25/10/2026
Your curated guide to shopping local and with purpose.
As the festive season rushes in, why not make Christmas 2026 a little less chaotic? Skip the shopping centre car parks, the crowded department stores and the hustle and bustle of the big-name retailers.
Whether you’re lucky enough to call the Hills home or visiting our beautiful region, The Hills Edit has curated a guide to shopping local this Christmas, connecting you with unique, thoughtful, high-quality gifts from the makers, creatives and small businesses right here on our doorstep.
Shop online from wherever you are or discover something special close to home. However, you choose to shop, you’ll be ticking off your Christmas list while giving local businesses a little extra reason to thrive.
1. Behind the Trees
Offering a beautiful range of homewares, apparel, kids wear and, locally grown blooms. Behind the Trees are stocked with Australian‑owned brands and unique products making this store a trusted favourite for locals.
Behind the trees is located Shop 11, 5/7 Kilvington Dr, Emerald Behind The Trees
2. Kallista General Store
A feature of the Kallista main street for over 100 years, the General Store is a warm hug for locals and tourists alike. Shop local produce, gourmet hampers and local w**e while enjoying barista made coffee.
The Kallista General Store is located at 85 Monbulk Road, Kallista Kallista General Store + Cellars and The W**e Bar (https://www.instagram.com/kallistageneralstore/)
3. The Lost Woods Market The Lost Woods - Makers Market
On the second Saturday of each month, the Dandenong Ranges come alive with The Lost Woods Market, a plethora of stall holders roll into Emerald, and we are delighted by some of the region’s finest makers, artists and growers, bringing their produce and items to you
Next market will be Saturday 14th November.
4. Machar Made
Turning hides of leather into made to order custom designs, Machar Made produces one-of-a-kind leather products. Leadtime varies for made to order products, with limited stock on hand of leather bookmarks.
Get in touch via macharmade (https://www.instagram.com/macharmade/) or [email protected]
5. David Cox Art