There will be gifts, part three

Examples of memorable gifts, with which I'll end this series, except for telling all after my birthday.

Each celebrates the recipient, each was received with delight.

For: A man who loves fragrance
A bag filled with samples from a perfume boutique, a copy of Chandler Burr's book, "The Perfect Scent" and a card inviting him on a 'fragrance tour' at the boutique, culminating in his choice of two scents.

For: A GF who loves ceramicist Marc Egan's work
Every Christmas and birthday, one handmade dinner plate from him, until she had 10 plates.

For: Marcelle's 80th birthday
Tahitian pearl studs for a woman never given jewelery by an ex-husband, and too careful to buy them for herself.

For: A 20th wedding anniversary, from DH to DW
An envelope stuffed with air tickets to Paris and Euros.

For: An avid gardener
A set of Lee Valley ergonomic digging tools and a gardening apron with her monogram on the lower edge.

For: My party-throwing GF Ruth
Her very own portable dance floor.

For: A GF who does too much
Gift certificates to Body Blitz, the therapeutic water spa, given in pairs so she can take a friend.

For: Kathryn, a GF who misses dancing
Ten Flamenco lessons, ole!

For: A GF with both bunions and a daring fashion sense
A group gift from her GFs: Bespoke shoes from Colin Campbell. (Yes, those are blue mink ankle straps.)

For: A GF overwhelmed by family illness
A cut and highlights with a renowned and calm hairstylist.

For: My GF who hosts our monthly womens' poker game, on her 40th:
A set of professional poker chips shipped straight from Vegas.

For: A mother
Any gift made by her child (macaroni necklace, handprint t-shirt, egg-carton jewel case or what Robert Fulghum calls a "Gummy Lump"), presented with intense pride. Priceless.