2020 BackSA Gift Guide

their support; I’ve received hundreds and hundreds ofmessages, which gaveme a lot of strength, comfort andpride. It also reinforced tome howSouthAustralianswill rally around one of their own.” It’s perhaps a timely reminder for us all that community spirit and collective support can reallymake a di erence. While there’s nowa littlemore downtime in her schedule, that’s not unwelcome. “I’ve been forced to slowdown!” she says. “Having everything cancelled formonths gave us so muchmore family time at home –which, after a crazy couple of years, was a bit of a gift. And although I still missmy job at 10, being able topick the girls up fromschool andbe home for dinner has been lovely –most of the time!” Rebecca's humour andwarmth easilymake her a tting cover star for this year’s BackSA ChristmasGi Guide . But themain reason? She’s a tireless advocate for our state. Though she’s lived andworked interstate in the past, Rebecca’s connection toSouthAustralia is ingrained. “SouthAustralia ismy home, it’s where Iwas born and it’swherewe’ve chosen to raise our family,” she says. It therefore seemed appropriate to capture her with her husband, JamesWakelin, anddaughters, Grace,Milla andFrankie, in aChristmas morning-style scene for our front cover shoot. For theMorse-Wakelins, their real Christmaswill be lledwith their usual rituals: tree-decoratingwhile listening to carols, a Christmasmorning of presents and awalk on the beach before a traditional lunch and some backyard cricket. But, she says, “I think there will be a bitmore gratitude and emotion after the year we’ve all endured.” It’s a time she’s looking forward to. “I love that the city comes alivewith celebration atChristmas, that it’s beachweather and that we have the freshest local produce to eat and the best local wines todrink…and I hope 2021 is a fresh start.” “This guide really reinforces howmany local brands and storeswe have to choose from inSAandhow important it is to support them.” “I lovemy state and Iwant to see it prosper. I’ve always tried to support local businesses and brandswhenever possible.” Bec’s hot picks She’s a keen supporter of local establishments, so we asked Rebecca to share some of her favourite haunts. COFFEE Acacia (acacia.place) Coffylosophy (coffylosophy.com.au) Luigi’s Delicatessen (luigideli.com) RESTAURANTS Bai Long Store (bailong.store) Estia (estia.com.au) Chicco Palms (chiccos.com.au ) CLOTHING Saintgarde (saintgarde.com.au ) Acler (shopacler.com) Georgy Collection (georgycollection.com ) C/MEO Collective (cmeocollective.com ) HOMEWARES Little Bohemian (facebook. com/littlebohemiancushions) WINE Bird in Hand (birdinhand.com.au) CHOCOLATE Haigh’s Chocolates (haighschocolates.com.au) Turn the page to nd out where other South Australians are shopping this Christmas, and watch Rebecca’s shopping adventure at the iconic Adelaide Arcade at banksa.com.au BANKSA.COM.AU  5 Photography: Kate Dyer / Styling: Alexis Teasdale / Hair: Ashlea Munn / Make-up: Samantha Vlassis / Words: Jo McKay