Top 10 gift guide for a Geraldton Christmas

If you’re anything like me, you never remember to do your Chrissy shopping before the online delivery deadline. Thankfully, there are so many Mid West creatives producing homegrown gifts, it really shouldn’t be a problem. Whether you pulled your cousin’s weird boyfriend in the Secret Santa draw or you’re hunting for the perfect way to say thanks to Mum, it is likely somebody is crafting the perfect gift just a few kilometres away. 1. A donation on their behalf We have organisations in town that rescue dogs, cats and donkeys. People who feed those sleeping rough and save those struggling out at sea. Don’t buy grandma a box of Favourites this year — stand out from your cousins and get her something from the heart. Price: You decide. Where to buy: Your favourite charity 2. Christy Rock prints These pop-art style pieces encompass everything great about Geraldton art. People around the country have been buying these online from the Block Shop, and you have the privilege of picking one up from the source on Marine Terrace. Price: $39.95-$179.95 Where to buy: Colour Decor, The Block Shop. 3. Kurrajong Farm art resin boards Up in Northampton, Kurrajong Farm makes so much amazing usable art. But I think the safest bet from its collection would have to be their resin boards. In my opinion, any gift the recipient will look cute eating camembert and blueberries off is a sure-fire winner. Price: $46-$87 Where to buy: Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, The Hamper Co, Horrocks Beachside, Drywell Plants. 6. Beeloved by Me’s B pots There is imperfect, colourful pottery going in art galleries and gift stores around the country for literally hundreds of dollars. This lovely Dongara lady is selling hers for $35. Buy this for your trendiest friend for brownie points. Price: $35 Where to buy: Dongara pop-up shop, Geraldton Regional Art Gallery. 7. Yamaji Art baskets In a store full of colour and pattern, these colourful pieces caught my eye straight away. They’re bold, unique and made by local artists Andrea Green-Ugle and Margaret Danischewsky. The store stocks both cheaper and more expensive pieces. Price: $40-$500 Where to buy: Yamaji Art 6. Boab and Fox anything I couldn’t decide which items from the label to list because the whole collection is always on-trend and kitschy chic. Far from your grandmother's crochet, they create toys, baskets and bags with vibrant colours. I especially love their dorky cards. The perfect gift for any pun-lover. Price: $12-$40 Where to buy: Online, the platform markets, most other markets in town. 8. INA Pickle Co seafood treats A crew of local guys have just started pickling seafood fresh from the ocean and putting them in hipster-aesthetic jars. They’re so new to the game they haven’t even launched their website. What a perfect way to impress your nearest and dearest with your knowledge of things before they get popular. Price: $19.50-$24.50 Where to buy: Tarts & Co, on Instagram at @ina_pickleco. 9. A stolen succulent You might find my court case on page 3 next week for offering this piece of salacious advice. But Geraldton is littered with random succulents growing on abandoned blocks and street corners. Why not head out with a pair of garden shears and nip the end from a cactus? Propagate away. These guys are so easy to propagate, just put em in a pot with some soil and a dash of water. You don’t even have to buy a pot either. Use an old Milo tin, a jar, a shoe — the possibilities are endless. Price: free Where to buy: Not other people’s gardens without permission. 8. A William Upchurch pet portrait Geraldton award-winning artist William Upchurch recently took over the city’s LightBox Gallery with portraits of pets he found walking around town. Now, he’s decided to offer his services to the broader community — and just in time for Christmas! If you know somebody who loves their pet as much as 18th-century British subjects loved the queen, make sure to slide into his dms. Price: $40 Where to buy: Contact William via Instagram at @upchurchbrand 10. Bijoux Botanicals earrings I almost considered not putting these on the list because I am pretty sure every earring-wearing person in Geraldton already owns three pairs. But, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. It’s impossible to go wrong with these gorgeous pieces. And, they’re all one-of-a-kind, so there’s no risk you’ll be buying a loved one a pair they already own. Price: $30-$60 Where to buy: Tarts & co, Platform markets, Etsy