A few years ago, some days after my birthday, a cardboard shipping tube appeared at my door, beige and unassuming, addressed to me but with no sender information listed. Upon discovering its contents, I was in tears—I knew immediately who had sent it and what was meant by it. It remains the best gift I’ve ever received, and it’ll stay with me for a long time.
I learned that day that a really good gift is one that could have been given only by you, only to that person. Giving a good gift requires time—time to observe, time to listen, and time to think. Good gifts touch, move, and delight.
To help with your search, our team at The Slowdown culled together eight ideas for your consideration. Spanning an ikebana kit, a pearl necklace, pancake mix, and more, hopefully there’s something below that’s perfect for that person… and perfectly from you.
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