A gift can bring joy, it can surprise, and it can bring you closer to your gift receiver when you find the ideal item. To help you on your search, we’ve collected 10 gift ideas under $100 to make them smile.

1. A backpack with laptop sleeve

Keys, wallet, phone, water bottle, umbrella, laptop, and the list goes on. We carry more things daily than ever before. A stylish backpack featuring a laptop sleeve and organisational compartments will give any gift receiver a new sense on ease. This gift idea is great for students, workers and creatives who are always on the go.

2. Pasta maker and drying rack

The art of slow cooking has been slowly worn away by convenience meals and takeaway. Help your gift receiver bring back slower living with a pasta maker and drying rack. They could teach the kids, cook with their parents or try out a family pasta recipe from scratch. What you’re really giving is the gift of connection.

3. A spice rack

Colourful, fiery, aromatic spices. They work wonderfully in your dishes but not so well when spilled across the pantry or counter. For the spice lover in your life, a neat and tidy spice rack is the perfect gift idea.

4. Royal Doulton dish sets

Royal Doulton have been a household name for over a century but they have managed to evolve and stay modern through every era. Current ranges include bright summery colours, graphic designs and an ode to their home, London. A Royal Doulton set of plates, mugs or bowls will bring a royal touch to your gift receiver’s day.

5. A raclette set

A Swiss raclette set can make you feel a world away whether you’re camping, picnicking or at home on the patio. This tea light candle raclette set by Swissmar is portable and dishwasher safe. It’s a great gift for cheese lovers and travellers who want to feel close to adventure at all times. 

6. Wine decanter

Any true wine connoisseur knows that aerating their drink can bring out the intensity and aromas from the flavour profile. If it sounds like a difficult task, it’s not. It’s just the work of a wine decanter. Any gifting lists that include a wine lover should consider a quality wine decanter as their gift this year.

7. Chef-grade knives

For the home cook whose kitchen is bursting with equipment, there is still a great gift hidden in plain sight. Chef-grade knives are the secret ingredient that will take any dish up a notch. You could source them a knife set for Christmas or splurge on a fancy blade from top brands such as Shun, Global and Furi.

8. Specialty cookware

Do you know someone perfecting their paella? Upskilling with a skillet? Or mastering the wok? No matter what your gift receiver loves to cook, they can do it with flare on a brand new pan. Browse Mega Boutique’s cookware to find the perfect item for their culinary goals. 

9. A colourful baking set

If a cooking class in France is not on the cards for this year, perhaps a set from quintessential French brand Chasseur can be the next best thing. Mega Boutique has a wide range of Chasseur bakeware all under $100. We recommend the 4-piece baking set in red, blue or duck egg blue.

10. Planter pots

Take their green thumb from the garden to the windowsill with a decorative planter pot. Plants indoors help to purify the air and add a touch of nature to any space. If you know their favourite plant types, you could gift them the complete set with plant and pot.

The perfect gift awaits instore or online with Mega Boutique

With both an online and physical store, Mega Boutique offer a shopping experience for all preferences. Based in Notting Hill, our store location is open weekdays and stocks over 2,000 of our products. Should we be missing your preferred item, we’ll be happy to source it from our online store or advise you on the best place to shop. If you need assistance while shopping online, call (03) 8524 7870 or send us a message with our contact form.