Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 12:29     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

A small plant in a nice container.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 12:24     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

Molton brown body wash
Christmas ornament
olive oil
chocolate
note cards
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 12:17     Subject: Re:Small Gift from Close Friend

Anonymous wrote:2 of these. Great reviews.
https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/benedita-wine-glass?color=100&type=STANDARD


No to this. Hate mismatched stemware/glassware. At least 6 if you do.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 12:15     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

Flowers for my kitchen table--costco has lovely bouquets in that price range that are festive
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 12:03     Subject: Re:Small Gift from Close Friend

Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 12:01     Subject: Re:Small Gift from Close Friend

Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 11:56     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

I’d love a pair of Smartwool socks for that price range.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:54     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

For that low $ amount, a consumable--olive oil, sparkling wine or a ready made cocktail, fancy chocolate, etc.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:49     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

I have a friend like this too. What makes it hard is she is sooo picky! I'm doing a gift bag with a spicy novel (by christina lauren) and a few items that match the novel theme.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:45     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

Does she enjoy reading? I love receiving books as gifts.

Specialty olive oils or spices
Nice socks (socks are something I hate having to buy for myself. Maybe I'm a weirdo for loving getting them as gifts)
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:45     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

There’s an artists co-op in the Kentlands that has handmade, reasonably priced gifts. Lots if holiday things like ornaments, etc.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:43     Subject: Re:Small Gift from Close Friend

You could make it more personalized based on her favorite things, but otherwise, a gorgeously scented candle, luxe socks, hand cream, an ornament, a framed photo of you both, etc, plus a beautiful card with a heartfelt note would make a lovely gift. If you buy from a local gift shop, they might also gift wrap it for you. It really is the thought that counts.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:40     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

Bottle of prosecco
Puzzle

I second hand lotions and tea.
(not coffee beans unless you know they use them)

If you are buying in person, try to go to a small shop. Doesn't really matter what you buy but you can also mention that it's "local"
Lots of people love that.

(not penzeys I'm so sick of their shilling on here)
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:38     Subject: Re:Small Gift from Close Friend

Christmas ornament
Nice mug
Hand lotions from L’Occitane
Tea
Coffee beans
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 10:22     Subject: Small Gift from Close Friend

If you were receiving a small gift from a close friend for Christmas (think $20-30) what would you want?

Not giving/receiving is not really an option. Gift giving is her love language and she ALWAYS gets me something. I can't show up empty handed. Please help, I'm so terrible at gifts. Local suggestions only please, I don't have time for ordering and shipping.