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Dec 09 2015
My favourite, most memorable gifts are experiences – tickets to Matilda the Musical for my birthday, or Kat and I agreeing to forgo presents in favour of attending the next Taylor Swift concert together. I understand the urge to wrap tangible things to place under the tree, however, so if you’re set on that route, here are some ideas for quality gifts for minimalists that last.
Minimalists value quality and necessity, and personally, I like the things I do own to tell a story. As I type this I am wearing the dress I picked out with my mom as a birthday present, and the shoes I purchased to play Malvolio in Twelfth Night. My notebook was a gift from a friend, and even my water bottle was picked up at a new favourite shop discovered on my trip to Liverpool just before meeting my friend in Leeds.
First of all, it’s best to communicate. I make it easier for my loved ones by creating an wish list online. I used to email mine until I realised that Amazon does a universal one, which lets you link to different shops. I asked for specific things that I know I will use and love.
A fun way to be specific but also surprised is to narrow down the field. I, for instance, tend to request jewelry, because it’s something I prefer to be gifted than to purchase myself. I always think of the giver as I fasten my jewelry in the morning.
I love how OneNecklace provides classic, versatile styles that can be personalised. My Xandra necklace has become a wardrobe staple, and this year I selected matching birthstone necklaces for my sister and me ^.
One year I asked for geeky jewelry, and my family had fun picking out my Pac Man necklace and DIY-ing some sprinkles in mini bottles. I also love when my sister brings me kids jewelry from Disney (a great source for clip-on earrings!).
