Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Gifts That Wow: Easy Online Shopping for Every Occasion

I love to give gifts! I pride myself in making each gift feel personal, so nothing makes me happier than finding that perfect something. I have a couple of helpful techniques that make the task a bit easier: throughout the year I try to record hints about what somebody likes or what they need and if I come across something that I think is perfect for someone, I’ll go ahead and buy it and stash it in my gift cabinet (or in the case of my tiny apartment, the gift box under the bed). Shopping is always better when it isn’t last minute.

With the help of the relatively new website, Violet, a lot of the searching just got easier. Violet’s mission is to offer the “The Great Gift” and whether you’re shopping for the picky boss or the fashionista friend who has everything you’ll probably be able to find something here. I love how the products are categorized by types of occasions, types of recipients, and product categories. Gift wrap is available and they even handwrite the note.

Here are some of the items that are currently available:

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Mini Couture Clipboard
$22

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Rare Botanical Candle in French Tuberose
$85

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Best Bubble” Box in Red
$60

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Perfect Combination Tray, $54

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Botanical Coasters
$12

—Jennifer Kopf

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