A gift for a friend

Friends are among the most important people in our lives. They are the ones to whom we can confide all our problems, wishes and secrets, with whom we can share happy and sad moments, successes and disappointments. They are the ones we can turn to when we need help, advice or just want to have a little social time and enjoy ourselves. They are the family we choose for ourselves.

Our closest friends are those who understand best what life means to us, who feel for us as we feel for ourselves, who are devoted to us in triumph and in adversity, who know how to break the vicious circle of our loneliness. (Henry Alonzo Myers)

The bonds of friendship need to be nurtured all the time, so it is nice to thank them for their friendship and to tell them that we love them and that we appreciate them standing by us. There is no better feeling than putting a smile on the face of our loved ones. And it is right that we do it as many times as possible. Every now and then, we can give a gift as well as a kind word and a hug.

A gift for a friend

As corny as it sounds, the best and most precious gift we can give in today''s crazy pace of life is our time, so below we''ve written down some ideas for gifts that are a little more "classic" and that involve socialising and spending time together.

A gift should always be tailored to each individual, so we should think carefully about what will make the person happy and what they want before we buy it. We should not be reckless when buying a gift, because the last thing we want is to give another ''dust collector''.

So it makes sense to think carefully about what will be the most appropriate gift for a friend. This means taking into account their age, whether they are still single, in a relationship, have a family, go to work, like to travel, love sport, love to create in the kitchen... It makes no sense to buy a book for someone who does not like to read.

• A personalised cup and good coffee or tea: you can give a coffee or tea lover a handmade personalised cup with their name or a nice thought. Add a slightly different and more special blend of tea or coffee.
• The ultimate wellness indulgence: in today''s fast-paced world, everyone wants a little rest and time to themselves, so a wellness voucher is always a great choice. Give a voucher for two, which your friend can use with their better half, or you can go for a pampering together and use the time to socialise.
• Cookery course: if you know your friend loves to cook and create in the kitchen, then they''ll love a voucher for a cookery course. There are several different ones available in Slovenia: from a course on how to prepare sushi and steaks to a course on how to make homemade pasta and delicious desserts. It''s even more fun if you buy a voucher for both of you and take the course together. We''re sure it''ll be another cute experience that will deserve a place in your book of memories.
• Framed graphic: sometimes it''s hard to choose the right words to say to your loved ones, so a graphic with a nice quote is more than welcome. Choose a favourite quote about friendship or write down your thoughts to make the gift even more beautiful and personal.
• Concert or theatre tickets: give him/her tickets to a concert by his/her favourite singer or band. If he or she is not a big music fan, treat him or her to theatre tickets. We suggest the Spas Theatre, where there is always a comedy or entertainment on. And don''t forget that you always have to buy two tickets, as these shows are always more fun for two.
• Berryshka Party Pack: ideal if your friend likes to party and enjoy life. The smooth liqueur combined with the chocolate "stamprle" glasses made of real dark chocolate will delight any real party lover.
• Chocolate: give a unique personalised chocolate, because chocolate is one of those gifts that is hard to miss. You can choose the flavour (white, milk, dark, colourful), the different sprinkles and spices and add a message if you wish. This way, you''ll be giving your friend a chocolate that''s made just the way they like it. You can also have a personalised chocolaterie, where you choose the flavours of the pralines.
• A trip: as time for socialising is always in short supply, a trip is a great gift. Organise a whole trip, either to Slovenia or to a nearby country, and have a little fun with a friend. You can explore a new country and city, or go somewhere you''ve been in the past and have fond memories of.