Unique Holiday Gift Ideas

Photo by Ainsley Rose

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of buying people gifts that aren’t really a big surprise.  I LOVE the excitement of watching someone open a present that I am over the moon pumped for them to receive.  As the years go by, Christmas has lost its spirit a little bit, and it can feel like we’re all just racing over to the mall to get them SOMETHING to fill their stocking or put under the tree.  We’re being so silly!  I was lucky enough that this year (earmuffs Mom, Dad, Elaine, and Derek) to have a built-in thoughtful gift for all our parents.  I made them Artifact Uprising photo books from our wedding with our amazing snaps by Shari and Mike.  But, for the rest of y’all I wanted to pass on some really different gift ideas from the internet that can, for the most part, be done online!  Happy shopping 🙂

For The Fashionista
Shoes Of Prey – shoesofprey.com

When I was looking for wedding shoes, I was so excited when I found Shoes Of Prey (thanks for the hot tip, Kelly)!  I was unfortunately too late to order them in time for our nuptials, but designing a pair of these beauties is definitely still something I want to do.  This Australian company (and I mean, how strong is Australia’s style game right now?!) gives you the ability to custom create a pair of unique shoes!  They’ve created gift card packages that make THE perfect gift for any stylish maven on your list!

For The World Traveller
Flytographer – flytographer.com (Photo by Roberta Perrone)

Flytographer is a Victoria based company with a really awesome concept!  They have a network of photographers all over the world so that you can book a photography session on your next vacation.  Adam and I did this in Positano, Italy (see the amazingness above, more on the way soon) and it was SUCH a fun way to document our already surreal honeymoon.  I think this is such a lovely gift idea for someone on your list who you know has a trip in 2016!

For The Coffee Addict
Nomad Coffee Club – nomadcoffeeclub.com

For anyone on your list that loves their java, this is a really cool idea!  Get them one month, or an ongoing coffee subscription!  All you need is their address and Nomad will send the, coffee each month.  This is an especially good idea for any long distance friends.  Nothing brightens the morning like a good cup of coffee!

For That Really Cool Friend
Private Party – shopprivateparty.com

I want all of the things.  For that really hip person, something from Private Party is a MUST!  You’re probably cutting it close now for Christmas, but I had to include it because I love everything and I sincerely regret not ordering their ‘Always On Vacay’ one piece for our upcoming trip!  Who wouldn’t want an ‘Avocado Toast’ t-shirt????!

For The Chef Who Has It All
Urban Cultivator – urbancultivator.net

Shout out to my favourite local foodie Erin Ireland for the heads up on this one.  I’ve been following her snapchat stories about her own Urban Cultivator and it is SO. DARN. COOL. This is obviously a spendy gift option, but something that would excite and delight any home chef!  These indoor gardens can grow healthy and organic veggies, herbs, and micro greens in your own kitchen.  How unreal would it be to receive this as a present?!  Exactly!