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You already know that some of the people in your life are difficult to shop for. And, it wouldn’t surprise us if you said that church designers are in that crowd. After all, things must be well-designed to appeal to them, and they might have just have a few opinions about aesthetics.
To help out, Church.Design has assembled a list of possibilities to help you decide what to get the church designer in your life.
Make your designer smile every time they pay for something
Craft a personal message to be etched into this personalized money clip. It comes in copper, brass, or silver, and starts at under $30. What message to include? Well, that’s up to you. You can either inspire or go for the laugh.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/332130795/money-clip-dad-gift-personalized-custom
Uplevel your designer’s cup of joe
Everyone knows that designers run on coffee, but they also tend to like good coffee. The Chemex Glass Coffee Maker is designed for pour overs. But it isn’t just about the coffee. Designers like the Chemex because of the wood and glass style. If you decide your designer needs this in their life, you might also add in an electric pour over kettle and some dark roast to make the set complete.
For the designer who likes steampunk style and gadgets
This clever Kinetic Card Holder is reminiscent of a Rube Goldberg device, but half the fun is in making it. The laser-cut, Baltic birch pieces create a kinetic sculpture that tips open with a push of the lever. The all-wood kit requires no glue or hardware, and it makes a definite statement when contrasted against the little plastic card holders you get from the office supply store.
https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/moving-card-holder-kit
Give the power of ambience
Ambience is about more than just what we see and hear, it’s also about what we smell. An essential oil diffuser can subtly influence the mood of a space. While there are big brand essential oil companies with expensive starter kits, you can also just order a diffuser with a great design from Amazon and pick up oils from your local health food store. This essential oil diffuser is sleek, will run for six hours and offers a variety of LED color selections or no light at all if you are using in a bedroom.
Facilitate the bucket list
If your favorite church designer has a dream to travel the world, consider getting a Scratch The World Travel Map. The wall map has old-world styling and once you’ve visited a country, you scratch off the gold layer to reveal the political map underneath. If many of your favorite designers Instagram posts include the hashtags #yolo, #travelblogger, or #bucketlist, this might be the perfect gift.
Make movie night extra delicious
Hand-cranked stovetop popcorn poppers are the best way to make movie-style popcorn at home. Imagine sitting on the couch eating mouthwatering flavor with every kernel popped to perfection. The Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker comes in a variety of models from $25 to $75 depending on the features you select. But no matter which way you go, the investment is way less expensive than going to the cinema every day to get all of that deliciousness.
https://www.whirleypopshop.com/stovetop-poppers.html
Take Alexa on the road
If your designer is a fan of Alexa-controlled Echo speakers for the home, now Alexa can ride along in the car with Echo Auto. Your designer can ask Alexa to play music, check the news, open the garage door, or find the nearest gas station. She can also play Audible books, stream podcasts, or listen to Amazon Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, or NPR. You can even set location-based routines—automated actions Alexa can start when you leave the office or get home. (Don’t worry, we anticipate Alexa will be a benevolent dictator, when she finally takes over.)
Personalize where pockets are emptied
Sometimes at the end of the day your designer just needs a place to land the stuff. This wooden stand creates a charging station for watch and phone along with a tray to drop rings wallet and keys. Plus, it’s monogrammed which adds a nice personal touch. (Or says, keep your watch outta here, this is my stand.)
https://www.personalcreations.com/product/smart-watch-wood-stand-30260483
Give time at the gym without having to go to the gym
The Cubii Pro Under Desk Elliptical is Bluetooth enabled and will sync with FitBit and HealthKit, At $350 it is pricier than other models, but it is designed to be quiet in operation and low profile so you don’t bump your knees. Both are great design features when you are pedaling away on that endless conference call.
Keep your cyclist designer on the road
If your favorite designer is a bicycle enthusiast, consider Bespoke’s Gentlemen’s Hardware bicycle repair kit. The travel-friendly compact contains supplies to fix that flat tire or popped chain so that a weekend ride actually stays relaxing.
https://www.bespokepost.com/store/gentlemens-hardware-bicycle-repair-edc-kit
Help your designer keep track of their brilliance
Most designers keep a notebook with them to capture design ideas, but what if that notebook was passport sized? Field notes is a popular brand of pocket size notebooks and Coal Creek Leather offers a notebook cover / wallet that means your designer always has the capacity to think on paper.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/577193620/field-notes-cover-with-pen-holder
Let your designer celebrate their monochromatic side
Tombow Dual Brush Pen Markers come in Grayscale facilitating a high design look. These high-quality pens can be relied on for long-lasting ink flow, plus the pack comes with a colorless blender pen to help your designer get just the right look.
Give the gift of zoodles
If your favorite designer has gone paleo or keto, give the gift of zucchini spaghetti with the Oxo Tabletop Spiralizer. The spiralizer turns vegetables and fruits into noodles which can be used to make traditional dishes without the pasta. (It can also whip out some pretty fancy salads.) The Oxo brand features strong suction cups to make it stick to the countertop while you crank out noodles that won’t mess up the macros.
The video phone we’ve been waiting for
Facebook Portal is a video-calling device that allows people to talk through a screen to other Facebook users. It has a 12-megapixel camera with high-definition video and artificial intelligence software. It is voice-activated and the camera follows people about as they move around. When you’re not in a call, Portal can display your Facebook photos and videos. You can also see when your closest contacts are available to connect and appear extremely thoughtful via birthday reminders. Alexa is a built-in feature and the list price is $199.
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Now that you have some ideas, it’s time to do some shopping. (Or, if you are a church designer reading this, you can share this link with all the people who’ve been bugging you about what you want for Christmas.)
