Thoughtful Gift Giving for under Fifty Dollars
“I have to say I’m quite appreciative when someone has listened to a comment I may have made about something I like several months earlier, remembered what it was and even bought it for me as a gift. That’s pretty special! More so than the cost...” from Ross, Daily Q&A.
Listening and creativity are the key elements to great gift giving. Throughout the year I build my gift list, taking note of comments from friends and family, tearing pages from magazines, book marking products and websites, and collecting answers from our daily Q&A. Vogue magazine’s Sally Singer’s cheap and cheerful rule is to spend no more than $130.00 on each gift. My rule is what can I create and how can I buy Eco friendly, thoughtful gifts for under $50.00? I am indeed a treasure hunter, check out my great finds.
Sister: My twin has discovered gardening. The Canvas Water Bucket made from heavyweight canvas holds liquids and can be used for storage inside and outside, for carrying all kinds of things and folds for easy storage. For the gardener in your life! $12.75
Brother in law: The family calendar on the fridge never looked so good. Pentagram typographic over sized calendar is my favorite, hip and well designed. $38.00
Teen age niece: She’s sporty and part rocker: a not too feminine silver hand stamped tag necklace found on Etsy, the best site to buy hand made stylish products. $26.00
Hubby: Space will be tight in our island studio, the Eggflat MIni holds keys, coins and other small treasures. Made from 85% factory excess wool, this will speak to his love of purity. Branch web sites motto, Sustainable design for living. $29.00
Hostess gifts: During the summer I buy homemade preserves. There is an abundance of of sustainably grown food and crafts at farmers markets that make lovely gifts. To find a market in your area, check out Local Harvest.
Girlfriends: One of our bloggers, Caroline Shannon, gave me a cheap chic gift idea for all my girlfriends. A recipe for home made lip shimmer, I will fill small glass bottles from China town with her magical concoction.
Mum: Elegant objects are always a hit with my mum. Tiffany lacquered purse pen is small and special. I will share the cost with my sis. $95.00
Dad: Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, The Outliers, the story of success and the characteristics of what makes success will fascinate my retired dad. $15.39
In laws: They want to spend time with us, waffles and coffee at Medina Cafe, European flavor in food and design. Give an experience!
Sister in laws: Nigel Slater’s cook book, The Kitchen Diaries. He is a cook who writes, with a column for the The Observer and the most stunning web site, his books are the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. “Cooking suggests an act of protection and caring, of generosity and intimacy”. $26.40
Godchildren: What color is your world?, written by talented illustrator Bill Gill it encourages children to color outside the lines. Isn’t less plastic always appreciated? $10.17
Our canine daughter: Natural hemp rope toy for our big girl. $9.99
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