I need to find a unique gift that isn't too expensive for a business mentor/friend of mine. (I am on a budget, but it needs to be a quality gift all the same. I want to keep my gift at or below $100.) I don't know him very well, but I want to purchase a thoughtful, quality gift. I don't want to send a gift basket--I'm looking for something really useful, classy, and unique. The only website I can think to search is Red Envelope--I also looked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's online store. Have any of you gotten a really great and thoughtful gift from a business associate? Or have you bought a really great gift for one? Please tell me about it. About my recipient: He lives in NYC, is in his 50's, and is currently helping me develop my career. He is opening doors for me like no one else has before, so I need to thank him with a special gift.
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As an artist, I always lean towards recommending a one-of-a-kind small piece of practical artwork, or an original piece that you know he would like. I have seen some beautiful handmade moneyclips, inlaid knives, carved wooden or stone pens, etc. Or a small sculpture for his office, a framed painting or photo of a subject he likes. An object like that is likely to be treasured for what it is, and for the fact it came from you. Another great idea is an antique reference book, or antique print. I live in Hudson, NY, 2 hours north. The other day I saw some great prints for sale here in town, from artists who first came to America and documented the landscape. These sketches, watercolors, etc. woudl make great gifts! I also saw framed maps of early NYC settlements, historical photos, etc.
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