Feeling stumped about what to purchase for the loved one in your life who seems to already own everything they could possibly need or want? The answer to the perfect present isn’t always as complicated as anticipated.
Read on for a list of gift ideas guaranteed to bring a smile to the dial of a special person in your life.
A Restaurant Voucher
Some folks will try to argue that a restaurant voucher is an ‘impersonal gift’ but what’s not to love about a piece of paper that entitles the recipient to a night off from cooking and cleaning up?
For anyone who struggles to prioritise self care and time away from work, a restaurant voucher is more than just an opportunity to sample fabulous fare, it’s permission to disconnect from life’s stressors in favour of a delicious meal in a lovely setting served with a side of screen-free conversation.
It doesn’t matter if you opt to purchase a voucher for a restaurant that you know the gift recipient loves, or for an establishment they’ve never been to before, have no doubt that you’re giving an experience that is sure to be savoured while supporting a local business in the process.
Perfume
A luxury item that many women struggle to justify purchasing for themselves, perfume continues to elicit joy long after its first spritz.
With the power to trigger memories of cherished people and places, perfume is a wonderful gift idea for anyone who is missing someone, or somewhere, in particular. In the age of the pandemic when travel has become more difficult than ever before, a scent can transport the wearer to a far off place, miles away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Particular perfumes remind us of people we miss and in lieu of a hug with a relative or dear friend on the other side of the planet, a spray of that person’s favourite fragrance can help us feel connected to them.
Seek out fragrance notes that speak to the heart of whoever you’re buying for. From florals to citrus, musk to wood, each scent conjures up different emotions and recollections. When in doubt about which scent to choose, gravitate towards a subtle scent with beautiful packaging that will look lovely on a dressing table or bathroom cabinet.
Candles
It’s uncanny how a lit candle can transform the feel of any space, turning clinical into cosy with the mere flick of a match.
A curio that helps to make a house feel like a home, candles, like perfume, are something that women rarely buy for themselves, which makes them ideal for gifting. For gift longevity, search for a candle that is housed in a beautiful vessel that can live on as a styling item when cleansed of wax residue.
Brands such as Al.ive offer stunning soy candles housed in chic ceramic vessels that can continue to be used long after the candle’s burn time is complete.
A Carry-All Bag
After what feels like a painfully long stretch of small bags being in fashion, large carry-alls are now back on trend, much to the relief of everyone who likes to carry more than just a phone, keys and wallet on them!
Perfect for commuting to work with a laptop and lunch, or to a park or playdate with little ones and the multitude of snacks and clothing changes they may need, a carry-all makes it easy to get from A to Z without having to juggle multiple smaller bags. The Australian women’s bags market is densely populated with brands so if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by options, start with an easy to style colour (such as black, grey or navy) in a durable material that won’t show wear and tear.
Whether you shop in person or prefer to search for women’s bags online, rest assured that a carry-all will be warmly received by that busy, hard-to-buy-for woman in your life.
Flowers
From birthdays to anniversaries and every occasion in between, it’s hard to surpass a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a gift for the woman in your life who already owns everything she could possibly desire.
An easy way to brighten up someone’s day, flowers bring joy to all who view them, making them our top gift choice for women from all walks of life. From a standout selection of the season’s most stunning blooms to a pretty posy of the recipient’s favourite variety of flowers, a bouquet of blooms is sure to earn you serious brownie points!
For extra kudos, find a florist who will arrange your bouquet in a vase that the gift recipient can keep, or a florist who offers champagne as an add-on – because bubbles and blooms are a match made in heaven!
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