Unique and Thoughtful Gift Guide
I asked my friend, Haley, one of the most thoughtful and fun gift givers I know to share all of her gift-giving tips, tricks and picks.
“I like to think about the person and what makes them calm or content. I try to find something that would be a special addition to that.
I don’t mind spending a little bit more for folks who I know give so much. Like if I get flowers for a girlfriend I’ll want them to be perfect. This may be the only flowers that she doesn’t buy herself.
Keeping a theme is nice, if you’re going to give a mug make sure you are also giving something to go in it.
I always include a card. I think of a time that the person saw me as a whole person and I write it then from the heart.
•I don’t mind if people open gifts in front of me or not, I actually prefer not. It makes me anxious.
•A sweet gift or thoughtful card can change the trajectory of my day or week. I like to give gifts when folks aren’t expecting it. I find some of my ideas looking at Instagram and following shops that are stand alone or unique. Such as the Yo Store in Portland. Otherwise, I like to look at local shops/ persons interests and see if I can expand on an idea. If I see something and think, “That looks like TLC,” then I think, “How could I make that into something she’d like?”
https://www.etsy.com/listing/895591519/blockprinting-kit-nature
https://bathingculture.com/products/organic-cosmic-rainbow-towel?variant=40284700803161
My brother is an avid fish guy so I got him these, he really liked them
https://eatfishwife.com/products/the-tinned-fish-utensil-set
https://www.quince.com/women/cashmere/cashmere-socks
These are amazing planners, look great for dudes too
https://appointed.co/collections/shop-all/products/2024-year-task-planner?variant=41093586976879
https://flowerchildcoffee.com/collections/coffees
https://elmcoffeeroasters.com
https://fellowproducts.com/products/carter-move-mug?variant=40462660534372
“This mug in lavender is amazing and so useful when I’m driving. The kettle is too hyped but the travel mugs are perfect.”
Also all their coffee is outstanding on the site.”
Hasami Porcelain Natural Mug $33, https://shop.tortoisegeneralstore.com/products/mug-natural-large
Baggu Puffy Picnic Blanket, $70: https://www.baggu.com/products/puffy-picnic-blanket-strawberry
Magnetic Google eyes $16
https://yoportland.com/products/magnetic-googly-eyes
Made to order: Little Treasure Name Cushion $85
https://biglittlestore.co/products/little-treasure-name-cushion-made-to-order-1
Roma Tomato Hand soap
https://flamingoestate.com/products/roma-heirloom-tomato-hand-soap