We love the element of surprise with Secret Santa gifts! The mystery of who’s buying for who is exciting! The anticipation adds an element of fun to gift-giving. You never know what you're going to get!
These stocking fillers can be tailored to any budget, we have little Irish made gifts from as little as €5, making it accessible for everyone such as Emma's wax melts. Emma's So Naturals range of soy candles and melts are all natural, handmade and fragranced with only pure Essential Oils. Handmade in Ireland with renewable soy wax, which is longer, cooler and cleaner burning. Soy wax produces less soot or carbon than paraffin derived candles and is biodegradable, so a very good gift for those that are environmentally conscious.
Mini stud earrings by Cré Rua Ceramics, made of white earthenware clay, decorated in a variety of mottled glazes and prints that we think are super eye-catching, perfect for the arty person in your life. Made with a stainless-steel hypoallergenic stud. Bright signature pieces, which are all designed and crafted from Sinead O'Toole's home in Galway, Ireland. Made in small batches by hand, so no two pieces are ever the same. Small but still special.
We have lots of options you could go with, like something cute or even a funny gift. Playful ceramic brooches of hens, hares, fish, mushrooms – you name it, Lichen Ceramics has made it into a little pick-me-up brooch for only €10. Or slip in a discreet pocket mirror for those last-minute touch-ups by Myfanwy Nia for just €6, combine it with a Bernie Murphy hair scrunchie for just €10. Many of these are one of a kind or drop in to see a full variety or feel free to contact us!
Secret Santa gifts also encourage you to think creatively. Since you don’t know exactly what the person likes, it pushes people to think outside the box and gives you an excuse to give something unique. Such as Michelle Brady's fused glass collection, new in and with pieces from €14, the collection includes bookmarks, key rings, and hug-in-a-pocket coloured glass pieces. Or if you prefer something softer, it could be a hand knit good luck robin by Sundew Crafts for only €9 (which we don’t even want it to fly out the door, because it’s so incredibly cute and just too adorable to give away!, so just keep that one for yourself.)
Gift giving is a great way to spread some joy, especially in a work or friend group. It’s fun to think of something that could really make someone smile! Because it’s usually a low budget exchange, there’s less pressure to get the perfect gift. The focus is more on the thought behind the gift rather than the cost, which is in keeping with the spirit of the season.
In a workplace environment, it helps to build team spirit: Secret Santa can bring people together, a way to bond with colleagues and maybe even learn new things about them.
At the gift reveal it's a bit of craic trying to guess which person selected this particular gift for you. The beauty of Secret Santa is that it promotes kindness and adds a bit of holiday cheer to any group. Plus, it’s a great way to give without the pressure of finding something perfect for everyone.
If you need help with your secret assignment, be sure to ask us! We’re always happy to help, and we promise to keep it a secret!
