Thrifted and Gifted: The Art of the Perfect Gift

Have you ever wanted to gift thrifted items, but don’t want it to come across as cheap? You’ve come to the right place. In this Thrifted and Gifted tutorial, you will find the way to gift the perfect gift at a fraction of the price, with a high-end look!

There’s something unique and special about giving and receiving a gift that’s been carefully crafted and personalized.

And what better way to achieve this than through the art of thrifting?

Today, I want to share with you the joys of thrifted gifts and how you can transform simple finds into personalized treasures that will be cherished by your loved ones, while looking like a high-end boutique treasure.

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Finding Inspiration in the Unlikely: 

One of the most exciting aspects of thrifting is the thrill of the hunt.

As you browse through the shelves of your local thrift stores, you never know what hidden gems you might uncover.

Amongst the cluttered aisles, beautiful hardback books often catch my eye.

While their covers may be worn or outdated, the potential they hold is limitless.

I love to search in the Home, Cooking, Arts and Literature sections for their hardback books.  

I find that these make the best coffee table books.

 

If I find a book that is interesting to me, I take off the paper sleeve cover, and usually the hardback cover is in excellent condition.  

I love using the books without their covers, and I find that the solid colors are the ones that I’m typically drawn to.  

I thrift all throughout the year, thinking about the people that I love and the gifts that I want to give.  

I often let the book guide the theme of my gift.  

Personalizing Your Thrifted Finds:

Once you’ve found the perfect book, it’s time to get creative!  Here’s a perfect example:

If I find a beautiful book about cooking, for example, I will then look for items to pair with the basket to make it a cooking theme.

On my most recent trip, I found this beautiful hardback book called “In the Kitchen With Rosie”.

I wanted to create a housewarming gift for one of my former students who just purchased her first home, so I let this book inspire my trip- and who doesn’t need kitchen items after buying a new home?

For her gift, I found some beautiful crystal jars and a cast iron napkin holder (which I used to place the book in).

Consider the interests and hobbies of the person you’re gifting it to. 

I also found a beautiful set of carved utensils- probably not useful, but will make for a beautiful display.

I put these all atop of a cheese board, so that everything in this set is useful!

Adding the Finishing Touches:

No gift is complete without a few thoughtful extras.

Pair your personalized book with a scented candle and a beautiful candle holder for a cozy reading experience.

I love finding crystal sugar bowls at thrift stores, because they make the perfect matches holder that you can pair with a candle.  

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They sell match strikers on Amazon, that you can add to the bottom of the crystal!

I also added some beautiful flowers to a thrifted vase, and some walnuts that I put into a plastic bag.

Or, for the coffee or tea enthusiast, why not include a thrifted and gifted set of mugs, or china tea sets with some tea and honey in beautiful jars? 

This entire gift cost me just over $20, but it looks like a million bucks. I know she’s going to love it!

The Joy of Giving:

There’s something incredibly satisfying about giving a gift that’s been thoughtfully curated and tailored to someone’s personal style.

Not only does it show that you’ve put time and effort into selecting something special, but it also allows you to share a piece of yourself with the recipient.

Next time you find yourself perusing the aisles of your local thrift store, I encourage you to look beyond the surface and see the potential in the treasures that lie within or under the cover.

With a little creativity and imagination, you can transform thrifted finds into personalized gifts that will be cherished for years to come.

So go ahead, embrace the art of thrifting and delight your loved ones with gifts that are as unique and special as they are with these thrifted and gifted treasures.