Christmas Gift Ideas All Wrapped Up!

Christmas day is looming and deciding what to buy, where to buy, how much to spend and wonder if they will like it is motivation enough to throw your hands in air and put it in the diary for next week. Or possibly the week after. 

In a world of mass-produced, poor quality disposable “stuff” many people are consciously choosing to purchase gifts with a little more thought and a lot more longevity to them. 

A huge number of gifts are returned to stores on Boxing Day simply because purchasers were either: 

• Way off base on what the recipient likes. 
• Or the receiver had a specific brand/model in mind and the gift simply wasn’t it. 

For all you statistical nuts out there, below are what are believed to be the top 5 returned Christmas gifts, plus a trusted alternative to lessen the chances of falling into one of the two “issues” above. 

1. Beauty and cosmetics approx 10% returned. Alternative: a beauty subscription box 

1. Kitchen and bath items (approx 13% returned). Alternative: nicely wrapped wine or craft beer selection. 

1. Electronics (approx 14% returned). Alternative Electronic store gift card 

1. Toys and Games (approx 16% returned). Alternative: Books - tons of great children’s books in all reading abilities. 

1. Clothing and shoes (around a huge 62% are returned). Alternative: Accessories, and best of all that “make” an outfit. 

Fear not - we've collated a selection of presents for girlfriends, boyfriends, fiancee, mother, sister, brother, and Nana and to make it even easier our suggestions have been organised into four different price brackets, depending on how good the lucky person has been. 

At Walker and Hall we love to get into the spirit of giving. From the end of November, Walker and Hall are gifting each customer (who spends $180 or over) an elegant travel jewellery box. With a removable pouch and a secure compartment, this box is perfect for small items together with space for bangles, rings, earrings and necklaces. The 1899 printed on the top is significant year to us as this is when Walker and Hall was first established. 

$0-$100 Range 

Girlfriend: Meadowlark Protea Micro Studs

Boyfriend: Stainless Steel Black Rectangle Cufflinks

 
Fiancee: Boh Runga Lil Hugs & Kisses Ring

Sister: Stolen Girlfriends Club Baby Bow Earrings

Mother : Walker & Hall Gift Voucher

 
Brother: Tomato sauce bottle sterling silver charm together with a black leather bracelet 

Grandmother: Akoya pearl studs 

 
 
$101-$200 Range 

Girlfriend: Stolen Girlfriends Club Stolen Heart Bracelet

Boyfriend: Fossil Grant Watch

Fiancee: Boh Runga Micro Feather Kisses Thread Earrings

Sister: Zoe & Morgan Seven Sisters Earrings

 
Mother: Sterling Silver Venetian Box Link Bracelet

Brother: Zoe and Morgan Men’s Hexagon Engraved Signet Ring 

Grandmother: Pewter Beaded Jewellery Box

 
 
$201- $500 Range 

Girlfriend: Karen Walker Runaway Girl necklace 

Boyfriend: Daniel Wellington Classic Sheffield Watch 

 
Fiancee: Meadowlark Crescent Solitaire Ring

Sister: Zoe & Morgan Mini Flossie Ear Jackets

 
Mother: Diamond Letter Pendant

 
Brother: Huffer Repeat Men's Ring

 
Grandmother: Skagen Freja Watch

 
 
$501-$2000 Range 

Girlfriend: Diamond Rosette Ring

Boyfriend: Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Fiancee: Meadowlark Curved Eternity Band

 
Sister: Diamond Bolo Bracelet

Mother: Diamond Galaxy Studs

Brother: Stolen Girlfriends Club Six Piece Band

Grandmother: Byzatine Bracelet

 
We hope this has given you the inspiration to steer away from a fleeting gift. If you would like to see these pieces up close, the majority are available at your nearest Walker and Hall store today.