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Community retailers rely on the support they get at Christmas to be able to keep their doors open and continue serving local customers. Need inspiration? Here is a handy guide to some great gift ideas – or even to add to your own wish list . Each of these items is at your fingertips in Warkworth; no need to travel to Albany …
Four diamond band, $395.
This classic and versatile four-diamond ring can be easily stacked with other jewellery, or as a statement on its own. FB Warren Jeweller at 18 Neville Street, Warkworth, is a gem in itself. The hole-in-the-wall workshop may not have an online presence, but it has an extensive range of handmade jewellery.
Flowers with a gift basket, from $100.
Briar Rose Flowers in Warkworth makes gift baskets with items such as chocolates, cheeses, candles, Christmas snacks or bath bombs. For those short of ideas, a gift basket can make a stunning special gift.
Eyelash serum, $120.
Available from Lotus Nails. Strengthens and conditions eyelashes to support longer lashes in weeks. Paraben and petrochemical free.
Fern leaf bag, $29, pearl necklace, $39 and crystal keychain, $20.
This fern leaf cut hand bag from the Coconut Gallery has been a popular seller, thanks to its handy phone pouch on the reverse side. It has a single zipped compartment with a rose gold coloured zipper. Round out the gift with the gallery’s range of jewellery, such as the freshwater pearl necklace with diamante beads, pictured here.
Lily’orne & Co scented candles, $39.
Suz Hemus of Pete and Mary’s café in Warkworth hand makes a sensational range of scented candles. Scents include vetiver, sage and lemongrass, raspberry and sugar, as well as blushing peony.
The Chase board game, $50
The Chase board game is a new arrival at Paper Plus, Warkworth, and the hot pick for Christmas gifting or holiday fun. Paper Plus also has the latest children’s books, including the Grinny Granny Donkey by Craig Smith, which is the sequel to the popular Wonky Donkey. Other titles include Code Name Bananas and The 130-Storey Tree House.
Mood mist spray, $19.90 and Basilur tea books, $16
Bring some calmness to the Christmas silly season with a mood mist spray from Arcadia Natural Health. A spritz of essential oils in the air is said to lift the mood. Gift on its own or pair with Basilur tea books. The Love Story Volume II book has bags of Ceylon tea flavoured with papaya, marigold, sunflower, orange cinnamon and clove vanilla.
Electric Pukeko sunglasses, $49, wax cologne, $45 and old skipper bracelets, $65.
Warkworth Menswear has stylish polarised Electric Pukeko sunglasses in many different styles. And they offer six different kinds of Solid State cologne, including Journeyman (cedar, vetiver and mandarin) and Drifter (mahogany, ginger and blood orange). Their compact containers fit easily in a pocket and can be carried on a plane. Meanwhile, Warkworth Menswear’s elegant Old Skipper bracelets are made from nautical rope.
Nike Air shirt, $45, black Nike shorts, $75, Nike Air Summit bag, $35 and Adidas Adelaide Lite slides, $45.
Each available from Sterling Sport Warkworth, along with an extensive range of further sportswear.
