Gifting.³

Welcome to Gifting.3 – the third blog in my gifting concept mood board series.

This started as a product submission for another store featuring the oracle deck I created for dreamers. I loved the process of window shopping online and curating different gift mood boards, so I decided to continue the project for fun. We're all dreamers at heart, and we all have a daydreamer in our lives. These gift concepts were created from my daydreamer’s point of view – hopefully, they will inspire your holiday gift shopping.

This Earl of East edit is specially adapted for the festive season. Enjoy, R.

The Happiness Collective has a range of prints to choose from at Earl of East. I chose this image of the wave for The Midweek Pick-Me-Up as it represents the feeling of a rush of overwhelm – the wave heading right at us, gasp, take a deep breath and dive in. This image for me ignites a feeling of excitement and bravery and feels so refreshing. Just what I'd need to keep my dreamer alive amongst my to-do's.

Igniting another sensory experience, the Anatome bath oil could revive a tired body by deepening your rest at night or awakening you to a glorious scented morning. Self-care is an absolute must for dreamers; our physical well-being is a key priority.

I find this tree mug from Donna Wilson's absolutely delightful. Take a sip of your favourite brew midweek to keep your spirits high; take some time to muse on your daydreams while you sip from this amusing little smiling tree.

All the while with The ABC Dream Oracle, pull a card on a chaotic day to call in a sense of calm and recentre in your serenity.

Daily snuggles are non-negotiable.

These products from Earl of East would be a great buy for the snuggler in your life. Imagine wrapping up in the Ferm Living blanket with its gentle neutral tones, engulfing you in a cosy sense of calm to facilitate your daydreaming. Pair with their Free Cushion of dancing nudes to add a playful element. You can embrace bare skin and freedom at home while you free your dreams in a safe and inviting setting. (This cushion with a book on Matisse's cut-outs would be a dream combo, too.) The Serax Marni Owl vase, as it is or filled with a bouquet of flowers, acts as a guardian, inviting you to call on your own inner wisdom. Snuggling alone or with a loved one is a great time to pull a card from The ABC Dream Oracle as a moment of quiet reflection or to inspire shared messages for dreamers.

You can still picnic inside, and why not make it festive?

Pull out your picnic blanket under the lights of a Christmas tree to spark some festive magic. Fill Madam Stoltz's earthenware bowl with a snack of your choice, or use it to collect the nuts you crack open with Ferm Living's Cairn nut cracker. I love the simplicity of this product. The design and material look like a mini sculpture or toy—I find lots of nut crackers are uncomfortable to handle, but I bet the shape of the natural wood makes this a beautifully tactile gift.

The Ferm Living portable lamp is a go-to for an indoor picnic—place it on the floor to highlight the card discovered in the dreamer's go-to oracle deck. These products all feel earthy and natural to me, perfect for bringing the outside feel of a park picnic indoors to honour the elements and seasons. While on the picnic mat, spread out the cards from The ABC Dream Oracle, calling for a message to honour your inner dreamer.

I love dinner parties, and festive ones have an added magic to them. Candlelight, laughter and yummy food are heartwarming during any season, but in winter, it's extra special fuel for a dreamer's spirit.

Maegen's linen fish napkins, although simple, feel somewhat surreal to me. To have woven such a slippery creature into cloth feels like capturing a stray dream, witnessing it and calling it into a grounded reality. I do enjoy simple products with playful details. The bright green stool from Normann Copenhagen is such a versatile piece – to place a vase and showcase a stunning bouquet, to use as an extra seat when needed, as a snack table, somewhere to rest your drink, or simply as a stunning pop of green.

Pentire Drinks' non-alcoholic cocktails are a must, but alcohol isn't. Always provide an alternative to ensure all guests feel valued.

P.S. When uniting loved ones, we create an energy hub for dreamers. Use the stool as a dreamer's portal – somewhere to pull a card from The ABC Dream Oracle, in private or to share publicly among friends.

'Tis the season to be tacky.

Whether you decide to go all out on tinsel or prefer to keep it minimal, the products above can be for you. From tacky to boring—personal taste is so subjective—do what you like and love yourself for it.

The light Serax Marni Vase is a minimalist's go-to. The wise old owl brings in a winter-like reflection, calling us to deepen our wisdom over the dark nights. Keeping our hands clean this winter when cooking festive treats, returning home from errands, or when entertaining guests—the Ferm Living soap dish is a traditional, nostalgic, and groovy piece to use over the Christmas season and start the year clean.

It is Christmas after all—adding a bit of "Christmas red" (get the reference?) would be festive of you. The Ferm Living wall cabinet is in just the right subdued hue to be kept all year round and to keep a clean and organized household in order. The Gestalten Potato Total Cookbook is another addition for festive dinners and to carry on into the new year. Spuds all year round!

I hope it snows for you this winter holiday, and may your dreams flourish in the upcoming year! To aid your festive dreaming, connect with The ABC Dream Oracle to nurture your inner daydreamer.

Under the mistletoe or not, it's always time for a kiss.

Gift a couple's candle-making workshop to your partner for a special festive season session of hands-on creativity. Earl of East runs their workshops often – take a look at their website and book a slot soon. Located on Regent Street, it's the perfect place to take a romantic stroll under the Christmas lights, discussing shared and personal dreams.

The Hay lamp in maroon red is a great festive, practical and romantic gift. The perfect hue for a bedside night light – stylish, understated, but thoughtfully designed and crafted well.

The Vuelo Mug can also be of daily use – rugged in texture and sturdy in design, the perfect size for a proper brew for your shared mornings.

Gifting a scent is super personalised, but I often get pulled in by clever naming. Test the scents from Urania – perhaps you'll find a signature scent to gift your loved one.

Romantic connections are always deepened when the bond is nourished by real friendship. Show your full support of your partner's dreams by gifting them The ABC Dream Oracle – they can use it alone to fortify their inner dreamer, and it can be used together to strengthen your understanding of and connection with each other.

I was never a fan of winter, mostly because of the long, dark nights. The overall lack of sunlight depressed me, and then for the faint white glimmer of a sun to set at 4 – boo! But I've changed. I now adore the winter nights, really I do. I call in rest and recuperate in a cocoon of cosiness. I sleep earlier, rest more deeply, and nurture my dreamer with more time and tenderness.

A good night's sleep is crucial for me. I like to believe I'm a gentle, kind creature, but if my sleep is disturbed, my nervous system collapses and I turn into a maniac monster. So, dear dreamer, if this happens to you – or even if you can still survive as a human on less sleep – I urge you to take care of yourself. Sleep is sacred, and I believe the gifts above are perfect for such.

Create a calm, clutter-free and beautiful space to sleep in. Fill Madam Stoltz's natural white vase with the flowers of your choice and place it in your bedroom to beautify your space. Use Neighbourhood Botanicals nightly oil for dreamers – massaging the worries away from your face, allowing it to rest with ease. No frowns when sleeping!

Hay's iron red portable lamp would be great on a bedside table – soft lighting before sleep allows your eyes and mind time to adjust from the day. These three products cue your mind that your body is ready to sleep.

Swap your phone for The ABC Dream Oracle and your journal. Pull a letter to meditate on, and journal your daydreams as you fall into your sleep dreams.

Early mornings in winter often mean we rise before the sun. This gifts us the chance of witnessing its rise. The products above are what I would gift an early riser.

Ferm Living's tray is a versatile gift – you can place your jewellery, your post-it notes, a card from your dreamer’s oracle, or any other item you’ll need to reach for as you rise. Perhaps you could even use it for your Earl of East candle – Primavera, as shown in the photo, or the one you made at their workshops.

Waking up to a smile feels like it blesses the day. The Hay Ceramic Blush plate would be such a beautiful gift for breakfasting, wouldn’t you agree? Wake up, stretch, light your soy candle, and before you prepare to breakfast off of your smiling, blushing plate, shuffle The ABC Dream Oracle to pull a card for the day as you welcome the sun.

The ABC Dream Oracle

Dear Dreamer, I hope you've enjoyed these gifts. You can find them all online at Earl of East's website. You can find my product, which inspired this gifting series, here. Be sure to check out the other posts on my blog and follow me on Instagram @opalinequill.

Happy Holidays, Rose