Here is the second installment of your Feng Shui guide to gift giving. In my previous post I mentioned how important it is to first start with your budget then to filter your gift giving through a Feng Shui lense: Does it serve a purpose? Do they have a need for it? Do they have a space for it? Lastly, determine the essence of the person you are buying for. We have looked at the Water gal, now let’s take a look at the Wood Pioneer Gal. I will give you some simple gift solutions for the Wood girl in your life.
The Wood Pioneer essence is the go-getter, health-nut, athletic gal who loves a good competition and it’s not afraid to try new things. Her style is simple and moveable, she is the girl who is always on the go and doesn’t have time for clothes or décor that weighs her down. She spends her time, working out, debating, coaching or starting new projects. It’s hard to keep up with this gal, but I have some great suggestions so you can’t miss when it comes to gift giving!
Stores like Lucy, Lulu Lemon and Athleta are her favorites! You can’t go wrong with some form of work clothes or gear for this gal.
I love this dress from www.Athleta.com, she can dress down with cowboy boots or make it sexy with a stiletto boot.
This girl is always carrying an extra pair of shoes with her to the gym or to give her relief from her heels. Check out this stylish shoe along bag that attaches to your handbag.
www.shoealong.com
I love this zebra one!
The Wood gal is consumed with healthy food and good nutrition. But she doesn’t want to sacrifice taste or the enjoyment of something delicious. This is one of my favorite cookbooks – the Gluten Free with Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam. It contains fabulous recipes that are made with almond flour, ideal for the gluten and wheat free gal. I love her recipe for almond blondie bars at www.elanaspantry.com
This health food nut has food on her at all times. This keeps her energy going without sacrificing nutrition. So, what about giving her a clever way to have food to go? The Container store, www.containerstore.com has a cool assortment of food containers, check out this unique divided lunch container which even includes a sleeve to keep it warm. How great is that?
If a simple gift is what you are looking for, you cannot go wrong with gift cards to stores like Whole Foods, Jamba Juice or any other healthy eatery.
In terms of jewelry, this gal is simple and functional. I love the concept of the Fortune Keeper. You can select a necklace, bracelet or keychain and keep your fortunes, quotes or affirmations around you all the time and do it with style. Checkout www.fortunekeeper.com. to find the right one for the Wood gal on your list.
Okay, so now you are set for your Water and Wood girls on your list. Stay tuned for next week’s blog to learn about the Fire gal and great gift ideas for her! Remember two great gifts for yourself this season is a personal shopping session with me or a 1 hour Virtual Feng Shui session – what a great way to end the year and prepare for the next!