the frankie box is bringing the gift-y cheer this festive season

We have some very special news, frankerinos – drum roll, please… the frankie box is back for another festive season and it’s just about our favourite one yet! Just in time for Christmas, the brand-spanking-new frankie box is chock full of 30 gift-y items. Whether you’re treating yourself, a pal, or plan to do a li’l bit of both, each frankie box is valued up to $765. frankie subscribers can nab the festive box for a special pre-sale price of $169.99 from November 19th, while everyone else can get their mitts on it from November 25th for $189.99. Take a peek at what will be awaiting you inside! 

SOMETHING TO GET THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING

Peppermint – Bucket Hat DIY Sewing Pattern. (Valued at $5)
Just in time for the season of sunshine, this beginner-friendly sewing pattern for a swish bucket hat is the perfect DIY summer project. Plus, because you’re the captain of your own sewing adventure, you can make it up in all different colours and patterns – lovely stuff!

Obus – Love Again Fabric Bundle. (Valued at $25)
The frankie box gods are smiling down on us with this rad bundle of fabric bits from our friends at Obus. Each bundle features exclusive Obus prints, made up of a unique collection of fabric offcuts. And just when you were wondering what material you will use to sew your Peppermint bucket hat…

Macmilan – The Timeout Journal. (Valued at $22.99)
If unplugging, de-stressing and reconnecting with yourself is on your to-do list for this summer, we have just the goods to get you started. The Timeout Journal is a prompt-filled book of activities and thinking space that will have you unwinding from the year and sinking into the holiday season in no time.

Existential Press – Washi Tape. (Valued up to $14.95)
Washi tape is rad, and if there's anyone we trust to design the prettiest washi tape in town, it's Existential Press. The Melbourne/Naarm independent stationery house has quite the knack for designing lovely things that tell stories of human existence and the natural world. Each frankie box will feature one of three washi tape designs.

kikki.K – Long List Notepad. (Valued at $9.99)
If you’re anything like us, you need to write something down to remember it. Thanks to this adorable to-do notepad by kikki.K, we’ll be reminded to check our lists not once, but definitely twice. Trust the stationery folk to save our day with beautiful organisational bits!

PILOT – 3 Pack of PILOT FriXionBall Limited-Edition PoolParty Erasable Gel Pen in Black, plus Eraser or PILOT FriXionBall PoolParty Erasable Gel Pen 0.7mm Blue 3 Paclk. (Valued at $14)
Boring old biros have no chance of being fished out of the pencil case when these rad ones by PILOT are in the mix. The super-cute pens are adorned with funny little characters – because duh – and are erasable for extra ease of creativity. Perfect for making those long summer to-do lists (consisting of chilling out, relaxing, reading a book... all the usual important stuff).

TASTY THINGS

Industry Beans – DC Coffee 250g bag of The Duchess or The Darkness. (Valued at $13.90)
Your morning cup of bean juice is about to get a makeover with this new addition to your breakfast routine. DC Coffee is making a special feature in the frankie box – lucky box-getters will receive a 250g bag of either the dark chocolatey The Duchess blend or the full-bodied The Darkness blend.

Loco Love – Luvio Chocolate Block. (Valued at $9.95)
What’s a gift box without a sweet treat? Loco Love have sorted us out with the goods thanks to a mouth-watering block of choccy from their Luvio range. Crafted from fair-trade cacao to create maple-sweetened chocolate, this nice stuff is free from GMOs, seed oil and gluten. Expect to get either the yummo Roasted Hazelnut or Toasted Coconut varieties.

Keating & Co. Condiments – Sunny Girl Limoncello Hot Sauce. (Valued at $18)
As if the hot sauce goodness at Keating & Co. Condiments couldn’t get any better, they come out with this limoncello extravaganza. Featuring mango and pineapple, plus floral habanero heat, this bright, tropical and unforgettable sauce is a must-have dinner party table addition.

T2 – Sleep Tight tea bags 10 pack and French Earl Grey tea bags 10 pack. (Valued at $16)
The tea people at T2 are delighting us with not one but TWO flavours of their delicious beverages. Each and every frankie box includes 10 tea bags of both French Earl Grey (yummo!) and Sleep Tight Tea (thank goodness!) so you have something nice to both start and end your days.

SOME STUFF TO WEAR

FunkyFunYou – Handmade Earrings. (Valued at $38)
It’s no secret that we’re big ol’ fans of the clever workshop clogs behind FunkyFunYou. Not only do they sell DIY jewellery kits and workshops for you to make your own pretty things, but they also have their own handmade silver things for sale. The frankie box is lucky enough to include a pair of limited-edition swish earrings from their archive collection – yahoo!

Paire – SilkMode Quarter Socks. (Valued at $21)
A good outfit starts with good socks. Paire knows this well, and that’s why their SilkMode quarter socks are crafted to be ultra-fine and exceptionally soft, made from Mulberry silk and sustainable Modal. No more smelly feet but more stylish bits for your tootsies? Delightful! Expect a different colour in each frankie box.

Princess Highway – Sunflower Satin Scarf or Ditsy Floral Narrow Headscarf. (Valued up to $24)
Frizzy fly-aways are no competition for the pretty scarves Princess Highway have tucked into the frankie box. You’ll receive one of two options, each as equally summery as the other. Plus, these charming things look as lovely tied around your shopping bag handles as they do on your noggin.

ELK – Earrings (one of three styles). (Valued at $59)
The lovely folk at ELK have delighted us – and all of you! – with a pair of swish earrings for this year’s festive frankie box. You’ll receive one of three styles from their archival collection, perfect for gifting to a pal or keeping for your own lobes.

SELF-CARE BITS AND BOBS

Cactus Skincare – Matcha Detox Mask or Nature’s Antioxidant Crème. (Valued up to $84)
Cactus Skincare is all about creating nice stuff for your skin that has been inspired by the natural world, and this Matcha Detox Mask and Nature’s Antioxidant Crème are sure-fire proof. This skincare biz knows that beautiful skin is all about creating healthy conditions to help it thrive.

Selfie Nails – Bag Charm Nail File. (Valued at $13)
A rough edge to a nail can ruin a day. Now, thanks to this nifty nail file that doubles as a schmick bag charm, our days will forever be only splendid. Selfie Nails knows how to make good nail stuff, too – their awesome stick-on nails are a great way to dress up your Chrissie lunch outfit.

Ena Living – Sleepy Essential Oil Roll-On 10ml. (Valued at $19.95)
What do you get when you blend lavender, cedarwood, bergamot, chamomile and ylang ylang pure essential oils with jojoba oil? Only the loveliest essential oil roll-on! This bedtime scent will have you floating away to snooze land in no time at all.

DARCY Smells Good – La La Body Wash in Tangerine and Lemon. (Valued at $28)
If you thought that body wash couldn’t be fun, think again. DARCY Smells Good’s La La Body Wash combines all the bright and tanginess of tangerine with all the zest and sweetness of lemon, creating a zingy body wash that your body (and your nose) will love.

Raww – Flutter Lash Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil. (Valued at $26.99)
“What long eyelashes you have!” Expect to hear a lot of that once you get your mitts on Raww’s lash-lengthening mascara, awaiting you in the frankie box. Featuring argan oil for extra goodness, this mascara is all about conditioning your lash-y bits to be long and flirty.

Lush – Super Milk Body Spray. (Valued at $65)
When perfume is too much and none at all feels like being naked, Lush’s Super Milk body spray strikes the perfect balance. Think: rich swirls of tonka and vanilla, awash with creaminess and sweetness. Spray it onto your skin and you’ll be smelling like a summer holiday all day long.

Mayvee – Born Like This Neon Pink Nail Polish. (Valued at $19.95)
It is scientifically proven* that vibrant nails make you more confident. (*We personally did the research – you’re welcome.) Thanks to Mayvee’s Born Like This nail polish – a neon pink shine of unapologetic confidence for your fingertips – we’ll never be scared of anything again.

endota – Pink Grapefruit & Lemon Aspen Hand & Body Lotion 250ml. (Valued at $30)
endota is yet again coming through with the goods. This hand and body lotion is like summertime bottled up in a scent. Featuring Lemon Aspen extract and nourishing butters and oils, your skin will thank you for its newfound smoothness (and nice-smelling-ness).

No Pong – Beach Shackin’ Bicarb Free Deodorant. (Valued at $14.95)
If you’re a sensitive soul, inside and out – especially to bicarb – No Pong’s bicarb-free deodorant is a saving grace. The Beach Shackin’ formula offers hints of eucalyptus and lime, so you can feel like you’re laying back on the sand without sweating the small (odour) stuff.

Natio – Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+. (Valued at $19.95)
Natio’s sunscreen is an ace double-whammy of awesomeness. Not only does it offer very high UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection, but it also is lightweight and oil-free – meaning that while your skin is protected from the harsh rays of the summer sun, it still feels as supple and soft as ever.

AIKU – Solid Perfume Tin Pistachio Affair. (Valued at $23)
Carrying around a perfume bottle can be risky business. AIKU’s tins of solid perfume aren’t just super-nifty for on-the-go top ups of your favourite scent, but they’re also stylish as all heck. Slide one into your handbag and whip it out when needed – you’ll thank us later. 

MORE NICE THINGS

Leaf Candle Co. – Mistwood Candle. (Valued at $30)
Leaf Candle Co. is all about crafting handmade candles in the most sustainable way possible. Using re-purposed tin containers, the rad candle biz makes the nicest smelling stuff for your home without hurting the greenery outside of it. Plus, their Mistwood Candle is a brand-spanking-new addition to the candle family – welcome, Mistwood!

The Nonsense Maker – Christmas Card. (Valued at $7.50)
The arty folk at The Nonsense Maker are about to calm all of your Christmas card worries. Their hand-drawn Chrissie cards are each as cute as a button – the perfect addition to your Secret Santa gift or that special someone. (Each frankie box will feature one from their range of original designs.)

Honeybee Wrap – Original Beeswax Wrap. (Valued at $13.95)
It’s about time that plastic cling wrap and Ziploc sandwich bags head the way of the dinosaurs. Once you get your mitts on Honeybee Wrap’s swanky reuseable, waste-free, non-toxic wraps made out of beeswax, you’ll never be tempted by the disposable plastic stuff again. And good riddance, we say!

Smelly Balls – Car Air Freshener. (Valued at $25)
It’s not what you think! Smelly Balls are the car air fresheners that promise quite the opposite of said smelly balls. These reuseable balls handmade from wool felt hang from your rearview mirror (or wherever you desire) and require just a dash of fragrance oil to get your ride smelling oh so good. Each frankie box will feature one of eight scent varieties.

frankie press – frankie magazine 3-issue subscription. (Valued at $45)
Last but certainly not least, the frankie box’s cherry on top to the most delicious Christmas cake you’ve ever tasted is a 3-issue subscription to our own bundle of paper awesomeness. That’s six months of mag goodness! (Psst – if you’re already a subscriber, this makes for a pretty rad pressie for a pal, if we do say so ourselves.)

Keep your eyes peeled for the frankie box when it drops in the frankie shop from November 25th for $189.99 (or from November 19th for just $169.99 for frankie subscribers). Plus, sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop.