How Laufey Gifts
“Sometimes a loved one is going through a time in their life when support is more useful than an object.”
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We asked 20 notable people about their gifting philosophies, gifting nightmares, the best gifts under $25, and much more. We’ll be publishing each of their questionnaires now through December 23 in this new series, “How I Gift.” Today, Laufey on fancy combs, chocolate bars, good books, and upright pianos.
What gift have you received that you’re most surprised you’re still using regularly?
A silk eye mask. I didn’t grow up using them, but it’s become so useful while touring.
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You have to give the same present to everyone for the rest of your life. What is it?
A monogrammed tortoiseshell comb from Officine Universelle Buly.
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[Editor’s note: Retailer price is listed in euros, so the price above is an approximate conversion to U.S. dollars.]
What was the most heartfelt, smart, so you present you’ve ever received? Tell us the story.
My twin sister, Junia, gave me a little toy chest full of books. Each book was a suggestion from one of my closest friends, and I’m still getting through all of them. My sister gifted meThe Remains of the Day.
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Is a gift card ever a good gift? Discuss.
Of course. Sometimes a loved one is going through a time in their life when support is more useful than an object. For instance, a home store gift card if someone is moving.
Here’s $10 to get a gift for someone at Walgreens. What are you buying?
A Lindt chocolate bar and flowers.
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What’s the best gift under $25?
A gift card to a bakery. You can get a coffee and a few treats! I love L’Appartement 4F.
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What’s the last thing you impulse bought for someone?
I have this face heating-coolingdevicethat I unexpectedly can’t stop using. I impulse bought one for my sister.
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What was your absolute worst gifting experience (giving or getting)?
I gave my manager’s baby a toy DJ deckset. Apparently, it’s really annoying! (But I secretly love it.)
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You just got someone you have truly never met for Secret Santa. What are you buying them?
Hand lotion.
What’s the (physically) largest gift you’ve ever given?
I once gave an upright piano.
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