Choose Thoughtful Gifts This Festive Season With G.H.BASS
A gift is so much more than a simple, material object.
Gift giving is actually one of the five love languages, and while many people often mistake this for individuals being materialistic, it is not about the monetary value of the object at all.
What Does Gift Giving Truly Mean?
Gift giving is not about impressing your loved ones with extravagant items or anything that showcases your ability to spend a hefty penny. Now, we are also not saying that only cheap gifts are acceptable, what we are saying is that gift giving needs to hold a lot of thought.
It’s about showing your special person that you appreciate them through gifting them with something you think they would genuinely like. When you take the time to put actual thought into a gift, it shows that you listened to this person, that you’ve spent enough time with them, getting to know them, and you showed a genuine interest in their likes and dislikes.
To give someone a meaningful gift is to show them that you know them - and that’s what this love language is truly about.
What Are Some Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Loved Ones?
As we’ve mentioned above, the key is to make sure you really know this person. Try your best to take note of the little things they mention in their day-to-day life, because it might just be the tip needed to spark an idea.
1. Something Symbolic
This gift category is perfect for sentimental moments.
Perhaps you and your special person share a sweet story of how you first met, and there’s something from that moment you could give them to symbolise this day. Or, perhaps they told you about a cherished memory, and there is something in that memory that could make the perfect gift.
For example, in the film Me Before You, Louisa shares a story with William about a pair of bumblebee tights she loved as a child, and later in the film, he surprises her with them for her birthday.
2. Something They Want
This one is a bit of a no brainer, but also requires careful listening. Is there a specific item that your significant other or family member has been mentioning lately?
Perhaps it is something they love, but can’t quite bring themselves to buy it. This is the perfect gift, because you know they want it, but because of whatever reason, won’t get it themselves.
Think of all those Hollywood rom coms where the girl sees a gorgeous necklace or a pretty dress in the store window, then later that evening the boy surprises her with what she was looking at.
You may think it's corny, but it certainly shows that you took notice of the small details.
3. Something They Need
This is yet another gift category that requires a thoughtful ear and perhaps also subtle observation.
Gifting someone something that they need can always be such a heartfelt gesture, because it shows that you love them enough to help make their life easier in one way or another. It also shows that you heard them voice frustrations or mild irritations, or that you noticed something they needed.
Think about who you are gifting, and try to think back to items you think they would find useful, and that are likely to be used everyday.
For example, have they complained about not having anything to wear? Or wanting to make an effort to change up their style? Then a pair of timeless, leather loafers is a great choice, because it can be dressed both up and down.
4. Something To Do
This category is a nice spin on the regular object gift giving because it allows for the opportunity to plan an experience that you both can reminisce about in the future.
Perhaps it’s a trip to a destination that your significant other has always dreamed of going to, or maybe it’s an activity that you’ve both spoken about but never followed through on before.
Once again, draw inspiration from Hollywood, and think back to the countless scenes of moonlit picnics, outdoor movies, or a romantic ferris wheel ride.
What’s more, is that you could potentially be hitting two love languages at once with this one. Because, if you plan an experience that can be enjoyed together, you are combining gift giving with quality time.
If All Else Fails Choose Something Timeless
Of course, there may be times when you need to get a gift for someone you don’t know well enough to make it truly personal, but you still want to choose something more meaningful than chocolates or a gift voucher.
In that case, you can’t go wrong with a classic pair of loafers.
Why?
Because loafers are a wardrobe staple for the modern gentleman or the chic lady. This versatile footwear can be dressed up or down, offers the convenience of easy slip-on use, and is built to last.
Leather only gets better with age, so why not gift someone with the perfect accessory to accompany them on their life’s journey?
Whatever you choose this season, we hope this blog gives you some food for thought. We’d love to see the reactions to your perfect gifts on social media—so don’t forget to tag us!
