I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Ours was pretty busy, there was a wedding which was really lovely and which is kicking off a pretty busy wedding attending season for us. I used to be one of those people who complained about how I hated weddings but I was just trying to be cool – secretly I love weddings and always tear up! Anyway, I wore the below this weekend – I love this knit and chartreuse/bright yellow green tones have been surprisingly versatile for me. I find you can wear them with a lot of other colors.
Gap sweater (very cute here, a friendlier price here)
J.Crew shorts
VCA necklace (similar and pretty here, $$$$ version here)
Hermes bag
Banana Republic sandals (similar here, here)
Early Saturday a few of us also went shopping for a gift for a former classmate whose having a birthday in the middle of a tough time. He’s the kind of guy who has or can buy everything so all of us were stumped as to what to get this mega baller. In the end I came up with the winning idea – a dinner at his local fire station! A few weeks ago we got to go on a tour and dinner at a firehouse and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. I really need to write a post on that.
But the question I wanted to ask is – what are some of your fool proof, unique gifts that you have given to someone – and especially those people who have “everything”? I love giving cool gifts and am always seeking out new ideas! I asked this question almost exactly a year ago (in this post, where I shared my favorite journal), and loved the answers so much that I’m asking again. So please – tell me your favorite gifts to give (and receive)!
You look great. I’m a big fan of green, I have a few olive bags (my favorite is a Kelly – vert anis Chevre).
Oh I was expecting to see your outfit to the wedding
I love the chartreuse and white – so fresh. I have a lime coloured top and love it to pieces.
I think to me, if someone can buy any and every material stuff for themselves, the unique thing would be an experience to remember and enjoy long afterwards such as a balloon or helicopter ride.
The Kelly’s looking great – do you wear it cross body ever – I prefer it this way to leave me hands free and it’s so much easier to get inside the bag if I don’t have to hold the handle at the same time
I haven’t worn it cross body yet but that’s a great idea! Do you find it too short that way though?
The strap length is fine on me with the 28cm but I may be a couple of inches shorter. You could still use it on your shoulder if not cross body. The only way I carry the 32cm is cross body.
UGH STORY OF MY LIFE…all of our friends have “everything they could ever want, so all I want is your company”
So..usually for us, I try to get presents that are funny to match their personalities. Like we had a friend who was an author, so we got him a kindle…with a blackmarket copy of his novel on it. Then we have these party boys so we got them a little of the best things in life…ATF – alcohol tobacco and firearms–aka–a mini Macallan 18, a spliff, and illegal chinese firecrackers. Or our straight guy friend who LOVES ascots, we ofcourse pick him up an H one. Sorry I’m not more helpful with a “one shop this is awesome!” gift..but I think the best ones require alot of thought…
I LOVE the ATF idea! Amazing!
I like a good yellow ..combination ..
looks amazing
Cute outfit! I’m currently trying to figure out what to buy my bf’s sister for her bachelorette party! I always get the most awesome ideas when there are no upcoming gift giving occassions. lol
My favorite gifts are the small, thoughtful ones like a diamond. JK. The best gifts are when a friend surprises you with your favorite snack or soda when they come to pick you up to hang out.
It’s the little things that make me the most happy. ^^
Love this mix of chartreuse and black/dark gray! As for the gift, I´d say a homemade video for him?
Ok, this is totally my little secret, but I like to give Opinel knives – they’re French wood-handled penknives with a beautiful design and carbon blade, but they’re under $15 on Amazon. I always keep one on and and combined with a nice cheese or some fresh fruit, it’s a perfect hostess gift! Unisex too
Thank you thank you – those look awesome! And always fabulous when they are available on Amazon. What a fabulous gift idea!
For guys, many of them love sports. So it’s usually very cool to gift them with a ticket to go see their favorite sports team.
It could also be a concert ticket, or a broadway show …
For women, it’s usually a spa certificate or a gift card to a really good restaurant.
Yes! The sports tickets is a fabulous idea, thank you!
What a lovely idea and great question!
I have been thinking about personal and unique gifts as well, and one idea I really liked comes in variations and worked so well. We asked all other guests to bring either: their favorite bottle of wine with a nice “second” label where they share a personal story (for a newly wedded couple to use on date nights), or their favorite book (for another friend who was starting a sabbatical after his birthday), with what they like especially about the book on the very first page.
I am really looking forward to reading all other ideas and love your blog!
What a wonderful idea! Thank you Friederike and so glad you like the blog
You look lovely! Love the white everything here. Its so bright and fresh.
Hi Kat
As I said on TPF, you look gorgeous. I love that Kelly of yours. It just looks so perfect and new every time you wear it. And I love the pop of colour with the yellow! I wish that I could get some of that sunshine over here. Here it’s just rain rain rain…
Hugs,
Carin
Thank you Carin! I hope you get some sunshine soon (or another trip to Paris – or both!)
Love the sweater, such a pretty color!
Keep calm and carry lipstick.
one word. amaze.
I’m always thinking about conventional things to give to people like friends who are going back to grad school – getting them cute bento boxes, pencil carriers, and even textbook wraps (elastic bangs that hold all the textbooks together). I absolutely love your outfit!
I just love that sweater so much on you, lovely!
I always struggle finding unique presents, but I browse through Etsy and always find something fun, like a fun print of a map of someone’s home town, or their favorite city, or a special bracelet.
You have a very classic style. I’m loving the yellow. Honestly for me a great gift comes in a form of experiencing something new.. he might be rich but there must be something that he has yet to try
I have always wanted to sky dive so I’m sort of hoping for it BUT my husband is against me doing ‘silly’ (according to him), dangerous activity like skydive, bungee.. looks like it will not come my way any time soon 
My Monday post ‘TO THE SALES, TO THE SALES!’
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Adore your sweater Katherine & I also love a good wedding, well any celebration really!!!!
Have a fab Tuesday Hun xoxo
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I agree that good gifts are a hard one. I read a great tutorial on Little Chief Honeybee on how to make custom coasters. They’re super easy, cheap, and you can customize them with no trouble. I did these for a friend as part of her 30th birthday gift and they made her cry (with joy).
That’s a great gift idea and so personalized too! Thank you!
love the green!x
Cute look! Love your sweater!
xx
Giovanna
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one of my first boyfriends out of college was a firefighter…. love the hero type and such a stud! looking forward to a post on firefighters!
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Nice outfit BTW. I love it!
I love your sweater!! It’s such a great color on you!!