Life is full of celebrations and special occasions and we love to make the most of these times as they bring joy and bliss in our mundane life. Be it a birthday party, anniversary or housewarming, these get-togethers are important to meet our friends and loved ones. These celebrations are usually accompanied by lovely decor, sumptuous food and good music. Another integral aspect of these occasions and merriments is exchanging gifts and giving return gifts.
While we plan for any occasion, one of the toughest things to decide are the return gifts. As we are surrounded by ‘n’ number of options, we often get perplexed by what to give to our loved ones as a return gift which is thoughtful as well as impressive in its approach.
Let’s delve into some splendid return gifts that are ideal for all occasions and parties.
21+ Unique Return Gift Ideas For All Occasions & Parties
1. Bedsheets
Bed sheets are one of the best return gift options. This is because bed sheets are used by all and it is always good to have one more in our cupboard. A good quality bed sheet always brings a smile to our faces. This is because bed sheets are not only room decor items, they are also an important source of sweet slumber and cosiness. Bed sheets are a timeless addition to our homes. Promising a soft skin feel and instant beautification to your room, bed sheets are best suited for hardcore decor enthusiasts.
2. Storage Organisers
Each one of us struggles on a daily basis to keep chaos at bay and organise our prized possessions such as jewellery, little cash, trinkets and more. We waste a lot of time and become anxious while finding our lost possessions. So, small storage organisers would be a perfect return gift idea whether made in jute, bamboo or marble to retain our peace. These may include jewellery boxes, multipurpose storage boxes, desk organisers and so on.
3. Glassware
We require glasses in every household. While serving our juices, mocktails for cocktails, different varieties of designer glassware add a lot of glamour to our celebrations. So, why not give some unique sparkling glasses as a return gift to your friends and relatives and make their day with such thoughtful return gifts!
4. Mason Jars With Dry Fruits
Everyone loves gorgeous mason jars in glass cocooning healthy and nutritious dry fruits or sweet candies. Mason jars are not only indispensable for our storage purposes but also a splendid decor item for one’s kitchen and dining space. Nowadays we can find beautiful and sustainable glass jars with bamboo lids, offering an earthy feel to our kitchen. Perfect solution to store your candies, snacks and more and perfect for your return gift ideas too!
5. Teacups or Coffee Mugs
We all love our morning beverage which could be a hot cup of tea or coffee. And more than the beverage itself, we are very particular about the tea cups or the coffee mugs in which we are having our beverage. So, why not give chic and classy tea cups or coffee mugs as a return gift to your dear guests and let them remember you the next time they use them?
6. Accent Bowls and Trays
You can also give a return gift that is a gorgeous blend of both utility and decor? Yes, we are talking about accent bowls and trays. Whether one would like to keep them stand alone as a decorative piece on the coffee table or foyer area or one wishes to add some fruits, dry fruits or other snacks, accent bowls and trays are very thoughtful return gift ideas. One can find a plethora of accent bowls and trays in glass, metal, wood or even resin.
7. Water Bottles
Another thoughtful return gift idea is water bottles. Opt for sustainable stainless steel water bottles that are of high quality and a healthier option or glass water bottles that look both classy and elegant. Giving water bottles as return gifts is like helping your loved ones keeping themselves hydrated on the go that too with a trendy stylish water bottle.
8. Tiffin Boxes
Whether you are giving return gifts to kids or adults, tiffin/lunch boxes are always a good option. For kids you can go for stainless steel tiffin boxes with stylish vibrant lids in cartoon characters. For adults you can give tiffin boxes made in glass with airtight lids. Tiffin boxes are very useful, making one's lunch time happier! They make it extremely convenient to carry fresh and spill free meals on the go, whether munchies or full fledged lunch options.
9. Wall Plates
As a decorative item, you can also give contemporary and artistic wall plates to your guests. Wall plates are a splendid addition to one’s walls or even side table. One can find several artistic wall plates in vibrant hues and tones elevating the beauty of your home decor. Depending upon the occasion you can either go for wall plates in Indian folk art or contemporary art with modern strokes, infusing a rich and a regal ambience.
10. Wall Accents
Apart from wall plates, another good return gift idea for all occasions are wall accents or wall hangings. Whether weaved into a gorgeous looking macrame or reflecting a boho style decor, wall hangings are just amazing! You can go for lovely tapestries, hard core metal wall decor or even wall posters for one’s daily inspiration! The main idea is to add a positive influence in the lives of the receiver!
11. Photo Frames
Photo frames are splendid ways of cradling your most cherished memories. Whether you give a single statement photo frame for the side table or workspace or a collection of frames to create a gallery wall, you will definitely be remembered by your guests for your decor prowess and thoughtfulness. Let each frame tell a tale of their life’s best moments!
12. Windchimes
If you are still stuck regarding the return gift for your guests, then windchimes can be one of them. Windchimes are playful home decor items that make any boring space lively with its melodious sounds and harmony. Apart from revamping your home and creating tinkling sounds, windchimes are also known to bring in wealth, peace and overall prosperity in the house. So, giving windchimes to your guests is like bringing good luck into their lives!
13. Showpieces
We all are passionate about something or the other and we can definitely find a showpiece reflecting one’s interests and preferences. Thus, giving showpieces as return gifts you are actually giving a token of love and appreciation for the precious time they spent in your celebration and happiness. It could be related to nature, like flora fauna or a figurine or anything abstract or something motivating in nature.
14. Planters
The world is moving towards more eco-friendly options, so why not return gifts? Showcase your love for Mother Nature by giving small decorative planters as a return gift. You can opt for jade, succulents, terrariums, bamboo plants, money plants and so on and spread a message of adding greenery to one’s personal sanctuary.
15. Candles and Candle Stands
Make your guests pleasantly surprised by gifting scented candles to them as a token of your appreciation for visiting you and be a part of your celebration. Candles are not only an epitome of light and energy but also a beacon of positivity and good luck. Add tranquillity and bliss in the lives of your visitors by giving them charming candles with soothing aromas.
16. Idols
This return gift is especially well suited for a housewarming party or a pooja. Once your guests are leaving, you can give them a token of spirituality in the form of small idols of Ganesha, Krishna, Shiva or anything you believe in. Add good luck and prosperity in the lives of your loved ones by giving them stunning god idols radiating positivity all around.
17. Coasters
Coasters are not useful in safeguarding our furniture from those water rings, they are also a wonderful addition to our table setting. This is because one can find table coasters in an array of materials and designs such as wood, marble, resin, glass and more. Coasters come in different shapes and vibrant patterns such as Indian folk art, modern lines, mandala and more. So, giving coasters a return gift is definitely a smart idea.
18. Pooja Essentials
One can even give a pooja thali or similar pooja items like small silverware as return gift items to our guests. These religious items are an epitome of divine faith and spirituality. So, by gifting pooja items as return gifts we are sending blessings from the almighty to our guests and thanking them for taking our precious time to be a part of our celebration.
19. Books
Books are considered our best friends that never leave us alone! Definitely books are one of the best companions we can have. They not only give us the opportunity to have a ‘me time’ but also open a whole new world of opportunities and ideas. Thus, you can give books as return gifts based on the age groups and preferences of the receiver. These books could be fictional, sci-fi, thriller or even non-fiction such as inspiring stories and time management! Bookends are also unique return gift ideas.
20. Jute Bags
Nowadays jute bags are in vogue as they are eco friendly and sustainable in nature. You can give beautifully painted or crafted jute bags in bright hues and designs as return gifts to your guests. They not only have great utility but also look very chic and classy!
21. Sweets
Sweets are loved by all. So, why not give sweets as return gifts ? You can either go for traditional sweets or contemporary chocolates, cakes and muffins. You can create gift hampers too with assorted sweets and chocolates as a return gift as a token of love and respect towards your visitors.
22. Journals
Giving journals as a return gift is a very thoughtful idea. We all have goals in our lives and we constantly endeavour to achieve them. Thus, journaling helps us in clear thinking and writing down necessary points in our daily life for improving ourselves day by day and keeping a track of important things.
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