subject: Unusual Gifts That Make a Lasting Impression [print this page] OK, so you have to find a gift for your friend, or perhaps even a family member. Or maybe you have been entrusted to find a gift for a colleague of yours. But you want to make sure it's an unusual gift so it stands out from other gifts, right?
It's a problem I am often asked about. Because, while you want to get an unusual gift, you wouldn't want to stand too much out from the crowd. Right?
On the other hand, you want your gift to be unique, or you may as well just buy another box of chocolate or something else really boring.
In the end, after speaking to a lot of different style experts about it we found that breaking it down into what kind of person you are giving is all that makes the difference. Clearly you want to select a gift that sets it apart from the mainstream, on the other hand you want to give something that everybody can use.
So here are some of the key points that can make your gift stand out from the crowd and be a truly unusual gift, without being too strange:
Limited edition: See if you can find a gift that, while affordable, is still produced in a limited. In today's world where all things are mass-produced it's a surefire way of making your gift stand out.
Handmade: Most people love handmade, but a lot of people don't get too excited receiving a handmade gift that is too local'. It has to be something they understand and can use, like a T-shirt.
Giftboxed: Many gifts come in pretty boring packaging meaning you have to do a great job at wrapping the gift yourself. Check out that the gift you order is wrapped and boxed for you, taking the headache of packaging away. It's going to make you look even better!
Personalized: Can you include a gift-card? It's a question I often hear, and I believe it's really important. Giving an unusual gift is great, but you have to make it feel personal to the person you're sending it to. It's that extra personal touch that ensures your unusual gift stands out.
