis Cushion in Blush, $99, lmhome.com.au
    19103
  • Angela Caglia La Vie en Rose Deluxe Face Roller, $120, net-a-porter.com
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  • Aerin Shagreen Rectangular Vide Poche Dove, $420, palmerandpenn.com.au
    21103
  • Fendi Reversible Bucket Hat, $650, farfetch.com
    22103
  • Ikea Puderviva Duvet cover and pillowcase(s), Queen Size, $99.99, ikea.com.au
    23103
  • Montalto Graphite Table Cloth, $90.75, lmhome.com.au
    24103
  • Giant Vintage Backgammon Set $339 USD, restorationhardware.com
    25103
  • Venroy Side Tab Short in Navy, $125, venroy.com.au
    26103
  • Ralph Lauren Haven Navy Bear Set of 4 Mugs, $225, palmerandpenn.com.au
    27103
  • Pottery Barn Whitewash Wooden Dough Bowl, $139, potterybarn.com.au
    28103
  • Alexander McQueen Suede-trimmed leather exaggerated-sole sneakers, $645, net-a-porter.com
    29103
  • Zara Pearl Bead Brooch, $15.95, zara.com.au
    30103
  • Byredo Eleventh Hour Hair Perfume, $91, mecca.com.au
    31103
  • Ralph Lauren Garden Vine Teapot, $300, palmerandpenn.com.au
    32103
  • KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer, Contour Silver, $699, williams-sonoma.com.au
    33103
  • Ralph Lauren Wyatt Round Tray, $325, palmerandpenn.comau
    34103
  • Laguiole Cheese Knives, $105, williams-sonoma.com.au
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  • Ralph Lauren Durban Pitcher, $635, palmerandpenn.com.au
    36103
  • Ralph Lauren Wyatt Salad Bowl, $325, palmerandpenn.com.au
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  • Vera Wang Cutlery Grosgrain 3 Piece Serving Set, $83.30, wedgwood.com.au
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  • Tom Scheerer: More Decorating, by Tom Scheerer, (Vendome Press), $81.80, booktopia.com.au
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  • Abode Living Vida Bath Towel in Cloud, $20, abodeliving.com
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  • Gucci Crystal Double G bracelet , $1435, gucci.com.au
    41103
  • Roxanne Assoulin, Alphabet Soup enamel bracelet, $150, net-a-porter.com
    42103
  • Ralph Lauren Home Durban two-tier server, $525, palmerandpenn.com.au
    43103
  • Pottery Barn Roman Rectangle Tray, $104, potterybarn.com.au
    44103
  • Cire Trudon Nazareth Metallic Red 3kg Candle, $799, palmerandpenn.com.au
    45103
  • Ikea Arv Brallop Cake Stand, $12.99, ikea.com.au
    46103
  • Claus Porto Iris Guest Soap Box 15 x 10g, $33, net-a-porter.com
    47103
  • Ophidia GG Flora cosmetic case, $555, gucci.com.au
    48103
  • Ouai Haircare The Easy OUAI Set, $45, net-a-porter.com
    49103
  • Hermes Baby Avalon Wash Cloth, $80, hermes.com.au
    50103
  • Mauviel Teakettle in Copper, $360, williams-sonoma.com.au
    51103
  • Bedtime, Inspirational Beds, Bedrooms and Boudoirs by Celia Forner, Vendome Press, $81.80, booktopia.com
    52103
  • Asos Mix and Match Crinkle Notch Front Crop Bikini Top, $32 and bottoms, $28, asos.com.au
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  • Cire Trudon Louis XIV Bust Stone, $399, palmerandpenn.com.au
    54103
  • Venroy Unlined Sand Marl Linen Blazer, $200, venroy.com
    55103
  • Wedgwood Gio 16 Piece Set, $299, wedgwood.com.au
    56103
  • Country Road Cheescloth Kaftan, $99.95, countryroad.com.au
    57103
  • Ikea Praktviva Duvet cover and pillowcase(s), Queen Size, $79, ikea.com.au
    58103
  • Ralph Lauren Bailey Double Champagne Cooler, $899, palmerandpenn.com.au
    59103
  • Gucci Beaded bracelet with floral detail, $600, gucci.com.au
    60103
  • Abode Living Primo 700 Towel, $71.20, abodeliving.com
    61103
  • Zara Jewel Headband, $45.95, zara.com.au
    62103
  • Cerrrone Stainless Steel Cufflinks, $80, cerrone.com.au
    63103
  • Ralph Lauren Durban Small Nut Bowl, $79, palmerandpenn.com.au
    64103
  • Ikea Riklig Glass Teapot, $9.99, ikea.com.au
    65103
  • Cartier Tank Francais Watch, $5650, cartier.com.au
    66103
  • LM Home Tweed Marine Bath Towel, $57, lmhome.com.au
    67103
  • Ralph Lauren Garden Vine Cereal Bowl, $60, palmerandpenn.com.au
    68103
  • Paco Rabanne Square 1969 chainmail and leather shoulder bag, $1078, net-a-porter.com
    69103
  • Zara Limited Edition Chain Link Bracelet, $29.95, zara.com.au
    70103
  • iPad Mini in Gold from $599, apple.com.au
    71103
  • MJ Bale Vesalla Arygle Sock, $24.95, mjbale.com
    72103
  • Baccarat Tealight Candle Set of 5, $99, palmerandpenn.com.au
    73103
  • Asos Eivissa Soft Tiered Maxi Dress with Drawstring Details, $100, asos.com.au
    74103
  • Smythson Panama Notes textured-leather notebook, $132, net-a-porter.com
    75103
  • Williams Sonoma Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark, $75, williams-sonoma.com.au
    76103
  • Charlotte Tilbury, Glittering Galaxy of Makeup Magic Advent Calendar, $250, net-a-porter.com
    77103
  • Ralph Lauren Brennan Umbrella Stand Saddle, $990, palmerandpenn.com.au
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  • Terry Towelling Cruise Shirt in Giallo, $200, terry-t.com
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  • Zara Halterneck Top with Fringing, $69.95, zara.com.au
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  • Jo Malone London Pine & Eucalyptus Scented Luxury Candle, $92, jomaone.com.au
    81103
  • Pottery Barn Natural Bamboo Cutlery Set of 5, $84, potterybarn.com.au
    82103
  • K Jacques Saint Tropez Picon T-Bar Leather Sandals, $263, matchesfashion.com
    83103
  • Gucci Lion head bracelet with Double G, $1155, gucci.com.au
    84103
  • Dior Spirit 2 Sunglasses. $484, tuchuzy.com
    85103
  • Portolano Quilted leather gloves, $232, net-a-porter.com
    86103
  • Pottery Barn Black Galvanised Three Tiered Stand, $70.50, potterybarn.com.au
    87103
  • Ikea Entusiasm Bowls 4 Pack, $17.99, ikea.com.au
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  • Living By Design Maland Woven Leather Armchair, $599, livingbydesign.net.au
    89103
  • LM Home Regent Shadow Bath Towel, $48, lmhome.com.au
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  • Pottery Barn Alphabet Marble and Wood Coasters, $25.50, potterybarn.com.au
    91103
  • Zara Limited Edition Oval Ring, $69.95, zara.com.au
    92103
  • Restoration Hardware Tournament Edition Backgammon & Chess, $235 USD, restorationhardware.com
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  • Zara Embellished Midi Dress, $219, zara.com.au
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  • Slip Silk Hair Scrunchies Set of 3, $50, sephora.com.au
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  • Venroy Exposed Seam Cashmere Raglan Sweater, $280, venroy.com.au
    96103
  • Ikea Upplaga 18-pieces Dinnerware Set, $59.99, ikea.com.au
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  • Pottery Barn Marble Pewter Tiered Stand, $79, potterybarn.com.au
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  • Zara Rustric Knit Polo Shirt, $49.95, zara.com.au
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  • Louis Vuitton Horizon White Monogram Earphones, $1620, louisvuitton.com.au
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  • Near & Far Interiors I Love, Lisa Fine, (Vendome Press), $68.90, booktopia.com
    101103
  • Gucci Online Exclusive Ophidia GG Flora card case wallet, $625, gucci.com.au
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  • A Great Party: Designing the Perfect Celebration Book by Bryan Rafanelli and Chelsea Clinton, $38.99, Rizzoli, amazon.com.au
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December 11, 2019

Christmas may not be just about material things, but we all want to find something beautiful under the tree. The eternal dilemma for anyone choosing gifts: should you go purely practical or indulgently frivolous? We found the best of both. Raise a glass to our favourite pieces with both style and substance this year in wood, glass, ceramic, as well as all that glitters. We’ve curated the 100 best gifts to help you check all the beloved, but quirky, picky, fancy, practical or eccentric people off your list. Plus, the most thoughtful gifts that no one else will give. Here’s what’s hot for 2019.

 Scroll our gallery for 100 gift guide items for every budget. *Lead image ZaraHome.com

For all the beloved, quirky, picky, fancy or eccentric people in your life.

Plus, the most thoughtful gifts that no one else will give. From Louis Vuitton airpods to Fendi bucket hats, we have everyone on your Christmas list covered from your tech-head cousin to your best friend who’s about to have a baby.  

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