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SA Style’s Ultimate Christmas Playlist

on 24th December 202124th December 2021 By editor

Music has the power to set the mood and this year, your Christmas should be special, so why not go that extra mile with a special playlist?

No Christmas playlist is complete without Mrs Claus herself, Mariah Carey. Nothing surpasses the Christmas power of All I Want for Christmas Is You but some honourable mentions from the queen herself are: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Silent Night, O Holy Night and Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town.

In close proximity, dare we say, is Ariana Grande who dominates the jolly season’s sound waves with her hit Santa Tell Me. Other honourable mentions from the rising queen are: Last Christmas, Snow In California and Santa Baby, which she sings with ex co-star Liz Gillies.

The King of Christmas is Michael Bublé with his classic tune, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas. Michael’s honourable mentions are: Holly Jolly Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jingle Bells and Let It Snow!

Meanwhile, the Prince of Christmas is arguably Justin Bieber with his iconic rendition of Mistletoe. Justin’s version of Silent Night is also beautiful while his honourable mentions are: All I Want Is You and Fa La La. A close second for the title is Sam Smith, purely for his incredible version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.

In terms of classic Christmas songs we can’t go past: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow and Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Dean Martin, Last Christmas by Wham!, Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms, Sleigh Ride by The Ronettes, Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by The Jackson 5, Do They Know It’s Christmas by Band Aid, Santa Baby by Kylie Minogue, Please Come Home for Christmas by Eagles and of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a little bit of Dolly with Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas by the one and only Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé.

South Australian Style’s Ultimate Christmas Playlist

All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande

Mistletoe – Justin Bieber

Silent Night – Justin Bieber

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow – Dean Martin

Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Mariah Carey

Santa Baby – Ariana Grande and Liz Gillies

Silent Night – Mariah Carey

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas – Michael Bublé

Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid

Holy Night – Mariah Carey

Please Come Home for Christmas – Eagles

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – The Jackson 5

Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano

Last Christmas – Ariana Grande

Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Dean Martin

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town – Mariah Carey

Snow In California – Ariana Grande

Holly Jolly Christmas – Michael Bublé

Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Michael Bublé

Jingle Bells – Michael Bublé

Let It Snow! – Michael Bublé

All I Want Is You – Justin Bieber

Last Christmas – Wham!

Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes

Fa La La – Justin Bieber

Santa Baby – Kylie Minogue

Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas – Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Sam Smith

Is it OK to Regift?

on 11th December 202111th December 2021 By editor

As the gifting season fast approaches, the ethics surrounding regifting unwanted gifts rears its sustainable head.

There is so much stigma surrounding regifting, however, in the current climate where the war on waste is raging, why is it so taboo?

Alexis Todorovski from SCRgroup, Australia’s largest and most innovative company for the recovery of unwanted textiles and household items, is a big supporter of regifting and recommends it as a more sustainable gift buying option.

Alexis offers some words of wisdom on the rules of regifting to ensure your unwanted present ends up with someone who will appreciate it.

1. Never regift within the same circle

An obvious point that needs to be emphasised. It is important to create as much distance as possible between the gift and the giver. This will reduce the risk of anyone finding out and any feelings being hurt as a result.

2. Regift with the recipient in mind

Find a person who you can imagine buying something similar for anyway. The goal is to ensure the gift gets maximum use and appreciation.

3. Don’t forget about donating

If you can’t think of who to regift it to or it’s just not worthy of being passed on to your friends or family, then before you decide to throw it away or store it, consider dropping it off at a charity or SCRgroup collection hub.

4. Assess the condition

If you don’t want anyone to know you’re regifting then it’s important to make sure it’s in the perfect condition and original packaging. You will also need to look out for any labels or personalisation that may have been added to the gift for you. No one wants to be caught regifting a gift that has been engraved with their name!

Every Christmas SCRgroup sees a significant increase in illegal dumping with many people leaving their unwanted gifts outside collection hubs. If you’re looking to get rid of unwanted gifts, considering regifting. There is nothing wrong with finding a new home for an item, especially if you would buy that same gift for that person anyway.

Remove the stigma of regifting and practice being sustainable.

SA Style’s Gift Guide 2021

on 7th December 20217th December 2021 By editor

Welcome to SA Style’s Gift Guide for 2021. We have collated the best products to put under the Christmas tree this season.

LUxe Tech

For that extra special someone in your life, look to Bang & Olufsen for products that make memories.

1. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9, POA; 2. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95, POA; 3. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ, POA; 4. Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge, POA; 5. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, POA; 6. Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level, POA; 7. Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen, POA

Bang & Olufsen Adelaide

Shop 2/236 The Parade, Norwood

08 7903 9011

bangolufsenadelaide.com.au

@bangolufsenadelaide

Inside and Out

Colourful gift ideas for interior lovers everywhere, thanks to the team at Hobby Home & Garden.

Hobby Home & Garden

30 Beulah Road, Norwood

08 8362 7385

hobbyhomeandgarden.com.au

@hobbyhomeandgarden

Food and Wine Hampers

Fool Proof

Left gift shopping to the last minute with no time to think? Here’s a hamper that anyone would love.

Krosno Connoisseur Wine Decanter, $59.95, House & Garden; Adelaide Gin (700ml), $75, Australian Distilling Co; CW Winemaker Series 2019 Limited Release Sparkling Pinot, $24, CW Wines; Chilli Pressed Olive Oil 250ml, $15, Rio Vista Olives; Mary Valley Dried Fruit Orange, $25-$80, TwoPairs.

Platter Fanatic

Who doesn’t love a platter? For that special person in your circle who could live off gourmet platters, here’s a hamper for them.

Paddle Board, $75, TwoPairs; Basil Pressed Olive Oil 250ml, $15, Rio Vista Olives; Traditional Bocconcini, $5.50, La Casa Del Formaggio; Chardonnay 2021, $37, Moorak; Original Dukkah, $6.99, Goodies + Grains.

The Hosts

For the people in your life that love to host a good party, thank them this Christmas with these helpful goodies.

Seed Mix 12 Pack, $282, Lambrook Wines; Casalinga Beetroot Pappardelle, $5, L’Abruzzese; Aerobie Aeropress Coffee Maker, $50, 1645 Coffee Roasters; Kalamata Olives, $10, Rio Vista Olives; Milk Chocolate Freeze Dried Strawberries, $7.99-$29, Quinzi’s Confectionery.

The Person Who Has Everything

It can be hard to buy for the person who seems to have it all. Luckily, we’ve got you covered.

The Hundred of Moorooroo Special Edition Fortified, $140, Moorooroo Park Vineyards; 2010 Dolce Far Niente, $28, Moorooroo Park Vineyards; Espresso 500g, $16.75, Rio Coffee; 2018 Director’s Cut Shiraz, $37, Heartland Wines; Black Truffle Aioli, $18, TwoPairs.

Self Care

These goodies are perfect for any beauty fanatic.

1. Aesop Rose Hair and Scalp Moisturising Masque, $37, aesop.com; 2. Hourglass Unlocked and Caution Mascara Duo, $66, mecca.com.au; 3. Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Treatment, $100, sephora.com.au; 4. Grown Alchemist Detox Eye-Makeup Remover, $27, grownalchemist.com; 5. Fluff Face Oil #1, $43, itsallfluff.com, 6. Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops, $51, mecca.com.au

Little Ones

Sugar and spice and all things nice – here’s the perfect stocking stuffer for that new little person in your life.