Get to know us

Like most good ideas, Modern Gift Co started with a problem we couldn't solve.

We're Ivo and Lina — a husband and wife who found ourselves searching for a gift and coming up frustratingly short. Not another bottle of wine. Not a generic hamper stuffed with things nobody really wanted. Something that actually felt considered, beautifully presented, and worthy of the moment.

We searched. And kept coming up empty.

What we found was either beautiful but impractical, or practical but forgettable. Nothing seemed to get both right. So we decided to make it ourselves.

A family business built on the details.

Modern Gift Co is proudly Australian, proudly family-run, and built around one simple question Ivo and Lina ask of every box they curate: would we genuinely be happy to give this to someone we love?

That means carefully chosen products that are quality over quantity. Packaging that feels premium the moment you hold it — because first impressions matter and the unboxing experience is part of the gift. And a range thoughtful enough to suit everyone — from alcohol-free options for those who prefer it, to beautifully curated boxes for every occasion and every person on your list.

We do this for individuals marking moments that matter — birthdays, new babies, weddings, milestones. And we do it for businesses who want their corporate gifting to actually mean something.

Gifting that means something.

We believe a great gift says I thought about you. Not just I remembered you existed.

That's the standard we hold every Modern Gift Co box to — and honestly it's what gets us out of bed in the morning. We pour real thought into every product we select, every box we pack, and every order that goes out our door. Because behind every gift is a real moment — a birthday, a promotion, a new arrival, a thank you that words alone don't cover. We want to help you do those moments justice.

That same thinking carries into our corporate range. We know that when a business sends a gift it's representing their brand, their values, and the relationship they've built with that person. Generic doesn't cut it. We work with businesses across Australia to create gifting that feels personal at scale — whether that's 5 boxes or 500, every recipient should feel like they were thought of individually.

This started as something we built because we needed it ourselves. Now we get to share it with people all over Australia, and that never gets old.

So whether you're here for a single special gift or you're a business looking to make a lasting impression on your clients and team — welcome. We're really glad you found us.

— Ivo & Lina