Gift for daughter?

6 years ago

My 22 year old daughter is throwing a bridal shower for me next month at a sip and paint place near my summer home in Ct. There will be about a dozen women there, all family members ranging in age from 22 to 85. My daughter is a natural party planner and from the small previews she has shown me, ( we are terrible about keeping surprises from each other ) she has gone over the top on this.

I want to do something special for her. I'd like to get her a gift, but I need ideas. She lives in an apartment, has he good job in the boarding school industry, and isn't into fancy jewelry. Not into make up or trendy clothing either.

I was thinking of a classic piece of simple jewelry-- maybe pearl earrings? ( she wears fake ones a lot ). I also know she would love a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. But that sounds too clinical of a gift for such a heartfelt occasion. Any suggestions?

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jojoco
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6 years ago

Oh darn, I was hoping to dodge this bullet. We changed the picture at the last minute to A more universally liked beach scene. Here's mine… It looks like the seagull who took over the world. Lol ( The names of my children are on the signs)

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gsciencechick
6 years ago
I think the pearls or Ray-Bans would be great if you know they will be appreciated! Sounds like fun.
rubyclaire
6 years ago
I like the idea of the pearl earrings - sounds just right for the occasion. Maybe the Ray Bans for a birthday or holiday gift. What a sweet daughter you have. Enjoy!
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deegw
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Sounds like it will be a great shower. How about a small piece of art or an antique related to an interest that you both share? A framed vintage map or sign or landscape? That being said, my 23 yo loves her pearl earrings and wears them all the time.
MtnRdRedux
6 years ago
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If she wears fake pearl earrings, that is perfect to get her a real pair (Mikimoto natch). Plus she will have them forever. How sweet!

I love those painting and ceramic places. I went to one w/ DD2 a few years ago and we were so awful, and I was pretty seriously trying. We were staying in a hotel, and when we got on the elevator some guy tried to buy mine as a gag gift! LOL We still have our paintings since we can't quite part with them. Too funny.
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6 years ago
Whether it's pearl earrings or another type of jewelry, I think that it is the perfect idea. Not just as a thank you gift for her labor of love, but as something special she can cherish forever.
LynnNM
6 years ago
What a sweetheart of a daughter, Jojo! My own 23 y/o daughter loves her pearl earrings and wears them often. I think that such a gift would not only be appropriate, but would be something very special that your daughter will wear . . . and treasure for the memory of your beautiful shared event.
Jmc101
6 years ago
If your daughter would love a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses, forget your clinical thoughts and get her the sunglasses. You KNOW she'll appreciate them:)
aok27502
6 years ago
Go with the earrings. Ray-Ban has lots of styles, so unless you know exactly what she wants, it's better to let her choose them.
jojoco
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6 years ago
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I think I'm going to go with the pearl earrings and save the Raybans for Christmas. Plus, I'm not 100% sure she hasn't bought herself Raybans. I need to do some sleuthing when I see her in July.

The paint and sip will be great fun. We all basically suck at art, and I get to choose the picture we're doing. Since I love birds, I found this one on a paint and sip site. My daughter said the owner told her she could pick any picture. i'm showing you this so you can see how badly I butcher it afterwards.

(I actually like this picture.)
MtnRdRedux
6 years ago
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That is pretty. I will be checking back to see if you post your interpretation. : )
Fori
6 years ago
Agree with the crowd--pearl earrings would be just right. Hey, you could even "borrow" them for your wedding! (just kidding)
jojoco
Original Author
6 years ago
Lol, mtn. I will definitely post my version. In fact, I will do side-by-side's. The shower isn't until the third week in July, so you'll have to wait a bit. Meanwhile, I might practice sketching birds. ( or spilling wine on wet paint. A girls got to have a back up plan.)
dedtired
6 years ago
Pearl earrings -- perfect choice. Can't wait to see your art work. Your daughter is so sweet to arrange this. A little splash of wine improves anything.
MtnRdRedux
6 years ago
I saw something today with birds on it Jojo, and it occurred to me we never saw your artwork! Ha! Give it up.
MtnRdRedux
6 years ago
LOL, that's a fun idea with the signs. Alas my horse head painting (which could easily be mistaken for an anteater with a thyroid problem) has been consigned to the dust bin of history.
blfenton
6 years ago
I think the sky is really pretty.
joaniepoanie
6 years ago
I have trouble drawing a stick man so that looks like Picasso to me!

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