Christmas gift list countdown!!!! Day 13 - only 12 sleeps till Christmas

Basil Bangs & Missoni limited edition umbrella, $1,450

OK - assuming we ever see summer in Sydney, then what better way to look super chic (and be able to find your spot much more easily) on the beach than with the new range of Basil Bangs beach umbrellas. With retro inspired designs and prints, and design elements like tassels and scalloped edges that are  girlier than your Great Aunt Dora's lace doily, the Basil Bangs range is one of those lust-to-have luxuries. They've even collaborated with Missoni to come up with a stunning design that will set you back a hefty $1,450 but have no fear their standard range is around the $400 mark instead. Not too bad when you consider there's an optional extra to purchase a base which means you can take your umbrella from beach to backyard in a jiffy.

PS. Only 12 sleeps till Christmas - yikes!!!

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Sydney Picnic Co.

The Sydney Picnic Co. make the best darn picnics I've known. The beauty is not just in the gourmet food that kicks run of mill picnic sandwiches behinds, but in the presentation. From the moment you receive your gift voucher to the hand made menu cards, you know you're in for a treat. Choose from off the shelf gift vouchers or customise a gift for that special someone/s this Christmas.

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Necklace from Etsy, US $38

Go a little vintage this Christmas and get Mum  (or get the kids to gift this to you) this adorable mama and baby bird silver necklace with two charms. Add charms to spell your name or the kid's initials and wear it with pride.

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Blue Skies umbrella, US$37.99 from Modcloth

Will this dreary Sydney rain ever go away?? Say goodbye to boring black umbrellas and put the fun back in to summer with this umbrella. Add this on your wish list and look stylish in the wet, even if your hair doesn't!!!

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Travel wallet from Kikki K, $79.95

Travellers take note - keep your travel documents from passports to boarding passes and foreign currency (which you'll need to buy new shoes with) in this statement red leather travel wallet. This will certainly get you in the travel mode ready for the holidays!!!

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Joseph Joseph Nest 8 set from Robin's Kitchen $99

This Joseph Joseph Nest range is the ultimate cool collection of practical, space-saving kitchenware, comprising of mixing bowls, measuring spoons, a sieve and a strainer. The fun colours all stack and nest inside each other, saving space while looking uber cool. What a neat idea!

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Mink Pink High Roller Sequin dress $89

Put this chic little dress on your wish list and Santa may bring it to you in time for NYE! This dull gold sequinned dress from Mink Pink is terrific as it doesn't need much jazzing up or accessorising. It packs some punch with little effort. From testing this the size runs a little big and the sequins do have a habit of falling off everything (but with little detriment to the dress).