Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who enjoys renovating old furniture, consider giving them a personalized and meaningful gift that enhances their passion and helps them explore new possibilities. Here are some ideas that align with their interests:

1. Furniture Refinishing Kit: Create a DIY kit with essential tools like sandpaper, paint stripper, brushes, and varnish. Include a guidebook or an online course on different renovation techniques to inspire new ideas.

2. Antique Hunting Experience: Treat your friend to a day of antique shopping or visiting flea markets and thrift stores. This will give them the opportunity to find unique pieces to renovate and add to their collection.

3. Subscription to Furniture Renovation Magazines: Enrich their knowledge and inspire their creativity with a subscription to magazines that focus on furniture renovation, such as "Flea Market Décor" or "Do It Yourself."

4. Customized Stencils: Consider getting stencils custom-made with your friend's initials or favorite patterns. These stencils can be used to add personalized touches to their renovated furniture, making each piece truly unique.

5. Workshop or Class: Look for local workshops or classes that specialize in furniture renovation or restoration. This hands-on experience will allow your friend to learn new techniques, connect with other like-minded individuals, and gain valuable skills.

6. Personalized Apron or Tool Belt: Surprise your friend with a personalized apron or tool belt, embroidered with their name or a witty phrase related to their passion for furniture renovation. This practical and thoughtful gift will make them feel special every time they wear it.

7. Vintage Hardware Collection: Help your friend enhance their finished pieces with a collection of vintage knobs, handles, or hinges. These unique and antique hardware pieces can add character and charm to their renovated furniture.

8. Gift Card to a Local Hardware Store or Specialty Shop: Sometimes, the best gift is the freedom to choose. A gift card to a hardware store or a specialty shop that carries furniture renovation supplies will allow your friend to pick exactly what they need for their next project.

9. Inspirational Books: Find books about furniture refurbishing, upcycling, and DIY projects that can provide your friend with fresh ideas and inspiration. Some popular titles include "Furniture Makeovers" by Barb Blair or "Repurposed: New Uses for Old Things" by Jennifer Rizzo.

10. Handmade Renovated Furniture Piece: If you have a knack for DIY, surprise your friend with a refurbished furniture piece that reflects their taste and style. This one-of-a-kind gift will show them how much you value their interest in furniture restoration.

Remember, the most important thing is to show your friend that you support and appreciate their passion for renovating old furniture. With any of these personalized gift ideas, you can be sure that your friend will feel loved and inspired on their birthday.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”