We all look forward to gift-giving at Christmas, but don’t you sometimes get a little lost for ideas? Even when you know someone really well, it can still be a bit difficult to choose a gift that will really surprise them. Sentimental gifts are often the way to go to make someone feel really special. If you’re looking for a few fab ideas, read on!
A beautiful piece of jewellery is the ultimate sentimental gift for a loved one. There’s a real air of luxury or romance to a gift of jewellery. Generally, it’s not something that we buy for ourselves, so it feels that little bit more special. Jewellery is one of those gifts that really lasts, unlike many other gifts you can keep a piece of jewellery for years. You’ll want to decide which piece of jewellery would be best received by your loved one before you start shopping. Rings, necklaces or bracelets will depend on the gift receiver and what they are most likely to wear. You could even go for more personalized jewellery and get something with their name engraved on it.
A personalised photo album is a wonderful sentimental gift. Choose a lovely album and fill it with all of your best memories. Add captions and written descriptions to describe the moments in each photograph. Add anything else you’ve kept as a memory; from saved concert tickets, old notes or small shells collected from a beach. Glue all these things in to add an extra special touch. As well as this, there are some great companies out there that allow you to Send Postcards Online. You can use such sites send a beautiful personalised postcard to any friends or family who live far away.
Often, gifts which are an experience rather than an object can be the most sentimental. It’s during these times where we create memories that we cherish. Research your loved one’s favourite band or singer and see if you can find some tickets for you both. They’ll be so surprised when they open your gift! If your loved one isn’t a big music fan, why not book a theatre show instead?
Long-distance lamps can be a great heartfelt gift for a friend or family member. These are a set of two cute lamps, and when you turn on one of them, the other lamp will start glowing too! It doesn’t matter how far away the lamps are from each other; as soon as you touch your lamp; your loved one’s lamp will glow. Often, we end up buying the same type of gifts year due to pure habit. It can be nice to buy something a little bit different as a real treat!
If you’re something of a writer, you can write a small poem yourself, type it up and frame it in a gorgeous frame. If you’re not so confident, you can type up and frame you giftees favourite quote or set of song lyrics. There’s something really thoughtful about those gifts with a homemade touch. You can also buy pre-made framed quotes on sites like Etsy. Gifts like this can be a beautiful decoration for the home and a lovely sentimental quote to read and feel uplifted.
A spa-day can be a great thoughtful present for a loved one who likes a bit of pampering. Spas are an excellent way to relax and a great way to end the year in luxury. Spas aren’t generally a treat that we buy for ourselves, and so it can be a really nice way to spoil someone that you care about. (Of course, you can go with them to make it more fun)! Spas are the ultimate way to really relax and unwind after a long week of hard work. Your loved one is sure to be thrilled!
On first appearances, going camping might seem like the total opposite of a spa day – and more of a Christmas ‘trick’ than a ‘treat’! – but it doesn’t have to be like that at all. In fact, glamping is the perfect alternative to your traditional hotel night stay, and can often be just as luxurious, if not even more so! From spacious tents to luxury yurts and even ensuite huts, glamping packages can make the perfect Christmas present for your friend who thinks they have it all and done it all. Chances are they won’t have been glamping before, and this will allow them to be at one with nature again, but with all the home comforts and essentials of electricity, running water and all the bouji home decor you could shake your welly at!
Christmas is the ultimate time to indulge in some really delicious food. There’s nothing more sentimental than a gift that you’ve made yourself. Why not bake a delicious Christmas cake or make some homemade chilli jam? Once you’ve made a few treats you can present them beautifully in a hamper with ribbons and all! Perhaps you’re not much of a cook- but there are plenty of simple recipes online so why not give one a go and practice. Who knows you might surprise yourself.
Perhaps your loved one is really into food? Are they the kind of foodie who is always making and trying new dishes? If so, buying them a cooking class experience could really make their day. Ensure that the cooking class is a niche style of cookery that they haven’t tried out before. From Spanish cooking to Thai or Lebanese; find a class that they’ll get excited about! They’ll likely jump at the chance to learn something new and will be happy that you chose something personalised. Again, you could always go with them so that it’s a fun memory for you both to have together.
There are plenty of online stores that will print your best photos onto a cushion! These are a super cute and sentimental gift plus a great decorative addition to the home. First, you just need to find the best picture of you together. Sometimes it can be hard to choose when you’ve got so many great ones! These cushions so lovely that you’ll probably end up buying one for yourself while you’re at it!
Christmas is a time to show our loved ones our appreciation of them and spoil a bit. Choosing something sentimental and special can really let someone know that you care. If you’re a bit of a last-minute shopper, why not get your Christmas shopping done a little early this year? The sooner it’s done, the sooner that you can sit back and relax with a glass of mulled wine.
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