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    28 Elegant Gifts For The Minimalist In Your Life

    Pared-down gifts for people who like to keep it simple.

    1. A subtle brooch of two hands formed with a single brass line.

    2. A cuddly blanket for when they want to get off the grid for a while and relax.

    3. A simple black matte phone case with a heart around the camera lens.

    4. An industrial-looking desk lamp to give to a hard worker who likes to burn the midnight oil.

    5. A pared-down cuckoo clock that's amusingly cat-powered.

    6. An invisible bookshelf for the ultimate minimalist look.

    7. A deck of playing cards lacking any unnecessary flourishes or design.

    8. A contemporary keyring for keeping their straightforward style on lock.

    9. A handmade stoneware pitcher capable of keeping beverages warm or cold for longer than your average pitcher, and looking damn good while doing it.

    10. A sleek faux-leather backpack so they can be the coolest kid in school, even if they don't go to school.

    11. A pair of black matte shot glasses for turning drinking into an art form.

    12. An elegant, two-tiered catch-all so they can properly display their keys and loose change.

    13. A pack of highball glasses with grid designs that will match any kitchen theme.

    14. A summery ceramic brooch duo so you can say "orange you glad you have me as a friend?"

    15. A pair of lovely ear jackets for keeping your friend's ears stylish, if not warm.

    16. A set of delicate hair clips shaped like a circle, moon, triangle, and lips.

    17. A slender candle holder they'll want to proudly display.

    18. A simple ring with a metal bar across the top for people who hate anything too flashy.

    19. A polished coffee pot from Japan made of wood and enamel-covered steel.

    20. A Coco Rose Luxe Hydration Trio gift box — three rose-scented skincare items with no-nonsense, monochrome labels.

    21. A unexpectedly flat ring that's anything but square.

    22. A pair of wall hangers made with walnut and beech wood for hanging a single item (because clutter is the enemy).

    23. A Bluetooth speaker in a transparent cube free of cumbersome wires so they can bring the music anywhere.

    24. A pair of geometric earrings that are a fun spin on classic hoops without getting too crazy.

    25. A wool rug with a simple but intimate design.

    26. A fancy foil-finish planter to give their plant a brassy makeover.

    27. A glass water bottle with a matte silicone sleeve to inspire them to stay hydrated.

    28. A wooden wall sconce so unassuming they'll almost forget it's there.

    29. A sleek tube of mascara and brow gel with no distracting patterns or designs.

    When you ask your minimalist friend where they hide all their clutter.

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