Creative Ideas For The Best Personal Gifts I’ve Given

Here are some of my recent ideas for the best personal gifts to give. Ever drawn a blank trying to come up with thoughtful present? I have! But here are some personalized gifts that show you care along with a few things everyone would appreciate.

This past week I needed birthday gifts for my new daughter-in-law, Mona and husband. I also want to share a nice thank you present that Cindy gave me.

And there is more as…It’s Five Faves time with Annie and Cindy

The Best Personal Gifts Ideas

Send Their Favorite Food From The Best Restaurants

I’ve mentioned Gold Belly before to send specialty food gifts from restaurants around the country.

This week Howard wanted cheesecake for his birthday so I ordered this award-winning one from Junior’s Restaurant in Brooklyn, NY. Check out their site for your favorites.

Personalized Note Cards

As a birthday gift for Mona, I ordered some note cards with her initials and added a photo that she took recently on the back (she had messaged the photo to us). It’s at Indian Rocks Beach near Tampa.

You could use a photo that is meaningful to your recipient, like from their travels.

Use this! Refer a Friend offer: Get $25 off New order over $100 with Minted.

Personalized Cocktail Napkins And Rattan Holder

Print personalized napkins from For Your Party and put them in a Caspari wicker holder.

For The Traveler: Quality Leather Affordable Gifts From Quince

Mercedes is going to use her woven leather crossbody sling on an upcoming European trip.

And Howard loves his Italian Leather Toiletry Bag that was a Christmas present from me. He used it on our last trips to New York and Los Angeles.

Monogrammed Beach Bag With Hat Carrier

I love this roomy straw bag with hat carrier that Cindy gave me! I feel chic going to the beach and it would be great on a tropical vacation.

Outfit of The Week

I own the sandals and lipstick and am coveting everything else…

Hydrating Nars lipstick (Mercedes borrowed mine and is wearing it in the above photo–then she ordered it 🙂 • linen shirt and matching pants (both are 30% off) • beautiful necklace • $15 Loft tank top • great bag that I checked out in the store on sale • espadrille sandals I bought a 6.5 in these and normally wear a 7

What To Watch On Television: Your Friends And Neighbors On Apple TV

This show is pretty amusing mostly due to the likability of Jon Hamm. The episodes are coming out weekly, so I guess we are hooked.

“When a financial titan (Jon Hamm) suddenly finds himself divorced and jobless, he starts robbing his wealthy neighbors to stay afloat.”

What To Cook: Pasta With Asparagus And Pancetta

I saw this recipe on Instagram…and Howard made it. Very simple and great for a weeknight!

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