Give A Little Luxury For Any Occasion- 7 Thoughtful Gift Ideas

Looking for gift ideas for any occasion? Give a little luxury with this list of 7 ideas great for your best friend or someone you hardly know.

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1) Gifts That Elevate Mundane Daily Tasks

Whether it's washing the dishes or washing our hands, why not give an ordinary daily task a luxurious makeover to make it a daily moment to delight the senses? A little luxury hand wash or dish soap elevates a repetitive chore and adds a little decorative touch to their kitchen counter.

• Compagnie de Provence Sparkling Citrus Liquid Soap and Hand Cream Set- A sunny, happy fragrance with sparkling citrus notes that's like a breath of pure optimism!

• D.S. & Durga Hand Soap | Big Sur After Rain Liquid Soap and Hand Cream Set- a unique scent of eucalyptus, redwood, and salt air as if you were driving down the California coast after a rainstorm.

• Malin + Goetz Rum Hand + Body Wash- an aromatic citrusy scent with notes of plum and bergamot as well as leather and rum, make this a versatile gift for women and men.

2) Specialty Pantry Staples

Gourmands will always appreciate high-quality pantry staples they can go to when provisions are getting low, and they aren't able to dash out to the market. A dash, splash, or blend of these kitchen must-haves will add a little luxury to any dish. Foodie gifts are usually best reserved for those you know and have a good idea of their tastes and any dietary restrictions.

• Brightland The Duo Extra Virgin Olive Oils- olive oil is a staple in any kitchen. This duo of complimentary olive oils includes the AWAKE bold and robust EVOO for roasting and sautéing and the ALIVE smooth and grassy EVOO for salads and bread.

• Fleur de Sel - Premium Sea Salt from Guerande France- authentic hand-harvested french sea salt adds a unique touch of minerality and crunch, the perfect touch to finish any gourmet dish.

• Italian Black Truffle Extra Virgin Olive Oil- made with real black truffle, this infused 100% Italian olive oil adds a decadent final touch to salad, pasta, eggs, fish, even pizza!

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3) Luxuriously Scented Candles

Why do candles make the best gift? Candles have a wonderful ability to add a lovely warm ambiance to any space. The smell of a luxuriously scented candle stimulates the limbic system in a way that triggers memories that are soothing to the brain. Nothing is better than lighting a candle and basking in the soft glow while lingering on the heavenly scent adds a little luxury to any room. When giving a candle as a gift, seek options with subtle, gender-neutral scents that are made with high-quality, clean burning wax like coconut, soy, or beeswax.

• Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Scented Candle- a tomato candle may sound strange, but if you’ve never had the pleasure of smelling one give it a try. Even in the middle of winter, this scent can make any room feel like the first day of summer with its fresh verdant notes like a late summer dinner in a Sicilian garden.

• Paddywax Candles Worn Leather & Smoke- a light yet moody scent, like lounging on a leather couch in a luxurious old club, the Worn Leather & Smoke candle has notes of pink peppercorn, bergamot, leather, cedar and oak. A nice unisex scent that will surely garner compliments.

•  Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Candle- a fragrance for any occasion. Fresh Sicilian lemon and lightly floral with base notes of woods and musk.

4) Indulgent Treats

Gifts are an opportunity to give a little luxury that our friends and family members would never dream of gifting to themselves. Tasty next-level treats are the ideal essentials for the perfect night in. A decadent variety of caviars or chocolate truffles make for a delectably cozy date night with a bottle of champagne and a good classic movie or two- no advance reservations required!

• Bumbleberry Farms Salted Caramel Honey Cream Spread- what could be better than honey and caramel combined? Delicious on apples, waffles, brownies, popcorn, or straight from the jar!

• Compartes Chocolates - Los Angeles Nostalgic Chocolate Bar Gift Box- chocolate is always a winning gift and these supremely decadent chocolates will transport the recipient to dazzling California sunsets and magical palm trees swaying on a warm summer night.

• OLMA Four Seasons Black Caviar Gift Box- a truly elegant gift, like a mini celebration in a box. This gift set contains four luxurious tins of paddlefish, hackleback, bowfin and piluga caviar with its own Mother of Pearl spoon.

5) Decadent Self Care

Give the gift of self-care. What better way to show someone you care than to give them something that allows them an excuse to indulge themselves in an extra special at-home treatment? Everyone deserves a little extra special pampering now and then.

• MONPURE Heal and Energize Jade Comb- this exquisite Heal and Energise Jade Comb helps to relieve tension in the scalp, stimulate hair follicles and detangle hair. Inspired by the centuries-old Chinese health ritual of ‘combing therapy’, combing the scalp stimulates meridian channels that run throughout the body, helping to regulate mood, improve blood circulation and promote positive energy.

• MONPURE Clarifying Scalp Scrub- This all-natural scalp scrub gently exfoliates away dead skin and build up to improve the environment for hair growth.

• MONPURE Style and Protect Silk Scrunchie Trio- these MONPURE silk scrunchies don’t just look exquisite but are designed to be gentle on your fragile hair. This trio of scrunchies has been specially created using the highest grade 100% mulberry silk. Extremely soft on delicate strands.

6) Joyful Décor

Accent pieces are a great way to add a little fun and personality to a space. Home décor gifts are usually best reserved for someone who you know and have a good sense of their design aesthetic. Vases to display fresh-cut flowers or conversation pieces that speak to the recipient's interest or hobbies are always sure to please.

• orenm Balloon Dog Sculpture- a replica of Jeff Koons’ whimsical and exuberant balloon dog. Sure to bring a touch of fun and levity to any room of the house.

• Ardax Ceramic Reading Bookend 1 Pair- functional and fun, these book ends deep in thought add a little whimsy to bookshelves or tabletop

• ban.do Vintage Inspired Rise and Shine Decorative Ceramic Vase- this campy vintage-inspired vase of a retro orange juice carton will bring a little bit of sunshine to anywhere its placed. 

7) Unique Games or Puzzles

A jigsaw puzzle or unique game is a wonderful way to allow recipients to hit pause on our digitally driven world and a reason to gather with loved ones and create laughs and memories that will last a lifetime.

• Liberty Tudor Building 750 Piece Shaped Puzzle- double-sided for twice the fun! The attractive foil-stamped package also includes a puzzle insert for reference. Tudor building on one side and a floral pattern on the other.

• The Hygge Game- Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) is a “Scandinavian” (or Danish, really) word for enjoying the good things in life. The Hygge Game is all about bringing people together by encouraging friends and family to share their stories and discuss the big and small things in life.

• TOPIX - 424 Conversation Starters- Perfect dinner conversation starters for families, or for a romantic date night. Better connect with others at Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas parties, game night, any night!

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