What to give as a gift: original and creative ideas to get it right every time

Practical tips for choosing a gift that will surprise

Planning and reflecting before buying a gift is key to getting it right. Here are some tips to ensure the success of your gift:

• Listen carefully: sometimes people mention what they need or would like to buy.
• Consider their hobbies: giving gifts related to a person’s hobbies, interests, or passions is always a safe bet.
• Think beyond material things: experiences can be a great option, such as a special dinner, a cooking, painting, padel, or pottery class, and so on.
• Personalising gifts is a detail that makes a present truly unique.
   

What to give for Secret Santa

If time is short, or if you don't know the person you are going to give a gift to very well, you can always opt for original ideas:

• Gifts with personality: a craft beer kit, tech gadgets, limited or first edition books, board games, and so on.
• Experiences: cooking or creative workshops, self-care packs, subscriptions to streaming platforms, etc.
• Local gifts: a piece by an artist from your neighbourhood or your city, to support the circular economy and reduce your transport footprint.
• Gourmet gifts: a wine and cheese set or a kit to cook their favourite recipe at home.
• Natural cosmetics gifts without packaging: solid soaps, shampoo bars, balms in compostable packaging.
   

What to give for anniversaries and special occasions

On these occasions, we usually know the person we’re buying for well and want to get it right, but if you’re short of ideas, here are some that never fail:

• Gifts with history: recalling the best moments with that person is always a hit. Try photo albums, letters, or objects that represent shared memories.
• Shared experiences: create new memories, a dinner at that trendy restaurant, a trip or a surprise getaway. Think of an activity that you can enjoy together.
• Symbolic details: a piece of jewellery of your choice, a watch, artwork or a personalised mug.
   

What to give to someone who has everything?

It seems difficult to surprise someone who already has everything. That’s not quite the case; maybe we should give it more thought and use the tips from the article, such as opting for unique experiences and personalised gifts.

If you still don’t know what to give someone who seems to have everything and is involved in countless activities, you can opt for the gift of giving. You can make donations to causes that matter to that person, involving them in the action, or give them a charitable experience, such as a concert. They’ll love it!