12 Days of Christmas Day 11 - Gifts for Her
There’s a particular kind of gift that lands differently.
Not the novelty that gets a polite smile, then disappears into a drawer, but the one that slips straight into her everyday. The hand cream that lives in her handbag. The candle she lights while she resets the kitchen. The sculptural vase that makes even grocery-store flowers look intentional. The journal that becomes her five-minutes-a-day place to think.
Day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas is for her, in all the ways “her” can look: the busy mum, the friend who’s had a big year, the sister who loves a beautiful home, the colleague who deserves something better than a last-minute panic buy, the woman who never asks for much but carries a lot.
For the next 24 hours, this Day 11 collection is 15% off. And because we love making December feel a little more fun, we’re also running an Instagram giveaway where you can win your choice of an in-stock item from today’s edit.
This edit is built around gifts that feel quietly luxurious, useful, and personal, without being overly precious.
The shortcut to choosing a gift she’ll actually love
If you’re unsure where to start, use this three-part filter:
Make it daily: something she’ll reach for more than once (not “special occasion only”).
Make it sensory: scent, texture, light, or a tactile object that changes the mood of a space.
Make it look good living on the bench: because the best gifts don’t need tidying away.
That’s the entire logic behind this Gifts for Her edit.
1) Scent gifts that turn “home” into a feeling
Scent is one of the fastest ways to make a space feel calmer, softer, and more hers, even when life is full. If she’s hard to buy for, start here.
Gift picks from our edit:
Ecoya Celebration Candle | White Musk & Warm Vanilla
Ecoya Car Diffuser (sleek new design with fragrance pod included)
Ecoya Wool Dryer Ball Set – Includes 50ml Scent Dropper
Therapy Diffuser — Sweet Lime & Mandarin (diffuser or refill)
Therapy Reed Diffuser – Peony & Petitgrain (250ml)
Flwr | Forget Me Not Reed Diffuser – 90ml | Vanilla Petals Scent
Flwr | Fleur D’Oranger Reed Diffuser – 90ml | Citrus & Amber Scent
Smith & Co. Tonka & White Musk Soy Candle 250g
The Perfume Oil Collection Gift Set – Sweet
Easy bundle idea: pair a candle/diffuser with a tray or dish (see the styling section below) so it feels like a “set”, not a single item.
2) Small “self-care” upgrades that don’t feel generic
The difference between a generic self-care gift and a great one is practicality. These are the everyday basics that feel elevated and get used.
Gift picks from our edit:
Ice Facial Roller – Cold Therapy Tool for Depuffing, Sculpting & Glowing Skin
Organic Cotton Makeup Wipes 6 Pack – Reusable Eco Pads
Glam Cosmetic Organizer by Umbra – Multi-Compartment Makeup Storage
Therapy Hand Cream – Cinnamon & Vanilla Bean with SPF15
Coconut & Water Flower Hand Cream SPF15 – Therapy Range (75ml)
Smith & Co. Tonka & White Musk Hand Cream 80ml
The Bonbon Factory Mango & Papaya Coconut Oil — Multi-Purpose
When she’s “impossible” to buy for: choose one hero product (hand cream/body wash) and upgrade the presentation with a beautiful dish or tray.
3) Styling pieces that make her home feel considered
If she loves interiors, notices details, or simply appreciates beautiful objects, go for sculptural décor that earns its place on the shelf.
Sculptural vases (the gift that always works)
These are the pieces that make flowers, faux stems, or even nothing at all look intentional.
Gift picks from our edit:
3D Printed Ceramic Vase – White Sculptural Pleated Porcelain Vase 3D Printed
Anouk White 3D Printed Ceramic Vase – Sculptural Porcelain Vase (Small/Large)
Florence Vintage-Style Vase from Papier HQ (oversized, medium or large)
Harmie Vase – Pipi White Ceramic Vase Organic Shape
Great Harmie Vase – White & Natural Organic Ceramic Vase
Franki Off-White Sculptural Vase – Cement Statement Vessel
Lianne Ribbed Glass Vase – Taupe Glass Vase for Flowers
Trinket dishes, trays, and “pretty-but-useful” pieces
These are the quiet heroes: the places for jewellery, keys, matches, perfume oils, and the little daily objects that otherwise float around the house.
Gift picks from our edit:
Gold Electroplated Cloud-Shaped Ceramic Tray (jewellery/candle tray)
Haan Accessory Dish – Stoneware in Olive or Cashmere Finish
Champagne Clam Shell Decorative Bowl – White Resin (3 Sizes)
If you want a gift that looks high-effort with minimal effort, pair one of these with a hand cream or perfume oil.
4) Journals and stationery for the list-maker, the thinker, the “new year reset” girl
This category is especially good if she’s in a fresh-season mindset, juggling a lot, or just loves beautiful paper.
Gift picks from our edit:
YOU. Wellbeing Planner & Daily Journal by Olive + Page (Undated)
Made of Tomorrow Sticky Notes – Slate & Maison
Curved Daily Notes Pad from Papier HQ (black, gold-edged pages)
Wilde Road ‘Go Where Your Dreams Take You’ — 200 Reminders
Easy bundle idea: guided journal + sticky notes + a beautiful pen-adjacent “desk piece” (like the brass ruler) makes a genuinely giftable set.
5) Home upgrades that feel luxe, but still practical
Sometimes “for her” is really “for her mornings” or “for her bedside”.
Clocks and timepieces from our edit:
Flip Clock – Various Sizes & Colours
Karlsson Lofty Wall Clock – 40cm Matte Frame
Karlsson Cuckoo Clock – Modern Birdsong Wall Clock
Karlsson Stark Alarm Clock — Silent, Night Light, Iron & Glass
Karlsson Bamboo Tube Digital Alarm Clock – LED Time & Temperature
Karlsson Little Big Time Mini Wall Clock – Silver, 44cm
Tinge Alarm Clock – White | Compact, Silent Sweep
These are excellent when you want something that feels design-led, but still earns its keep.
If you’re still unsure, choose a “beautiful book” gift
Books are a safe choice that still feels personal, especially when the subject matches her taste: interiors, calm living, design, organising, or cooking.
Gift picks from our edit:
LifeStyled by Shira Gill – Simplify, Organize & Create Space
Calm | Interiors to Nurture, Relax and Restore | Sally Denning
Resident Dog Volume 2 | Nicole England
Little Book of Louis Vuitton – Fashion History & Style Guide
To make a book feel “gifty”, add a small accessory dish or a candle so it becomes a whole moment.
Ready-to-go gift bundles (copy/paste ideas)
Scent + surfaces: Ecoya Celebration Candle + Haan Accessory Dish
Bathroom upgrade: Ice Facial Roller + Organic Cotton Makeup Wipes + Umbra Glam Cosmetic Organizer
Coffee table styling set: 3D Printed Ribbed Ceramic Vase + Gunni Eucalyptus Stem + Our Spaces (NZ interiors)
Desk reset: Axel & Ash Press PAUSE Guided Journal + Papier HQ Curved Daily Notes Pad + Brass Ruler
“Hard to buy for” mini luxe: Smith & Co Tonka & White Musk Hand Cream + Gold Cloud-Shaped Ceramic Tray
Bedroom mood: Karlsson Stark Alarm Clock + Therapy Unwind Coconut & Water Flower Candle
Gift wrapping and shipping notes
To make gifting easy, we offer complimentary gift wrapping (in store and online), and free shipping on NZ orders over $100 (excluding oversized items).
