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Fenton & Fenton Has Your Design-Savvy Gifting Sorted With This $5,000 Giveaway!

Shopping

Lockdown ended and all of a sudden it was November – blink and it will be Christmas! There’s a lot to celebrate this year, and a lot of people to spoil – including YOU.

Fenton & Fenton are really getting into the holiday spirit with their fab ‘The Art of Gifting’ campaign, bringing together a carefully curated edit of homewares and artwork to help you find the perfect pressie.

They’re also hosting a massive giveaway on their website – create your account online and pop together your dream wish list of Fenton & Fenton pieces for your chance to WIN $5,000 to spend!

8th November, 2021

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Photographer – Dave Kulesza.

Lucy Feagins

Monday 8th November 2021

There’s A LOT going on now we’re back out in the world – and between catch up drinks and dinner parties, somehow shopping for Christmas presents has gotta be squeezed in!

‘The Art of Gifting’ holiday campaign by Fenton & Fenton is the answer to finding a stellar edit of art and design presents, all in one place. They’ve put together a digital magazine with gift ideas arranged by theme, alongside beautiful editorial photography so you can see how everything comes together in real life. Whether it’s a fab printed tablecloth for the life of the party; the perfect big water jug for the host with the most; a simple sculpture for the quiet achiever, or an out-there artwork your most stylish family member, Fenton & Fenton has figured it all out – and has made it super easy to shop!

Interior stylist and Fenton & Fenton founder Lucy Fenton has also shared her picks from The Art of Gifting edit. We’re loving this multi-coloured acrylic Christmas tree (used throughout this campaign) for a bit of easy Xmas glam that you can pull out every year; these Fiesta placement sets that will surely bring the party vibe to any dining table; and OBSESSED with this Pop cork stump that looks exactly like a champagne bottle cork – what could be more festive than that?!

To really let the good times roll, Fenton & Fenton are hosting a giveaway where you could win $5,000 to spend online and bring a joyful update to your home! Here’s how it works:

1. Get started by creating or signing in to your Fenton & Fenton account
2. Choose your pieces and ‘Add to Wish List’ – these will be saved to your account
3. Finalise your wishlist by November 15th
4. The winner will be randomly chosen on November 16th and notified via email

View the terms & conditions here – GOOD LUCK!

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