Finding the right holiday present can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article we will give you some great ideas that were carefully curated by us. For every single suggestion we tried hard to deviate a little from the beaten path and add an some element of surprise. We are sure that whomever receives any of the following gifts will have a big smile on their face!
Fine Chocolates
You can’t go wrong with a fancy box of carefully crafted high-quality chocolates that are not available in your typical local shopping mall. Tim Gearhart, who originally trained as a pastry chef creates very tasty chocolates that also look amazing. Our favorite is the “All dark 16 piece assortment”. Get yours at gearhartschocolates.com. While Gearharts respectfully declined our request to join their affiliate program, we still think their product is amazing!
Personalized Jewelry
Giving a personalized gift that shows you care doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank. We love the initial and zodiac sign necklaces, or why not combine it with a birth stone The folks at edgeofember.com have something for every taste and they partner with small-scale groups across Asia chosen for their commitment to fair pay, good working conditions, social responsibility and environmental care.
Canvas Print
There’s something about your favorite memory printed on canvas. Now that so many things are going digital it can be refreshing to be able to hold something in your hand, something that feels luxurious and gives you warm fuzzy feelings when you think back of the memory it represents.
Surprise a friend or family member with a print from easycanvasprints.com. With their award winning customer service and fast shipping your gift will arrive at its destination in time.
Bespoke Perfume
At first glance this seems a bit unconventional to order online. After all, how do you know if you like a scent, or even worse, whether a friend or relative will appreciate a certain perfume? Interestingly, the folks at Wit and West have a fun quiz to try to help you figure that out! Don’t expect your typical commercial brand perfumes, but rather a unique selection of botanical perfumery with a focus on rare ingredients. If you want to go all out they are even willing to work with you and make a completely bespoke scent.
A Gift Basket
Sending gifts overseas can be notoriously difficult. Sure, it’s usually possible to find a local outlet that will deliver gifts, but often you can run into international forms of payment not being accepted. Gift Baskets Overseas specifically caters to this market, and can deliver to 200 different countries, usually in 1 to 3 days. They literally have different gift baskets for any occasion, holiday or type of recipient, and since they can deliver fast, they are a good last minute option too!
Roses
Roses have many meanings and symbolisms associated with them and they can be gifted for many different occasions. There are many reasons to love these flowers as a gift: they are classy, come in numerous colors and varieties, and usually do pretty well in transit. Most of all though, if you have Ode a la Rose create a bouquet of roses for a loved one, you are sure to brighten up their day with an impressive bouquet delivered in exclusive packaging.
Puzzle
We recently ran into Puzzle Master, a company that literally sells every single puzzle under the sun. And when we say puzzle, we don’t just mean your good old jigsaw puzzle. They have 3D puzzles, wooden puzzles, metal puzzles, you name it … In this digital age where it can be hard to find anything tangible to offer as a gift, Puzzle Master definitely provides some refreshing and very fun options!
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