Unique and fun secret santa gift for $50

[eleguin]

Hi all - my college group of gals (7 total) have a tradition of doing Secret Santa. In years past, we always picked names, but this year we're doing a grab-bag style (white elephant secret santa).

The budget is $50 and the goal is to be unique and fun and creative, so nothing like gift cards. In the past, I've given (1) swarovsky earrings, (2) lola martini glasses, (3) hot cocoa and hug mugs from max brenner for a girl who loved chocolate, (4) onyx pearl bracelet, (5) coach gloves. I can't remember any more.

I'm having a hard time this year because I don't have a particular recipient, so I'd have to find a gift that is suitable for 30ish gals generally. They're all young professionals, half are married, but none with kids.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[laine]

For my group of friends, alcohol is always a safe bet! Maybe pair liquor with ingredients for a cocktail or fun glasses, or wine with nice opener or something.

 

[movie zombie]

http://www.amazon.com/Shut-Skinny-Bitches-common-sense-following/dp/1935254324

and a box of good....and i mean really Really REALLY good...chocolate!

 

[eleguin]

Thanks for the suggestions!

Laine - the glasses may be a good idea. I've given martini glasses before and they were fun and well received.

Movie Zombie - everyone likes chocolate, that is promising too The book is really funny

I'm also contemplating these:

Votive candle holder - http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=19912299

Luxury throw and slippers - http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/category.jsp?categoryId=cat1630024

 

[iLander]

If you can stretch it to $55, this is pretty high design;

http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Espresso%20Set_10451_10001_61199_-1_11470_11470_61200

I have this, I love it:

http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Fruit%20Loop%20Bowl_10451_10001_52279_-1_26715_11507_52280

This is cool:

http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10451&langId=-1&categoryId=11502&parent_category_rn=26715&productId=49719&keyWord=Square%20Ribbon%20Vase%20%20&purpose=crawl

I have these, and they are HEAVEN:

http://www.amazon.com/Gray-100-Cashmere-Socks-Women/dp/B004H6L5PW

For more practical people:

http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10451&langId=-1&categoryId=11470&parent_category_rn=11470&productId=46251&keyWord=Tibor%20Kalman%20and%20EFM%20Collapsible%20Sky%20Umbrella&purpose=crawl

 

[eleguin]

Those are really great ideas ILander - I never thought about the Moma Store!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

http://www.uncommongoods.com/ is a really cool site too. You could find something suitable there.

 

[ame]

IF they all love chocolate, Vosges is one of my favorite makers.

 

[manderz]

This is so cool!!
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/glass-water-faucet

 

[sparkle-magpie]

The Friends Letter Book....$2.00 over budget, but such a sweet idea:

http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/friends-letter-book-set


I started browsing the Uncommon Goods link, there really is so much there to choose from!

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.leatherology.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=LWS09455B10135 This is nice.

So is this: http://www.leatherology.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=LWS09450B10226

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/glint-ruffle-frame-clutch/3107175?origin=related-3107175-6024268-0-1-2

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/nadri-pave-teardrop-earrings/3191369?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=1216

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tarnish-graphic-scarf/3199485?origin=PredictiveSearch

 

[Puppmom]

http://www.uncommongoods.com/ is a really cool site too. You could find something suitable there.

Best gift giving website ever! I got one of these frames recently and it's beautiful:

http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/reclaimed-tin-frames

 

[eleguin]

http://www.leatherology.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=LWS09455B10135 This is nice.

So is this: http://www.leatherology.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=LWS09450B10226

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/glint-ruffle-frame-clutch/3107175?origin=related-3107175-6024268-0-1-2

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/nadri-pave-teardrop-earrings/3191369?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=1216

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tarnish-graphic-scarf/3199485?origin=PredictiveSearch

I love that jewelry roll! I may get one for myself actually....

 

[mrs jam]

Thanks for the suggestions!

Laine - the glasses may be a good idea. I've given martini glasses before and they were fun and well received.

Movie Zombie - everyone likes chocolate, that is promising too The book is really funny

I'm also contemplating these:

Votive candle holder - http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=19912299

Luxury throw and slippers - http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/category.jsp?categoryId=cat1630024

I received the Tiffany votive candle holder as a gift, and I love it! It is so gorgeous with a candle burning in it. I keep it at the edge of my tub and light it every time I take a bubble bath. It's also gorgeous on a bedside table. It always gives me a little thrill whenever someone gives me a little blue bag to open! I'm a sucker for the Tiffany packaging.

 

[distracts]

I would stay away from earrings unless you know for a fact that everyone in the group has pierced ears. I don't have pierced ears and people often give me earrings that aren't clip-ons as gifts, and it is annoying.