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GIFTING
LET’S CELEBRATE THE GIFT OF BEING TOGETHER AND RECONNECTING WITH LOVED ONES THIS YEAR BY SHOWING THEM JUST HOW SPECIAL THEY ARE TO US pictures kelly daniels
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hristmas can be a stressful time for many, with last-minute scrambling through the stores for gifts. Take time this year to plan and beautifully present gifts that focus on the person; using their favourite colour, tastes or likes as a theme. A thoughtful gift infused with happiness is guaranteed to be appreciated and spoken about for years to come – so be the favourite gran, aunt, friend, or sister by “wowing” your family and friends with a oneof-a-kind gift. Add handwritten personal messages to each item, explaining why you chose that item, or insert quirky humour to elevate a simple item. Focus less on what the value is, but rather the thought and effort you have put into creating a unique gift experience. On behalf of Talloula, put together for their fabulous annual Christmas showcase, Venessa Matthews has created 10 wonderfully unique and inspiring ideas: Gifting money should not be boring. Create a themed gift based on a “hamburger”
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1 bath sponge, complete with sliced “yellow bar of soap” chips, and mini condiments filled with bubble bath and bath salt. Hide money underneath the hamburger sponge, and present
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