After the holidays, inspiration for the perfect gift can be
a little hard to come by. After all, we all put a lot of extra effort in over the
past year to make sure that our friends and loved ones knew how important they
are to us as we spent the holiday season catching up with them on video calls
instead of over dinner, and going
the extra mile to make it special.
However, in the months ahead, it is going to be just as important to make sure that we continue to remind the people who mean the most to us that they are, well, the people who mean the most to us, and one of the best ways to do that is with a gift that speaks to how well you know them. While there is certainly nothing wrong with a gift voucher, it doesn’t exactly tell the recipient that you know exactly what they like and what they would appreciate, unless you order a bespoke, customizable Visa gift card. So, with that in mind, here are a few gift ideas to help you get started and to show the ones who are closest to you that a little distance is never going to separate you.
A Special Edition Of
A Childhood Favourite
Over the course of last year, many of us found ourselves
returning to old childhood favourites, whether it was a movie, a TV series or a
book. For those bookworms who are happiest when they’re curled up somewhere
comfy with a good story, a gift to consider is a beautiful edition of one of
their old favourites. Companies like The Folio Society have been putting out classic
novels and non-fiction with gorgeous binding, so you can give them a copy that
they won’t lose track of this time! If your favourite bookworm is a little
younger, then you can encourage their love of reading with a personalised story
of their very own. Whether you want to give them a thrilling adventure or
soothe them with a lovely bed time story, you can put them at the centre of
their own novel.
A Personalised Food
And Drink Hamper
You might think that food and drink gifts would be the last
thing on anyone’s minds after the holiday season. However, the next few months
are going to be extremely hard for a lot of people and it is going to be very
important to allow ourselves a few creature comforts, and to not punish
ourselves for enjoying them. If you have a friend or loved one who’s
particularly partial to say, locally brewed real ale or meats and cheese from a
specific region, then this is a great time to help local businesses by buying a
hand-picked selection of your favourite’s favourites. And, if you know that
they are trying to shed a little of the extra winter weight we have all found
ourselves with as part of their resolutions for the new year, then why not
think about getting them a fruit and vegetable box from a local greengrocer?
You can pick out their favourites (and leave out the no-go options, we know
that some people just can’t get on board with sprouts), and set them on the
path to cooking up a storm.
Personalised
Jewellery And Nomination Charms
Now, here’s a personalised gift that never goes out of style.
We are all in need of a little bit of extra sparkle and shine this month, with
its short days and endless rain, and there’s really nothing like the gift of a
piece of jewellery that has been given that special piece of personalised
magic. If you have never given, or indeed received, a piece of nomination
jewellery before then you may not be aware of just how versatile they can be,
and how broad the range of choices is. It can be as simple as having a name
engraved, you can highlight treasured heritage with a flag, and you can include
a personalised message that speaks to the bond that you share. From the materials
all the way down to the font, the beauty of this gift is that you really can
make it your own, to make it their own. To see some examples and get some
inspiration, Mococo has a beautiful selection
of nomination charms on their website and with nearly 15 years in the
jewellery business, they want their service to be as personal as the gifts that
you are sending.
Give Them The Perfect
Bunch Of Flowers
Of course, this may not seem like the most radical idea, but
who among us did not have their day brightened by the unexpected arrival of a
bunch of flowers at some point over the last year? Remember how much of a
difference such a seemingly simple gesture made, how it reminded you that
someone was thinking about you and wanted to make you feel special. There is
nothing like getting a bunch of the flowers that you love, and frankly, giving
them is a pretty fantastic feeling too. Given that we cannot go and see so many
of the people that we care about right now, knowing that you have brought a
burst of colour to their homes (and their days) might just be the next best
thing. You can also help support local businesses by searching for a shop near
them, rather than heading straight for the obvious online sites. Also: one of
the great things about sending a bunch of flowers to a loved one? They might
just send you one back!
Treat Them To Some
Skin Care
Of all the many different problems that we have all had to
come to terms with over the last twelve months, one of the most boring yet
persistent has to be skin care. We have all got a lot better at washing our
hands and applying hand sanitiser, but it has certainly taken its toll on the skin!
We are all tightening our belts when it comes to unnecessary spending, so if
you’re looking for a way to really treat that special someone, a hand-picked
selection of skin care items that they might normally deny themselves is really
a great way to make them feel special and cared for.
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