Some people are ridiculously easy to buy for.
Others have taste.
They know exactly what they like. Their home is filled with things they’ve chosen carefully, they notice the details and they can spot a last-minute gift from a mile away.
I actually love shopping for those people.
Because when the obvious options are off the table, things get interesting.
For me, the best unusual gifts aren’t strange or gimmicky. They’re simply things you don’t see everywhere.
For Fancy the Pancy, I’m constantly looking for pieces that have something special about them. Beautiful, yes — but never just beautiful. A clever idea, an unexpected detail, a bit of humour or simply something that makes you wonder: where did you find that?
So if you’re shopping for someone with seriously good taste, start here.
Unusual Gifts for People with Great Taste
You know the type. Their home feels put together without looking like they tried too hard. There is always something on a shelf, sofa or coffee table that catches your eye.
For them, skip the predictable home accessory and give them something with personality.
1. The Pillow Drop
A cushion can be a surprisingly good gift — provided it isn’t a boring cushion.
The embroidered designs from The Pillow Drop are playful, bold and made to be noticed. Netflix & Chill is one of those pieces that instantly changes a sofa and usually gets a smile at the same time.
Perfect for: the interior lover with a sense of humour.
2. Solulu Storage Books
They look like beautiful coffee-table books, but there’s a little secret inside.
The Solulu Storage Books look like beautifully designed coffee-table books, but open them up and you’ll find a hidden storage compartment inside. Each one is covered in linen, giving it that tactile, luxurious feel that makes it just as beautiful on a coffee table as it is on a bookshelf.
Use them to hide remote controls, chargers, keys or all those little things that never seem to have a proper place.
Practical? Absolutely. But you’d never know by looking at them.
Perfect for: design lovers, organised homes and anyone who appreciates beautiful things with a clever little secret.
3. A Perfect Match by Archivist
Even something as ordinary as a box of matches can make a great gift.
Archivist Matches are made to be seen. Go for one of the beautiful glass bottles filled with colourful matches, or go all in with one of their Giant Matchboxes — oversized, beautifully illustrated and anything but subtle.
They’re useful, decorative and just unexpected enough to make a brilliant little gift.
Perfect for: design lovers, candle addicts and anyone who appreciates the beauty in everyday things.
For the One Who Has Mastered Staying In
Some people don’t need a night out to have a good evening.
Give them a comfortable sofa, something good to read, soft light and absolutely no reason to leave the house.
These are gifts for doing very little — beautifully.
4. Gingko Design Smart Book Light
The Gingko Smart Book Light looks like a beautifully made book, until you open it and the pages light up.
It’s one of those gifts that comes with its own little wow moment.
Choose from different sizes and finishes, from warm walnut wood and classic brown leather to a beautifully soft pink fabric. Each version has its own look, making it easy to find one that suits the person — and the home — you’re buying for.
Open it on a bedside table, bookshelf or dining table and it instantly creates a warm, atmospheric glow.
Perfect for: design lovers, readers and anyone who appreciates a clever idea beautifully executed.
5. Dore & Rose Deep Sleep Mask
A little luxury that gets used night after night.
The Dore & Rose Deep Sleep Mask is made from soft mulberry silk and designed to make bedtime feel just that little bit better. Beautifully soft against the skin and elegant enough to feel like a real treat, it’s the kind of gift someone might not think to buy for themselves — but will be very happy to have.
Perfect at home, but just as good tucked into a suitcase for a weekend away or a long flight.
Perfect for: sleep lovers, frequent travellers and anyone who deserves a little more rest.
6. AZUR Natural Bodycare
Sometimes the best gift is a little time to yourself.
The AZUR Gift Sets are all about slowing down and turning an ordinary moment at home into something a little more special. With different sets to choose from, you can pick one that suits the person — and the kind of moment — you have in mind.
Beautifully put together and filled with products made for a little well-deserved me-time, they make an easy gift that still feels thoughtful.
Perfect for: busy people, birthdays, thank-yous or anyone who deserves a little time to themselves.
For the One Who Makes Dinner an Occasion
Some people serve dinner.
Others make an evening out of it.
They open the good bottle, set the table properly and somehow make an ordinary Tuesday dinner feel like something worth staying for.
Luckily, they’re also very fun people to buy gifts for.
7. For the Champagne Lover
Some people save champagne for special occasions. Others know that opening the bottle is what makes the occasion special.
For them, it’s not just about what’s in the glass. It’s the little ritual around it, the anticipation, the pop of the cork and that first pour. A little luxury that turns an ordinary evening into something worth celebrating.
That’s exactly the feeling behind this selection of champagne gifts.
Perfect for: champagne lovers and anyone who never needs much of an excuse to celebrate.
8. L’Atelier du Vin
For L’Atelier du Vin, good design is never just about how something looks. Every piece is created to make enjoying wine easier, better and just a little more special.
Unusual Gifts Don’t Have to Be Expensive
A great gift doesn’t have to be expensive. It just has to feel like you chose it especially for them.
That “Where did you find this?” feeling? That’s exactly what I look for at Fancy.
You choose. I’ll make it Fancy.
