The Holidays are here and the joyous, generous Season of Gifting!! Remembering those we love and those who have graced us during the year is a beautiful tradition, no matter how large or small the gift!! Everyone is delighted to be the recipient of gratitude and love…and a little remembrance! Family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and those who make our lives lovelier…all deserve to be happily remembered. Treats come in all sizes, shapes, and certainly, all price points. Today, I am sharing Memorable Gift-Giving.
Today, Marlene shares how to give a Memorable Gift
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Will you be sharing gifts in person, mailing - shipping or hand delivering??
Will you be including individual gifts at each place setting at your special holiday table?
Will you be wrapping or will they be it be created by your elves?
All of these answers may determine your gift selection - size, shape, and weight often matter!
With postal changes, much of this is necessary to consider. Having the appropriate, economical shipping boxes is crucial unless budget and time are limitless.
Shopping with your favorite store makes some of this simpler and lovely, especially, if gift wrapping is available or items selected are already boxed.
If you enjoy wrapping and coordinating your selections, it is always fun, and a good idea to decide on a color theme for wrap, tissue, and ribbon - no running run low at the last minute!
Wrapping is one of my great joys, yet having the time and energy is challenging while working full time. I collect wrap, ribbon, and stationery supplies, just as I collect so many, many things!!
Truly, the love we put into a package becomes part of the gift…and is a “little visit” across the miles. It is a joy to hear how much pleasure it gives those I love. Sometimes, they don’t want to open them…leaving them unopened as long as possible - so pretty under the tree or too pretty to open!!
Thoughtfulness is truly part of the gift itself! Selecting with the recipient’s tastes and preferences in mind is lovely. Often, I select items we mutually enjoy…it is part of the way we share and connect over the miles. My friends and family are all over the map!!
Some of us make gift selections throughout the year, some do it last minute. Some, do a combination…oh, then the challenge of the boxing!
A L'Olivier Lavender Infused Olive Oil 5 oz (3 Pack) | Jo Malone London Lavender & Moonflower Home Candle | Jo Malone London Lavender & Moonflower Pillow Mist |Jo Malone London Lavender & Moonflower Diffuser | Jo Malone London Lilac Lavender & Lovage Home Candle | Jo Malone London Silver Birch & Lavender Cologne | Agraria Lavender Rosemary PetiteEssence Diffuser | LAFCO New York Lavender Amber Signature 15.5oz Candle| DIPTYQUE Feuille de Lavande (Lavender Leaf) Scented Candle
A favorite color may be a wonderfully personal theme for anyone on your list. Do they love all things blue, pink or brilliant yellow like my friend who is so sunny and lives at the beach?
I selected shades of purple and silver wrap for a dear friend, who loves lavender everything! She adores her kitchen, cooking, and is a Gemini! Her gifts include scented lavender wash, candle, infused olive oil and spatula with her special sign!! We mutually have enjoyed giggles and bit of horoscope fun over the years!!
25 Bundles of 8 English Lavender Sprigs | L'Occitane Lavender Cleansing Hand Wash | philosophy Amazing Grace Lavender Firming Body Emulsion | The Cajun Turkey Co Lemon Lavender Biscuits with Blackberry Butter | Savannah Bee Company Lavender Honey Flute | ROYCE New York Catchall Valet Tray| Live Lavender Bunches | Dried Lavender Flowers Bundles, 3 Bunches | English Lavender | Graphic Image "Be Your Own Astrologer" Book
Some of us are list makers, sitting down with coffee or tea…favorite pen in hand to create each individual’s likes and loves. These lists can certainly be used for birthdays and many of life’s special occasions, when gifting is important and will bring joy. Often, a gift idea springs to mind as you create the list!
Books on every topic imaginable are fabulous, many are now available in collectible leather-bound versions from Graphic Image! They are available for young and old alike…from children’s classics and favorites to fashion, interiors, and whiskey to the new Ferrari volume, which is very near and dear to my heart.
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Herb Garden Set | Garden of Paradise Arm Saver Glove | Picnic Time 4-Piece Tool Set Garden Tote | Haws Indoor Watering Can | Foldable Gardening Seat with Tools & Detachable Tote | Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 Self Watering Indoor Garden | Julia Child: Mastering The Art of French Cooking Leather-Bound Book | Yoku Moku Winter Cinq Delices | Assorted Spices in Glass Tubes | DIPTYQUE Sapin (Pine) Fragrance Room Spray 1.7 oz.
Tea or coffee and all their wonderful accessories, cooking, baking, spices, specialty imported ingredients from around the world! Restaurant gift cards for dining in or out are wonderful for those who are working more than 9-5!!
MacKenzie-Childs Flower Market White Two-Quart Tea Kettle | Alessi Michael Graves Stainless Steel Kettle | Georg Jensen Bernadotte Tea Pot | Palais des Thes Festive Teas Assortment Gift Set | Sferra Hemstitch Dinner Napkins, Set of 4 | Horchow | Fortnum & Mason Famous Tea Bag Assortment | Fortnum & Mason Spiced Christmas Tea | Dolce&Gabbana Moka Machine 3-Cup Coffee Maker
Plants of every sort, maybe flowering, indoors or out…green herbs and fragrance everything!!
Stationery and Monogram Lover: Paper, desk and leather goods, and pens
Bell’INVITO at Neiman Marcus | Montblanc Black Meisterstück Classique Rollerball Pen | Montblanc Fine Stationery | Italian Leather Desk Blotter | monogrammed gifts | Travel From Home Stationery - Stationery Cards | Pickard Signature Monogram Dinnerware Set | Monogram - Italian 14kt Yellow Gold Personalized Disc Necklace
Montblanc Meisterstück Pen & Card Case Set | Montblanc Fine Stationery | Letterpress Solid Personalized Stationery Cards | Crane & Co. Red Florentine Half Sheet | Letterpress Guest Towels | Graphic Image Hayden Metallic Leather Desk Collection
Accessories are plenty, openers, charcuterie boards.
What do they enjoy? What has happened in their lives this year? Might they have a new car, apartment, or home, or are renovating?
Are they celebrating a new job, marriage, baby, or puppy?
What do they collect? Crystal, Antiques, Bar Accessories, Sterling Silver…
What is near and dear to their hearts?? Inspiration is endless.
If you decide to give $$ or gift cards as your remembrance; it is still fun to wrap as a gift, as well! Everyone enjoys opening a present, under the tree or not!!
Caspari ribbon | Gift Wrap Paper
I hope some of these ideas may inspire your memorable gift-giving this special year!!
Baccarat Mille Nuits Wine Coaster | Baccarat Mille Nuits Collection | Baccarat Mille Nuits Red Wine Goblet | olives
Until next week…enjoy!! Cheers!! xoxo MMK
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Marlene,
I always look forward to your post…so unique and interesting. And the photos are so beautiful. They let me dream a little!
Sending best wishes to you during this holiday season.
Mary Ann