Figuring out what to buy some friends or family members for Christmas and birthdays can be an annual dilemma. All the more so if they already have virtually all the latest office gadgets you can think of and their tastes in fashion and interior décor are decidedly designer oriented, unlike your budget! Finding an original and welcome gift doesn't have to be an impossible conundrum. Believe it or not, there are plenty of exciting ideas out there. One suggestion would be to donate money to charity on behalf of that person. Decide whether they would prefer to support an organization working with children, old folks, heart disease, endangered animals, the environment or whatever, and many will offer a certificate or even a sponsorship scheme.

For other alternatives to traditional presents you may want to consider gift experiences, such as activity days or weekends where the person can spend time in the great outdoors being introduced to a new leisure pursuit such as caving, abseiling or rock climbing. This makes for an exhilarating and memorable event and may even spark a new passion. And still within the realm of experiences but this time firmly back on home territory, how about paying for the services of a home or office organizer? These are professionals who assess your current layout, remove clutter and rearrange everything to optimize the use of space. With a little creativity, your home or office can have a whole new image!