Natural Selection Gifts

Want to see more Australian made holiday ornaments? Here are some photos. Also many other wooden native animals by Matchmates without Santa hats can decorate all year round and be made into mobiles or wall ornaments. Wishing you all a healthy 2024! Visit: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product-category/christmas-decoration/

The holiday season is rolling in. Chanukkah starts on the eve of the 7th of December and Christmas and New Year a moment later. Delight those you care about with Australian made ornaments. Happy holidays! We post same day! Have a look: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product-category/christmas-decoration/

Waratahs are magnificent if you can spot them in the wild. I was lucky to find these a bit past their prime but you can see the beautiful seed that guarantees more flowers in the future. If you want to enjoy Telopea Speciosissima, the NSW state flower all year, for many years, have a look at these designs hand printed by the artist Pam Price here in Sydney. See her other wildflower and native animal designs in pure linen tea towels and 100% cotton aprons. See: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product-category/the-graphic-factory/

Hi all, the weather is crazy and the birds are singing. Just a reminder for this year's Aussie Backyard Bird Count. It is wonderful to focus- ideally with someone else for 20 minutes to observe the bords in your vicinity. Do it one or many times during the week of 16-22 October, 2023. Last year we were surprised to see a bush turkey about 10 metres up a tree in a park in the inner west of Sydney.

Galahs are fabulous! Seeing one high up in a tree outside its nest with its partner inside the hollow makes me love these pink beauties even more. Pictured are a few of our galah items for you to have at home. Of course many of our products have a wide variety of native birds all together. Visit us to see more natives at: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au

Have you ever seen a frog do yoga? Well here they are! Leaping frogs from Badger's Workshop. His sand animals are used by many therapists as a tactile, calming playthings. We have a great variety. They are great to hold your recipe book on the right page or to sit next to your computer screen to keep you company. We were Badger's first customers many years ago. Have a look and...I dare you not to smile! https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/badgers-workshop/

Hopefully you purposely buy Australian made goods all year round. Just as a reminder though...this is Australian made week. Most all of our gifts are made here and many of them carry the Aus Made Aus Grown green and gold kangaroo logo. Here are a few of my favourite products that carry the logo: See the rest of our hundreds of locally made beauties at:https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/

One week to Earth Hour on Saturday 26th of March 2023. Turn off the lights and all unnecessary electricals and enjoy the quiet!

We are proud to carry Australian made Dented Diva poppy jewellery to wear on ANZAC Day, 25 April each year or all year. These celebrate and remember those who have served in the armed forces to protect and keep the peace around the world. They are hand made in NSW and a portion of the proceeds is donated each year to a different charity for those who have invested part of their lives for our wellbeing. They are bright and shiny and made of top quality materials, surgical steel earring posts or strong magnet catches. Please visit: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/dented-diva/

One more week to post to guarantee delivery by Christmas. We are happy to gift wrap if you are sending directly to friends or family. We have cute and useful and very unique gifts for everyone. Here are photos of some of our most popular gifts ever! Also we have a sale on our ever popular Australiana ornaments 6 for 5. Come visit and see what we have to offer at: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/

Christmas and Hanukkah is coming!!!! We have lots of Australiana ornaments to offer and a special on many of 6 for five or just look at the weird and wonderful creatures and icons we have on offer: Have a look at: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product-category/christmas/ or just type in Christmas in the search bar to see the full range of individual decorations. Still time to send overseas if you are quick or Australia wide by 8/12/22 to WA due to flooding issues. We are happy to giftwrap if you ask us!

Australia Post international Christmas lodgement dates are 21-28 November (depending on the country) in order for your gift to arrive on time. We are always happy to add a handwritten postcard to your gift. Why not add an Aussie ornament to your present (type Christmas into the search bar)? We always try to add a little surprise as well. Where did this year escape as we were finally able to be out and about? Have a look at our 800+ gifts at: www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au

Bird week is nearly here 17-23 October 2022 and the yearly Backyard Bird Count (which only takes 20 minutes) is on again. Register at: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/. You can use the app or the website. It can be done anywhere anytime. I find the app great all year round if you want to identify birds.

The simple beauty of the myriad shapes of eucalyptus leaves. Enjoy a selection rendered in timber. View ours at: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product/framed-eucalyptus-leaves-panel/

Sydney Harbour is welcoming many more fur seals and sea lions to its rocks and shores in winter. Scientists are trying to figure out why but they know the harbour is much cleaner and commercial fishing has been banned. There is a citizen science project, Wild
Sydney Harbour now studying the ecology of the harbour. The (mostly male) animals are visiting from Montague Island (off the NSW far south coast.)
Pictured are our limited bronze seal and seal lion from Cobblecast Australia. See our range of marine creatures at:
https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product-category/sea-creatures/

Giving a hand-crafted gift gives more than a lifetime of pleasure as they are often handed down through generations. We have a very wide range lovingly made from metal, glass, wood, ceramics and leather. Choosing an amusing bookmark or combining with others to purchase a hand sculpted native creature supports local artists and spreads beauty. We are always happy to gift wrap and included a hand-written gift card for you. Please visit: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/artists/

We support Australian Made Week 6-12 June 2022 but we do it all year long! We carry hundreds of gifts lovingly and responsibly made in Australia. We are also long term supporters of the Australian Made Australia Grown campaign meant to support the promotion of wonderful locally made goods. Let us know if you make something that would suit our business. Buy Australian and stay well! Please visit us: www.https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/

Once again we have supported the Glebe (NSW) Society with a market stall (donating part of the proceeds.) The speaker presented information on nature surviving and thriving in urban areas and why this is important. Therefore, all products featured native flora or fauna readily found in cities. There were lots of items with: kookaburras, magpies, fairy wrens, cockatoos, rosellas, galahs, owls, possums, native flowers and eucalypts. The photos below show the stall, please note that we have about 700 other products! Have a look at: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/

Pentecost is celebrated on Sunday 5 June this year and we have beautifully hand painted beeswax 3-D Flame candles with 5 wicks in two sizes. These can of course be used for any occasion (so long as they are on a flame-proof base and not left unattended!) They come flat-packed in two pieces so can be stored away after use. Hand made exclusively for us in Sydney by The Candle Factory. See details: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product/small-flame-candle/ and https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product/large-flame-candle/

Elegant hand-rolled pure Beeswax 45cm tall candle tapers dipped in natural beeswax and made in Sydney.

The creamy coloured candles with cotton wick burn for several hours and smell naturally sweet.

These can also be used for Palm Sunday 10/4/2022, Orthodox Easter 24/4/22 or Greek Easter 24/4/22 (then known as lambades or lambatha).

Sold as pairs packed in cardboard and bubble wrap.

Custom sizes available please contact us for information.
https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product/pair-hand-rolled-45cm-beeswax-long-candle/

Sydney's Harbour Bridge was opened 90 years ago on the 19 March 1932. Shown are a few of our locally crafted celebrations of "The Coathanger" as it is affectionately known. You can build your own model with a Nanoblocks version as well! Free gift with each purchase of a bridge item. Happy Birthday! See our other items at: www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/page/5/?s=sydney+harbour+bridge&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1

What to give your Valentine❤️(any day of the year) ???? We have lots of things that will let them feel you know them well and care. We have 800 items to choose from (most Australian made) like: a blue wren necklace/whistle, lorikeet brooch, tea light holders, cooks’ spoons, carved wooden bowls, art tea towels, cuddly native animal toys, socks with Aussie birds, egg cups and more. We are always happy to gift wrap and to include a personalised card! Have a look at: www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au

What to give your Valentine❤️(any day of the year) ???? We have lots of little things that will let them feel you know them well and care about them. We have 800 items to choose from (most Australian made) like: a blue wren necklace/whistle, lorikeet brooch, tea light holder, cooks spoon, hand cream, carved wooden bowl, art tea towel, cuddly native stuffed animal toys, socks with magpies, egg cup with a kangaroo...We are always happy to gift wrap and add a personalised card! Have a look at: www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au

Australiana is always our theme and we have over 70 unusual Christmas decorations for you to choose. As well our ever popular 12 days of Christmas and Aussie Christmas linen tea towels and eucalyptus wooden trivets that are practical all year round. We are happy to add a hand written card and gift wrap if you want a gift sent directly to someone.

Hanukkah starts tonight, the 28th November ( no matter how you spell it ). Happy Chanukkah! We try to post the same day we receive orders so if you order these they should still arrive in time or be enjoyed every year in the future! Have a look at our Australian made ornaments and coasters with kippah at: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product/koala-jewish-wooden-decoration/ Note: the menorah is on to its 4th generation of celebrations

Let's celebrate and support our craftspeople from all over Australia! We have a multitude of handcrafts made from ceramic, reclaimed native timbers, glass, bronze and Banksia nuts. Find a unique gift for someone you care about or for yourself. See: https://www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/product-category/handcrafts/ Just ask for gift wrapping plus we offer free postage on purchases over $75.

20% Off all Banksia Gifts and Buttonworks! Wide array of practical, earthy gifts for everyone lovingly made by these two family run Australian crafts businesses. From earrings to ornaments, coasters, trivets, scent pods, puzzles, 3D cityscapes many of which have gift packaging. Have a look at the many options at: www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/buttonworks/ and www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/banksia-gifts/ To claim your discount, at checkout use the code: banksiabuttons and you can still claim free local postage if you spend over $75!

Sometimes a little gift means a lot! Just had a customer replace his mother's beloved lost bookmark. These hand made 3D Australian leather bookmarks are each unique and last in their amusing positions for many years and can be sent in an envelope. Have a look at: www.naturalselectiongifts.com.au/?s=bookmark&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1 We have hundreds of useful and delightful gifts and we post worldwide.

It's that time again! Spend 20 minutes observing the birds in the sky and your backyard between 18-24 October 2021 and contribute to our knowledge of what wonder is around. I have included two beauties* that recently visited my urban yard at close range. Remember to register at: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ You can also download a wonderful app that helps to identify birds all year long! (*kookaburra and juvenile grey butcherbird) Enjoy!