Back in my magazine days, I used to edit the gift guide. It was a multi-month project, and was, honestly - a ton of work. I liked it, but truth be told, I’m a terrible gift giver. I always leave it to the last minute, and I’m not the kind of person who easily remembers a hint someone may have dropped months prior. I prefer to buy little treats for people as I see them, throughout the year. But anyway, it’s gifting time! So I’m going to put these together in the hopes that it will help me get my shit together sooner rather than later.
When I edited the magazine’s GG, we always separated it into clever little categories, and there were a few unspoken rules - shoes are not a gift (unless they’re for a little kid), dresses are not gifts either. Don’t include anything you wouldn’t be happy to get. I think those are good rules.
Here we go with Volume 1:
EASY WEAR-EVERYDAY JEWELRY
These are pieces that you could send to a friend, or a partner as a hint hint without them thinking you’re insane. …
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