Giving a gift to someone you don't really know is difficult, and one of the major stress points during the holiday season. Maybe it's a coworker, an acquaintance in your Secret Santa group, or your favorite cashier at your local bodega who always remembers your order. You want to (or need to) get them something, but you don't know them well enough to know their taste. 

That's where we come in. We've got three gifts that anyone would appreciate, find useful, and if it's not really their style, could regift to someone they know. 

Bandanas: Versatile and Stylish

A high quality bandana scarf is one of those gifts that seems small and simple, but is actually a gift that has endless uses. Whoever you give it to, they could tie it around their neck to complement their look or keep them warm, they could tie it in their hair to elevate their style, they could wear it as a headwrap at the gym to keep sweat away from their face, they could tie it around their luggage so it's easily identifiable at baggage claim—the possibilities are endless.

What makes a bandana such an easy choice as a gift is it doesn't require you to know what someone's personal style is. Any bandana can truly fit into any wardrobe; it's all about how they style it and use it. Plus, they're lightweight, easy to carry around, and can be used all year long. 

Shop our current collection of bandanas here and get free shipping!

Journals: Thoughtful and Open-Ended

A beautiful journal works for almost anyone—whether they're a writer, student, artist, or someone who just likes having space to vent out all of their thoughts. A journal is an open-ended gift that allows one to use it however they please, whether it's goal-setting, sketching, to-do lists, or just doodling during meetings.

Journals also feel like you're giving someone permission to explore their innermost thoughts. It's a gift that says "I think you have something unique inside of you, so here, let it out." The beauty of our journals lie in the blank pages and the deadstock used to create them, repurposing discarded fabric. 

Shop our current collection of blank-page journals made from deadstock fabric here.

Tote Bags: The Everyday Essential

We all have things to carry: water bottles, books, sunglasses, bandanas, notebooks, chapstick, snacks, a sweater—it's endless. And that's where a go-to tote comes in, and a stylish one at that. Our block print totes enhance a rather causal accessory by elevating everyday outfits through color and print.

Your neighbor might use it for weekend runs to the farmers market. Your co-worker might take it on their next vacation as a carry on. Your favorite barista might use it to carry their laptop to school. A rather informal bag all of a sudden looks polished enough to be taken from work (or school) to dinner. 

Shop our current collection of block printed tote bags. 

The Bottom Line

When you're not sure what someone likes, choosing a gift that's versatile, useful, and has longterm use is your best bet. Bandanas, journals, and tote bags all check those boxes. They're the kind of gifts that feel personal without requiring you to be best friends with them, and they're genuinely something people will use and appreciate.