Christmas can be a wonderful mixture of excitement and anticipation, and a bit of a mad rush to bring it all together for the big day.
Whether you are planning the biggest of family celebrations with all the relatives, or a lovely quiet Christmas Day at home with close friends, a trip to Salamanca Market is a great way to take the stress out of shopping and find everything you need in one location.
Here is our guide to help you find some easy gifts this Christmas. So, grab a few bags, or a lovely basket or two and enjoy the day out with plenty of stalls, entertainment and food to enjoy.
Something to share
Sharing is caring and gifts that are not just for one can be very well received and help you save a few dollars in the process.
Consider a box of mixed chocolates from Lakker Chocolatiers, they make handmade Belgian chocolate and its absolutely worth every small bite for the pure indulgence.
Flavoured pop-corn is all the rage, and the pop you will get from Island Pop are cleverly crafted and incredibly moreish.
And if you're feeling nutty, stop by at Copper Pot and grab some of their selections of gourmet flavoured nuts. You'll be the most popular person on the day if you hand these around!
Buy for the table
Did someone say bring the pudding? Bruny Island Gourmet Plum Puddings can help you out with a traditional plum pudding that you can pretend you made yourself! Just add the custard!
Nothing brings more delight than a punnet (or five), of Westerway Raspberry Farm Raspberries or strawberries. Fresh berries straight from the grower, full of flavour and perfect with cream.
Flowers are the perfect way to bring some colour and freshness to your table. Stop by at Southern Flowers for your Christmas lilies or at Henry Van der Stay for some lovely bunches of happy color.
Something environmental
Why contribute to the woes of the world when you can support the businesses that do some good in the world?
A bottle of gin from Derwent Distillery will not only taste good but it will help support the Tasmanian Hand Fish.
Everyone loves coffee and buying a packet from Cheeky Devil Roasters will also support the Tasmanian Devil.
Support and save our local wildlife with signage from Ruth Waterhouse and help raise awareness of preventing roadkill by driving slower after dark.
Something unique and beautiful
If you are looking for something unique and beautiful you are in luck, the market has plenty of both.
For a touch of sparkle in glass, visit Gemma Clements stall to see all of her handblown pendants, perfume bottles and decorations.
Sea Soul Studio has a huge range of beautiful ceramics that also make for designer homewares. Have a look at their lamps, bowls and spoons.
Catherine Arsault creates beautiful and original woodcut prints of native animals and nature. These are truly a work of art.
Nourishing gifts
A gift that nourishes is also a gift that can last well after Christmas Day is done and dusted.
Malano have a wonderful and blackly stylish range of natural skincare which comes with an ethos of care and sustainability, infused with ethically sourced ingredients. Try their Ultra Soothe skin cream for dry skin, its divine.
Milie Organics also have a great range of natural and organic skincare products all designed themselves and gentle on the skin. Try their rich hand cream for soft skin.
Touchwood Farm have made a range of goat milk soaps and lotions, just perfect for delicate skin, and while you are there you can try some of their ice-creams, cajetta and deliciously good goat milk.
Plan for the after party
After all the excitement and presents, plan to enjoy a quiet reflective moment with your favourite drop.
Hellfire Distillery have deliciously divine gins and liqueurs. A tipple of gin is a wonderfully relaxing after dinner drop.
Or if you would like to add some Christmas sparkle, McHenry's have a lovely gin with real gold included. Shaking is recommended!
And if you are looking for something timeless stop by at Old Kempton and try some of their whisky.
Need more inspiration? Visit the Salamanca Market website to browse their Christmas gift guides and start planning you visit for the weekend.