Does this look like a man who could bear a gift ... that's thrift?
I'm not so sure. When I gave my talk last week to a women's group on shoestring shopping for the holidays, I warned them against buying thrift gifts for peeps who may not, um, appreciate them. I used my dear mannie as an example. I don't mean this in a mean way. It's just who he is. While I'm a thrift store addict boho clutter bug, he's a new high-tech loving guy with a streamlined style sense, who's got the latest iPod this, fancy car, Abercrombie & Fitch wardrobe, etc ... I swore I'd never buy him a thrift gift, ever. Ever.
But truth be told: I'm a gal on a tight budget, and well, I just can't afford the latest iPod this or that. And I know he doesn't expect that from me. But what's a gal to do, then, when she wants to buy her Brit hunk, from far away, a lovely giftie for the holidays (especially when he's going to do his utmost to get his cute butt over here for Christmas to spend with 'lil 'ole me)?
The other day, I found this amazing gift in a thrift shop (amazing to me, of course - whether he'll find it amazing is, exactly, the question!). Unfortunately I can't even show it to you, because my dear sweet man checks in to my blog when he's not navigating the skies. But this gift, let's say, relates to what he does (pilot who travels a lot), has a sense of history (and is most certainly vintage), is practical and could be used if he wants, and is somewhat design-savvy - if not that then most certainly interesting style-wise - and is pretty well made, in my humble opin. (No honey, it's not a vintage model plane, sorry).
I think I may just go for broke (literally, ha ha) and give it to him.
But I never thought I'd ever, ever give him the gift of thrift!!
I don't know what it is,but I'm sure that he will like it. The way you described us how did you find it, showed us that you used your feelings and that is love.
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Bye, good luck.
See you.
You're so right about gifting people who don't appreciate thrifting.
ReplyDeleteI have only 2 friends who do, and they're SO much more fun to shop for!!
Good luck with your choice - he'll probably love it because it's from YOU!
Nan
I think the key word here is 'vintage.' A vintage find by definition is not going to be new and shiny, but it is probably very cool. You can buy great vintage thingies in expensive antique stores, or you can score them on driveways for almost no money. Who cares what it cost or where it came from (except your pocketbook) if it's a wonderful gift?
ReplyDeleteChica, your English is great, thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words. I think you are wise, and very right! I will post what I bought my beau after I give it to him!
ReplyDeleteNan, sweet to say; I think you're right! But yes, generally I am selective about who I buy thrift for!
ReplyDeleteThe Queen of Fifty Cents - true. I'm not worried at all about the cost (though I got a deal, heh heh)-- I just hope he'll like it! Will keep you posted!
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