Stars share: 'My go-to Christmas gift'

To reflect on the year that was, 9Honey asked Nine talent and other Aussie stars to give us a wrap-up of their 2019 – what books they loved, gifts they bought, and resolutions they've made.

We all know (or maybe are) people who turn up to Christmas celebrations unannounced, leaving you caught out without a gift ready, so sometimes it's good to have some 'go-to gifts' on hand as a backup.

Our Aussie stars told us what they reach for as a timeless gift idea.

Bec Judd — Postcards presenter

"Personalised leather goods from The Daily Edited."

Victoria Arbiter — 9Honey royal columnist

"Living in New York Christmas is always freezing so I'm a big fan of comfort gifts.  Anything Barefoot Dreams is always a go to. I particularly love their blankets and throws which come in a number of different colours. Their "cosy chic" fabric, is in a word, dreamy!"

Shelly Horton — 9Honey presenter

"My go-to Christmas gift is homemade Rocky Road. I call it Christmas Crack. It is the one thing that I can cook — I guess you don't really cook it, you just stir it together, but it is spectacular and it's one people look forward to every year. My secret ingredient is red jelly snakes."

Sami Lukis — 9Honey Columnist

"A beautiful scented candle. It's one of those lovely little luxuries that you don't always think to buy for yourself."

Amy Sheppard — singer, Sheppard

"I love making slabs of Mars Bar Slice and packaging it up beautifully in colourful boxes. Everybody likes chocolate, right? So far it's been a winner."

Allison Langdon — 60 Minutes reporter

"Homemade chocolates or relish. It gets expensive buying for teachers/neighbours etc, so a big batch of either shows effort and not too costly."

Antonia Kidman — 9Honey Columnist

"Definitely books. I love buying these because I enjoy the experience of lingering in a good bookstore and choosing a book for each person. Also, for our younger kids we're bought build-it-yourself robotics type toys. For the eldest daughter it's a Net-a-Porter voucher (at her request!). For our Mums and sisters any combination of skincare/fragrance/sleepwear."

Tracy Vo — Nine news Perth presenter

"A gift voucher for a day spa."

Scott Cam — The Block presenter

"I struggle with shopping and change every year — some good, some bad."

Jayne Azzopardi — Nine news presenter

"This year I'm all about #buyfromthebush. I've been obsessed with the Instagram page and have tried to buy as many presents as possible from little stores in regional areas. Not only have I got some great and interesting gifts, I feel so good when the package arrives with a little thank you from a very grateful small business owner."

Leila McKinnon — Nine news presenter

"I really want to be super smug and say I bake or create something special and homemade, but it usually ends up being something safe and easy such as a book or a T shirt."

Livinia Nixon — Nine presenter

"Book vouchers. They are great for everyone. It's then an adventure to go to a bookstore with your kids and choose their next escape into other worlds and lives. For me, summer is about reading by the pool, so a book voucher is always appreciated... hint, hint!"