Unusual Household Gifts

Give a gift for her home that no one else would have thought of.

Look beyond the ordinary when selecting a gift for someone's home. Whether you are celebrating a housewarming, a holiday or just-because, your friend or loved one will appreciate a gift that shows you have taken the time to think about what would please her in a uniquely creative way.

Lapis Lazuli for Empowerment

Place a lapis lazuli globe on a desk.

When your friend or family member wants to improve her communication skills, make feng shui part of her life. Chinese businessmen use lapis lazuli globes to empower them in their lives, according to the Feng Shui Gift Store. Lapis lazuli, so legend goes, promotes self-discovery and releases anger to improve communication. Tell the recipient of your gift to place his lapis lazuli globe in a place where communication needs improvement. For example, place the globe on a desk.

A Gift for the Senses

Indoor herbs please the senses.

If you want to give something that the recipient won't expect but will enjoy, consider an indoor herb garden. The aroma of kitchen window herbs will waft through the air like nature's air freshener. If your friend or family member likes to cook, the oregano, basil, rosemary and bay leaf can be snipped and added to her dishes. For a health-conscious recipient, select French lavender or a wheatgrass.

Wild at Heart

Feed the feathered ones and your friend's spirits.

Bird feeders soothe the spirit and provide sustenance for the winged ones. Give a birdfeeder or a bird bath to someone who has a garden. Find out what kinds of birds are native to your friend's area and include a bag of the appropriate bird seed. Consider giving a humming bird feeder to sustain them as they prepare for and return from their long migrations.

References

• Feng Shui Gift Store: 80mm Lapis Lazuli Globe

Resources

• Olive Barn: Herb Seed Kits, Seed Favors, Bulbs & Blooms
• Bird Feeders: Gift Ideas