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The Perfect Gift

The Perfect Gift

Christmas is a time of joy and giving. It's a time when love is shown by exchanging gifts. Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be a daunting task and sometimes the people we love most are the hardest to choose for. We have some wonderful gift ideas for the loves in your life.

What makes a gift perfect? It steps slightly outside of the expected, the day-to-day, something fanciful, or perhaps something very useful. Finding a gift that aligns with a loved one's passions can be perfect. Or perhaps something they might not splurge on for themselves.

A few tips while considering:

1. Consider their interests: what inspires them? Makes them light up?

2. Think outside the box: consider a passion the person may have that is unrealized or could be focused on in a more meaningful way. By thinking creatively, you can surprise them with a gift that they never saw coming.

3. Quality over quantity: much better to give one high-quality item that your loved one will cherish than multiple mediocre gifts. Giving a well-crafted, beautiful item will show that you value them and want them to have something that lasts.

4. Through the year, pay attention to hints: Keep a note on your phone with little key words that you can come back to...ideas from a conversation in March can prove fruitful when Christmas comes around.

We've put together a guide with some ideas that might just check a few boxes on your list. From lovely items that align with a smaller budget to others that may be a bit more of a splurge, we have ideas for you.

Our Market Tote bag is a perfect gift for your farmer's market devotee...

A vibrant napkin set gives a table such flair...for your loved one who is the best host...

 

Our new Abaca-woven Loopy Placemat collection gives a knockout look when hosting...

Our marble petal trays make serving dessert a glamorous offering...

And our marble cheese platters are perfect for a friend who is passionate about fromage...

Our apron collection is a perfect, and very stylish choice for your favorite chef...

Another variety of marble - this time an exquisite marble grande tray for serving...

Our tablecloths don't just stay on tables...they are too beautiful. Give a gift of a romantic picnic on one of our cloths...

Or to the beach...a stylish destination gift...

These are just a few ideas. We've created a whole collection of gift options. You'll find Emilie's Gift Guide here.