Unique Gift Ideas

I don't know about you, but I love giving gifts. Finding that perfect gift for someone is such a great feeling. But sometimes you have those people who are just plain hard to buy for. Maybe they have everything (parents for example, I feel like they have everything). Or maybe you don't know them that well, so you're not exactly sure what they might like. Today I thought I'd share some fun, unique gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people in your life. (In case you haven't noticed, Christmas is only about four months away!)

Candles - Personally, I love candles and can never have too many. They make great hostess gifts and are perfect for any occasion. Finding candles that fit someone's personality or their interests is even better. These candles are perfect for anyone on your list. Yoga lover? Beer lover? Why not get a candle that reflects those things. A candle can be generic, but finding candles that relate to a person shows you put some thought in to it.

Yard/Garden Decor - I find myself getting my mom flowers a lot, because it's something I know she'll like and it won't be a gift that just ends up in a closet somewhere. Sometimes it's a fresh bouquet of flowers, a hanging basket, or a potted plant. Getting her something to go out in her yard with those flowers is such a great idea that I had never thought about. These wind chimes, decor, planters, and bird feeders are just a few of the garden items I know she'd love.

Desk Accessories - Pens, paperweights, and gadgets are great ideas for co-workers, husbands, boyfriends, dads, friends, etc. My husband would think a pen made from his favorite baseball team is awesome. Your co-worker would probably get a kick out of a fun desk accessory, like a Playable Art Cube or a Decision Making Top. You can find more fun desk accessories here. You might even want to snag a couple for yourself!

All of these items are from Uncommon Goods, a website that sells unique gifts for any occasion. Not only do they have really fun items on their site, they are also a company that I would want to give my business to. Uncommon Goods works to be more sustainable, not only by being "green," but also by treating their employees well. They feature products that contain recycled components and have never sold products that contain leather, feathers, or fur. And one of my favorite things about Uncommon Goods is that they give back. When you checkout on their site, you select a non-profit organization to receive a $1 donation from them. That's pretty awesome in my book.

Hopefully those ideas help when you're can't figure out to get that certain someone. What are your go-to gifts for the hard-to-buy-for people in your life?



(This post is sponsored by Uncommon Goods, but all opinions are my own.)