GREAT GIFT AND TEMPTING TREATS!

IF THE SHOE FITS - Imelda’s of Maleny features unique, podiatrist-approved, and classic styles for all feet. Shop 3/50 Maple Street, Maleny / 0499 925 865 / facebook.com/ImeldasOfMaleny

SOMETHING UNIQUE - The Australian Red Cedar Gallery, Obi Valley Woodworks - find a beautifully crafted gift no-one else will have, from stunning sculptures and artworks to original furniture by artist Jack Wilms. Cedar Creations, 430 Hunsley Road, Coolabine / 5472 3996 / cedarcreations.com.au

PRAWNS FOR THE BARBIE - Australian Caught Prawns from this Sunny Coast family-owned business, ready to take your order in 3 or 5 kilogram boxes. Snap-frozen at sea, cooked or green, call Tiff or Peter / 0447 077 906 /australiancaughtprawns.com

FRAME A MEMORY – James Frames in Maleny is the spot to frame something special for a gift or buy some art supplies for the budding Picasso in your home. From Posca pens to oil paints to polychromos pencils! 38b Coral St, Maleny / 5494 2100 / jamesframes.com.au

COLOUR YOUR WORLD - Illume Creations is a unique Montville gallery showcasing Tina Cooper Glass Art and other local artists’ work: glass pens, lampwork, tealights, dichroic and glass bead jewellery, vases, and more. Shop 4 Mayfield/127-133 Main St, Montville / (07) 5478 5440 / illumecreations.com.au

GIFTS FOR THE GARDEN – Forest Heart EcoNursery is the perfect spot to find native plants, trees, decorative pots, books and giftware. 20 Coral St, Maleny / (07) 5435 2193 / forestheart.com.au

GET FIT! – Get Active Fitness and Personal Training is the place to find that inspiration to improve your fitness for 2025, with Rachel Lockman encouraging you every step of the way. 23 Bunya St, Maleny / 0423 618 945 / instagram.com/get_active.fitness 

COSMETICS AND CANDLES - Lindner Family Pharmacy sell gorgeous Natio cosmetics and skincare, candles, aromatherapy diffusers and a stylish selection of gifts. 9 Obi Obi Rd, Mapleton / (07) 5445 7459 / lfpharmacy.com.au

HEARTY FARE – Homegrown Café in Palmwoods is a perfect place to treat someone over Christmas with exceptional coffee/tea and homemade cake. Delicious dishes for breakfast and lunch are usually made with produce from the café kitchen garden. Shop 3 4-6 4/6 Little Main St, Palmwoods / 0458 270 368 / facebook.com/homegrownpalmwoods

A PERFECT GETAWAY - Secrets on the Lake is a stunning spot for couples or groups looking for accommodation in secluded, luxury, treehouse cabins. Their award-winning ‘Dining on the Deck’ licensed restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, Tuesday to Sunday. 207 Narrows Rd, Montville / (07) 5478 5888 / secretsonthelake.com.au

A PRESSIE FOR YOUR PET - District Vets Maleny can offer a Christmas pamper, with nail clipping, washing and grooming, and a selection of toys on offer. 7 Myrtle St, Maleny / (07) 5499 9077 / localvet.com.au/DistrictVetsMaleny

RAISING EYEBROWS - Coastal Cosmedics offers feather-touch eyebrow tattooing, beauty treatments and cosmetic injections, with gift vouchers available. 45 Sixth Ave, Cotton Tree, Maroochydore / 0422 187 915 / coastalcosmedics.com.au

ETHICAL GIFT CHOICES - Maple Street Co-op has everything from organic skincare to gardening and recipe books, and from kitchenware to botanical blends. 37 Maple Street, Maleny / 5494 2088 / maplestreet.coop

A FABULOUS HAIRCUT – Nellie’s Creative Hair Design will have you glam for the Christmas party, or you can gift a friend, as this team knows how to create vibrant tones and stunning highlights, along with haircuts and styles for any length. 21 Coral St, Maleny / 0438 785 443 / nelliescreativehairdesign.com.au

SOME ‘ME TIME’! – Blue Zen Massage is the place to step out of the busy season for an hour, or does someone you know need time to relax? 45 Ratcliffe Rd, Diamond Valley / 0407 002 567 / bluezenmassage.com