Spoil Your Loved Ones With These Gifts
We’ve put together a selection of Valentine’s Day gift ideas from some of our favourite Australian brands—to give to your partner, best friend, parent or crush!
The sculptural Christopher Boots OIL BURNER.
CHRISTOPHER BOOTS OIL BURNER
The Christopher Boots OIL BURNER transcends simple function, inviting a profound sensory journey. Conceived through a collaboration between Christopher Boots and Salus, the oil burner serves as a compass to your own olfactory ‘home’.
An ideal gift for the design aficionado in your life – the design is rooted in the richness of onyx and brass, its form resonates with elemental connection, urging its user to inhale deeply. More than an object, the burner is a key to a sanctuary where scent orchestrates mood and atmosphere.
The OIL BURNER will guide your Valentine towards enriching their environment, enlivening their senses, and discovering their own sanctuary within.
BETTERDAYS
The perfect gift for the health conscious Valentine in your life – BetterDays Cactus Water is a delicious, refreshing and healthy drink made from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. Intrigued about the benefits of the prickly pear? So were we! Prickly pears are a super fruit hailing from the deserts of Mexico, they are rich in antioxidants, electrolytes and vitamins and have been used in natural medicines for hundreds of years. BetterDays Cactus Water is 100% natural, packed with all the good stuff (like electrolytes, antioxidants and betalains) and is low in calories. Flavours include Prickly Pear + Electrolytes, Hibiscus Watermelon + Nootropics and Cucumber Mint + Collagen – the ultimate in hydration drinks!
BETTER DAYS CACTUS WATER IN HIBISCUS WATERMELON + NOOTROPICS
Jacqui and James Hill – founders of Australia’s first cactus water, BetterDays.
DILLON’s LUMINARY Active Botanical Brightening Serum.
DILLON
Born by the coast in Sydney, Australia, DILLON is a skincare and wellness brand anchored in the diversity and beauty of the Australian landscape.
From the South Pacific to the Western Deserts and the places in between, DILLON’s formulations feature an abundance of native botanicals born to thrive under our great sun.
DILLON’s LUMINARY Active Botanical Brightening Serum is a lightweight layering serum rich in Australian botanicals. Featuring a potent yet gentle blend of plant-based vitamin C, antioxidants and exfoliating fruit acids, LUMINARY visibly brightens, renews and evens skin tone for a smooth, healthy, fresh-faced glow. All DILLON products are vegan, cruelty-free and made in Australia.
ARCHIE ROSE
Archie Rose’s Tailored Spirits celebrate individual expression by inviting you to craft and personalise your own gin, whisky or vodka. The process is easy: once you personalise and order online, the Tailored Spirits are then made specifically for you by Archie Rose’s distillers.
For tailored gin and vodka you can select your favourite botanicals and set their strength, or choose from one of the four seasonal presets. The tailored whisky builds on a base of Archie Rose Single Malt Whisky, allowing you to craft your very own bottle of whisky to your exact flavour specifications.
Finish the bottle (or bottles!) by personalising the label art and writing a customised message on the back – Archie Rose will get to work on creating your unique liquid and bottle at their Sydney distillery. You can also select from 700mL or 200mL bottles, perfect for Valentine’s Day gifting!
Archie Rose’s Tailored Spirits – craft and personalise your own gin, whisky or vodka.
Zensi Retreat is a luxury wellness sanctuary located in Mudgee. Photo: Katie Wade
ZENSI RETREAT
Zensi Retreat is a luxury wellness sanctuary located in Mudgee. The retreat is a haven for those seeking to focus on wellness, connect to nature and to be completely in the moment.
The Zensi Villa sits on the property in a seperate and private space – the perfect location to unwind, slow down and connect with your partner. The incredibly luxurious space includes an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, an indoor authentic fireplace, a large round bathtub for two, a large dry heat sauna, outdoor deck complete with outdoor hot/cold plunge pool and an outdoor fire pit.
You can choose to stay inside and dine in using the villa’s facilities, venture out to the restaurants in the Mudgee region on your doorstep or opt for Zensi’s private chef to cook for two in the villa. The perfect romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
The retreat includes an outdoor mineral plunge pool. Photo: Katie Wade
RAES X L.G.R
Raes on Wategos has partnered with luxury eyewear brand L.G.R to launch two exclusive unisex sunglasses in custom colours, the Fez Explorer and Khartoum (pictured below). The limited-edition styles encapsulate a design sensibility that is both timeless and modern, with a respectful nod to old-world iconography and the brands' shared Italian heritage.
The new sunglasses marry L.G.R's renowned craftsmanship with Raes' understanding of luxury living, resulting in instant classics that elevate any look, playing into the ‘minimalistic and relaxed coastal’ style Raes is known for. The hard part will be deciding whether to give them away or keep them for yourself!
The Khartoum sunglasses by Raes on Wategos and luxury eyewear brand L.G.R.
The Magnesium Oil & Aloe Vera Spray by SISUU.
SISUU
As lovers of the sun and sea, the clever people behind SISUU felt it only natural to combine the restorative powers of pure magnesium chloride sourced from salty seabeds with anti-inflammatory organic aloe vera to soothe both mind and muscles at the end of a big day.
The all natural Magnesium Oil & Aloe Vera Spray is ideal for your loved ones, and also yourself! Dissolve the day with the spray and let the power of nature guide you to deeper sleeps, blissful dreams and revitalised muscles.
The Magnesium Oil & Aloe Vera Spray is a potent recovery blend with 50% magnesium concentration to help you show up for tomorrow’s adventures feeling fresh as sea breeze at sunrise!
MUD AUSTRALIA
For the bedroom, living room and beyond – the Flared Table Lamp by Mud Australia is a timeless lamp for intimate spaces designed collaboratively by Zachary Hanna and Shelley Simpson for Mud Australia. Made from three handmade porcelain pieces, the Flared Table Lamp’s light source is cleverly nestled within the base, casting a warm (and romantic!) glow.
Carbon neutral and handmade in Sydney, each lamp is made to order and available in 3 colours including Dust, Blossom (pictured below) and Slate.
The timeless Flared Table Lamp by Mud Australia. Photo: Sean Fennessy
TULA
TULA is a non-alcoholic functional beverage – an ideal alternative if you’re not drinking alcohol on your Valentine’s Day date night.
TULA brings together its founder’s three personal journeys, focused on the search for sustained wellness. The ethos behind the brand is to help find balance, without giving up on the social rituals and simple pleasures that are entwined with drinking.
TULA harnesses the power of adaptogens and nootropics that are scientifically proven to naturally alter the mind and body, which is why they describe their drinks as ‘naturally intoxicating’. Made with pure ingredients their first product is a lightly sparkling balance of refreshing citrus and a warm bitter build that gives you a lift without the liquor. TULA includes no added or artificial sugar, no gluten, vegan, or caffeine.
TULA harnesses the power of adaptogens and nootropics that are scientifically proven to naturally alter the mind and body.
The LUMIRA Balinese Ylang Ylang Candle.
LUMIRA
A wonderful gift to give any time of the year, but in particular on Valentine’s Day – LUMIRA’s luxury home fragrances are a celebration of beautiful scent, sophisticated design and the spirit of travel.
The LUMIRA Balinese Ylang Ylang scented candle is an ode to sensuality and romance – the scent harnesses the renowned aphrodisiac properties of the golden Ylang Ylang flower, traditionally used to adorn the hair of Indonesian brides. Its narcotic effect is emboldened by jasmine sambac and black orchid, and crowned with a delicate aromatic spice. The vivid smokiness of incense, coupled with the rich earthiness of velvety sandalwood and patchouli, make this fragrance truly intoxicating.
