Posted by: scentandviolet January 16th, 2018

We are pleased to welcome back Peter Minkoff of Pridezillas Magazine, and his take on the best gift ideas for hedonists. Make sure to check out Peter's other work in Pridezillas Magazine, or follow him on twitter @minkoffpeter

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Scent & Violet

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Presents – we simply love getting them and love the feeling of giving them to our favourite people, but more often than not have trouble picking them. We often spend hours going around the mall or browsing the web trying to find the perfect gift for someone, and if that person is picky, the gift choice is definitely trickier. The best way you could surprise someone is by picking a gift that is very original and unique, and tailored to the preferences of that specific person. So, if you don’t know what to get to your special someone, or your best friend, or the favourite member of your family, take a look at these five best gifts for any hedonist:

Flowers

The simplest but to some the most beautiful present is a beautiful flower bouquet or a nice plant. If the person you’re buying the present for is very influential on Instagram or tries very hard to keep his or her Instagram feed immaculate then buying a nice terrarium or a box of flowers could be a great present that can be incorporated in excellent photographs. For those who prefer actual flowers, getting nice roses is something you cannot go wrong with.

 Drinks

 

Another simple but very effective present is a bottle of their favourite drink. If they’re fancy and like nice things, getting them a bottle of good whiskey sounds like a nice present. However, since the prices could be a bit higher if you want to get a high-quality drink, it would be best to get them a bottle of good wine. We all love wine, and there are excellent ones you can get at an affordable price. There are always great deals on white wine, or red if that’s their preference. Another good thing is that you don’t have to leave your apartment as there is a great selection of wines that you could order online – just choose your favorite winery and that’s it.

Trip

A weekend getaway to a different city or country? Why not! Let’s say there are other people spending hours trying to find the perfect gift for the same person you are, why not combine your finances and get that person a nice trip to a certain destination? There are excellent deals online for very interesting trips, so if you come across a good deal for a certain journey, don’t miss the opportunity. Everyone loves to travel and trips are definitely great presents.

Cookbook

 

For all the food enthusiasts out there – a cookbook is a rarely purchased present but definitely a great one. If they love cooking and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, getting them a cookbook will surely make them very happy. Even though a cookbook is a unique present as it is, you can be even more original by opting for an international cuisine cookbook – that way you will give them the option to learn something new about other cuisines, dishes and cultures.

Latest gadgets

 

If you’re dealing with a techie person, then you know what department in the store you should be checking. New phones, laptops and tablets might be a bit pricey for a present, but getting a nice accessory to their favorite gadget might be a great present. Choose a nice case for their iPhone or a high-quality sleeve for their tablet, and you’re good to go. If the person you’re buying the present to a bookworm, getting them a Kindle might be a great option as they can be very affordable. If you’re buying a gadget, make sure that they don’t have it, though.

After all, your friend / boyfriend / girlfriend / mom will be very happy for any present they get, but put a bit of effort to get them something they would definitely like. Take any present from the list above, put a nice card and you have yourself a great present.