10 Gift Ideas For The Person Who Has Everything

10 Gift Ideas For The Person Who Has Everything

We all have at least one person in our lives who is simply impossible to buy for. These people usually seem to have everything, are incredibly picky, or you just don’t know what they would like. Or maybe the issue is that you’re looking for gift ideas that stand out from the rest and make an impact?

Whatever the challenge, you’re in the right place. Read on to find out the top 10 unique gifts to buy for that hard to buy for person in your life, whether it’s for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, a birthday, anniversary, or any other occasion.

1. Candles Candles Candles

The gift that keeps on giving, candles aren’t just a candle, they are the gift of making time for yourself, think of it as relaxation with a touch of luxury, and they smell great too! Candles are a gift that is appreciated by any age, any gender, and they are perfect for pretty much any occasion too! After all, who doesn’t like to relax and pamper themselves? Keep it simple with one boxed candle, or get more than one to make a set. There are themed candles (Christmas, floral, humorous etc.), different coloured candles, a wide range of scents and plenty of different designs and packaging. Something for every occasion.

Example candles for gifting:

• Neve Summer Pohutukawa Christmas Candle
• Neve French Pear and Brown Sugar Candle
• Damselfly ‘So Much Love For You’ Message Candle

2. The Good Old Gift Set

An oldie but a goodie, the gift set has universal appeal and is a great option when you want to get something nice but just don’t know how to narrow it down. Gift sets come in all shapes and sizes, with all kinds of contents. You can put together your own gift set or purchase a pre-made one. Themed gift sets are a great way to personalise the gift a bit more; gardening, sports, beverages, food, Christmas, Valentine’s Day are all popular choices, and the list goes on. There is a gift set out there for every recipient and every occasion.

Gift set examples:

• Cote Noire Gift Set Black Box Gold Badge
• Ecoya Essentials Gift Set Guava and Lychee Sorbet
• Ecoya Kitchen Set Tahitian Lime and Grapefruit

3. The Face Mask Accessory Everyone Needs

The sign of the times, do you hate it when your mask gets all grubby from being tossed in the car, scrunched up at the bottom of your bag or do you lose yours every five minutes? Who wouldn’t like to make use of a handy mask holder to keep that mask clean and tidy while always at hand? Face Mask holders are a great gift for anyone and everyone these days, and you can rest assured it’s likely the recipient doesn’t already have one! Top it off with a hand sanitiser holder to make the set, and you’ve got yourself a great little gift!

Facemask and sanitiser holder examples:

• Stella + Gemma Sanitiser Holder
• Stella + Gemma Face Mask Holder

4. Flower Power Rules!

Planters (with plants included) are a great gift for co-workers, family members, grandparents, your boss and even those hard to buy for teenagers. Everyone appreciates a touch of greenery in their life - you simply can’t go wrong with a pretty pot plant. Choose the right planter to match the person’s personality, likes and dislikes, and you’ve got the perfect gift! Planters come in a range of colours, designs, and sizes.

Planter gift idea examples:

• Salisbury Flower Planter
• Salisbury Navy Striped Footed Planter

5. Power Up With A Power Bank

The true gift of the 21^st Century, a power bank is the must-have accessory that pretty much everyone can use. As we all know, maintaining the battery life of our most treasured devices is always a constant battle. Having a power bank handy means you will never be caught out, and can safely get through the demands of the day without needing to succumb to low battery anxiety. When choosing a power bank as a gift, try to find one that has a nice design or a colour that the person will like. Keep an eye out for novelty power banks and those that look like other things – these give the gift a humorous aspect that will only make it better!

Power bank examples:

• Moana Road Power Bank - Koru
• Moana Road Power Bank - Retro Tape
• Moana Road Power Bank - Pow

6. Play With The Plaque

While this one may seem too easy, the plaque can be a heartfelt gift for a loved one, a humorous gift for a colleague or just a nice way to express your personality. Gift plaques usually come complete with a cute message and are displayed on various shapes of wood, metal or plastic. Family plaques offer heartfelt messages for mum, dad, brother, sister, daughter, son, grandma and grandad, you can find pet-themed plaques, home-style messages, inspirational quotes, wellbeing plaques and much more!

Gift plaque examples:

• Hampton Gifts Home Plaque
• Hampton Gifts Heart Sister Plaque
• The Rustic Wood Shack ‘Do not disturb’ Plaque

7. Map It Out

Got an avid traveller in the midst and can’t think what to get them? A travel map designed to mark out all of the places you have been in the world or New Zealand can be an excellent idea for a present. This gift ticks all the boxes - it’s thoughtful, sentimental and practical. While any picture of a map will do (perhaps laminated or framed), there are some lovely pre-made maps out there designed exactly for this purpose.

Example travel map tracker:

• Moana Road NZ Scratch Map

8. Garden Art Appreciation

Sometimes the best gift is purely ornamental. Artsy style gifts play to the creative side in everyone and are an excellent choice for housewarming gifts, Christmas presents and mums and dads. In fact, you’d be surprised at how many people would love to get some ornamental garden art pieces. Garden art is a lovely way to tie the outdoor space together while turning what might be a bland corner or a wall or empty space into something that catches the eye. There are all kinds of garden art, from wall hangings to stakes, and ornaments to interesting sculptures and an almost unlimited array of subject matter.

Example traditional garden art pieces:

• Ironweed Galvanised Fern
• Ironweed Dandelion

9. The Quirky Gift

Sometimes that quirky gift that no one else would have thought of getting (not even the recipient) can be a big hit. This could be anything from a prank present through to something that is really useful. Or just something so out there that no one would expect it! Some great ideas are humorous artwork, fun but useful kitchenware, clothing accessories, drink holders, wine glass tags, inspirational quotes, ornaments, or a quirky take on an everyday item.

Check out some of our examples of quirky little gifts:

• Mt Meru Dream Catcher Snow Wolves
• Salisbury Cast Iron - Hedgehog Key Holder
• Glow In The Dark Luggage Tag
• Get Posh Dancing Reindeer

10. Go Go Gadget

If your recipient is into fixing things, likes to know how stuff works or just likes to have tools at hand then the gadget gift is where it’s at. Multi-tools are the best place to start, they come with a multitude of useful little tools such as screwdrivers, bottle openers, a knife, mini hammer, axe and more! Look for themed multi-tools to match the recipient, such as builders multi-tools, home handyman multi-tools, or tech-head multi-tools. These types of gifts come in a range of sizes and capabilities, all the way from a simple keyring style multi-tool up to more complicated foldable gadgets with hidden extras.

Multi-tool examples:

• Moana Road The Bush Wonder Tool
• Moana Road Builders Tool Kit

Still not sure what gift to buy? Have a browse through the giftware, clothing and accessories at SunshiNZ Fashion and Beauty. SunshiNZ stocks a wide range of high-quality streetwear, fashion, designer garments and gifts from New Zealand, Australia and American-based brands.