The Art of Gift Giving

Gift giving is a tough art to master, but From Do's To Shoes Styling has some ideas of what to do and what not to do, to match the gift to its getter.

With the holidays having just passed, it is almost guaranteed that you got a gift or two that made you scratch your head and think, "this is what you think of me?". A pair of socks, while practical and necessary, is not exactly the type of thing that warms your heart.

One rarely feels the love reverberating from a gift that was not thought through. Some people buy what they like for themselves, and make the assumption that the receiver will like it too. This is a colossal mistake! Unless the receiver is an identical twin who loves all the same things they love, the giver has erred.

There are very few people out there who are supremely good gift givers. These days a gift certificate or a cheque can be a sufficient gift (well who doesn't like getting money? Right??), but From Do's To Shoes believes in the art of gift giving.

Gift giving is about the person getting the gift. When buying for someone, think about the things they like to do. What puts a smile on their face? What inside joke do you share that can be converted into a gift to remind the receiver that you still find it funny? Think of their day-to-day lives and see; what item would fit perfectly with their social lives, private lives, or at the office?

From Do's To Shoes Styling understands that it would be outrageous to expect that each person in your life be given the same budget for every birthday, anniversary and holiday. But, as you know, budget is not what makes a gift great. As any parent or grandparent can tell you, a home-made gift filled with love trumps a gift that has no thought behind it any day.

When shopping for a gift, plan your attack! Wandering into a mall with your wallet in hand on the hunt for "something to pop out at you", is a laissez faire and risky way to search. You might never find your dream item, and after hours of aimless wandering, you get frustrated and tired, and you end up settling for something you think might work, and so, the sentiment it not buried beneath the wrapping paper.

If you plan your gift before you shop, you will end up with a gift that makes you both feel great. You can watch the unwrapping and feel pure joy in the anticipation of "oh my goodness! This is present perfect! Thank you so much!".

Remember, there is no happiness like the happiness of making someone else happy.  If you don't think you can come up with an idea of what to get that special someone, email us at fromdostoshoes@gmail.com and we will be happy to suggest something, or to go and buy it for you!

Stay Chic,

From Do's To Shoes Styling