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Aussie stars reveal their go-to last-minute Christmas gift

By Madhurima Haque|

You've done it again จC it's December 22 ?and you've forgotten a Chrissy present for one of your closest friends. You have to swallow back the sinking sense of betrayal and focus on frantically finding the perfect gift within budget AND within their taste.

Luckily for you, a bunch of Aussie stars and Nine talent have pitched in with their ideas for the best last-minute ?gift to give to the one person you forgot this Christmas.

Shelly Horton, 9Honey lifestyle presenter & columnist

Glasshouse Candles จC Night Before Christmas. It's probably my favourite fragrance and really does smell like a happy Christmas.

There's no love or thought in a gift card or voucher. Take a punt and buy a pressie. ?

Shelly Horton
Shelly Horton thinks gift cards are "thoughtless" as a last-minute gift option. (Instagram/Shelly Horton)

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Laura Henshaw?, Keep It Cleaner co-founder and CEO

I love doing gift cards! I know some people might think it's lazy but I think it's so appropriate, especially when you know the person loves the brand and they will find exactly what they're looking for.

Peter Psaltis, 4BC WWOS presenter

If in doubt, a movie voucher. But I prefer buying presents than giving vouchers!

Sami Lukis, 9Honey contributor

Sami Lukis wine
Sami is partial to a good bottle of wine as a last-minute gift. (Instagram)

My go-to Christmas gift this year is wine from The Hidden Sea. I'm an ambassador for this wonderful South Australian wine company because I really love their mission: they've committed to removing 10 bottles of plastic from the worlds' oceans for every bottle of wine they sell. I love the idea of giving a gift that also does some good.

Tracy Vo, 9News reporter

Gift voucher. So people can get what they actually want.

Leila McKinnon, Nine presenter

Books, because you can never have enough.

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Victoria Arbiter, 9Honey royal commentator

As someone who is perpetually cold, I love to give the gift of warmth. Anything Barefoot Dreams is always a hit. From blankets to robes, the fabrics are จC as the brand name suggests จC utterly dreamy and a decadent treat.?

Liz Hayes, 60 Minutes reporter

Something that either smells or tastes good.?

Maria Thattil, 9Honey columnist

A good bloody book. And this year I know exactly which one I will be gifting my loved ones.?

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Maria Thattil
Maria will be gifting her new book Unbounded this Christmas. (Instagram)

Amber Sherlock, 9News Sydney presenter

Peter Alexander pyjamas. I buy them for all my nieces and nephews จC usually matching!?

Sofie Formica, 4BC Afternoons presenter

Champagne! I figure the recipient can enjoy it in NYE.

Steph Claire Smith, Keep It Cleaner co-founder

I think experiences are the best type of present! You'll know the person you're gifting to will enjoy a special moment and you will have contributed to that. Whether it's to a nice restaurant, a spa treatment or contribution to a holiday, gifting an experience will always be memorable and more often than not can be enjoyed with someone else.

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Steph Claire Smith
Steph Claire Smith recommends experiences as a last-minute gift. (Instagram)

Kirra Michel, influencer and Peloton instructor

Making banana bread for friends, especially because I don't typically bake. So, a lot of love goes into it!

Spencer Howson, 4BC weekend presenter

For years it was CDs and DVDs, but sadly that doesn't cut it anymore. So now it's a bottle of red wine from Queensland's Granite Belt. This year either Golden Grove or Girraween Estate.

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