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Originally Posted by splitimage
I only have 4 people to buy for, 2 friends, my brother and his wife. I have fun shopping for my friends. One is getting a calendar with pictures of fantasy art (she's an artist so she'll like it) and a collection of herbal teas. Haven't found a gift yet for my other friend. She's really into cooking, so I may get her a collection of interesting spice rubs.
Brother has way more money than me and buys everything he wants, so I usually get him an inexpensive but good detective novel, actually it's second hand, as I send him one I've already read  , wife is same - way more money than me so I usually send her something like pretty scented candles.
My 2 friends usually get me great presents. They don't have a lot of money but are really crafty so lots of times, thy're hand made and unique, or related to one of my hobbies.
My brother is totally useless when it comes to Christmas. He either can't be bothered to shop and sends me a gift card, or sends me something totally dreadful like architectural digest  .
My big present to me this year is my new harp. It's supposed to be ready sometime in Dec. I really hope it's here before Christmas, so I can take it to my friends and play for them.
--splitimage |
At least you have an idea about what folks will like. I know all about someone who buys themselves EVERYTHING and then I can't ever figure out what the heck they would want....my husband! We made a pact that neither one of us can buy ourselves gifts from mid-November til after xmas!
Handmade gifts are great because you know the person put a lot of time and energy into it.
Your brother seems to have no clue what you might like. Maybe you could leave him hints or something. You could say, "I have never had a ***, but would really like one." . Maybe he would pick up on that.
I hope your harp is ready soon!
