================================================================================ GIFT IDEAS FOR CAOIL - THINGS SHE'D ACTUALLY LOVE ================================================================================ BOOKS & READING --------------- 1. Special edition of Terry Pratchett "The Wee Free Men" - First book she ever recommended to you. Find a beautiful hardcover. 2. Signed or illustrated edition of a fantasy book she loves - Check AbeBooks or local bookshops. 3. Bookstore gift card (especially Glasgow shops) - She said she was planning to visit the bookstore in Scotland. 4. Beautiful bookmark or reading light - Celtic or fae-themed. DnD & GEEK ---------- 5. Fae-themed dice set - Metallic greens, purples, iridescent. 6. Custom DnD character art commission - Commission an artist to draw her fae character idea. 7. Critical Role or DnD merch 8. Celtic mythology reference book - Seelie/Unseelie courts, Scottish folklore. SCOTTISH / HERITAGE ------------------- 9. Something directly from Scotland - Scottish shortbread, tartan scarf/keychain, Glasgow bookstore find. 10. Scottish Gaelic phrasebook or course - She uses "leannan" naturally. She might love learning more. BALLET / DANCE -------------- 11. Tickets to a ballet performance - "The Nutcracker", "Swan Lake", or contemporary at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen. 12. Dance workshop or adult ballet class for both of you - Sign up together. Funny and bonding. 13. Ballet-style toe socks or leg warmers 14. Ballet documentary or "Ballet for Beginners" book - Something she can share knowledge about with you. CREATIVE -------- 15. High-quality sketchbook and pencils - She has a vivid imagination. 16. Watercolor set or art supplies 17. Cosplay materials or prop kit - She mentioned planning cosplay with you. PERSONAL / THOUGHTFUL --------------------- 18. A playlist of songs that remind you of her - She shares music with you. Make one back with notes on why. 19. A framed photo of you two + Ember (or her dogs) 20. "Open When" letters - "Open when you have a headache", "Open when you miss Scotland", "Open when you need interview encouragement." 21. A small plant 22. Chocolate buttons - She literally said she bought 3 packs. Get her the good stuff. PRACTICAL / HEALTH ------------------ 23. Migraine care kit - Eye mask, earplugs, peppermint oil roller, herbal tea, soft blanket. 24. Cute water bottle or tumbler - Gentle reminder to stay hydrated. EXPERIENCE GIFTS ---------------- 25. Spa day for two - You already went. She loved it. 26. Archery lesson or range session 27. Weekend trip to a new city - Ghent, Bruges, even a cheap Airbnb somewhere new. 28. Cooking class together - Thai, sushi, or something she enjoys. 29. Concert tickets - If a band she likes is coming to Belgium. 30. Donation in her name - Dog shelter donation (she loves Toby and Chalulla). ================================================================================ BONUS: INSTANT FREE WINS (no money needed) ================================================================================ - A voice memo saying good morning in a silly voice - A photo of something that made you think of her - A screenshot of a song she should listen to with a note why - A message recounting a funny dream (she LOVES dreams) - Drawing a terrible stick-figure of her fae character - Sending her a "Would you rather" fantasy scenario - Asking her to teach you a ballet position over video call - Researching a topic she mentioned and sending her cool facts about it - A message saying "I thought of you when I saw [thing] today" - Offering to bring her a jacket when she's cold (this already happened!)