It’s quite the hassle to find the perfect gift for loved ones. Without proper thought, you could come off as too ambivalent or inappropriate. So what then? An original gift calls for a theme, such as the incoming summer. So start with a passion: home, the outdoors. An outside-the-box idea: a watering can! Alessi’s Diva watering can for your special someone whose hobbies include gardening and design.
And if green just isn’t in the mix? There are many ways to enliven your outdoor space, and just as many great details to add... as well as gift ideas! At Lovethesign we’ve mustered them all up and put them in an infographic, accompanied by some interesting thoughts!
Lovethesign: the outdoor-themed gift ideas infographic
The outdoors don’t necessarily mean your garden, as the outdoors is something that takes place, exists or is provided in the open air.. We’re trying to convey the outdoors as a space right outside the walls of your home - or rather outside the doors! - where you can partake in an activity in the open air, whatever that may be. Some people have a passion for photography and love playing with natural light, while there are those who turn it into the perfect spot for dinners with friends on the terrace, and then there are those who immediately think beach or relaxation when they hear outdoors.
Some people are born with an eye for nature… with a gardening passion, no matter what their expertise may be! They are patient, adamant people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and find satisfaction in cultivating and growing plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables.
From basil pots to roses, from zucchini from the garden that can be cooked in a thousand ways to sunflowers that add colour, gardeners will appreciate the Alessi Diva watering can, a piece in the shape of a comma, from the mind of Scandinavian designer Eero Aarnio, whose creations are exhibited all over prestigious museums.
World-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz understands that outdoor photos are a challenge, but also that they give great satisfaction: «Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is a tall order. Your work becomes a fight between light and time.». If a loved one is a photography buff, go with something that plays to all weather conditions, such as the Acapulco armchair.
As legend has it, the first Acapulco prototype came about from the intuition of a tourist, overwhelmed by the style of Mayan hammocks. This unique chair’s design will surely be appreciated by detail-oriented people.
Some like to relax in solitude while others seek the company of loved ones. It’s a constant. If your special someone is all about hosting dinners in the open air, how about getting them something that will enhance the hosting experience?
Kitchen utensils, recipe books, a cooking course? These are all classics, but maybe thinking outside the box is better, like a solid, durable wooden table? Or even some outdoor furniture: ottomans, tables, chairs, lamps... a gift to blow them away!
If the person on the receiving end of a gift has a chaotic lifestyle, something to slow down the pace might work, such as a yoga class or massage session at a spa. If he/she is a real bookworm, a gift worth your while is a hammock. As for those who don’t have two old oak trees lying around to hoister a hammock? No problem, as hammocks can also be placed on terraces using structures that don’t require trees.
Hammocks, also available in a hanging chair version, can also be a great home decoration as a relaxing spot for those looking to wind down with books, movies, or even afternoon naps! Do you think it’s a coincidence that one of the most well known hammocks is called La Siesta?
She loves beaches, the sea, the pool: everything that lets you soak in the sun. She loves to travel because «somewhere in the world it’s always summer», consistent with the idea that «my perfect day is a beach, a swimming pool or some place to get my tan on. I simply wake up and look for the sun», by Zaha Hadid.
The perfect gift idea for a summer addict is definitely the Bistro beach chair by Fermob, a famous brand known for bringing Parisian style to the garden. As a matter of fact, Fermob is inspired by its historical legacy of supplying furniture to Parisian kiosks for the creation of the colourful Bistro line, which includes beach chairs, garden chairs, outdoor tables and foldable patio furniture, also suitable for those strapped for space.
What if… the gift was for you? What’s your dream outdoor setting? Do you see yourself in one of these must-have pieces? Tell us your thoughts on our social pages!
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