The Sauce Gift Guide 2023

 

I can’t believe we are here again; where has this year gone? Our gifting gurus at Sauce have been working hard to curate this year’s ‘to give/to receive’ list.

At the top of our list are some best beauty buys, limited edition treasures and something to add a bit of festive sparkle for that special someone. There is literally something for everyone, including all the little ones.

Happy holidays!

Handmade Palestinian Soap

Support those who need it most this Christmas. A set of organic olive oil soaps made in Nablus. Perfect for sensitive skin.

$40.01 available at Etsy

 

SHOU Comb

The missing piece of your hair care routine — this anti-static red sandalwood extra wide comb is perfect for scalp massaging and detangling all hair types.

$53.00 available at Sage Quintessential

 

Kyoto In Bloom Gift Set

A limited edition gift set with camellia and lotus-scented perfume, soy candle and body lotion, all wrapped in a stunning box illustrated by Michelle Pereira.

$109.00 available at Glasshouse Fragrances

 

Bean Silver-Plated Candle Holder by Gohar World

Innocuous enough to blend in seamlessly into any interior but quirky enough to be a conversation starter.

$252.40AUD available at Net-A-Porter

 

RUBY Drink Bottle

A custom Ruby X Nalgene drink bottle with a design by Ryder Jones is available in two bold colourways.

$45.00 available at RUBY

 

Sapin (Pine Tree) Scented Candle by Diptique

A festive limited edition scent reminiscent of a fresh Christmas tree being put up.

$81.00-140.00 available at MECCA

 

Dreams Photo Book

A collection of photographs by Imogen Wilson captured during her travels through Australia and Japan—an authentic, yet magical, representation of friendships, subcultures and aesthetics.

$60.00 available at Bad News Books

 

Sets Earplugs

For the summer festival goers — protect your hearing without compromising the sound quality. 

$35.00 available at sets.nz

 

Global Discontents: Conversations on the Rising Threats to Democracy

Thought-provoking gift for those who believe the current systems are in need of radical changes.

$35.00 available at The Women’s Bookshop

 

Fresh Pine Mini Goldie Candle

This festive candle will fill the air with the scent of fresh pine needles, rich newly sawn forest woods, rosewood, citrus and cedar.

$29.95 available at Ecoya

 

Pocket-Sized Red Keffiyeh Journal

This thoughtful gift will provide critical support to Palestinian communities. It is a part of the new series "Journals for Justice" from Interlink Publishers—a sustainably made, high-quality volume.

$13.95USD available at Shop Palestine

 

Mimamori Gift Kit by Aesop

Mimamori — someone who protects and watches over. A kit for guiding figures in your life consisting of an aromatic body cleanser, body balm and hand balm.

$150.00 available at Aesop

 

DIY Candle Painting Kit

It is a crafty gift for the friend who would appreciate a unique feature piece.

$55.00 available at Crushes

 

The Five Minute Journal


The gift of therapy. Guided gratitude journaling is the simplest way to slow down amidst the everyday chaos.

$69.95 available at Kowhai & Co

 

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

A luxurious body ritual set – a hair mist, body oil and shimmering body oil, all scented like the renowned Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume.

$339.00 available at MECCA

Set of 12 Mini Candles by Diptique

Why settle on one scent when you can gift a set of twelve?

$384.00 available at MECCA

 

Nurturing Body Oil Discovery Set

A set of four body oils with bespoke fragrance blends to nourish your skin and nurture your mind. Made in New Zealand.

$325.00 available at Embody Me

Design and round-up by Yana Kulishenko

 
 
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