BENGALURU: Be it a birthday, or an anniversary or a wedding, when it’s time to get a gift for our near and dear ones, it’s the thought invested in the gesture that matters. While gifting, think about the person’s hobbies. Does he or she like to cook? How about a cook book or a hamper filled with ready to cook ingredients for a three course menu printed on handmade paper? Or a really helpful appliance? Or a set of potted kitchen herbs?
If it’s an anniversary, then a sure shot winner is a collage composed of lovely moments. There are some easy apps in your smartphone that let you make customized collages and which can be printed on canvas and framed to make the gift extra special.
If your friend is a book lover, choose book ends, compact shelves, bookmarks and even a footstool or ottoman that she can put her feet on while she enjoys her book.
Look for unusual gifts that bring a smile on someone’s face. Happily Unmarried has some great gifts online that evoke a guffaw and create a memory. Sometimes the thing your friend perhaps needs most is a day off. So why not gift her an entire day at the spa or a massage, a manicure and a pedicure package? Gifts celebrate an occasion but more than that, they celebrate the people we love. So make sure whatever you give, exudes appreciation.