Do you have someone in your life who feels virtually impossible to buy for? They either have everything, or they have said they "don't need anything".
Their cup is overflowing with the joy of the holiday season but you want to show them how much you care.
This list is for them - from exclusive collaborations to thoughtful gifts and locally sourced treasures.
We've got everything here that the tricky-to-buy-for person could ever want.
Ecoya X In the Roundhouse collab
Trying to find the perfect gift for that difficult person? Look no further! Two dreamy brands have collaborated on what can only be described as one of the best gifting collabs of 2021.
Dinner parties are back and this plate set will make them the host with the absolute most. Who wouldn't want to eat off these four uniquely designed plates? Light an Ecoya celebration candle and cheers to good friends.
$32 per plate of $124 for a set of 4 from Ecoya.
Forget Me Not Christmas journal
If this year has taught us anything, it's just how much these special memories really mean to us. Why not make this year the year you start a family tradition of filling in the pages of your own family Christmas journal to pass down for the next 50 years? There are sections for family photos and places to note special things that happened that year.
$75 from Forget me Not Journals.
Jo Malone London Starlit mandarin & honey cologne
You can't go wrong with London luxury brand Jo Malone and this vibrant mandarin and honey cologne is no exception. This Christmas cologne comes in a limited edition starlit bottle and is as luxurious as it is comforting.
$256 for 100ml from Ballantynes.
Triumph & Disaster body 3.0 set
Combining their body and handwash, this set by Triumph & Disaster is sure to please under the Christmas tree. The 500ml blue cypress, almond and rosehip handwash is equal parts luxury and practicality and the body wash is packed with a sandalwood and neroli infused hit on the nose.
$85 from Triumph & Disaster.
Gourmate Pet Treat Co. Christmas cracker
If they have everything, then chances are they have a dog. Why not spoil their pooch instead? These adorable Christmas crackers from Pet Treat Co. are filled with New Zealand made natural dog treats and a doggy joke. Because they are specially designed for canines, there is no loud popper.
$7.99 from PetStock.
Glasshouse the night before Christmas
For the person who has everything, you can always be sure they'll love limited edition festive offerings. And this one from Glasshouse will be sure to bring out their Christmas cheer with its Dancing Sugar Plums scent and royally perfect packaging.
$59.99 from Farmers.
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte or La Specialista Prestigio
If lockdown taught us one thing, it was just how important our morning coffee is to us Kiwis. Sales surged over lockdown, with keen coffee enthusiasts nabbing the perfect machine to make life more bearable. The Arte and the Prestigio La Specialista machines from De'Longhi make a perfect coffee with a luxurious punch.
Starting at $899 at De'Longhi.
Trelise Cooper tea towels
Nobody likes doing the dishes after Christmas Day, but these tea towels might make the job a little bit less painful. Gift this three-pack to your host, or pair with your favourite cookbook, bookmarking your favourite recipe for the perfect thoughtful gift.
$45 from Trelise Cooper.
Allpress coffee pods
Want something for the host with the most? Chances are if they have a pod-style coffee machine they will end up with a few empty boxes after Christmas Day. Top them up with one of the dangerously good options from Allpress, who have a decaf and speciality blend now in their offering.
Our Spaces, contemporary New Zealand interiors
When it comes to coffee-table books, you can't really go wrong with linen detail and debossed spines. This one is full of stunning NZ interiors and features more than 400 beautiful images by NZ photographer Michelle Weir, alongside hundreds of ideas and insights pulled from each space.
Picnic cooler backpack
For anyone outdoorsy or even just those who are a little tricky to buy for, this insulated backpack is perfect. It includes stainless steel cutlery, plastic wine glasses and plates for two people, as well as a removable wine cooler bag.
$129.00 from the Market.
Face Case silk pillowcase
If the embroidered "Hi cute face," on this pillow doesn't make your giftee blush, then you get your money back. Well . . . you don't. But that's how sure I am this gift will be well received by that hard-to-buy-for person in your life.
Sleeping on a silk pillowcase is not only great for your hair, it's also a dream for your skin and helps prevent wrinkles.
Meadowlark x Superette earrings
Spent the last four months missing your mate? Your mum? Or even your partner? These stunning Meadowlark broken heart earrings will look as perfect on them as that first squeeze after you reunite will. Bonus points if you go full throwback and share the pair, combining a stud in one ear and a broken heart in the other.
Made of Tomorrow diary
The world's first diary made using recycled coffee cups and made entirely in NZ from start to finish – I know, it's fantastic. It's perfect for that person who is always on the go and it looks dreamy on a desk or bedside table.
Led Zeppelin – The Song Remains the Same, super deluxe boxset
Led Zeppelin was at the peak of their powers in 1973 and this super deluxe box set takes you right back to the era of epic tracks. The boxset includes remastered audio CDs, vinyl LPs, two DVD sets, high-definition downloads, a 28-page book of photos and a replica of the Japanese programme from 1977. The first 30,000 also come individually numbered.
$280 from Warner Music.
Flax & Fern soaps
This small Kiwi business is home to the most stunning soaps and body care. They use local plant-based botanical ingredients to create products that are both luxurious and eco-conscious. Kawakawa and Mānuka scent is our top pick for sudsy deliciousness.
Prices vary from Flax and Fern.
