By Frances Mocnik
February 9, 2024
Little luxuries to show you’re (still) more than a little smitten.
Credit: Frances Mocnik
1. “Signature” signet ring in nine-carat gold with diamond-alternative moissanite, $1160.
2. “Colours of the Heart” necklace, ethically crafted in recycled silver with 14-carat gold vermeil, multicoloured enamel work and crystals, $105.
3. NasonMoretti Cote d’Or Murano champagne cocktail coupe, hand-blown in Italy from Murano glass. Set of two, $330.
4. Mango chilli chutney. Warm and spicy with a bit of zing; pair it with curry or cold meats or add to cheese boards, $13/220ml.
5. Obscuro “Intima” earrings, by Cinnamon Lee, reveal hidden hearts when viewed from certain angles, $440.
6. For lovers of iced coffee, a double-walled, vacuum-insulated, reusable 425ml cup with stainless-steel straw, $50.
7. Limited-edition “Ball Star” sneakers in nappa leather, with Swarovski crystal heel tabs and red “Love You” lettering. Handmade in Italy, $1310.
8. “Clovelly” sunglasses in cherry soda are made in Sydney from 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles and designed with modular components to add your own colour pops, or to replace parts, $147.
9. Deep-sea Creeps: A Field Guide to Terrible Ex-Boyfriends (As Sea Creatures), by Danielle Kraese, $25.
10. Give the gift of nature to someone who prefers an experience to a thing with a “prescription” to a secluded but easy-to-reach cabin (one night, from $233).
11. Murray cod caviar produced on sustainable fish farms in the NSW Riverina region, $73/50g.
12. A heart-shaped box of limited-edition, organic truffles, made using a blend of plant-based wholefoods. Winning flavour combos include “Strawberry Kiss with Davidson Plum”, $69.
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