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The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts

Ten gifts he’ll love this Valentine’s Day, Friday 14 February

“Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in a heart” – Unknown

Home-made sweets treats would have to be a very close second to a gift or a nice meal on Valentine’s Day.

Whilst we can’t help out with the nice meal, we can definitely help with the gifts (check out our Top Valentine’s Gift Ideas list here), as well as the home-made sweet treats.

We reckon your Valentine would love these Trio of Tea Infused Macarons, Chuck-Berry tea Cupcakes, and Rose with French Vanilla Marshmallows.

SPECIAL OFFER: Free Delivery on all orders received this week 

To receive free delivery on your order, simply enter Coupon Code VALENTINE in the Coupon Code field when you place your order. 

This offer is valid from Sunday 9/2/14 until 5pm Sunday 16/2/14 and can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to forward this offer onto your family and friends:)

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Garnet Gifts

Garnet is the birthstone of January. Whilst Garnet come in many colours, it is most well-know for its rich, deep red colour and linked to purity, truth, love and compassion. Here is some interesting things you might not know about Garnet:

  • Garnet is a stone associated with successful business. If business is a bit slow, pop three or more Garnets on your desk.
  • Sleeping with a Garnet under your pillow is said to cure depression.
  • Popularity and increased self-esteem are said to come from wearing Garnets as jewellery.
  • Garnets are also said to protect you when travelling, and bring constancy to friendships.
  • Garnet is also said to have healing properties – especially for the thyroid and spleen – if held over the area.
  • It can help increase sex drive.
 

Check out www.crystal-cure.com/garnet.html for more info on Garnet.

Here are some of our favourite Garnet coloured gift ideas…

 Check out the Alife Design range here…

 http://www.mrgift.com.au/accessories/alife-card-holder

 
Check out the full Alife Design range here…  
http://www.mrgift.com.au/accessories/alife-first-aid-pouch
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/accessories/hottie-heart-small
 
 
Also available in black.  
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/accessories/troika-slimline-wallet-red-pepper
 
 
Check out the YMMN range here…
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/accessories/YMMN-leather-wallet-wine
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/gadgets/calculator-for-pc
 
 
  
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/garden/tommy-toe-tomato-seeds
 
 
Beauty Mate skin and haircare products also available in the Good on You Gift Pack.
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/grooming/beauty-mate-nude-nut-gift-pack
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/homewares/crumbz-chef-apron
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/homewares/keep-calm-band-aids
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/homewares/keep-cup-crackle
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/homewares/wine-beer-bar/Moleskin-wine-journal
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/office-stationery/troika-A5-leather-notebook-red-pepper
 
 
 
 
http://www.mrgift.com.au/office-stationery/troika-ipad-case-red


Do you know what your birthstone is?

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20% OFF STORE-WIDE STOCKTAKE SALE + Gifts to Fulfil your New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time of the year when many of us have a few moments over the Christmas/New Year break to catch our breath, reflect, and reassess.

This often results in us making a couple of New Year’s resolutions, or if we’re really keen, setting some goals for the year ahead. Our below gift ideas have been inspired by some of our favourite New Year’s resolutions. Whatever you hope or dream of for 2014, we hope the year ahead is a sensational one.

We thought we’d kick off 2014 by having a bit of a clear out, and what better way to do it than with a sale. Yep, it’s January STOCKTAKE SALE TIME!!!

Enjoy our 20% OFF STORE WIDE DISCOUNT until 5pm Australia Day, 26 January 2014.

This is a VIP sale offer, only available to those ‘in the know’. To redeem your discount, enter coupon code STOCKTAKE in the ‘Use Coupon Code’ field when you place your order. Please note that this offer can’t be used in conjunction with any other offers.

PS: You can forward this email onto family and friends so they can enjoy this discount too.
 

New Year’s Resolution #1: Get organised

Gorgeous gifts for the office to start 2014 off on the right foot
 

New Year’s Resolution #2: Get out in the garden

Make the most of the sunny summer days and give your garden a bit of TLC
 

New Year’s Resolution #3: Cook more

If you’d like to expand your recipe repertoire, having the right tools for the job is essential
 

New Year’s Resolution #4: Get a new look

If you’re after an image make-over for 2014, check out these beautiful accessories…
 

New Year’s Resolution #5: Give your home a new look

Freshen up your home in 2014 with these unique homewares…
 

New Year’s Resolution #6: Be on time

A beautiful, strategically-placed clock will hopefully get you and the family out of the house on time this year
 

New Year’s Resolution #7: Enjoy the finer things in life

If it’s a nice glass or red or a cold beer, these gift ideas will help you enjoy life’s little luxuries…
 

New Year’s Resolution #8: Travel more

Some beautiful travel accessories for your next holiday
 

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Five ways to reuse your old Christmas cards

I’m looking with dismay at my beautiful display of Christmas cards. I know Christmas is over, but I can’t quite bear to take them down yet, especially since some are handmade. 

Every year I’m faced with the same predicament, so this year I thought I would try and find some creative ways to reuse our Christmas cards. Here are a few of my favourite ideas, which could also be applied to other cards throughout the year…


1. Make gift tags for next year
All you need to do is develop a template shape that you like (you can use a commercial gift tag from this year) to trace around on the back of your Christmas cards. Simply cut out your tags, add string or ribbon of your choice (you can be as fancy as you like here) and then stash the tags with any left-over gift wrap and decorations for next year. You can find full instructions at www.thegoodstuffguide.com

http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/upcycling-christmas-cards/

http://www.imperfecthomemaking.com/2011/12/what-to-do-with-old-christmas-cards.html




2. Make Placemats
Simply cut out and layout or collage your cards together on an A3 or A4 piece of paper, glue down then laminate. You can also cut out and display the messages in the cards – your family will love reminiscing every time they use these special placemats.
 Image from www.thegoodstuffguide.com

3. Make a gift pouch
These little pouches are ideal for giving jewellery or other small gifts. 
See how to make one here…
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Gift-Pouch-from-a-Greeting-Card
 Image from www.wikihow.com

4. Make a Christmas wreath
All you need to make this beautiful wreath is:
1. A stack of colourful Christmas cards
2. A holly leaf stencil/template
3. A hot glue gun
4. Toothpicks
5. A Styrofoam wreath
http://sweetlittlesmoothie.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/christmas-card-holder.html


5. Cut them up so your kids can practice their weaving skills
Kids will love working with the bright colours of the cards, and card is a lot easier to weave with than paper. Here’s what to do…

http://www.baby-patch.com/blog/?p=367

What do you do with your old Christmas cards? 
We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…

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New Last-Minute Gift Ideas + 10% STORE-WIDE DISCOUNT until Sunday 15/12/13

We’ve been as busy as Santa’s Elves this week, unpacking lots of shiny new stock that has arrived just in time for Christmas. It’s not too late to place your last minute Christmas orders for those hard-to-buy-for people you’ve been procrastinating about buying a gift for.

There are lots of beautiful new wine accessories for wine enthusiasts, as well as the cool Buxton men’s gift range and gorgeous porcelain trays (perfect for serving your Christmas treats on) from US brand, Rosanna Inc.
 

SPECIAL OFFER: 10% off STORE-WIDE

To redeem your discount, simply enter Coupon Code ELF in the Coupon Code field when you place your order.

This offer is valid from Weds 11/12/13 until 5pm Sunday 15/12/13 and can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to forward this offer onto your family and friends:)
 

How to cook a Turkey:

Step 1: Buy a turkey.
Step 2: Have a glass of wine.
Step 3: Stuff turkey.
Step 4: Have a glass of wine.
Step 5: Put turkey in oven.
Step 6: Relax, and have another few glasses of wine.
Step 7: Turk the bastey.
Step 8: Wine of glass another get.
Step 9: Ponder the meat thermometer.
Step 10: Glass yourself another pour of wine.
Step 11: Bake the wine for four hours.
Step 12: Take the oven out of the turkey.
Step 13: Floor the turkey up off the pick.
Step 14: Turk the carvey.
Step 15: Get yourself another wottle of bine.
Step 16: Tet the sable and pour yourself another glass of turkey.
Step 17: Say grace, throw-up, and pass out.

What’s new:

  • Fed up of the last-minute Christmas rush every year? Christmas doesn’t need to be a hassle, and it’s not too late to get organized. Check out our week-by-week Christmas Countdown Checklist to help keep you on track. This is one list that’s worth making, and checking twice!
     
  • Keep up to date with what’s happening at Mr Gift by visiting our Blog or the New Products page on our website.

Christmas delivery lead times:

Current delivery lead times from our Canberra head-quarters are as below:
 

  • To Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: 2-3 business days
  • To Adelaide and Tasmania: 3-4 business days
  • To other capital cities: 5-6 business days
  • Country locations: 5 business days and approx. 7 days for country WA and NT.

We also offer an Express Post option for those super last-minute orders. Australia Post’s Express Post service guarantees next day delivery for 80% of Australian private addresses, business addresses and post office boxes. You can check here to see if your address is included in this network.

Contact us at info@mrgift.com.au or 1300 MR GIFT for an Express Post quote.

Don’t forget, we also offer FREE GIFT WRAPPING for all orders. Just type GIFT WRAP in the Comments box when you order.
 

Hope all your Christmas preparations are going smoothly:) 
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20% OFF STORE-WIDE SALE: Your gift shopping for men starts and finishes here!

The benefits of believing in Santa…

…as well as gift solutions for ALL the men you need to buy for this Christmas

Whilst going through a box of childhood treasures the other day, I came across a piece of evidence supporting the age-old childhood debate that Santa isn’t real. It was my old Santa notebook, that I left out with the beer and cookies (for Santa), as well as a carrot (for the reindeer) each year.

Every Christmas, Santa would faithfully leave me a little note (along with an empty beer glass, cookie crumbs and a carrot stalk) saying he hoped I enjoyed my presents and that I had a good Christmas. One Christmas, I realised that Santa had the same handwriting as my dad. Naïvely, I thought to myself, “Wow, Santa really is a cool guy – he’s even got the same handwriting as my dad!” Fortunately, this didn’t give the game away and I still believe in Santa 😉

Believing in Santa definitely works in my favour when it comes to the amount of presents I receive each year…although I think my husband might be onto me…

Anyway, I challenge you to believe in Santa this Christmas (even if you didn’t last year). Just write that Wish List, stick it on the fridge (or post it to the North Pole) and see what happens.

Here are a few ideas to add to your list (or someone else’s) while you’re at it, along with a helpful 20% discount…

SPECIAL OFFER: 20% off STORE-WIDE

To redeem your discount, simply enter Coupon Code SANTA in the Coupon Code field when you place your order.

This offer is valid from Sunday 17/11/13 until 7pm Weds 20/11/13 and can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to forward this offer onto your family and friends:)

“Gadget Guy” gifts

What’s new:

  • Fed up of the last-minute Christmas rush every year? Christmas doesn’t need to be a hassle, and it’s not too late to get organized. Check out our week-by-week Christmas Countdown Checklist to help keep you on track. This is one list that’s worth making, and checking twice!
  • Keep up to date with what’s happening at Mr Gift by visiting our Blog or the New Products page on our website.

Don’t forget, we also offer FREE GIFT WRAPPING for all orders. Just type GIFT WRAP in the Comments box when you order.
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BRANDS OF THE WEEK: Kinuya and YMMN

Need a new wallet? 

New Japanese leather brands now in stock…

If your wallet is looking a bit tired i.e. dog-eared and missing a few stitches, then it’s definitely time to treat yourself. We’ve got some beautiful new wallets from two amazing brands we discovered on our recent buying trip in Japan: Kinuya AWA AI Japan Blue Leather and YMMN.

SPECIAL INTRO OFFER: Receive a 10% discount on any Kinuya AWA AI Japan Blue Leather or YMMN product purchased this week.
To redeem your discount, simply enter Coupon Code JAPAN in the Coupon Code field when you place your order.
Offer ends 5pm Sunday 10/11/2013 and can’t be used with any other offer or redeemed for cash. Please feel free to forward this offer onto your family and friends.

Kinuya AWA AI Japan Blue Leather

Traditionally, the dying and finishing processes used for textiles and leather use a  lot of chemicals. Many companies are now rethinking their processes and moving towards more sustainable practices. One such company is Japanese brand, Kinuya, who are renowned for their AWA AI premium leather goods. Kinuya’s point of difference is their dying process. They use the leaves from the indigo plant (indigofera polygonum) to produce a natural dye. This natural indigo dyeing method know as “Ai-zome” has been used in Japan since the 5th century. The ‘Ai-zome’ technique results in a clear, deep colour, known as ‘Japan Blue’. The Kinuya range consists of a unique collection of leather goods dyed ‘Japan Blue’, using this traditional, environmentally conscious method.

YMMN

YMMN is a family-run manufacturer of  leather goods established in 1948 by Mr Yamada Haruhiko. Today the company is owned and run by Mr Yamada’s son. The family have an established reputation as high-quality leather manufacturers in Japan’s leather goods industry. All of YMMN’s products are made in Japan by skilled craftsmen at their factory located in Tokyo. It takes the craftsmen approximately 3 hours to complete a men’s wallet.

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Hot Days, Cool Gifts

Super Summer Gifts

Celebrate summer with these great gift ideas…

You’ve turned your heating down (or off). Your flannelette sheets and electric blanket have now been replaced with crisp cotton sheets. You can hang your washing on the line and be confident it will dry on the same day. These are some solid signs that summer isn’t far away.

If you’re looking for some gift inspiration for an upcoming birthday, or (dare we say it) if you’re starting your Christmas shopping early, why not grab a gift that makes the most of the warm weather and the great outdoors?

Here are ten of our favourite summer gifts, but you can check out more ideas here…

Plus, we’re offering a $10 discount on all orders placed this week. To redeem your discount, simply enter Coupon Code SUMMER in the Coupon Code field when you place your order. 

This offer is valid until 5pm Sunday 27/10/2013 and can’t be used in conjunction with other offers, or redeemed for cash. But please feel free to forward this offer onto your family and friends:)

1. Bicycle Leather Wine Rack $49.95

A unique gift for cycling enthusiasts. Also available in black. 

2. BrewSmith Beer Making Kit, Summer Citrus Blonde Ale $69.95

As the name suggests, this refreshing flavour is perfect for summer. Check out the other flavours available here…

3. Sunny Life 4 Person Picnic Basket $169.95
This stylish picnic basket takes picnicking to the next level with 4 x melamine plates, plastic stemmed glasses, melamine handled knives, folks, spoons, and a wooden handled corkscrew/bottle opener. Make the most of the sunny summer days by getting outside and enjoying them!

4. Nuance Wine Finer II: The 4-in-1 Wine Aerator $39.95

If you’re planning on taking a bottle of red or white wine on your picnic, make it taste even better by aerating it with this handy pocket-sized decanter. 

5. Thermometer, outdoor tube $34.95

Keep track of the summer outdoor temp with this handy outdoor thermometer. 
6. Grow Bags (pair) $29.95 
Renters and apartment-dwellers – now there’s no excuse not to start your own garden with these simple but effective Grow Bags. Simply pop your soil into the Grow Bag, then add your plants and you’re good to go. Grow Bags are great because they’re smaller to move and store than pots. 
These beautiful traditional-style Secateurs have been crafted in the UK from Ash wood and feature a durable stainless steel blade.

9. MAN LAW Stainless Steel BBQ Tool Set $59.95

If you’re after a high-quality, long-lasting BBQ tool set, then look no further. The unique diamond plate handle design (that looks like a tyre tread) is also an attractive feature.

10. Troika Smart Guide Compass $44.95

Lovers of the great outdoors will adore this beautiful compass – it also comes with its own black nylon protective case.
Keep up to date with what’s happening at Mr Gift by visiting our Blog or the New Products page on our website.
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Our 10 Favourite Father’s Day Gift Wrapping Ideas

Beautiful gift wrapping doesn’t need to be expensive – or boring. You can personalize a simple gift with some creative wrapping techniques. Here are a few of our favourites – just in time for Father’s Day…

1. Father’s Day gift-wrap apron:

This is a clever, cost effective way of combining two gifts into one and also adding a cool card:

 
 
 
We love using craft paper as wrapping paper (it’s cheap and environmentally friendly!), especially when it’s jazzed up with a bright ribbon or jute twine
 
 

 
This idea is from the Sew Many Ways blog
 
 
2. Gorgeous Father’s Day boxes:
 

 
 
3. Chic black and white:
 

The contrast of black and white gift wrapping against natural craft paper is a really striking look.



4. Newspaper, but not as you know it:

Whilst newspaper is a cheap and effective form of wrapping paper, you can make it look less ‘tight-arse’ with the addition of a beautiful trim such as this black and white ribbon. Image from May Arts.
 
 

Red is also a gorgeous contrast colour against black and white.
 

 
 
5. Stamps are back!
 
The good old craft paper has come in handy again when stamped with some old-school rubber stamps. You could also apply this idea to wrapping paper for other occasions (birthday, anniversary – whatever) and stamp the recipient’s name on the paper:
 
 
 

 
 
6. Pegs aren’t just for clothes…
 
They’re also a nifty way of attaching a gift card to a present…
 
 
 

 
 
7. Tied up:
 

If you purchase a beautiful tie for dad, why not make it the hero of your gift wrapping too?
 
 
8. Personalize with family pics:
 
 
 
A touching way of personalizing gift wrapping for your recipient
 

 
 
9. A clever gift-wrap idea up your sleeve:

 
 
What a fun way to present a bottle of wine:)
Image from Etsy seller, WaveSong
 
 
10. Beer, made better:
 

Personalise Dad’s favourite beer or soft drink with this sweet gift-wrap idea. Image from www.themodestmomblog.com