Hi all! I hope this re-post finds you well rested and ready for vacation…because I am in the middle of totally stressing out between work, shopping, Drs. appointments and packing for Wisconsin! This week has been beyond busy and isn’t over yet. Therefore, I thought I would repost last year’s gift giving guide in case you were at a loss for that last minute gift idea.
On the bright side…only one more day of work after today and then a sigh of relief, a Christmas party and time with the fam; whew! Have a good one!
Original Post: December 2011
When looking for gifts to give during the holiday season, I usually try to find something unique yet useful and that has a special meaning to the person of whom I am giving.
Here are some fun one of a kind ideas that I have found mainly on Pinterest.com (my new addiction) and my other favorite Etsy.com. These are great sites to browse gift ideas for others, or to find something special for yourself as well.
Other fun websites with original gift ideas are: perpetualkid.com and uncommongoods.com.
Personalized/Monogrammed:
Monogrammed Scarf/Pashmina - marleylilly.com
Monogrammed Door "Wreath" - Pinned on Pinterest.com, but similar one found here
LL Bean Boat and Tote Bag, always a winner – llbean.com
Fun Jewelry Ideas:
State Necklace – Etsy.com
Etsy.com
For the Sports lover:
Etsy.com
Game Day Pillows - Etsy.com
Vintage Collegiate Calendar - Click here for website
For the kitchen lover:
Funky Apron - Etsy.com
Matryoshkas inspired Measuring Cups By Fred and Friends found here
Handmade Coffee Scoop - Etsy.com
State Love:
State Prints - Etsy.com
State Pillow - uncommongoods.com
State hooks - Etsy.com
For the world traveler:
Passport Cover – Etsy.com
Prints from favorite destinations – Etsy.com
Leather Luggage Tags – Etsy.com
DIY Gift Ideas:
Design Your Own Mug - Tutorial here
Framed Scrabble Letter Art: great for messages or names – click here
Love Notes found here
Just plain cute:
“Our First Place” Key Ornament – inspiration found here
“Where We’re From” – folksy.com
Flavor Savor Mustache Clips, so funny! – perpetualkid.com
For Kids:
Vintage Shadow Puppet Poster - Etsy.com
Batter Finger by: Fred and Friends from here
Mrs. Food Face Plate – perpetualkid.com
GIFT GIVING TIPS:
Search for key words/interests of whom you are buying on shopping websites or even Google images to get ideas (usually the images will link directly to the website).
Searchable categories:
-hobbies
-occupations
-hometown, state
-special places (cities where people got married, graduated from college, retired, etc.)
- types of pets
- favorite sports teams
- special interests
Knowing where to look is half the battle. If you search for something and don’t like the selection on a website of that item, but like the style, search the website a little bit more. There are many hidden gems that I have found accidently just by exploring a website further. Don’t be afraid to use the search button on each website you visit as well.
For the crafty gift giver, DIY gifts are also a popular choice in my eyes, since it means so much more if you took the time to make a gift, rather than purchase premade. Time permitting of course!
Good Luck and Happy Shopping!
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