Christmas shoppers, I feel your pain. You started planning months ago, had your secret Santa sorted before the end of November, it was all going so well. But now it's three weeks until the big day and you're running out of ideas - your best mate's Pandora's full, you've bought your brother beer for the last five years and your Grandma doesn't even use talc! So before you panic and resort to the dreaded gift voucher, read this post, it's easy to find a thoughtful prezzie when The Optimist does all the thinking for you...
Films make great presents but a five star review from you is no guarantee that your friend's going to like the one you pick for them. So stick with what you know, what's their all time favourite? Chances are they've already got six copies, but have they got a framed poster or a print of the artwork? No? Then hop to it. And don't stop there, what about their favourite book? If they love it as much as they say they do, their copy's probably falling apart at the seams so how about a brand new edition in hardback for them to keep on their coffee table in pride of place?
This elegant edition of The Great Gatsby with golden art deco cover is available from thebookpeople.co.uk
You might think a bottle of wine's a bit uninspired but if that's the case, you've probably never paid a visit to Vom Fass. It's a bit like an alcoholic pick n' mix, you choose from their vast array of tipples: the spirit, the colour, the flavour, then decide on a bottle and have it decorated with a personalised message. Cheers!
This sparkling Vodka contains flecks of gold, get it at vomfassuk.com
A present should be something they want not something they need, right? Wrong! Functional gifts can be fantastic, as long they're beautiful too. If you can think of an everyday task that needs brightening up, you've got the makings of a great gift idea. Does your mate commute to work? How about a Cath Kidston Travel Card Holder? Dad constantly misplacing his glasses? An eye-catching case could come in handy then.
These personalised cases are available from Sew Very English at notonthehighstreet.com
For a truly unique and beautifully personal gift, look no further than the brilliantly named Prinstagram. You choose your favourite Instagram snaps and they'll turn them into works of art. Their calendars are perfect for family members, and you can finally get that sunset shot you were so proud of the recognition it clearly deserves by having it turned into a framed print.
The Optimist's favourite has to be the Tiny Book though. So cute! Get them here printstagr.am
You can thank me later!
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