We all need the basics, and a lot of us don’t splurge on them for ourselves. These essentials seem more like supplies than presents, so we rarely think about them when we go out to buy a gift. The problem is: a lot of us don’t need a separate enchilada maker with sombrero decor, and we want to pick out our own watches and mp3 players. So high quality basics, like gloves and umbrellas, are great pamper gifts your loved ones will love every day.
Unbreakable Umbrella
A wet walk is bad enough without dealing with broken, heavy, or ugly rain gear. That’s why a really nice umbrella makes a good Christmas gift idea. This unbreakable umbrella is even a good self defense tool. For all your friends in Seattle, Portland, or a bad side of town.
Elegant Long Black Gloves
You may not think of gloves as luxury gift ideas, but it is when they’re as soft and stylish as these long black leather gloves.
Leather Driving Gloves Luxury Gift Idea
For comfort on the road, there are supple leather driving gloves. Great for long distance relationships or friends with long commutes.
Carhartt Work Gloves
People who do heavy outdoor work need heavy outdoor work gloves. Or garden gloves, or sports gloves. Anything that makes the work easier is a good thing, so nice aprons or tool belts are good ideas, too.
My luxuries are a lot of hot showers and splurges on natural beauty face and skin care products. Like this spa gift basket. When my skin is happy, and smells good, I’m happy, too.
Heated Neck Massager
I’ve been given a lot of massagers, but never a heated neck and shoulder massager. It beats the heck out of a spiky wooden ball!
Luxury Spa Sofa
Better yet, bring the whole spa home with saunas, hot tubs, and other luxury furniture. This would feel so great all winter.
Sodasan Chemical Free Cleaners
A simpler splurge for the house are fancy organic house products and eco friendly cleaners. Every room, and the laundry, can smell like a spa and be gentler on the stuff you already have. Conscience happy presents!
Blooming Tea
Most of us start the day with tea or coffee. Help save someone from no-brand instant. I’d go with blooming tea, which also doubles as art and entertainment. (Never heard of it? Watch the magic.) Good chocolates, cheeses, wines, or bread mixes are all great luxury Christmas gifts.
Handy Dandy eReader
Or mix up the morning newspaper routine. It may not count as unique anymore, but it’s hard to beat the aesthetics, convenience, and fun of an eReader. Include subscriptions to favorite online magazines or load it with recommended books for a personal touch.
Back to Basics Toaster, Muffin, and Egg Maker
Disclaimer: this is a bad idea for presents for most wives and girlfriends. But another important basic that a lot of us haven’t replaced since college are our knife sets and kitchen appliances. I get especially excited about all-in-one kitchen gadgets. If you can find a DJ Roomba, get that, too.
You don’t have to go far to find nice luxury Christmas gifts. Just look at what people use most, and buy gifts that are a nicer version of that.
