The holiday season might be coming to an end, but letting people know you care about them and gifting thoughtful presents never goes out of season. Here are some gifts that will add an extra sparkle to your life, and to the person you gift them to. It’s the thought of the gift that counts, not the price tag. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re willing to spend a little extra to show you care, but remember that money isn’t everything. It’s always the thought that counts.
(This is also me sneakily trying to compile a list of things to gift to my friends for their birthdays! If you know me, pretend you didn’t see this!)
Barware is always a great gift idea! Splurging on a nice set of champagne glasses from Tiffany’s, or a nice wine glass sends a thoughtful message to the person you love. If you order directly from the website, you can even write a message that will be sent with the present. The gift wrapping that comes with every Tiffany’s purchase is absolutely divine. A set of champagne flutes retails for $200, and a set of red wine glasses retails for $125. From the Tiffany’s website, or in stores, you too can gift a pair of quality glasses for a great price. Tiffany and Co., founded in 1838 in New York City, has been a staple of gift-giving. Even if your friend or family member does not drink alcohol, Tiffany sells teacups and espresso cups, as well as a great selection of bone china. Tiffany barware is something that will last in any collection for a lifetime, and embodies elegance and quality in any home.
This gift is a perfect idea for anyone with a sweet tooth. Laudrée prides themself on being the inventor of the macaron in the 1800s. They haven’t stopped dominating the confectiory world since then. Blair Waldorf loves Ladurée, and for good reason. The sweet, colorful macarons make a wonderful gift, with a designer touch. You can order directly from their US website, or from Goldbelly. If you find yourself in Paris, New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, you can go in person to one of Ladurée’s brick and mortar locations. A box of 35 macarons retails for $125, and comes in a beautiful green box. This includes Ladurée’s traditional and seasonal macaron flavors. You can also send your loved ones tea from Ladurée, either loose leaf or tea bags. Another compliment to the macarons would be a jar of jam. The jam comes in orange or strawberry flavor. When it comes to desserts, Ladurée can do no wrong.
Flowers are always a lovely and thoughtful gift, and they have been for hundreds of years. Venus et Fleur is at the forefront of gifting long-lasting, and beautiful roses. You can order from their online shop, and ship to anywhere in the world. You can pick from roses, hydrangeas, orchids, lilies, or gardenias. The flowers come in a multitude of colors, and in different sized arrangements. I would recommend gifting the stunning Le Petit Round. You can even customize the box it comes in, as well as the color of the roses. It is even listed on the website the meaning of the colors of the roses. Le Petit Round features seven beautiful roses arranged in moss, inside of a Parisian-style hatbox. When it comes to maintenance, the Venus et Fleur website advises that “When cared for properly, your luxury eternity arrangement can last up to a year with minimal effort, no watering, and no maintenance.” Venus et Fleur is a beautiful and thoughtful gift for anybody, for any occasion. In addition to beautiful bouquets and boxes, Venus et Fleur offers homewear items, such as candles and vases. They even sell Christmas ornaments!
Luggage tags and passport covers are a great gift idea for friends or family who love to travel. These travel essentials are also a great way to dip your toes into the world of designer luggage. A matching set of luggage tags, and passport holder, are a beautiful and practical gifts. When your luggage matches, it feels like your life is together, at least when you’re traveling. A bright passport cover will prevent your passport and important information from going missing in your luggage. Luggage tags are great to have in case you lose your luggage during travel, but can also help you pick out your bag on the conveyor belt. Some great places to get matching luggage tags and passport covers are from the brands Ted Baker, Mark and Graham, and Coach. All of these brands sell great leather goods, and a wonderful place to start exploring the brand is through smaller purchases, such as luggage tags or passport holders.
These are great gift ideas for the person in your life who is into skincare and makeup. Charlotte Tilbury is a brand started by the makeup artist herself in 2013. The brand dedicates itself to delivering high-quality products with style. A great gift idea is one of their many gift sets. For skincare, Charlotte Tilbury sells their Magic Serum Cyro-Recovery Duo, and the Recovery Skin Set. Both of these sets are highly rated by Charlotte Tilbury fans. When it comes to makeup, Charlotte Tilbury’s claim to fame is the Pillow Talk Collection. One set that is available is the expansive Pillow Talk Dreams Come True set. This encompasses the best of Charlotte Tilbury, all wrapped up in a neat box. To be completely honest, this set is on the more expensive side, so if you’re looking for something more affordable, but still delivers on quality is the Pillow Talk on the Glow Kit. For gifting luxury makeup, Charlotte Tilbury is always a safe bet, because they always deliver on packaging and quality products.
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