Upcoming holidays are the great time and opportunity for giving gifts. Choosing a right gift is not often an easy task. In order for a gift to be appropriate, it is necessary to choose something so that the person to whom the gift is intended is delighted with. Therefore, while choosing an adequate gift you should always take into account gender, age, person’s character, person’s taste, preferences, interests, and needs. The planned budget always plays an important role.

What did the designers offered as a gift for her, him, for the children

Famous designers have chosen as a subject of their creative work, a series of small, usable, or decorative objects of a different use, which are suitable for a gift. My choice is the following:

Gifts for him:

Daily Fiction  Notebook, Normann  Kopenhagen
Daily Fiction Notebook, Normann Kopenhagen

In spite of the new way of work and communication, the small-fashionable Daily Fiction Notebook in velvet with a pen in the same color will always be suitable for him to make a reminder, or take notes...

Dumbbells Poaa, designed by Philippe Starck for xO
Dumbbells Poaa, designed by Philippe Starck for xO

If he is into sports and he takes care of physical appearance and health and he is also passionate about design then the sports equipment will be the perfect choice. Poaa dumbbells are made of anodized aluminum in silver or gold finish. These are attractive, sensually shaped, are packed in an attractive shaped sexy bag, which is a great fashion detail for the gym.

Cognac glass, designed by Rikke Hagen for Norman Copenhagen
Cognac glass, designed by Rikke Hagen for Norman Copenhagen

If he is a hedonist a set of glasses for cognac are the right choice and those one that were designed by Rikke Hagen are beyond the classical and conventional approach to this subject. She has created a beautiful combination of function and satisfaction. It is a glass constructed so that its shape through the movement of the fluid that is consumed, enhances the enjoyment in content, aroma, temperature, color ... This is the perfect gift for a man who has everything.

Gift for her:

Gifts for a feminine person are different. If She is emotional, and she lives in her world of memories and recollections, a picture frame is the right choice.

Mirror Only  Me, designed by Philippe Starck for KARTTELL
Mirror Only Me, designed by Philippe Starck for KARTTELL

For those devoted to themselves and to the beauty, a little, elegant mirror Only Me is the right choice. Choose the color of a discreet transparent frame according to her taste (green, pink, classic white or black)

Boxes  Icona,designed by Moscino for Altreforma
Boxes Icona,designed by Moscino for Altreforma

If She likes fashion details, she will know how to use the nicely shaped box for jewelry or little items, like Icons Box with a recognizable Moscino print (part of the Arlecchino collection).

Showtime vases, design by Jaime Hayon for  bd Barcelona Design
Showtime vases, design by Jaime Hayon for bd Barcelona Design

If she likes flowers, she will like Showtime vases made in two pieces enameled stoneware porcelain, for which it is only necessary to choose the color according to her taste.

Gifts for him and her:

There are some gifts that are suitable for both him and her. Unisex watches could be one of the choices.

Box Office Desk Accessories,designed by  Christian Ghion for xO
Box Office Desk Accessories,designed by Christian Ghion for xO
Box Office Desk Accessories,designed by  Christian Ghion for xO
Box Office Desk Accessories,designed by Christian Ghion for xO

If the both of them are workaholics they will be thrilled with some useful items: nicely shaped USB, or a set of beautifully packed items for desk Box Office Desk Accessories (seven different objects).

Table lamp Taj,designed by  Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell
Table lamp Taj,designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell

A work lamp is a suitable gift for those who are dedicated to work, and especially when it comes in simple forms, sculptural values, suitable for the house or office as a Taj lamp.

Gift for children:

Children are always thrilled when receiving gifts.

Chair  for doll Mini Slick Slick, designed by Philippe Starck for  xO
Chair for doll Mini Slick Slick, designed by Philippe Starck for xO

Mini Slick Slick is a toy- furniture for doll, made as a mini-copy of the famous designer's products. Maybe it's the right way to develop a feeling for your child from a very early childhood for a nice and affectionate design.

Children’s chair Dadada, designed by Philippe Starck for  xO
Children’s chair Dadada, designed by Philippe Starck for xO

Smaller pieces of furniture that belong only to them can make the children happy. Children’s chair Dadada is made of a simple, lightweight and hollow plastic membrane, which, with a little bit of imagination, becomes saddle, so it can be suitable for the children of the younger age.

Christmas baubles Faber Jori, designed by Marcello Jori for Alessi
Christmas baubles FaberJori, designed by Marcello Jori for Alessi

Elegant but cheerful, hand-decorated balls FaberJori are inspired by the famous Fabergé eggs, they will work for both, for the children as well as for the adults. Charming porcelain balls will create a special festive atmosphere in your home.

Gifts for home:

They say that for the holidays you should buy something new for your home as well. Small objects that give accent and achieve quality in furnishing space are certainly for recommendation. Nowadays, it is necessary to choose objects that are practical and useful, such as mirror, lamp, decorative pillows, comfortable pouf, vase, candlesticks that will give a special atmosphere of the holiday evening, a bedspread, and why not a set of dishes from which the pleasant smells of the domestic holiday specialties will spread across the whole house.

Collection Circus,designed by  Marcel  Wanders for Alessi
Collection Circus,designed by Marcel Wanders for Alessi

Just like a circus, cheerful collection of table accessories Alessi Circus under the same name, is suitable for holidays and family gatherings.

Shorebird, designed by Sigurjón Pálsson for Normann Copenhagen
Shorebird, designed by Sigurjón Pálsson for Normann Copenhagen

The attractive setting of wooden birds from the Shorebird collection (set up individually or in a group) can give a new note, a positive change in your interior.

Decorative pillows   Brick,designed by   Britt Bonnesen for Normann Copenhagen
Decorative pillows Brick,designed by Britt Bonnesen for Normann Copenhagen

The geometric design of the Brick pillows is modern and elegant. The impression of three-dimensionality is achieved by playing with various colors, materials, and textures. Pillows are an easy way to breathe in the colors that will suit your lifestyle, to create an accent in the room with one or a group of cushions that combine to each other.

: Finally Alone,designed by Philippe Starck and  Ambroise Maggiar for Kartell
Finally Alone,designed by Philippe Starck and Ambroise Maggiar for Kartell

Candles by themselves are able to create a holiday atmosphere and ambient. Finally Alone are candlesticks with a symbolic name, made of Prizma plastic, in which the candles function according to the principles of Archimedes Law bacause the water pressure pushes the candle upward. Attractive, transparent colors (petroleum, red, orange, yellow) make the product even more attractive and easy to fit into your space.

Pouf Slumber ,designed by AleksandraGaca for  Casalis
Pouf Slumber ,designed by AleksandraGaca for Casalis

There are only few of those who will dislike the comfortable pouf Slumber made of three-dimensional elastic fabric in different colors. It is comfortable, flexible and takes shape towards the user's body, but later returns to its original shape.

Floor lamp Ulus,designed by Marco Piva for Altreforme
Floor lamp Ulus,designed by Marco Piva for Altreforme

Aluminum lamp Ulus characterized by its functionality, and esthetic refinement. It can integrate with ease into different spaces and give them a visual identity.

Collection Jelly  ,designed by  Patricia Urquiola for Kartell
Collection Jelly ,designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell

With the new production technology there has been achieved the special impression of the texture of the surface of the vase, candies, plates... from the Jelly collection. These products in attractive colors will bring the spirit of a good mood during the holiday dinner.

Mirallmar mirror,designed by Eduard Samsó for  bd Barselona Design
Mirallmar mirror,designed by Eduard Samsó for bd Barselona Design

Attractive Mirallmar mirror with 7 different square two-sided mirrors of different sizes, with a variable position will bring the movement into your home space.

Christmas tree Bark For Christmas ,design Michel Boucquillon & Donia Maaoui for Alessi
Christmas tree Bark For Christmas ,design Michel Boucquillon & Donia Maaoui for Alessi

By no means there should forget Christmas tree and its decoration. We can decide for one of the variants of modern interpretation of Christmas tree with porcelain balls that we can arrange as we desire. Real gift for those who take care of the nature.

Xmas Friends,design by Massimo Giacon for Alessi
Xmas Friends,design by Massimo Giacon for Alessii

This specially decorated Christmas tree with Christmas figures is ideal for small spaces to celebrate the holiday in an attractive way.

Designers have tried to create items that are suitable for a gift. Their ideas in terms of product types, their characteristics, purposes, or materials can be both yours or may just help you to choose a gift. The gift should not be recognizable by the name of the creator, but by the one who chooses and gives it. The care and attention we express through the gift is often more valuable than the gift itself.