It is difficult to believe Christmas is less than three weeks away! We love the way the holidays bring family and friends together, however we are aware that gift shopping can be a bit stressful, and that’s why we chose to have a little fun and make mini gift guides in hopes of giving you a beneficial gift ideas. I asked a number of my colleagues to take part in developing a gift guide that reflects their distinct pursuits, and I must say, we have some rather different and off-the-wall results. Have a glance at what they came up with and determine if we deciphered the code for any of your harder-to-shop-for pals!
The Creative
1. Irojiten Colored Pencils 2. The Goldfinch 3. Mark Rothko 4. Wall Art 5. Moleskin Sketchbook 6. Pantone Thermo Cup 7. Vintage Terrarium
These gifts were hand chosen by a creative thoughts herself and whether you’re looking around for a painter, a writer, or another appreciator of fine arts, all these selections are sure to be a great present. Her first pick — Irojiten coloured pens. Irojiten actually means”colour encyclopedia” in Western and these beautiful selections of colors surely meet the name. Her following selections include two novels — Mark Rothko: The Decisive Decade 1940-1950 that’s dedicated to Rothko’s artwork, and The Goldfinch — a Pulitzer Prize winning fiction book about a boy who’s drawn to a certain piece of artwork after dropping his mother in an crash. Her list comprises a portable sketchbook for creativity on-the-go, a classic terrarium, framed wall art, and a fairly Pantone thermo cup since nothing will help get the creative juices flowing quite like coffee in a cup that is pretty.
The New Mom
1. Floral Scarf 2. Gallery Frames 3. Locket 4. Keepsake Box
Beau-coup’s newest mom (and also our resident photographer! ) ) Picked the sweetest keepsake gifts. She loves the concept of gallery frames to discuss the most special moments in the life of her baby and her growing family. Another intriguing keepsake, this engraved silver photograph box is perfect for keeping her favorite snaps of the baby, and any other special trinkets for safe-keeping. The third item in this group is a beautiful engraved keepsake locket. It is possible to engrave the inside baby’s name, birthday, or some other particular message, which means you always keep baby near your heart. Her very last choice for any new mom is a pretty and comfortable scarf — every mom deserves to be stylish!
The Cute-Animal-Loving Gamer
1. Winnie The Pooh Tsum Tsum 2. Plush Koala Blanket 3. “Too Early” T-shirt 4. Dungeon Petz Board Game 5. Evolution Board Game
Whether it’s a T-shirt, a board game, a cushion, or a blanket, any gift can be personal if you cater to the individual’s interests. In the case of our engineer who curated this listing, the perfect choice for any gift would be to go with the cute animal! The first two selections on his record would be the Winnie-the-Pooh Tsum Tsum plush plus a lavish koala blanket — both soft, adorable, and perfect for his young son (or a grown guy who’s into adorable critters). Since he’s also a gamer, he chose a few board games, along with a funny T-shirt, both staying with the same motif, naturally.
The Crafty Blogger
1. Interchangeable Cord (36 inches) 2. Interchangeable Cord (16 inches) 3. Bamboo Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles 4. Compact Tripod 5. Kate Spade Polka Dot Notebook 6. Paper Pad
For anybody who enjoys to craft, and also to discuss her projects too, this gift list created by a resident crafty blogger, is just what you need. Her first pick is a variety of knitting needles perfect for creating chunky beanies, scarves, and other accessories. Next on the list is a compact and sturdy tripod — a tool that definitely is useful once you’re seeking to record and share your own creations. Her last two items include this newspaper pad filled with pretty assorted crafting paper that may be used for a variety of projects along with a Kate Spade polka dot laptop for writing down all ideas and ideas.
The Disney Addict
1. The Art of the Disney Golden Books 2. Rapunzel Bangle 3. Castle Chalkboard 4. Dopey Mug 5. 101 Dalmations DVD 6. Star Wars Rings 7. Disney Dish Towels
As an adult who very much enjoys Mickey Mouse and all his friends, I adore being able to flaunt my love for Disney without coming off as childish. My first pick is The Art of this Disney Golden Books — which comprises a group of the artwork from some of my favourite childhood books. Next are a few of my favourite Disney kitchen things. I really like how these white and blue dish towels are. They perfectly incorporate the castle and Mickey while still looking sophisticated. Same goes with this chalkboard. I would love to write my grocery list on it. My final kitchen thing is that this Dopey mug — it is so cute! And I love that it includes original sketches all of the way round. Next on my list is jewelry that is subtle, like this Rapunzel bangle and Star Wars bands. My final pick is 101 Dalmatians on DVD — my favourite film for a child which I continue to love watching no matter how old I’m. It’s easy to find presents for any Disney lover, regardless of what age they may be!
The Giver/Family Man
1. Pig in a Blanket 2. Small Owl Personalized Bath Robe 3. Personalized Beer Growler 4. Personalized Throw Pillow 5. Personalized Children’s Umbrella
Last but certainly not least, we have our gift guide from a man I’m calling The Giver/Family Man. Rather than record gifts he wanted for himself, this coworker shared beloved gifts he urges, and has really given to his loved ones and friends. What a sweet gesture, and some very thoughtful gifts! For little ones, his record contains this cute, personalized Pig in a Blanket set he gave to his niece’s for her first Christmas, a personalized umbrella for his niece who lives in Seattle (she never leaves the house without it!) , and for this particular Christmas, a personalized owl bathrobe because of his cousin’s new baby. In addition, he added this Personalized Growler Set which he states was the perfect present for his brother who is away at college — hardy and ready to survive dorm life unscratched. His last gift is the personalized throw pillow because of his”hard-to-shop-for” parents. He says that the subtle range of colors looks beautiful in their property.
Can you find present guides to be useful when looking for others? Did you find an item here that you can’t wait to present? We’d really like to hear from you so please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. Happy Holidays!
