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The trouble with "safe" Christmas gifts
Every Christmas the same thing happens: we end up buying something safe, meaning something that doesn't disappoint but doesn't get anyone exclaiming when it's unwrapped either. A safe gift is a forgettable gift. If this year you want yours remembered at least until Easter, there's another way: go for an object with a clear personality, chosen with the actual recipient in mind, not what people usually give.
Below you'll find ideas sorted by type of person, not by gender: they work for him, for her, and for anyone in between, because home and irony don't have a fixed recipient.
For those who love their kitchen more than any other room
Anyone who spends their free time between the hob and the coffee pot always appreciates an object that blends usefulness with a bit of character. The Moka Mug is made for exactly this kind of person: a tribute to a household object everyone recognises, but with a design that doesn't go unnoticed on the breakfast table. For wine lovers, on the other hand, the Atlantis Bottles look fantastic even just on display on a shelf, empty or full.
More ideas in the kitchen and dining collection.
For those with a sharp sense of humour
Some people don't want a "nice" gift but something that makes them laugh out loud. For this crowd the Middle Finger Mug is almost a classic by now: perfect for people who aren't afraid to say what they think, even at breakfast. If you want to keep the theme going in the bathroom, the Crime Scene Toilet Paper gets a guaranteed laugh when the parcel is opened in front of everyone at Christmas dinner.
The tongue-in-cheek collection is full of similar ideas, for whoever in the family or friend group is always the one joking about everything.
For those who love animals more than people
If you know someone who spends more time looking at photos of their dog or cat than anything else, you've already won. The Dachshund Rug makes a place feel like home instantly, and it's a gift that raises a smile as soon as it's unrolled. For those with a cat at home, the Cat Table Mirror combines real usefulness with that extra touch that sets it apart from any old mirror.
You'll find more ideas like these in for dog lovers and in for cat lovers.
For those who have everything and don't know what to wish for
The hardest category to please responds well to just one approach: go for something that isn't strictly useful, but takes up a spot in the home with a personality of its own. The Lucky Hand Vase or the Boxing Glove Vase are perfect choices in this sense: they don't solve any practical problem, but they add a conversation piece to the home, and that's exactly what's needed for someone who always says "I don't need anything".
You can browse the whole collection in vases.
For those who love to play (and take playing seriously)
A Hey Chess Set is a gift that lasts for years and actually gets used, not one of those that end up in a corner. Perfect for anyone who loves long battles with family and friends over the holidays, when there's finally time to play properly.
How to stick to a set budget
If you already have a figure in mind and don't want to go over it, the quickest way is to start straight from the price-band collection gifts under 30, designed for a mid-range budget, or to look at the slightly pricier pieces if you want to go big without going overboard. From there you can filter by type of person, rather than the other way round.
If you'd rather start from the recipient than the price, the best starting point is the general gift ideas collection, where everything is organised by occasion.
One last tip
As the holidays get closer, delivery times change compared with the rest of the year: always check at checkout when you order, so you know exactly what to expect with no surprises under the tree.
In short
- A gift is remembered when it has character, not when it's "safe".
- Choose by type of person, not by gender: home and irony suit everyone.
- If you have a set budget, start from the price-band collections and filter from there.