Star of the show is a leather tote my mom got me technically for my birthday, but it’s close enough to Christmas I’m gonna share it. I’m a big tote girlie but felt I needed something a little more leveled up. I use it for everything, it’s perfect.
My favorite gift I gave was a special lamp for my husband. He’s really into painting miniatures but has just been using a lamp we’ve had around, so this was a big upgrade :)
Dec 26, 2024
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that usually includes a robust list of what they do/are passionate about, which will give you a good jumping off point.
HOWEVER, I am also a big fan of renegade gifting. the most treasured items I’ve ever received as gifts are things that I’d never buy for myself (and therefore would never ask for) but are things the gift giver associates with me.
my mom gave me a calmansi tree one Christmas to remind me of my childhood in the Philippines. one of my bffs got me a handmade leather journal with the last sentence of my thesis stamped in the cover when I graduated. my ex got me pottery classes at a local studio and handmade a fun gift certificate for my last birthday.
I love to give books bc that’s what I’m passionate about, and it can be a fun way to mix my personality with the receiver. the best part about receiving a gift is feeling truly seen by the person
Nov 30, 2024
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There’s not a better gift in the world I don’t care how good or bad you are at it if there’s obvious love in it then it’s beautiful and I’ll cherish it forever above all else and take it with me everywhere. I personally could never hate a homemade gift
Jan 27, 2024
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I’m the best gift giver ever. It’s my first love language. Get them something they already use all the time but a more lunxurious/cool/expensive version that they maybe wouldn’t splurge on themselves. Literally whoever it is just look at what they wear or bring around or have in their house or imagine everything they use in a given day, and upgrade one item!
Nov 29, 2024
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For some reason this brings me into my parasympathetic nervous system
Mar 28, 2025
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FINDING SOMEONE ANNOYING AND IMMEDIATELY REALIZING IT’S BECAUSE THEY REMIND YOU OF YOUR YOUNGER SELF
OH BROTHER THIS GUY actually needs a lot of empathy and understanding
Apr 2, 2025
Breaking my very thin, almost non existent air of mystery because I got a haircut I actually like, my favorite jeans fit again, it’s a full moon eclipse, 70°, and both of my kids’ birthdays are today!! MAGIC IS REAL AND I AM FULL OF LOVE! 💗 💗💗💗💗💗
Mar 14, 2025