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Day 17: Around the home

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For those who are difficult to buy for, lovely things for around the home rarely go amiss. Here's a selection of unique pieces and local Kiwi artisan creations ...

Look to local Kiwi boutiques such as online stores Foxes and Father Rabbit for unique homewares of the kind that won't break the bank. No $500 lamps in sight!

If you've got a little more cash to spare, splurge on a creation by a local Kiwi artist from a store such as Clever Bastards. Supporting local artists will give you double the warm fuzzy feeling of gift-giving ...

 

Love this handblown glass milk carton from Foxes

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Father Rabbit has lovely cake stands ...

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... wooden memo clipboards ...

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... and old-fashioned wire storage baskets

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This amazing floating shelf from Wocolate is bound to be a book-lover's favourite

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Organise your keys stylishly – also from Wocolate

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These egg cups from Mondegreen are pretty special and come in a variety of animal shapes

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And Zekiah Heath's candy bowls add a cute touch

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