According to the Office for National Statistics, there are more birthdays between September and December than in any other quarter of the year. With this flurry of birthdays, comes that one person who is always notoriously difficult to buy for and up having to make last-minute gift-buying trips to the shops. Whether it is for him or for her, how do you find something unique and unusual which will please even the fussiest of friends and won't hit you hard in the pocket?
There are several things you should look into before making a decision. How much are you willing to spend? Is the recipient approaching a milestone birthday? It might also help to think about the person's hobbies and interests - is there something that they really love? Some people are art lovers, while others are particularly eco-conscious! We all have something that makes us different, so you want to be certain you find a beautiful handmade gift that is just as unique as they are. Handmade gifts come with a story and can be treasured for ever.
For the aspiring author, make sure you support their passion for prose with a hand bound notebook and hand turned wooden pen. These are pieces which come with a story in themselves! You definitely can't beat a beautiful nubuck leather notebook, so why not keep one in your bottom draw just in case you need a last minute birthday gift for someone. When buying for the home lover, it is even more important to think about their personal taste. Try to visualise the item in their home. Will it fit? Will it match the colour scheme and compliment other items in the room? Decorative gifts such as pottery or ceramics make a beautiful present - gifts that will certainly last a lifetime.
Is there someone on your gift list who spends the majority of their time on airplanes, trains or on the road? Choosing the right gift for the globetrotter can be difficult, but you can never go wrong with classic leather accessories: perhaps a beautiful book cover, sunglasses case or trendy satchel? For the fussy fashionista there is no better gift than a piece of unique jewellery. The fashionista loves to shop, keeps up on all the latest styles and trends, and definitely won't be seen in the same outfit twice. If she could, she would probably buy her birthday present herself! Whether you decide to go for an elegantly simple bangle or a statement necklace which epitomises drama and opulence, with handcrafted jewellery you are guaranteed to find something which she won't see someone else wearing.
And finally, what do you give the person who has everything? Something a little more unusual of course! From slip cast porcelain figures to hand sculpted clay character dolls, choose something both unique and collectable. Whether you decide to opt for a small token or a truly distinctive piece, don't worry, we all know that 'it's the thought that counts'.
There are several things you should look into before making a decision. How much are you willing to spend? Is the recipient approaching a milestone birthday? It might also help to think about the person's hobbies and interests - is there something that they really love? Some people are art lovers, while others are particularly eco-conscious! We all have something that makes us different, so you want to be certain you find a beautiful handmade gift that is just as unique as they are. Handmade gifts come with a story and can be treasured for ever.
For the aspiring author, make sure you support their passion for prose with a hand bound notebook and hand turned wooden pen. These are pieces which come with a story in themselves! You definitely can't beat a beautiful nubuck leather notebook, so why not keep one in your bottom draw just in case you need a last minute birthday gift for someone. When buying for the home lover, it is even more important to think about their personal taste. Try to visualise the item in their home. Will it fit? Will it match the colour scheme and compliment other items in the room? Decorative gifts such as pottery or ceramics make a beautiful present - gifts that will certainly last a lifetime.
Is there someone on your gift list who spends the majority of their time on airplanes, trains or on the road? Choosing the right gift for the globetrotter can be difficult, but you can never go wrong with classic leather accessories: perhaps a beautiful book cover, sunglasses case or trendy satchel? For the fussy fashionista there is no better gift than a piece of unique jewellery. The fashionista loves to shop, keeps up on all the latest styles and trends, and definitely won't be seen in the same outfit twice. If she could, she would probably buy her birthday present herself! Whether you decide to go for an elegantly simple bangle or a statement necklace which epitomises drama and opulence, with handcrafted jewellery you are guaranteed to find something which she won't see someone else wearing.
And finally, what do you give the person who has everything? Something a little more unusual of course! From slip cast porcelain figures to hand sculpted clay character dolls, choose something both unique and collectable. Whether you decide to opt for a small token or a truly distinctive piece, don't worry, we all know that 'it's the thought that counts'.
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