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10 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Go Beyond Flowers And Chocolates

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

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Here’s How to Nail Your Partner’s Love Language This Valentine’s Day, According To Lucy Neville

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.

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This Aussie Beach Brand’s Kaleidoscopic Range Is Perfect For Snagging A Cabana Spot

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. 

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The Little Posy Co

Next time you want to buy gorgeous flowers for a friend without taking out a second mortgage, look no further than stylish Perth flower delivery service, The Little Posy Co. Each week day, owner Helen handpicks the best flowers in Perth to make a unique posy. You can then check Instagram, Facebook or The Little Posy Co website around 9am to see what is on offer and get your order in by noon. The best bit? Bunches start from as little as $42 delivered, and you can now get them to over 200 suburbs across Perth.

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Livid Skateboards

If you’re looking for your next cool hangout spot, look no further than Livid Skateboards.

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Green Assembly

If you're looking for locally grown indoor plants in Perth then Green Assembly, an online indoor plant delivery biz, is your go to.

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The Best Gift Cards To Buy When You Need A Last-Minute Present

Admit it, there's nothing better than a gift card.

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Homewares Gifts: 21 Gifts Perfect For Your Decor-Loving Pals

Never underestimate the power of a decor-centric gift.

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Gifts For Her: 30 Dreamy Ideas Guaranteed To Impress

All the must-have and super thoughtful gifts for her. 

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FOUND

If you’ve got any savings, they’ll be burned in a heartbeat after visiting FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre.

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Archie O

If you're out of ideas on how to liven up those dull spaces in your home, Archie O in Claremont might just be the friend you need. Think beautiful floral designs crafted meticulously using white phalaenopsis orchids.

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Hass & Co Botanics

If you're as crazy about indoor plants as we are, you're going to want to get yourself to Hass & Co Botanics in Leederville on the double. 

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Gifts For Mum: 26 Awesome Presents She’ll Actually Love

Searching for the best gifts to give mum this year? In an effort to show our mums how much we love them, we’ve scoured the internet and pulled together a list of gifts almost worthy of their great recipient. 

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One Week Until Christmas: The Best Local Gifts to Shop Now

‘Tis the season to panic buy a bottle of shiraz for your in-laws on the way to Christmas lunch. But, if you’re looking to be a little more considered (read: organised) in this year’s festive gift exchange, our 2024 gift guide is your saving grace. 

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Urban Bunches

Urban Bunches is a Perth flower and gift delivery service with a really big difference.

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Funky Plants Perth

A plantastic addition to the green scene in Perth, Funky Plants in Fremantle is here to spread some leafy goodness around you.

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Little Leaf Co | Mosman Park

The indoor plants at Little Leaf Co in Mosman Park will have you swooning, because who doesn't love a good indoor plant? They instantly revamp your home, they're relatively cheap and they're actually really good for your health—indoor plants have been proven to help purify the air in your home, calm the mind, and even increase productivity. 

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Gifts For Him: 26 Gift Ideas That Any Man In Your Life Will Love

Whether it’s your brother, friend, a new(ish) relationship, or a long-term partner, trying to find the perfect gift for the man isn't easy.

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Outdoorsy Gifts: 23 Gifts For That Person Who’s Always Outside

A curated selection of gifts suitable for every type of outdoor-loving human. 

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Foodie Gifts: 29 Delicious Gift Ideas For Your Favourite Foodie

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

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The It Kit

The It Kit is your passport to hassle free present buying—yes, it is possible! The It Kit's online store is your one-stop-shop for gorgeous, beautifully curated and packaged pressies for when you need the perfect gift, but have no idea where to start.

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Arrival Hall

After outgrowing their East Perth digs, the stylish homewares wonderland that is Arrival Hall has moved to Northbridge and added a cafe to their already impressive offering.

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With Love And Co

We don’t know about you, but here at The Urban List, we love giving gifts (almost) as much as we like receiving them. Unfortunately, some of us just aren’t blessed with the ability to uncover the perfect pressie time and time again. Enter Perth gift delivery service With Love & Co, who make it an absolute breeze, no matter what the occasion.

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25 Of The Best Beauty Gifts To Shop For Christmas 2024

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

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Boundary-Pushing Blooms: September Studio’s Bryce Heyworth On The Future Of Floristry

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

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These 21 Sustainable Gifts Are Your Answer To Conscious Gift Giving

Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

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Ms Demeanour Boutique

Ms Demeanour Boutique in East Victoria Park offers not only the latest fashion trends but also lifestyle and homewares—yes, please! The boutique represents some of the worlds most renowned fashion labels such as Madison Square, Spicy Sugar and Wilde Heart, along with their own in-house label Vance & Ainsley. Laybys, private shopping nights and pre-orders are all available and it is only a 10-minute walk from the Carlisle train station.

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The Good Store

We all know buying a present for our loved ones can be a tricky task, but at The Good Store in Victoria Park the process is made painless. They're not only a gift shop but are a gift shop that is all about making sure your gifts are useful and last for a long time. They have five different categories you can choose from such as eat and drink, looking good and play; and work with many prestige brands like Helen Kaminski and Alessi. Finding presents has never been easier!

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The Archive

There is something special about the Freo style, which is pretty difficult to emulate, but luckily the team at The Archive are making it nice and easy for us! The Archive is a beautiful lifestyle store in the heart of Fremantle with amazing fashion finds and some of the best homewares in all of Perth. With a mixture of Australian and international designers like Zoe Karssen, Viktoria + Woods and Dylan Kain, they only carry the best of the season’s collections. In other words, you don’t have to look far for your new standout pieces!

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Win A Luxe Fully-Furnished Claremont Home So You Can Live Like A Baller Every Day

What if we told you that you could fulfill that pipe dream of being a homeowner without cutting back on your smashed avo? 

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Perth’s Best Cake Shops: From Sweet Slices To Whole Cakes To Order

Looking for a completely unique showstopper of a cake for your next big birthday bash or after something elegant and refined for those upcoming nuptials? We have just the thing.

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Flower Bros

Started by two guys who knew nothing about flowers (except that the women in their lives loved them), mates Jay and James were overwhelmed by the many varying flower options in Perth and how painful it was to order them online, so Flower Bros was born. They teamed up with one of Perth’s finest florists (Rebecca Const of Fox & Rabbit) who makes a handful of arrangements using only the freshest seasonal blooms. These guys understand exactly how we want our flowers to be delivered—awesome, easy and without the fuss. 

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Salty Gold

If you're looking to green-ify your pad, then look no further than Salty Gold in South Fremantle. With indoor plants galore, beautiful hand painted pots and a range of skin care, jewellery, gifts and homewares, you'll be hard pressed not to spend all your cash in a matter of minutes. These guys have light weight pots from Arc and Family (so you can move your plants around 'til your heart's content) as well as smaller pots made by a local Freo ceramist so you'll have no trouble finding a little house for your new plants.

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Floral Army

The Floral Army in East Fremantle is delivering some of the prettiest posies to the people of Perth on the daily. The clever team here uses fresh, locally grown flowers to create something special every single time. If you're in the area, drop in and pick up some greenery for your home and why not grab a pot or two while you're there.

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Perth’s Coolest Gift Delivery Services

We’ve got a few ways to increase those brownie points, get you in the good books or raise you to number one on the best friends list—and they all include home-delivered presents.

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Save Cash This Holiday Season With These At-Home Beauty And Self Care Treatments

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Little Box Of Happiness

Little Box Of Happiness are an awesome delivery service sending out bundles of joy to happy Perthlings on the daily. Filled with goodies designed to lift your mood, help you relax and get you enjoying some "me time", the boxes are the perfect gift for anyone who needs a little extra sunshine in their lives, or just for yourself!

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Grounded Days

The legends at Grounded Days in Swanbourne have been grinding hard (pun intended) to create an awesome gift store filled with goodies from local designers and suppliers. They are serving up awesome coffee and some of our fave eats from around Perth including Nudie Foodies raw treats, Delish icy poles and the famous Honeycake. You can also pick up gorgeous candles, succulents, pillows and more. So many excuses to pop by.

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First Avenue Kitchen & Home

Stocking some of the best homewares, gifts and accessories in Perth, it's definitely worth the drive up the hill to visit First Avenue Kitchen & Home in Kalamunda. Think luxe cookware (hello Chasseur), a massive range of furniture, candles, soft furnishings and everything you need to make your home that little bit more special. Be warned, your time and money will disappear quickly when you visit First Avenue!

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The Ultimate 2023 Guide To Christmas Shopping For Everyone On Your List

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

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Here’s Where To Buy A Real Christmas Tree In Perth This Year

A list of places around Perth where you can pick up a real Christmas tree. 

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Perth’s Best Christmas Markets To Shop At This Year

Who says we need to be rugged up, sipping on mulled wine and ice-skating around the snow to enjoy the spirit of Christmas markets? Perth’s turning it on this festive season so get in the spirit of carols and tinsel-we’re decking the halls in bells of Holly!

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Stand’In Room

Stand'In Room in Claremont is—as the name suggests—super tiny,  but it's also super cute. Sitting pretty on Bayview Terrace, these guys are dishing out great (and reasonably priced) coffee, cold pressed juice, bliss balls and some beautiful flowers and succulents so you can pick up a treat for yourself while you get your morning coffee.

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Stackwood

Stackwood is located in the old diesel warehouse in Fremantle, and we couldn't love it more if we tried. Part creative studio, part event space and part concept store, this is one place you need to pop into if you're looking for local wares or indoor plants. The team here also run various workshops, encouraging locals to come together and learn new skills like cooking, knitting, painting and more. 

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Little Leaf Co

The gals at Little Leaf Co have got an eye for interior styling and they’ll have your place looking lush in a matter of minutes if you give them half a chance. These guys also sell the beautiful Pop & Scott pots as well as plant stands and chalk paint in case you feel like getting creative. The trip to the plant packed warehouse in Booragoon is most definitely worth it. 

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50 Cheap Things To Do In Perth Under $50

Perth’s a truly great city and we think having fun in it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. With that in mind, we’ve endeavoured to bring you 50 fun, tasty and downright rad yet cheap things to do in Perth for less than a pineapple. 

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Get Cosy This Winter With 9 Of Our Favourite Home & Bedding Buys

As the temps drop, movie dates in bed and cosy nights on the couch become a whole lot more tempting than going out. So there’s never been a better time to turn your abode into a sanctuary of self-care. 

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Light Up Your Home Or Event With A Cool Customised Neon Sign From This Perth Biz

Whether you’re looking to bring some life to those empty white walls in your home, or wanting to make an epic design statement that will leave your guests wowed, the neon sign trend has exploded with every celeb from Kendall Jenner to Elton John and The Biebers spicing up their pads with these punchy lighting alternatives. 

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Wanderlust

The beautiful light-filled space that is Wanderlust is impossible not to stop in at when in Maylands. Stocking the kind of homewares and gifts you’ll see on the pages of your favourite lifestyle blog, this Perth homewares store has got lust-worthy jewellery, artwork, vases, candles, throw pillows, rugs and more.

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Ginger B

Ginger B is sitting pretty in the State Buildings in Perth’s CBD and whipping up some pretty gorgeous gift hampers. With a focus on quality over quantity, these are hampers you actually want to receive. There are plenty of options for guys, gals, foodies as well as new mums and bubs so why not let Ginger B do the hard work for you next time you’re stressing about a present.

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Debra Hayes Floral

Debra Hayes makes some killer bouquets from her studio nestled amongst the cafes on Angrove Street along with a selection of plants, hampers and gifts with a chic Parisian aesthetic. But perhaps what she's best known for are the awesome floral workshops and comprehensive courses she runs for all the budding (sorry) florists amongst us—you'll wanna book into a few here.

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15 Autumn Pieces To Add A Pop Of Confidence To Your Wardrobe

Inspired by the effortless street style captured during Paris fashion week, our sartorial inspo this season is to embrace the minimalist mindset to maximise uniqueness. In other words, pairing back all the noise and leaning into pieces that feel uniquely you. The latest arrivals from H&M’s upcoming AW23 collection tap into this celebration of simplicity and confidence. 

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The Spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical Arrives In Perth This Month

Get ready to pop the champagne, the in-concert spectacular of Baz Lurhmann’s iconic bohemian love story, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is finally coming to WA this February. Tickets are on sale now, and with Christmas right around the corner, we reckon it's the perfect experience to gift this year.

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Flower Soul

We are constantly amazed by the talent that comes out of Perth and Imogen from Flower Soul in West Perth is no exception.

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Let It Grow Studio

We can't get enough of indoor botanicals and Let It Grow Studio in Wangara is making it easier than ever to get our hands on the prettiest plants we could ever imagine. Selling succulents, terrariums and plants galore, as well as pots and displays from the likes of Pop and Scott and Capra Designs, these guys are making our urban jungle dreams come true!

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Hannah Etherington Flowers

Hannah Etherington is one of Perth's flower superstars. If you have ever walked into her Claremont store late in the day, looked around and thought all the good stuff was gone, then watched her pull an arrangement together you probably thought you were witnessing magic. If you give her a little extra notice and get in while all the best pickings are still available, you can get the most epic of bouquets.

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Where To Buy The Most Fabulous Local Gifts This Christmas

As December gets closer, many of you organised bunnies will be thinking about your Chrissy shopping list, and while we know it’s tempting to pop into the big shopping centers, this year more than ever our local bizzes need your love and support, so we’ve put together a list of some of the most fabulous bookstores, delivery services and gift stores so that you can ditch the same old mass produced stuff and wrap up some one-of-a-kind gems instead.

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Tick Your Christmas List Off With The Ultimate Shopping Day In Fremantle

If you’re not so keen on spending hours scouring the web or braving the typical big shopping centre madness, let us point you towards a more enjoyable way to shop this Christmas. One that involves trading those big chain stores for a string of independent boutiques full of sophisticated, unique and sustainable gifts. And provides plenty of opportunities to refuel at incredible cafes, bars and eateries. We’re talking, of course, about Fremantle. 

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Our 6 Fave Reads To Help You Disconnect And Wind Down

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The Flower Run

Online florist The Flower Run source the best flowers each morning to make a brilliant bouquet which you can get in kraft brown wrap or a glass jar for same day delivery. These guys offer the small bunch, the big bunch and a subscription too. Best of all, you can up the ante by adding some Bahen & Co chocolate, a Top Dup donut or a Cinque Candle Co scented candle. Hell yes! They also donate $1 from every bunch to charity so you can feel good in all sorts of ways. 

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Lime Flowers

Fremantle florist Lime Flowers provide their pretty posies to The Black Truffle in North Fremantle and if you have ever spied them while waiting for your coffee you’ll be pleased as punch to find out you can order these from the comfort of your own home. They can do same day delivery if you order by 1pm so hop to it.

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Bloom Tribe

Online florist Bloom Tribe pulls together some of the most impressive bouquets we have ever seen. Huge arrangements of the freshest flowers, these are pretty with a capital P. The huge bouquets are well worth splashing out for when you’ve got a special occasion to celebrate!

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Here’s How You Can Win One Of Five $4,000 R.M.Williams Shopping Experiences

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.

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6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

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.

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10 Of The Coolest “Chilled Vibe” Dinner Party Essentials

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. 

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Soul Flora Studio

With a name like Breidahl (pronounced Bridal) this florist was destined to be in the wedding flower business. Luckily for us, she isn’t just doing bridal bouquets. Soul Flora Studio whips up delicious looking luxury arrangements destined to make a serious impact for weddings, events and functions.

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Fashion, homewares, art and tea come out to play at Perth boutique, tú in Northbridge. With clothes and homewares at the front of the shop, a gallery space in the stairwell and tea for tú, a delicious little tea spot, tucked down the back, tú have created a cultural oasis in the heart of Perth. Brands stocked at tú include Alice McCall, Milk & Thistle and Status Anxiety.

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fi & co

Tucked into William Street in Northbridge, fi & co is a Perth vintage staple. But vintage isn’t all there is to write home about at fi & co, they also stock some cute vintage inspired clothes, shoes and accessories.

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Shop Local This Mother’s Day With Our Go-To WA Gift Guide

Is there anyone in the world who deserves to be spoilt more than mum? We think not. And what better way to show mum how much you care, and score some serious brownie points than with a carefully thought out gift from the West. 

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5 Of The Best Boozy Gift Ideas To Wrap Up This Valentine’s Day

This summer, we're feeling extra appreciative of the people in our lives after a pretty rough 2021. And for many of us, that might mean showing our special someone love through presents. But getting the right gift for someone is never an easy task—chocolates and flowers are just not cutting it this year. 

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Treat Yourself This Valentine’s Day With This Saucy Gift Guide

After the pure chaos of the last two years, we're all about embracing self-love and wellness in 2022, so we'll be using February 14 as an excuse to treat number one. 

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Meg and Wally

Aptly named after their grandparents, the sister-owners of Meg and Wally have created a homely boutique in West Leederville. Stocked with stylish, quirky homewears and gifts, you’ll also find Australian labels like Auguste the label, Elka Collective, Rosefield Watches and Superga. The girls from Meg and Wally will even pour you a cup of T2 tea while you peruse their wares.

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Outré Gallery

If you’ve still got Ikea prints hanging on your walls it’s probably time to head to Perth gallery, Outré in Northbridge. These guys stock some of the most amazeballs art you’ll find in Perth and they are always keeping things fresh. From pop surrealism and tiki to modern folk and underground art, there is something to suit everyone at Outré Gallery. You’ll also find books, magazines, homewares and toys.

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Pigeonhole

For some of the coolest wares you’ll find in town head to Pigeonhole in Perth’s Enex 100. Trinkets abound in this little hipster paradise which is home to some of the coolest instant cameras, an adorable jewellery collection and homewares straight out of the pages of your favourite blog. And you know that friend who has everything? Well Pigeonhole is the perfect antidote to their difficult ways, you’ll definitely find something here for them!

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Express Yourself This Summer With The New Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

Summer has arrived and brought with it an abundance of sunshine, good times and sweet memories. We’re back to those iconic moments of getting dressed up for a night out, spending our weekends road tripping along the coast and enjoying good food in good company. 

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This Simple Hack Will Save You Serious Coin This Sale Season

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. 

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Ruck Rover

Walking into Ruck Rover General Store in Northbridge is like walking into your bestie’s house. The sister-owned shop is home to some sweet indie wears and some of the cutest socks you will ever lay eyes on. They stock clothes (for little-uns too), jewellery, gifts, homewares, stationery and cards. The gals at Ruck Rover proudly support support small, independent designers, and this is what makes their customers keep coming back. Thanks to the huge success of their shop front in Northbridge, Ruck Rover have expanded to an online store.

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Tamara Yoga Shop

For the best range of yoga lifestyle products in Perth head to the Tamara Yoga Shop in Claremont. This little yogi-paradise only stocks ethical products so you can practice a zen life on the mat and off. As well as Tamara Yoga’s own range of yoga clothes, they stock organic cotton clothing, paraffin free aromatic candles, homewares, yoga equipment, books and more.

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Ginger Owl

For all you boho beach babes out there, Perth boutique Ginger Owl in Scarborough is made for you. They stock clothes, accessories, homewares and lifestyle goods with a beachy/bohemian edge. You’ll also find some of the dreamiest candles marble topped candles by Mrs Darcy and fashion labels Lilya, Auguste and Tigerlily.

Food & Drink

The Best WA Wines To Sip ‘N Gift This Christmas, According To Perth’s Top Sommeliers

To help you find some stellar local drops, we've teamed up with some of Perth's best sommeliers to bring you this epic guide to the best local wines to sip and gift this Christmas. Bookmark this for the next time you're heading to the bottle shop.

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How To Curate The Perfect Long Lunch, According To Food Stylists Alex And Heleena

With summer fast approaching and bringing with it the perfect excuse to indulge in good food and good company, we caught up with Alex and Heleena to uncover their food styling and entertaining tips, and how they perfectly photograph their visual feasts with the help of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G available at Optus.

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Lift Your Summer Wardrobe With These Fresh Summer Tees And Totes For Under $35

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.

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324 Oxford

324 Oxford is a haven for coffee-loving creative types. Originally founded in 2006 by graphic design studio Studio Bomba (who still reside out the back), the space is now also home to coffee shop Virgil Coffee and fashion label On A Whim. In the retail space at 324 Oxford you’ll also find an array of accessories, jewellery, skincare, gifts and homewares. Other businesses taking up space in this creative den are Mitchell & Dent, First Comes Love, Natasja Kremers Photography, Melissa Soraya Graphic Design and The Skillsmithery.

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Daisy & Rowe

Daisy & Rowe in Bassendean is one of the cutest gift and homewares stores we have ever seen. They've got everything from homewares, books and greeting cards to fresh cut flowers, women's fashion and jewellery items and there are a few goodies for the gents and babies too. All the designer labels you could ask for, plus a few local talents, jammed into one amazing store.

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Floral State

Perth florist Floral State make a mean bouquet using only the freshest seasonal blooms. Their posy jars are cute as pie but if that’s not enough, you can also get a medium and large bouquet or jar arrangement. These guys know a good flower arrangement so you can sit back while they do the hard work. Easy peasy!

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We’re Giving Away 12 Days Of Christmas Goodies To Help You Live The Good Life This Summer

Christmas is around the corner and we’re feeling more ready than ever to bring on the silly season celebrations. So we thought, what better way to get into the spirit than by lining up 12 Days Of Christmas gifting to help you live the good life this summer.

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Win Christmas This Year With 10 Unique And Thoughtful Gifts

If there was ever a Christmas to treat your loved ones like the queens they are, this is it. Say it with us—I vow not to purchase a single boring bath bomb this year. Good. 

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Perth’s First Official LEGO Store Opens Next Week

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 Karrinyup Shopping Centre as the location of one its first Perth LEGO® Certified Store.

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William Topp

Old and new come out to play at William Topp in Perth. Stocked up with finds from the 70s and 80s, as well as new wares sourced from Italy and Scandinavia, this colourful little store will warm your heart. On top of their lovely vintage wares and European items William Topp also stock furniture, homewares and jewellery which is made and designed in Australia.

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Beau Est Mien

Perth Creative business Beau Est Mien (meaning ‘beautiful is mine’), established by Magali Dincher, comprises a studio and store offering limited edition artwork, stationery and printmaking workshops. Magali designs and hand-makes quirky and detailed prints on paper and fabric with watercolour, using traditional printmaking techniques such as hand-cut linotype, calligraphy, etching and screen printing. The result is a range of greeting cards, colouring books, wrapping papers and prints on stone available in store and stocked around Australia.

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Future Shelter

Husband and wife team Jane King (designer) and Adam Coffey (mechanical engineer) are the masterminds behind home and giftware store Future Shelter. The combined workshop and retail space on Angove Street is home to a small team of designers and makers, showcasing locally inspired and locally made items. The workshop has equipment for screen printing, industrial sewing, laser cutting, woodwork, and ceramic making, resulting in zesty and meticulously crafted offerings such as lampshades, coasters, wall decals, clothing, jewellery and stationery.

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Step Into The Future With These 7 Must-Have Tech Style Essentials

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. 

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Make A Difference And Support These 6 Businesses Doing Better By Our Planet

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.

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Shout Your Mates Beers, Coffee, Burgers And More With This Epic New App

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?

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Angove Street Collective

If you're looking for some quality handcrafted items to make your home feel that little bit more special this year, the stylish North Perth arts hub, Angove Street Collective, is just the place for you.

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The Tenth State

Gift and homewares store The Tenth State in Nedlands is all about bringing together art, design, fashion, coffee and sweet treats. Pop in for a coffee and a cupcake, and take the time to browse for a gift for yourself, your home or your loved ones – from skincare, ceramic bowls, jewellery and beautifully designed leather wallets, to teacup candles, artistic vases and baby gifts – there are plenty of items to love.

Fashion

Paper Fusion

Nestled on vintage wooden shelves within well-loved Perth boutique Paper Fusion, you’ll find all manner of papery pretties to create your own invitations, cards and party wares. The shop is well stocked with carefully selected ribbons and other beautiful bits and pieces ready to make your chosen paper goods stand out. Whether you’re after quirky, cute, classic, cool or kitsch, you’ll find it here. For those who would rather not DIY, Paper Fusion has a selection of cards and invites, sourced from around the world, that are ready to go.

Gifts

6 Delish Boozy Gifts To Spoil Mum With This Mother’s Day

Get set to spoil mum with our picks of the best boozy Mother’s Day gifts in Perth.

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Spoil Your Gin Lover With This Zesty New Lime And Green Tea Gin

Take your lover’s taste buds on a trip to Margaret River this Valentine’s Day with a bottle of Dune Distilling Co’s brand new Lime and Green Tea Gin.

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Swap Your Shop, Here’s How You Can Back Small Business In 2021

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.

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Remedy

If you’re looking for a beautiful item for your home or yourself, Remedy in Leederville is the place to go. This lovely store is all about the ‘slow shopping movement’ and encourages you to take the time to wander through and really enjoy the colours, textures and scents of a range that includes botanical skincare, simple yet considerate ceramics, illustrated linens and beautiful and practical gifts. Its staple ranges are made and designed by local and internationally sourced creative minds.

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Willow And The Bowerbird

Since 2011, George Street in East Fremantle has been home to beautiful boutique store Willow and the Bowerbird. The gorgeous high-ceiling building is filled with natural light and fresh flowers, setting the scene for a collection of locally made and internationally sourced, down-to-earth products including women’s and kid’s clothing and accessories, beautiful items for the garden and home, and handmade skincare products.

Fashion

Black Plastic

For more than 25 years, Leederville's Black Plastic has been the go-to shop for a wide variety of quirky gifts and greeting cards. With heavy pop culture references and an ever-changing range of cult items, cool yet functional homewares, uber cool knick knacks and kitsch novelty items, Black Plastic is a treasure trove of delight for young and old alike. Pop by whenever you’re in the hood because they’re sure to have new wonderful and wacky items just waiting to be discovered.

Food & Drink

Stock Up On Tonic, There’s A New Gin From Gingin And It Might Just Be The Perfect Drop

There’s a lot of great gin distilleries in WA, but if there’s one place destined to be our new gin capital, it’s gotta be Gingin. Enter, the Gingin Gin.

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Shop Our Last Minute WA Gift Guide And Support Local Businesses

We’re all about showcasing the goodness that is this great State we live in and buying locally is the perfect way to do that this Christmas. Whether you’re on the hunt for that gift you just haven’t found, have a bit of last minute shopping to do, or want to buy a piece of home for someone you love, we’ve got you sorted.

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Level Up Your Sun Protection Game This Summer With Our Favourite SunSmart Buys

It’s official, summer has well and truly arrived and we’re already sweltering. With the season already gaining huge momentum and outdoor activities and events aplenty, we thought it was the perfect excuse to serve you up some timely reminders on how to stay safe this summer.

Fashion

Ginger Morris

A mother and daughter team have extended their home and personal style into Perth boutique Ginger Morris on South Terrace – an eclectic store combining old and new, with no rules or boundaries. It is packed with items they find beautiful or interesting, with a range including antique and contemporary furniture, rugs, glassware, homewares and collectables, as well as stationery, children’s items, women’s clothing and jewellery.

Fashion

MANY 2.0

After huge success in their original Fremantle location, MANY 6160 packed up shop and moved across town to become MANY 2.0. Still the same adventurous place, just in a different location, MANY 2.0 is Australia's largest temporary space activation project.

Fashion

Corner Store

Christmas, birthday, and ‘just-because’ presents are made easy at family owned and operated Corner Store in Fremantle, where childhood dreams and adult realities are combined. Beautiful, welcoming spaces mix nostalgia with well-considered design to present a range of unique furnishings, homewares, gifts, clothes and curios sourced locally and from around the globe. Explore this gem of a store for plenty of bright colours, novelty items, cute cards, and lovely children’s toys.

Fashion

Shop Local For Christmas At This Insta-Worthy Pop-Up Market Hub In Perth

The Market Hub has opened in Innaloo to help vendors guys get back on their feet after COVID-19. 

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Work Up A Salty Sweat In The Newest Sustainable Swimwear Collab Made For The Surf

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

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Cue The Festive Feels, Here’s Exactly What To Gift The Special People In Your Life This Christmas

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. 

Gifts

The Giving Tree

With a focus on sustainability and modern design, The Giving Tree in the heart of Claremont is the ideal shop for unique giftware. It is packed full of quirky yet functional items you’d just love to have in your own home, with a range suited to both children and adults, including everything from stylish kitchen and garden wares to contemporary accessories and toys. If you’re in need of a quick, practical or fun gift for a friend or family member who appreciates stylish design, The Giving Tree’s beautiful and innovative collection is sure to be a winner.

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Avoid The Christmas Chaos, Here’s Where To Get Every Gift For Everyone This Season

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

Homewares

Where To Buy Indoor Plants In Perth

If there’s one trend we never want to see the back of, it’s the explosion of indoor greenery we are seeing everywhere in Perth at the moment. From cafes and restaurants to office spaces and your super stylish besties’ house, fiddle leaf figs and devil’s ivy plants are popping up every which way you look, and just quietly, we’re obsessed.

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Cue The Warm And Fuzzies, 5 Brands That Spread Needed Cheer In 2020

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. 

Features

Treat Your Melbourne Mates To An Unforgettable Feast At Australia’s Largest Iso Degustation

As a way of saying thanks to our Melburnian mates for keeping the rest of us safe, we’ll be hosting an unmissable Isolation Degustation on Saturday 17 October for our pals over East.

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Stock Up On Tonic, There’s A New Perth Gin Subscription You’ll Want To Sign Up To

While COVID wasn't great for anyone, some businesses really made the most of WA's lockdown and Old Young's distillery in the Swan Valley did that by doubling down on their gin production. With all that extra time up their sleeve, they made way more gin than usual and, to keep things interesting, they decided to whip up some crazy flavours. 

Fashion

Support Local At This Insta-Worthy Pop-Up Market Hub In Perth

The Market Hub has opened in Morley to help vendors guys get back on their feet after COVID-19. 

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Heads Up, Here’s How You Can Score This Hyped Personalised Water Bottle For A Steal

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

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Make Mum’s Day In Iso With These Epic Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

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. 

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Spoil Your Mum This Mother’s Day With These Gifts You Can Have Delivered In Perth

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and while you might not be able to have the usual family brunch or big get together, you can still jump online and order your Mum something she’ll love. 

Bars & Pubs

Take Your Iso Celebrations Next Level With This Gin Tasting Delivery And Virtual Masterclass

Whether you’ve got a birthday to celebrate or you’re just really bored, fire up the group chat and lock in a date for Mayfair Lane’s new virtual gin masterclasses, complete with a gin tasting kit.

Health + Wellness

Slide On These Blue Light-Blocking Glasses To Boost Productivity While Working From Home

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.

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Clear Your Basket, This Coveted Australian Accessories Label Just Dropped A Massive Sale

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.

Activities & Itineraries

Get Your Hands Dirty With This Home-Delivered DIY Pottery Kit

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. 

Homewares

Green Up Your Home With These Perth Plant Delivery Services

With workplaces around Perth (and Australia) currently opting to ‘Work From Home’, we’re all faced with the sudden challenge of transforming our home into a multi-purpose sanctuary to serve as both an office and home. One of the quickest and easiest ways to do that? Plants

Fashion

Fire Up Your Computer, An Online Marketplace For Small Businesses In WA Is Coming

It’s a tough time for small businesses right now, there’s no denying it, but one thing we’ll never get sick of is seeing people rally to help one another out; and that’s exactly what the Small Business Online Marketplace is doing.

Fashion

Support Local This Weekend As Perth’s Biggest Design Market Goes Virtual

Perth Upmarket is WA’s biggest design market so after cancelling their scheduled market this weekend, they've decided to host the ultimate Perth Virtual Upmarket so you can support small businesses online.

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Going Green | 4 Ways To Nail A Sustainable Christmas

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.

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How To Get What You Want This Christmas And Save The Planet

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

Meet The Australian Team Who Have Legitimately Cracked The Hangover Cure Code

It all started after a few big nights on the cans in South Korea.

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10 Feel-Good Gifts For Dad This Father’s Day

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

Gifts

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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.

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5 People You Should Treat This Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is approaching, and despite what you might think—it's not just about your significant other.

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Give Smart | 10 Charities Worth Your Hard Earned Dollars

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?

Gifts

The Ultimate Gifts That Give Back Guide

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.

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The Ultimate Vegan Gift Guide

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.

Homewares

Here’s What To Gift Your Friend Who Already Has Everything This Christmas

Stuck buying a present for that person who has everything? You can either frantically race around the shops trying to find something that doesn’t completely suck, or just click a button and book a much-needed bonding session with your bestie! Not only do these workshops double up as a great stress relief, but you can proudly take home the fruits of your labour.

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7 Sustainable Startups To Get Behind

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.

What's On

There’s A HUGE Pop Up Plant Sale Coming To Perth

Crazy plant ladies and men, listen up, there is a pop up plant sale coming to Perth and you do not want to miss out!

Fashion

Watch Brand The 5TH Has Just Launched A New Leather Goods Range

You should be well acquainted with The 5TH by now, their range of watches has been adorning wrists around Australia—and the world—for a while now, and this week they’re launching a whole new range of small leather goods.

Gifts

Finally, The Furbo Dog Camera Is Now Available In Australia

If like me, you’re filled with the constant guilt of having to leave your best friend at home when you go to work then you’re about to have that weight lifted.

Gifts

There’s A New Online Shop Delivering Potted Plants In Perth!

Plants For Friends is a brand new plant delivery service in Perth, which offers a range of simple but beautiful potted plants for a reasonable price.

Gifts

10 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts To Get For Your Pet

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and while you’re out enjoying the festivities and saying awkward things to your boss at the Christmas party, your best friend is at home waiting for you, hoping that you’ll be home soon.

Fashion

What To Buy Everyone For Christmas Based On Their Star Sign

We’re giving you the ultimate tip to nip all your present shopping in the bud now and it just comes down to science, or the stars, or some form of higher power, so of course you know it’s legit!

Gifts

50 More Last-Minute Passive-Aggressive Gifts For Your Friends, Family And Colleagues

Last year, we published a passive-aggressive gift guide to help you be an undercover asshole at Christmas. And frankly, you guys really seemed to like it. So we came up with some new suggestions for those of you are feeling slightly passive aggressive this gift-giving season… and, well, always.

Gifts

Christmas Gifts For The Person Who Is Impossible To Buy For

Rather than buying up big this Christmas just for the sake of it, think outside the box and give or request a present that could potentially last a lifetime.

Food & Drink

Margaret River Distilling Co Has Just Released A Christmas Gin

Just when we thought December couldn't get any better, we find out that the legends at Margaret River Distilling Co have released a special edition Giniversity Christmas gin! 

Gifts

Christmas Boxes For Your Floof Exist And It’s A Christmas Miracle

In between stocking up on soaps for your nan and jocks and socks for dad, your poor floof—the very being that brings you joy and happiness 365 days a year—gets a quick pat, the turkey leftovers and a bowl of kibble. And that’s just not on, frankly.

Restaurants

28 Reasons You Need To Get To Beaufort Street This Weekend

We challenge you to name a more iconic street in Perth than Beaufort Street.

Gifts

7 Gifts That Every Guy Will Want

LBH, Christmas shopping for guys is hard. 

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OMG We Just Found A Phone Cover That Will Make You A Cup Of Coffee

Guys shut the front door! Just when you thought you could never be more reliant on your smartphone, someone goes an invents a phone cover that will brew you a cup of coffee. No, we're not joking.

Gifts

A Coriander Gift Box Exists And Christmas Is Ruined

Nothing says 'I hate you' better than this one. 

Gifts

Forget Flowers | Doughnut Bouquets Are A Thing In Perth

If doughnuts aren’t the eternal sign of love, we don’t know what love is.

Fashion

Accio! Australia’s Just Got Itself A Dedicated Harry Potter Store

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!

29 Things Not To Get Your Dad This Father’s Day

Listen up, kids, we know there hasn’t been any Michael Hill jewellery ads or national ‘Best Dad in the World’ competitions, but Father’s Day is quite literally this Sunday and the clock’s ticking if you still haven’t bought him a present.

Cafes

25 Things To Do In Victoria Park That You Haven’t Done Before

Victoria Park and its surrounding ‘burbs have got to be one of the most jam-packed areas in Perth. From top notch cafes and awesome bars to great open spaces, boutiques and markets—you could spend at least a month here exploring all its nooks and crannies.

Gifts

How To Actually Nail Father’s Day This Year

Father’s Day gift buying is always hard. There is a seriously finite amount of Bunnings gift cards and socks you can gift, and an equally finite amount of fake appreciation your dad can share. 

Gifts

This App Is Basically Shazam, But For Plants

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

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You Can Now Send Your Mates Anonymous Eggplants

This is the gift the internet does not deserve.

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The Best Gifts To Get Your Mum This Mother’s Day In Perth

Mums are pretty spesh, we all know that, and Mother’s Day is your opportunity to show her just how amazing she actually is. But don’t worry, we’ve been searching far and wide for all the best mother’s day gifts in Perth. Whether she’s a yogi, she’s more in love with her dog than with you or she’s super luxe, we’ve got just the thing for her!

Homewares

Get Crafty At These Perth Workshops

Perth’s art scene isn’t just for the gifted—there are plenty of gorgeous art spaces offering workshops and classes for beginners in the coming months. Before you start hibernating, here’s a list of workshops to consider doing when the beach is no longer an option.

Wellness

The Serial Plant Killers Guide To Succulents And Cacti

Cacti and succulents are seriously trending right now.

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4 Perth Delivery Services We Are Loving This Month

With all the delivery services popping up in Perth these days, it’s a wonder I ever make it off the couch to do anything for myself. From home cooked meals and delish popcorn, to organic goodies and gift baskets, why not stay in this weekend and let your life be delivered direct to your door.

What's On

14 Things To Tick Off With Your Squad Before Summer Ends!

Summer is almost over. And boy, what a summer it has been—torrential downpours and sweltering heat aside—with sun-dappled Sunday sessions, days spent lying by the beach, and most importantly, all of the cold, crisp cider on hand 24/7.

Gifts

Your No-Cringe Valentine’s Gift Guide

Love birds, listen up. Valentine's Day is nearly here and even though it ranks looooow on the list of celebrated days (thank goodness) we thought we’d do you all a solid and pull together a list of gift ideas that A. your partner in crime won’t hate. B. You can enjoy together. And C. Aren’t cringe-inducing.

50 More Things To Do In Perth Under $50

Perth. It is a wonderful, warm, welcoming place and we think having fun in it shouldn’t require you to re-mortgage your house. Here’s what you can do in our glorious city for less than 50 big ones.

Fashion

The Best Local, Online Boutiques To Watch This Year

Sorry Carrie Bradshaw, shopping is no longer our favourite form of cardio.

Gifts

12 Stunning Diaries & Planners To Help You Organise The Hell Outta 2018

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!