Gifts

From hot air balloon rides to pasta-making courses and classic picnics.

Love languages were conceived over 30 years ago to help couples better show up for each other, but the internet’s fascination with relationship optimisation has thrust these five acts back into the cultural zeitgeist.

If you’re looking to spoil your special someone or simply want to send some floral happiness to a friend, a blooming bouquet is the way to go.

Aussie-owned beach brand LiFE! has been bringing a bold dose of colour to our shores since they launched 20 years ago, and these legends have just released a new range that’s serious about sun safety. 

To help you nail your Christmas shopping list with the perfect prezzie this year, we've curated six unique and sentimental gifts that'll hit the brief and win you max brownie points. 

Get your gifts, eat a mince pie and listen to some carols at these Gold Coast Christmas markets. 

Lavish bouquet-filled tablescapes fill our feeds and online orders for bouquets are booming—the internet has transformed the floristry industry, and we’re lapping it up

There are a range of local gift delivery businesses that will deliver right to your door, perfect for every occasion. From flowers to cookies, beers to beauty boxes, here are the Gold Coast’s coolest delivery services.

If you’ve never planned a trip to the Scenic Rim, we’re here to tell you, you’re most definitely missing out. 

Get ready to earn fave child status with these 30 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast this Mother’s Day.

The answers to all your questions and curiosities before you jump into your big e-bike purchase.

100+ banging and easy-to-order gift ideas for your folks, friends, mates and dates.

Annnd that’s a wrap. The festive season is behind us. While there are no more presents sitting enticingly below the tree, there’s no need to put a stop to the treats. Make time for yourself and seek moments of indulgence and bliss—no matter how big or small. 

There is a tonne of events to check out this Chrissy season, from classic twilight carols to a Christmas Jazz Lounge with no shortage of lights and merriment in between.

From August 11 until September 4, R.M.Williams is giving you the chance to score one of five shopping experiences, including a $4,000 voucher and a private styling appointment.

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

If you’re thinking of hosting your mates at your place soon, we’ve teamed up with Jacob’s Creek newest drop Lively Bunch—a deliciously crisp Pinot Noir that’s best served slightly chilled—to bring you a list of playful “chilled vibe” essentials that’ll liven up your laid-back feast in the best way possible. 

If you're looking for a present to really spoil mum this Mother's Day, we've pulled together a lush list from personalised plate to a tropical escape. 

It’s that time of year again—Christmas is right around the corner and with it comes countless crazy sales and deals to lighten the load on your wallet as you stock up for the silly season. 

Urban List is turning 10 and we’re in the mood to celebrate. And what better way to celebrate than by dropping some sweet-looking merch just in time for your summer wardrobe refresh.

From growing burgers in labs to paying for our groceries with cryptocurrency, technology continues to push its way into new realms of our everyday life. 

The winners of The Circle Awards AUS & NZ 2021 have officially been announced, and our carts (and hearts) are full of sustainable swaps we never knew we needed.

Ever wanted to shout someone a coffee, wine, burger, or beer, but haven’t been able to because you’re too busy, or they’re too far away? What about sending someone a gift—not a pricey bottle of bubbles or an extravagant bouquet, just something small to show you care?

Whether it’s shopping for Christmas, for special occasions, for groceries, or just for the hellavit, here are some ways to show small businesses some extra lovin’ in the New Year.

The Gold Coast is literally bursting with workshops, events, and crafty learning sessions designed to unleash a brighter, happier and more productive you.

Get around H&M's latest collab dedicated to days spent at the beach and in the surf. 

From board games to candles and must-have sneakers, we’ve round up seven gifts that even the most impossible-to-but-for will love. 

While we love everything about Christmas, nailing everyone’s Christmas gifts can be an arduous task. Although, it doesn’t have to be.

It's been one hell of a year... but if one thing is for sure, it's that there’s never been a better time to look out for one another and give back to those who need it most.  We know that sometimes it can be hard to make a meaningful impact on your own — which is why we love to get around the brands that help to make big things happen. Buying from ethically conscious brands, putting dollars back into community initiatives, and consciously ditching products that aren't made on our shores—it’s the easiest way to spread joy, help, and happiness to those who need it most right now. 

A quick day trip from the glittery Gold Coast, here’s where to head for the best shopping in Byron Bay. 

Great news, market-hungry Gold Coasters! The Village Markets are re-opening in the flesh this weekend for the first time since the coronavirus forced them to shut their open-air marketplace. 

Grab yourself a re-usable, vacuum insulated water bottle that is not only stylish but also eco-friendly for 20 per cent off. 

Mother’s Day is looking a little different this year with our usual mimosa-filled brunches off the table. The big day is just two weeks away so if you’re scrambling to find the perfect gift for the perfect woman in your life, we have just the thing. 

​Queensland Government restrictions have forced the beloved Village Markets to cease the running of both their Burleigh Heads and Stones Corner events for the foreseeable future. With hundreds of small businesses left with no market to trade at, it’s now more important than ever to get behind these businesses during this uncertain time.

In the wake of COVID-19 and physical distancing, we’re stationed at our laptops while working from home and scrolling our phones to feel connected more than ever before.

One of the many ways we’re surviving and thriving in the depths of self-isolation is with a little retail therapy to support Aussie fashion labels, of course.

Crockd is all about getting out of your head and into your hands. It’s a DIY pottery kit that can be delivered right to your front door, so there’s no need to break quarantine to get your craft on. 

We’ve rounded up some of the fiercest local women in business; pouring cups of ambition by the gallon, dreaming big and designing their futures on their terms, right here on the Gold Coast. 

Mince pies have officially hit supermarket shelves everywhere—ready or not, the festive season is officially here. 

Between all the pavlova, drinks, tinsel, and gifts, we tend to consume to excess—but a sustainable Christmas doesn’t mean it has to be any less magical.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, let this be your guide to a more sustainable Christmas.

St Barts—a brand that’s synonymous with flawless interior style and design—has just revealed its third store and new headquarters: a two-storey homewares, furniture and fine art showroom in the Burleigh industrial estate, with an adjoining cafe by the dynamic young team from Next Door Espresso. 

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to expand your LEGO set collection, this news is about to hit you like a ton of bricks: Alceon Group just named Robina Town Centre as the location of one its new LEGO® Certified Stores.

We’ve not only found a bunch of gifts your dad will love, but we’ve also found gifts that give back. 

It’s one of those skills we ALL wish we had—to be able to draw. We hunted down some of the most talented peeps on the Coast that are illustrating and creating like there’s no tomorrow. 

Whether you want to gift something sentimental, practical or inspiring, Mother’s Day is a chance to to show mum you care and thank her for being the boss that brought you into the world. Here’s your ultimate Mother’s Day guide.

Welcome to your weekly urban culture wrap.

If it’s not already super obvious, which we highly doubt, we at The Urban List HQ are massive, MASSIVE fans of a good market.

If you’re out and about in any major city, it’s likely you’ve been bailed up on the corner by an overly-enthusiastic backpacker in a brightly coloured t-shirt wanting “just a minute” of your time to talk about donating to one charity or another. And while you might normally brush them off with a mumbled excuse, there may come a day when you’re feeling generous and decide to stop, have a chat, and hand over your credit card digits. But have you ever wondered where your money ends up?

‘Tis the season to be jolly! It’s also the season to over-indulge in maple-glazed ham, guzzle back the champers and shop up a storm. 

Christmas is all about giving and what’s better than giving to those in need? These gifts won’t only treat your bestie, they’ll also be helping you do good deed from helping the homeless in Australia to funding a day’s schooling for kids in Africa and Asia.

You never realise how hard it is to buy for a vegan until you’re stuck doing it. Make things easy on yourself and treat your vegan friend to one of these treats.

To propel positive change this holiday season, we’ve rounded up seven of our favourite ING Dreamstarter startups, each with standout causes to get behind and sustainable products worth giving.

You deserve to have yourself a merry little Christmas, so we’ve teamed up with Personalised Plates Queensland to bring you a lush list of indulgences to gift yourself this Christmas. 

Say hello to Botanic Box. An incredible new indoor plant subscription service. And the best news is they exclusively deliver indoor plants.

If it’s not already super obvious, which we highly doubt, we at The Urban List HQ are massive, MASSIVE fans of a good market.

A treasure trove awaits—here’s our pick of the best markets on the Gold Coast to visit this July. 

Just admit it—shopping is way more fun when it involves street food, live music and bargains from local producers, designers and creatives. Which is why we’re lovers of the humble market. 

Indoor plants are all the rage right now and we’re the first to admit we’re totally obsessed. Plants in the kitchen, plants in the lounge room, plants in the bedroom…plants everywhere! 

If you’re a green thumb, botany bandit or, like us, flora and fauna isn’t really your forte; there’s no denying greenery is essential for interior styling.

Indoor plants: the most critical element in the transformation from house to home. 

Our number one tip? Go with a full wallet and an empty belly.

We’ve got a bucket list of the best markets on the Gold Coast; the perfect way to spend the next few weekends, no matter your preferred market style.

Pick up a new hobby or brush up on an old one with all of the best Gold Coast workshops to try this summer.

If the thought of trawling racks and shelves and bargain bins gives you the heebie jeebies, then you might wanna check out the gorgeousness that is The Borrowed Nursery’s new gift service, The Botanica Box. 

It’s something we all wish we could do, Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze styles. A girl can dream, right? 

Beeline to Mermaid Beach to pop some bottles and help The Borrowed Nursery celebrate its big one-year birthday. Hurrah! 

And it'll make a succing good present.

The problem: it’s your anniversary, your lover’s birthday, your brother’s graduation, or you’ve just been kind of a dick lately and want to do something nice for the dude in your life. 

Calling all wizards, muggles, squibs and humans, there’s some truly magical news coming out of the ‘burbs this week: Australia has its first ever Harry Potter store!

Have you ever found yourself walking through gardens, forests, or even down the street and wondered to yourself what that beautiful plant is called?

For stationary geeks like us, shopping for a diary is one of the mightiest of pleasures that comes when the clock strikes the New Year, so we’ve done you a solid and rounded up some of the best out there. Time to show 2018 who’s boss, and organise the hell outta it!

In case you are still in denial, it’s almost Christmas folks! Support the little guys this year, by shopping small at The Village Markets.