Gift ideas for the pickiest woman in the world!

[Anonymous]

Gift membership to the textile museum in dc along with tchotke from their gift shop (60$)

[Anonymous]

I am picky, I would like a membership to a museum, garden, etc. or a gift certificate for a car detail. If it has to be a physical gift maybe some nice stationary? Or cozy travel slippers or cashmere socks I wouldn’t buy myself.

[Anonymous]

Check out these if she likes MCM decor: https://www.westelm.com/products/mid-century-lanterns-cafe-d5081/?sku=5251603&cm_ven=PLA&cm_ite=5251603_14635428912&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Local&gclid=CjwKCAjwmbqoBhAgEiwACIjzENOoo55lXA6Txrd8R50fSnFa23lSMk22MU7Ah5vMXPxR2M99_lAoAxoCsQ0QAvD_BwE

[Anonymous]

Op I am the same way. Just get a gift certificate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Birthday for a good friend. I love her dearly but she is truly the most difficult person to shop for. She is extremely picky - and if she needs something she just buys it for herself. I want to get her something unique or something she will actually use or appreciate looking at and having in her home.

She's early-50's. I don't want to get her clothing or jewelry because of how specific and difficult her tastes are. She's into fitness, especially yoga and barre. She loves textiles. Her home is mostly MCM. She loves to read, she has a Kindle. She herself hates giving gift cards because she feels it shows little effort, she's not entirely wrong but with someone so picky I feel like that's my only safe option.

Any ideas? Budget is up to $100. I don't mind spending in the upper range of my budget, what's more important to me is that she loves her gift.

Thanks!

Soda stream for making her own low calorie bubbly water drinks.

Soda stream $60-70
Extra soda stream bottle $10
Low calorie soda stream lemon flavored mix for water after you carbonate it $20

[Anonymous]

I would go for consumables. Couple of bottles of wine and some chocolates.

[Anonymous]

Chappy wrap if that matches her decor
Does she have a pet? Something fun and personalized for said pet
Champagne or whiskey
Burdick chocolates
A fun delivery - surprise donuts or whatever she likes from her favorite place

[Anonymous]

Building off a PP who mentioned getting something holiday related, you could look for a set of napkins appropriate for a holiday she celebrates. I have vintage green and red napkins I only use at Xmas, or look for a different color scheme for a different holiday. Try Blockshop, Madre, Etsy, the MOMA design store or other museum gift shops. Another PP mentioned Burdick chocolates—I received them as a gift once and I think it’s a great idea! I think there is a Burdick in Georgetown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Building off a PP who mentioned getting something holiday related, you could look for a set of napkins appropriate for a holiday she celebrates. I have vintage green and red napkins I only use at Xmas, or look for a different color scheme for a different holiday. Try Blockshop, Madre, Etsy, the MOMA design store or other museum gift shops. Another PP mentioned Burdick chocolates—I received them as a gift once and I think it’s a great idea! I think there is a Burdick in Georgetown

Same poster here—or tea towels or hand towels in the same vein

[Anonymous]

I know this doesn't help OP, but this struggle is why adults shouldn't give other adults birthday presents, except possibly for milestone birthdays.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nothing? What could she possibly want?

Well no I can't and won't do that. We exchange gifts every year. I just had my birthday and she gave me a really thoughtful and generous gift. Plus I really do want to get her something.

What did she give you? Knowing will give us an idea of her style of gift-giving.

[Anonymous]

I’m very picky and I would hate all these gifts except the consumables. People who are “picky” just don’t want gifts. Candles, blankets, whatever - I don’t want it. At all.

A gift certificate is like cash except with a required chore.

Go with consumables: wine, chocolate, a book, flowers, a plant is okay, spices are fine, marijuana edibles are good. Cigars. Whatever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gift membership to the textile museum in dc along with tchotke from their gift shop (60$)

You made an oopsie-daisy; it is spelled “D.C.,” not “dc.”

Also, the dollar sign goes before the numeral(s).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m very picky and I would hate all these gifts except the consumables. People who are “picky” just don’t want gifts. Candles, blankets, whatever - I don’t want it. At all.

A gift certificate is like cash except with a required chore.

Go with consumables: wine, chocolate, a book, flowers, a plant is okay, spices are fine, marijuana edibles are good. Cigars. Whatever.

Stationary. Dog treats. Cookies. Candy. A cocktail kit with candied lemons or something and weird bitters or stuff like that. Vodka you infused with something.

[Anonymous]

I’m a minimalist and probably pretty tough to shop for. However, I always appreciate the thought behind a gift. Does she cook or bake? A cookbook with a nice set of silicone potholders makes a nice gift. I always appreciate this. Just include a gift receipt. Do you know if she has a favorite author? If so, see if they have a new book out. Again, get a gift receipt. My bestie is the one adult I exchange gifts with. This year I sent a book by her favorite author. Last year it was a succulent garden ordered through Etsy.

Does she have a sweet tooth? Do you bake? Maybe bake her something special.

It really isn’t about the amount of money spent.