Mr. Bijoy's 2018 Gift Guide, Part 1

Just like every year, here's the deal:
Some people (I'm sure you know at least one) are difficult when it comes to gifting. So to make it easy on you, I find random, nifty things that I think would make cool gifts and I share them with you. Buy one for yourself, buy one for a friend, buy one for a lover, buy none. I don't get any money from sharing these with you, I just think these things are cool and unique. Sound good?


Ok, so:
  • My wife got me this a few years ago and it is one my favorite additions to my library. It makes it MY library.  
  • Cotton Candy, FO DAYZZZZZ. Yep, that's it. 
  • Elevate your kitchen towels, or elevate a friend's kitchen towels.
  • Florence Welch, a magical singer, published a gorgeous book of poetry and lyrics this year and I bet you know a music lover that would like to have it.  
  • If you know anyone that fancies themselves a mixologist, but needs some help, check this out. 
  • Have a music lover in your life that loves band posters? These posters are probably the coolest and you should get them one.  
  • Do you love someone enough to step up their hot cocoa game?  
  • Do you know someone that loves pizza? I do. And I'm getting them this masterpiece.
  • One of my first hilarious memories with a friend is when he laughed hysterically at screaming goat videos. This is for him, and that person in your life. 
  • From a fine wonton soup to that packet of ramen, this bowl will make it all look fancy af. 
  • For that karaoke lover in your life. Hopefully, you don't live with them.
  • If you're shopping for anyone and you don't know what they might want, they want this. If they don't they better have a good reason. In case you're wondering, I want this.
  • For all of us alcoholic book lovers, there's something just for us.  
  • Have a fan of high design in your life? This spoon rest is bonkers-sexy. 
  • Do you have a friend or loved one that just moved? These candles capture the essence of a place and drop those memories in your house. That's good shit.
  • Have a book lover in your life that loves cozy socks? Here you go.  
  • Do you know someone that loves the New Yorker cartoons? Do you love them? Here's a book of them.
  • Because being safe and sexy is a move. 
  • Everyone should have a Squatty Potty. Everyone.
  • Jessica Hopper wrote a book about the music biz, and you should check it out. 
  • For the person in your life that loves corgis. We all know one. 

 I hope this helps you in your holiday giving endeavors! Peace and hairgrease, my friends.   

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