Giving gifts and seeing the happiness this gives to the recipient is a great feeling. However, choosing a gift can be stressful, particularly if you are searching for someone who appears to have everything or perhaps you have been matched in a work’s Secret Santa to Paul in accounts which you have never and have no idea if you have anything in common.

Yet it is possible to find unique gifts for any occasion. Unique gifts are by their nature more meaningful, as they consider the individual you are buying for. They may be personalized in some way or created from a natural material that cannot be replicated.

Arts and crafts

You can find a range of art pieces in a range of styles to suit every budget, from small unobtrusive pieces to big, bold statement pieces. These can be objects of great value, both in real and emotional terms, such as an Eternity Rose that makes a beautiful piece of home décor. You can buy a unique piece that you know your recipient would love or perhaps commission a piece for someone special.

Bespoke fashion

We are all different shapes and sizes, and sometimes fashion stores prefabricated size options are just not a good fit. If you are looking for a unique gift for someone with this particular dilemma, bespoke clothing makes the perfect gift. A shopping experience with a professional tailor will ensure that clothes will fit perfectly.

Membership

Membership of a club, group, or organization with other people that share the same interests is a gift that keeps on giving and one that is almost guaranteed to be used throughout the year. Membership can be to an art gallery or museum; to a gym, yoga studio or golf club.

When you think about all the conversations you have had with the person you are buying a gift for, try and think if they have mentioned a favorite place or become enthused when talking about a particular subject. This will lead you to find the most suitable membership.

Learning experience

Learning something new is a positive challenge for most people and offers something the person you are buying for does not already have. It also provides the opportunity to make new memories from experience, which lasts so much longer than the occasion being celebrated.

There are several ideas, and you just need to choose one that is personalized to the one you are buying for. They can include improvisation classes to bring out the inner comedian as well as the more general painting and cookery classes for people at every skill level. Other ideas include public speaking classes or private instruction in meditation.

Hire a chef

For a luxury event, have a chef-prepared meal prepared for you in your own home. This is usually better than a night out in the best restaurant in town as the menu is tailored precisely to your specifications. The chef also makes sure that your kitchen is perfectly clean, leaving no mess for others.

Limited edition gifts

When your recipient has a favorite author, a carefully selected book becomes all the more special if it is signed by the author. Look out for book signings or check with the author’s agent for details of signed copies. Another suggestion is to look for rare editions of particular books or collector’s books that are well crafted. If you can find a much-loved book that is no longer in their possession and has since gone out of print, that could be one of the best unique gifts you can buy them.