Global Thrift‘s Gift Guide
Having trouble figuring out what to get someone? Here are some ideas for gifts you can likely find at Global:
Make a winter care package with a pair of gloves, a hat, and a warm sweater. You can even pair it with a mug for them to drink hot cocoa out of!
Get them a PJ set and slippers. Bonus points if the PJs are holiday themed.
A homemade gift basket is a great and personal gift. They can be themed based on interest and made very specific, or they can be as simple as being filled with gifts of the same color.
Anyone will love a good quality piece of clothing, and we certainly have plenty of options to gift a beautiful new item for their closet. While I personally love styling my friends and family, I understand buying clothes for others can be a daunting task. Here are some ideas for ‘not just clothing’ gifts for your friends and family:
For your coworker:
Check out our selection of travel mugs, lunch boxes, and candles to put together a lunch break care package that your coworker will love.
For your artsy friend:
Grab a plastic bin and fill it with yarn, markers, and other fun craft supplies for a refresh on their craft corner at home.
Another idea is buying some plates, glassware, or picture frames for you and your friend to paint for craft night.
For a teacher:
Go to our sweater section and find them the softest sweater or quarter-zip you can find. You can even try to find one in your school’s colors. You could pair it with a matching beanie or baseball cap to make the perfect outfit for school events.
You can also take a look at our hardgoods section to find some fun stickers or other classroom supplies.
If you want to go for a classic teacher gift, we also have plenty of candles and mugs that will definitely fit your teacher’s vibe.
For your friend with the best home decor:
Pick up something aesthetic for their coffee table. I recommend looking through our bookshelves for a statement coffee table book, then heading to our hard goods section to pick out a unique vase or dish for their flowers or knick-knacks. Finish it off with a new decorative pillow or throw for their couch.
Another fun gift idea is some unique candlesticks and fun candles to put in them.
For your friend who loves to cook:
Start in our hardgoods section to find the perfect dishware, statement serving utensils, or new kitchen appliance. Then pair it with a stylish tablecloth, colorful placemats, or cloth napkins. Don’t forget to check out our cookbook collection, which is usually well-stocked with vintage, new, and experimental cookbooks to perfectly match your friends' cooking style.
Chances are, you also have a friend who loves to make drinks. Get them some cool glassware or bar accessories.
For your outdoorsy friend:
Look for a picnic basket and fill it with all the picnicking essentials: plates, napkins, fun utensils, cute glasses, and a picnic blanket to tie it all together.
Grab them a backpack and fill it with some warm socks, athleisure in their style, and some accessories for their next outdoor adventure.
For the music lover:
Check out our CDs, Records, and t-shirts section. You’re bound to find some music or merch that fits their taste. You can even check our hardgoods section for CD players, record players, or radios. They aren’t always in stock, but it's definitely worth checking to see what we have.
Our music selection is very extensive. Try to find some underground artists and gift your friend a bunch of new music to listen to.
For your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and everything in between:
Take a look at our picture frame collection and pick one that will perfectly fit your family photos.
Check out our hardgoods section for puzzles and games to play as a family!
If you have children in your family, we have tons of toys and games for all ages. We also have a very large children’s book selection that has everything from picture books to your favorite YA series.
For a Valentine or someone who just loves to look and feel nice:
All things self-care: candles, beauty products, oil diffusers, perfume, massagers, etc… We tend to have tons of variety in this category. You can pick one item or make a gift basket of different items.
For your friend who’s the biggest fan:
Whether it's a sport, show, movie, or celebrity, we probably have something of theirs in stock.
If you have any Disney adults in your life, we almost always have some Disney merch to add to their collection.
For your whimsical friend:
Create a character for them and make that character a costume. For example, if you are making your friend into a garden fairy, find a flowy green or brown dress, matching jewelry, and a unique bag or shoes to complete the look. Write them a card that explains the character’s backstory and the magical properties that each item holds.
“To my dearest companion, in this bag you will find your alternate identity. Your fairy persona is waiting to be unlocked. This dress will make you feel light as you wander through magical worlds. The satchel will hold all of your spelled trinkets so that no one can get hold of them. The necklace holds an extremely powerful hex that wards away all negative energy. I hope these items serve you well in all of your future quests. Much love, Your friend.”
This gift also definitely works for an imaginative child.
For your friend who loves to go thrifting:
Tote bags are great for carrying all of their great finds.
Unique jewelry, ties, or other accessories will always be appreciated.
A more practical option is sneakers with good support for all the hours they spend on their feet wandering around stores.
The truth is, if your friend loves to thrift, they probably have a lot of stuff (not accusing, just speaking from experience). I’d advise getting them something small but unique, like a vintage collector’s item. Or a small shelf or hooks to hold and display all of their incredible thrift finds.
No matter who you’re shopping for, Global is filled with thoughtful and creative gifts waiting to be discovered.
