I am not a great receiver of gifts. I am the type of person who buys herself things that make her heart sing. A beautiful pair of sparkly earrings, a fun outfit that speaks to my artistic senses, anything that feels like ‘me’, if it is within my budget, I will usually buy it for myself. I have unique taste, and it is hard to buy me gifts.
I feel the same about giving gifts. I want the gift to speak to the person’s uniqueness. I want it to be a reflection of who they are. A way of showing them that I care and that I ‘get’ them. So, I often make gifts that are specifically designed with the person in mind.
For Chanukah this year, I made my three kids picture frames, using recycled objects including magazine photos and fancy papers, overlaid with fun objects that told a little about each child. I googled quotes that I thought were relevant to my children and decoupaged them onto the frames as well. Here are the results:
My oldest, Rebecca, is an artist and fashion designer. The cutouts of clothing were earrings I once wore that no longer suit me.
My son, Max, is the musician. His quotes are all about music, and the wooden cutout doll is something he made when he was little.
Sara is learning to appreciate what she has, and I included a quote by Dale Carnegie ending in “happiness is wanting what you get”.
What’s the most meaningful gift you have ever given or received?
