Whether you are the young professional looking for a way to treat your co-workers and friends with a budget-friendly gift OR if you are looking for a great gift to give the young professional in your life, there are so many fun finds out there! The best gifts are the things you didn’t know you needed that feel like a true treat to receive. One of my friends in college introduced me to the term Sursy – a fun, little southern name for a small, unexpected gift. So these are my 7 favorite Sursys, all under $50, that are just right for young professionals:
Up Your Candle Game Show me a millennial that doesn’t love a candle. But, at the same time, I know giving a candle feels less-than-creative. Gifting a beautiful cloche with matches, a rechargeable USB lighter, or a little candle toolkit, all make for unique candle accessories for just about anyone!
A Green Thumb for All Whether it’s for work or for home, a unique plant with a beautiful planter make for a fantastic gift! The Sill has such great plant selections, even a cool subscription you can gift! You can add one of their planters or search for just the right one on your own.
Design Meets Book Worm Coffee table books are the kind of thing we (almost) never buy for ourselves, but love to receive! And there’s a coffee table book for just about every interest whether its travel, design, art, food, you name it and I can guarantee there is a big, beautiful book out there for it! If you think your young professional already has a thriving book collection, add unique bookends to their repertoire.
Subscriptions for the Budding Chef I know I have my eye on both of these – gaining access to a library of incredible recipes, plus getting new recipes sent straight to you is a gift that will deliver over and over again. New York Times Cooking and Bon Appetit have incredible subscription deals!
New York Times Cooking Subscription
The Fashion Forward Yo-Pro I have given these silk Tuckernuck scarves to so many friends over the years! They have a Hermes inspired pattern with lots of bold color. A little secret, the code FUN10, almost always gets you 10% off your Tuckernuck order!
Customized Notebooks A co-worker gifted me this beautiful notebook from British company Papier, and I thought it made for the prefect “office” gift. This site carries tons of prints and all of the notebooks are customizable so you can add a fun title or the recipient’s name on the cover. The notebooks are hardcover or leather so they feel extra special.
Upgrade Tech Cases Especially applicable if you’re using lots of tech accessories at work, these are so many great cases for AirPods, tech roll ups for wires and chargers, and wireless iPhone chargers to streamline your desk.
And remember, it truly is the thought that counts, no matter what you choose to give, include an encouraging note and I can almost guarantee your words will be the standout gift to receive. But for now, happy shopping!
Lauren is a South Florida native fueled by coffee and living by her wall-sized, dry erase calendar. By day, you can find her leading a team of some of her favorite marketing girls at a local non-profit, and by night you can probably find her staying up too late.