12 Totally Unique Gifts to Give This Christmas
Think outside the box.
There's no better feeling than picking out the perfect Christmas gift for someone, but when you've got a long list of people to shop for, the festive season can start to feel overwhelming. Read on and discover 12 of the most unique Christmas gifts to give this holiday season.
1. For the Recently Engaged
As Christmas approaches, you're likely to start seeing a surge in proposals. It's the perfect time to celebrate this huge milestone by picking out personalised Christmas gifts. A monogrammed serving tray for a charcuterie spread, decorative pillow for a bedroom or set of linen towels for a guest bathroom, are just the thing to add to the excitement of a new engagement.
If you have a close friend or family member who is forever trying to master a Negroni or Manhattan, treat them to a couple of crowd-pleasing specialty bar tools. A bar tool set has all the essentials, including a strainer, mixing spoon, bottle opener and more, and the accompanying tool stand will keep things neat and tidy. Just add a cocktail shaker and they're set.
Whether you're shopping for your close friends or a family member, there are always creative Christmas gifts for any wine lover. A new wine glass set, a set of jewelled wine charms or a wine stopper makes for a great unique gift. Just add a bottle of your favourite wine (natural wine included) or champagne and you'll be ready to celebrate.
When it comes to unique gifts, this one is for your friend who love, love, loves to entertain. Help them to serve up something fun and delicious at their parties with wither a popcorn machine or ice cream maker. Giving your entertaining friend a unique item to level up their social gatherings will ensure you're welcomed back to their parties year after year.
If your in-laws insist on hosting everything from Easter to New Year's Eve, give them something unique that will make their hosting feel extra special. A stunning bowl for fruit, salad or nuts will elevate happy hour. Consider a stone or earthenware platter if your host is keen on serving heartier dishes – these platters are ideal for everything from freshly baked goods to fine cheese. If your host is known for serving a special dish, complement that item by gifting them the gravy boat, cake stand or tureen of their dreams.
Coming up with gift ideas for a colleague or employee can be challenging – especially if you don't know very much about them outside of the office. A porcelain or glass vase filled with seasonal flowers is just the thing to show your appreciation. The vase can live on their bookcase or shelf for years to come. If your colleague is a big reader, consider giving them a set of bookends. Any ideas that elevate their work-from-home situation is a sure winner.
If your friends can't get enough of their Korean skin-care routine or always need the latest cosmetics, give them something to stay organised. While a decorative tray might be considered more of a coffee table piece, it's actually the perfect item for streamlining a bathroom counter or vanity. That said, beauty organisers come in plethora of designs and styles - making the choices endless.
The festive season is the perfect time to focus on de-stressing with relaxing gift ideas. Between a stream of parties and last-minute gifts to purchase, it's always fun to indulge a bit. Treat the self-care obsessee in your life – even if it's yourself – to a luxurious new set of bath linens or a bathroom accessory. We'd recommend choosing plush and highly absorbent linens made from either 100% cotton, Turkish cotton or Egyptian-quality cotton. A unique soap dispenser can instantly update a powder room, while a new bathroom storage piece is just the thing for organising bubble baths and lotions.
Do you have a friend who just lives for a cosy night in with a good book? Make them feel special with a couple of little luxuries to elevate their bedroom or reading nook. A diffuser or designer candle are two of our most-favoured holiday gifts. Complete their night by adding a luxe throw blanket. There's nothing better than an oversized cable-knit throw paired with slippers on a chilly evening. Give your friend something to look forward to this winter.
Tip: Candles and diffusers make fun stocking stuffers too, if you need a couple of last-minute ideas to round out your Christmas shopping.
10. For the One Who Still Prints Out Photos
If your cousin is always posting photos of their international adventures or your mother-in-law loves seeing pictures of her grandchildren and kids, a gorgeous picture frame is the perfect present. When it comes to gift ideas, a single frame or trio of frames will honor their love for looking at beautiful images all year long.
Whether the baker in your life is your partner, kids or a close friend, show them how much you love their cookies and cakes by giving them a new bakeware set or baking dishes this Christmas. If there's someone in your life that is riding the homemade-bread-baking train, then a new loaf pan is the thing they didn't know they needed. Just add a mixing bowl or a new recipe book and you'll be enjoying the fruits of their labor for months.
If there's someone in your life that you really want to spoil, consider one of the most splurge-worthy gifts of all: a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Perhaps one of the most unique gifts, an irreplaceable work of art is one thing that will really surprise and delight this person. An original painting is an unforgettable and timeless gift.
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