It’s reached that time of year, it’s Christmas time again! There are lots of gifts to buy, so we hope our quirky gift guide leading up to Christmas will give you some inspiration. And what if some of the money you spent went straight to charity…? Perhaps that’s enough justification to spend a little extra, or buy something for yourself and deck out your home with new décor.
We recently met the founder of Gifts4Good – an online shopping portal which brings hundreds of online shopfronts into one website. It makes it so easy to find Australian stores for you to browse in search of the perfect personal gift or homewares. PLUS, every purchase generates a donation which goes to a good cause of your choice.
Donating is such an amazing way to spend your money; it can seriously help those in need! Gifts4Good makes it possible to buy whatever you want AND give to a charity or community group at no extra cost!
Just visit the Gifts4Good website, pick a store and click through to the retailer’s website, choose your items and make a purchase as usual. A percentage of the sale goes automatically to our partner charity, GIVIT! To choose your own cause to benefit from your shopping instead, simply join Gifts4Good as a member and select your favourite charity. It’s completely free!
You can purchase your new rugs, towels, and side tables in your pyjamas, while being charitable and saving a bucketload. Talk about multi-tasking!
So when you’re cleaning and re-decorating this spring, head over to Gifts4Good.org.au and take a look at the stores they have. Here are a few to get you started:
1. Adairs– 3.6% donation
Adairs is recognised as Australia’s leading specialist retailer of manchester and homewares, offering the largest and most comprehensive range of bed linen, bedding products, towels, cushions, throws, homewares, wall art and furniture.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/adairs
2. Biome Eco Stores – 4.5% donation
Biome specialises in Australian handmade gifts and home accessories that are all earth-friendly. You can also buy natural skincare, green cleaning and a wide range of other practical eco products. Biome gifts are a great way to express your values through your purchases, and support a small business which supports the planet.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/biome-eco-stores
3. Brosa Furniture – 5% donation
Brosa is an online retailer of designer furniture. We work with designers all round the world to produce unique designer pieces minus the high prices
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/brosa-furniture
4. Dusk – 5% donation
dusk is Australia’s premium retailer of scented candles, unscented candles, candle holders, home decor and gifts. We have over 90 stores in Australia.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/dusk
5. Eastwind Textiles – 7.5% donation
Eastwind Textiles 100% bamboo sheets and towels are made to our specifications in China. Bamboo is grown organically, and the fibre produced is certified by Oeko-Tex100 as recommended by David Suzuki. Our sheets are as soft as cashmere, durable and easy easily. Like all products made with 100% bamboo there is no body odour after use. Our towels absorb three times better than cotton/organic cotton – just one touch and you’re dry!
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/eastwind-textiles
6. enjo outdoor care items.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/enjo
7. Glasshouse Fragrances – 5% donation
Glasshouse Fragrances is Australia’s leading home fragrance brand, known for its iconic Destination Collection of Triple Scented Candles and more.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/glasshouse-fragrances
8. Ha-Ra – 6.25%
Ha-Ra’s vision is to become the leader of green-cleaning technology, providing clients with the best cleaning solutions for domestic and commercial use that are safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly. Originally founded in Germany, Ha-Ra® came to Australia over 25 years ago and is a staple inclusion of many homes.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/ha-ra
9. HomeHello – 10% donation
HomeHello is Australia’s leader in on-demand home cleaning. Simply hop on to our website, and book a professional & reliable home cleaner instantly!
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/homehello
10. Hunters & Gatherers – 5% donation
Hunters & Gatherers Bazaar offer a unique range of lifestyle products: women’s, men’s & kids clothing & accessories, homewares, art, gifts & furniture.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/hunters-gatherers
11. Icon Homeware – 5% donation
Icon Homeware is an Australian company supplying desirable things for living. We offer a wide range of homeware products, furniture and accessories for the living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, and outdoors. Lowest price guarantee.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/icon-homeware
12. iDecorate – 5% donation
iDecorateshop.com makes styling and buying for the home or special occasion easy via our mood-board-meets-shopping cart. Making beautiful affordable.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/idecorate
13. Izzz – 5% Donation
Izzz is a leading online bedding store deals in Doona Covers or Quilt Covers and Bedspreads throughout Australia.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/izzz
14. LivingStyles – 3.5% Donation
LivingStyles.com.au is an online retailer specialising in top quality Furniture & Decor items for latest and best designs at great DISCOUNTED prices
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/living-styles
15. Lylah Rose – 7.5% donation
The Lylah Rose collection of artisan soy candles, melts & diffusers uses the finest quality components; 100% soy bean wax, premium moulded glassware, natural fibre wicks and the finest designer fragrance created by our Sydney based perfumer.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/lylah-rose
16. Manchester Madness – 2.5% donation
An established Australian retailer for bedding, bathroom and home accessories. We are a family owned and operated business. We have a huge product range and appeal to a variety of tastes, preferences and unique needs of our customers, with one exception and that is our price. We have retained the same staff for over 20 years and treat our business like a family and treat our customers like family too.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/manchester-madness
17. Renovator Store – 2.5% Donation
Renovator Store is the online solution for homeowners renovating or building. We have all the bathroom and kitchen fittings, indoor and outdoor lighting, door hardware and more – all IN STOCK in Australia ready to ship.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/renovator-store
18. Table and Desk – 2.5% donation
Custom tables and desks – Designed by you and delivered to your door. Table and Desk is a 100% Australian owned company and all our tables and desks are locally made, keeping jobs in Australia.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/table-and-desk
19. Whiteport – 5% donation
Whiteport specialises in beautiful bed linen, furniture and homewares all themed around a stylish white palette.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/whiteport
20. Zanui – 5% donation
Zanui is Australia’s online destination for furniture and homewares. We provide and inspire consumers with stylish new products for the home. At Zanui, we are committed to offering the widest product range in Australia and a formidable selection of brands that will transform your home
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/zanui
20. ZIZO (formerly Wayfair) – 3.2% Donation
ZIZO offers an extensive range of quality furniture, decor, gifts and lifestyle items for the home. Whatever the style, whatever the budget.
http://www.gifts4good.org.au/australia-online-shopping-stores/zizo
