Yes, you are very special, but we’re not talking Christmas gifts for yourself (we keep those “gifts” a secret, right? Ha-ha). This list of Christmas gift ideas has been sourced with ‘giving thanks’ in mind. Over the past year SNOBS has been totally inspired, by the thoughtfulness and generosity of businesswomen we’ve met – and some we barely know!
Those very special businesswomen who offer their time and guidance with advice, or word of mouth. From a helpful re-tweet to twenty minutes of phone mentoring, they give assistance for no reason other than to support a fellow sister in business!
So if there’s someone you’d like to give thanks to, we’ve got twenty gift ideas chosen with special businesswomen in mind. Below are the first ten; drop by again tomorrow for part two and your chance to win a very special Christmas gift for yourself!
Principessa Aluminium Water Bottle
These gorgeous aluminum water bottles from Principessa provide you with an eco-chic, girlie alternative to plastic.
Each is decorated with an uplifting quote: “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”. What other water bottle provides literary inspiration as you sweat it out on the cross trainer?
RRP: AUD $30.00
Stockists: www.sassisam.com
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Miss Lizzy’s Vintage-Style Card Holder
It’s no secret we adore a bit of vintage glam’ here at SNOBS, so we think this quirky business card case is simply a treat! Epoxy coated vintage images are set on high quality brass cases. Check out the range to choose the design that takes your fancy, and you can get matching compact mirrors, too!
RRP: AUD $47.00
Stockists: www.misslizzys.com.au
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Organize Now! A Week By Week Guide To Simplify Your Life
Written by American author Jennifer Ford Berry; a professional organiser and speaker who founded her own professional organisation business in 2002.
This spiral bound guide to better living helps you organise everything from your bill-paying system to house chores, your purse, pregnancy and – our favourite – your mind. Heaven knows we could all use a little help in that department sometimes!
RRP: USD $10.19
Stockists: www.amazon.com
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Built NY French Bull Gourmet Getaway
Do you know anyone who’s had their lunch bag confused for a handbag? Didn’t think so. This gorgeous neoprene food storage bag is so stylish you’ll actually want to ‘pack your own lunch’.
Important: this item is listed as “larger than Built NY’s range of lunch totes” but we’ve done our research and this size is definitely more appropriate for your average-size food container or frozen meal. Plus, it’s so compact when empty, you can easily stash it inside your real handbag!
RRP: USD $25.47
Stockists: www.amazon.com
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Zen Designs, Sterling Silver Focus Band
Not only gorgeous, but a constructive influence in a busy life. Strung on a sturdy stretch band, this sterling silver bangle features a chiming Harmony Ball from Bali. The gentle tune reminds the wearer to focus on the positive. Dainty enough to wear to the office, with just the right amount of sparkle to top off your little black dress.
RRP: AUD $65.00
Stockists: www.zendesigns.com.au
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Bondi Chai Latte
It’s always great to give a gift that you’d love to receive yourself and Bondi Chai Latte definitely fits into that category. Australia’s own (and only) Fine Food gold medal winning chai latte is simply delicious and the 250g pack makes 25 drinks so it’s the perfect gift size. Melissa and her team are selling Bondi Chai around the world – including India, the traditional home of this glorious beverage – so they must be doing something right!
RRP: AUD $12.00
Stockists: www.bondichai.com.au
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Anne Taintor 2010 Engagement Calendar
Yes, more vintage-inspired gifts; we can’t help it! If you haven’t come across the Anne Taintor range yet, get ready for a giggle. Her line of collaged prints, magnets and more gel vintage images with modern day wit, sarcasm and wicked humour. The cover of this weekly engagement calendar reads “Why do dishes when you can do daiquiris?” and it gets better with every page.
RRP: USD $10.87
Stockists: www.amazon.com
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Take A Break: Gift Voucher
Give the gift of a getaway! TakeABreak gift vouchers are available in any denomination (although a minimum of $100 is recommend). They can be used at any one of over 13,000 holiday accommodation places, right across Australia. An exciting, rewarding and thoughtful gift offering a massive choice of destinations for someone well deserving of a break.
RRP: Any amount your choose
Stockists: www.takeabreak.com.au
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Bundle Monster Laptop Decal
Here’s a practical item that offers beauty and individuality all in one! This pink flowers notebook sticker covers the lid of your portable computer, preventing abrasions and scratches at the same time.
So pretty to look at and it fits standard size laptops from 12 – 17 inches across. The design can be trimmed to fit and the sticker won’t leave any sticky residue if you decide to remove it.
RRP: AUD $8.50
Stockists: www.amazon.com
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12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor
Author, Gail McMeekin, has been in the business of personal empowerment since 1976. Her Creative Success model teaches women to outsmart the internal and external saboteurs that can short circuit your success.
In 12 Secrets Gail features interviews with 45 aspirational women, to uncover how they achieved their dreams and success. This book helps you focus on engaging your creativity, mastering your challenges and actualising creative results.
RRP: USD $12.21
Stockists: www.amazon.com
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[NB: all prices were correct at the time of publication]
OR, GIVE THE GIFT OF A PLUG!
If this article has got you thinking about someone really special who has helped you in business this year, tell us who they are and what they do in the comments box…
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These gifts are for a business woman, young mid-20s-, whos all about the vintage. Thanks for the suggestions
Some great stuff here, i especially like the pink flowers sticker that covers your laptop, it’s a really nice touch.
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