As 2025 comes to a close, the notion of winding down to Christmas feels about as realistic as Santa Claus himself. There are countless festive celebrations to get to, work deadlines to meet and Christmas gifts to be acquired, wrapped and exchanged.
If you’re anything like us, the latter is quickly neglected in favour of champagne-fuelled festivities and “I’ll do it tomorrow” optimism. After all, Christmas trading hours and expedited shipping exist for shoppers like us, who thrive under a little pressure and trust that the universe (or express post) will come through.
The Best Last-Minute Gifts, According To marie claire:
- Next-day shipping: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, $379 at Amazon
- Instant gratification: E-Gift card in Sleigh All Day, from $25 at Gift Card Store
- The crowd-pleaser: Perrier-Jouet Blanc de Blanc NV + 2 Glasses Set, $159.99 at Kent Street Cellar
And while the last-minute gift dash is often associated with panic buys, it doesn’t have to mean a sub-par present. In fact, some of the most thoughtful gifts are the ones chosen with fresh eyes and the kind of creativity that can only be induced by a ticking clock.
A safe, yet sure-to-be-appreciated, solve is a digital gift card to your loved-one’s favourite store, accompanied by a thoughtful card or printed photo of a cherished memory – proof you’ve put more than two-minutes of thought in.
If you’re after something you can wrap, little luxuries in the form of beauty products, chic homewares and elevated sleepwear are veritable crowd-pleasers. If that’s not inspiration enough, take a look at some of our last minute gift ideas below.
Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
KAT THE LABEL
Olivia Set
ASSOULINE
Palm Beach
MAISON BALZAC
Pomponette Coupes
AMAZON
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition
PRADA
Product Name
VENEZIANO COFFEE ROASTERS
Festive Blend
LANOLIPS
Sun Balm Tropical & Phone Lip Balm Holder
FUJI FILM
Instax Mini 41
Gift Card Store
E-Gift Card
PERRIER-JOUET
Blanc de Blanc NV + 2 Glasses Set
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