Does anyone else feel like the little presents are sometimes the hardest ones to buy? A bigger present can be surprisingly easy - You know someone has been wanting something, you have a birthday to buy for, or there’s a particular thing you know they’ll love.
But the little presents? The stocking fillers. The little extra to go with a present. The “I was thinking of you” gift. The little something you pick up just because it reminded you of someone…. Those can be much harder.
You don’t necessarily want to spend loads. You just want to find something nice. Something that feels a bit personal. Something that makes them open it and think, “Oh, that’s so me.”
And when you can’t find that thing, it’s very easy to fall back on the usual box of chocolates or pair of socks.
I don't think thoughtful gifting has to be expensive.
I’ve always thought you shouldn’t have to spend a lot to let someone know you know them well. In fact, sometimes it’s the smaller gifts that can feel the most personal. It might be something that references an inside joke, something that suits their personality perfectly, something connected to an interest they have, or simply something that made you think of them when you saw it.
It’s the thought of “I saw this and immediately thought of you.” That’s what makes a little gift feel special.
What makes a small gift feel thoughtful?
For me, it comes down to personality. There are plenty of perfectly lovely gifts that could be given to almost anyone. But the ones I really love are the ones where you can picture exactly who you would give them to.
The friend who LOVES a positive affirmation.
The person in the office obsessed with Harry Styles.
Your sister who has a very particular sense of humour.
It’s that feeling of knowing someone well enough to spot something and immediately think, “That is so them.” And that’s the feeling behind everything I make.
Keeping it small doesn't mean it has to feel small
Everything on my website is under £20. But keeping the price small doesn’t mean I want the gift to feel like an afterthought. I want the things I make to have personality and to feel like they’ve been chosen for that particular person.
And I because I believe the little details matter, whether you’ve ordered one keyring or a whole pile of presents, I always package everything nicely so that it feels special when it arrives.
If it’s a gift, it’s ready to give. And if it’s for you, it still gets to feel like a little treat.
Making the 'little somethings' more thoughtful
Ultimately, that’s what I’m trying to do with my shop - make those little presents a bit easier to find.
Things that don’t cost a fortune, but still feel personal.
Things that make someone smile because they feel seen.
Because I don’t think you have to spend a lot to let someone know you know them well.
