Perfect gifts have seven characteristics in common says gift-giving expert Sherri Athay in her book “Present Perfect: Unforgettable Gifts for Every Occasion.” The perfect gift, Athay advises, is appropriate, perceptive, selfless, generous, indulgent, surprising and evocative.

If one applies those standards to any gift-giving effort, it should be possible to come up with a satisfying gift even for recipients who seem to already possess everything they could need or want.

Here are some ideas for what to give the person who seemingly “has everything.”

Let them Eat Cake . . . or Beef

Food, a wise man once said, is the most personal of gifts. It appears Americans embrace this idea; in the past few years food gifting has risen 56 percent, MarketResearch.com reports. Food falls under three of the most popular and fast-growing gift-giving categories – indulgent gifts, gifts that can be shared and gifts that are sure to please.

Once limited to a box of chocolates or a bottle of nice wine, the specialty food segment has boomed with choices in recent years. It’s now possible to give everything from hand-dipped truffles imported from France to premium dry-aged Angus steaks. And while you may not be sure of a gift recipient’s favorite color, chances are you have an idea of what kind of food he or she enjoys.

Bringing it Home

The real estate downturn has more Americans than ever focusing on improving the homes they already own, rather than trying to move up to a bigger, better one. Any gift that enhances the recipient’s enjoyment of his home – not to mention the home’s value – is sure to please.

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Home-related gifts can be practical and economical, like a summer’s worth of services from a lawn-care specialist, to the luxurious, such as custom-made drapery. Wall murals, in particular, are proving popular both with homeowners and interior designers. Easy-to-install wallpaper murals offer a wide range of mood-creating scenes, from a Tuscan villa for the kitchen to the view from home plate for a sports fan’s bedroom. At www.muralsyourway.com, you’ll find a wealth of options, including the ability to have the company custom make a mural from your photographs.

Experience the Spirit

It’s been said that while material gifts may end up collecting dust in a closet, one who receives the gift of a special experience will revisit the memories of that experience for years to come. Giving an experience allows the giver to tailor the gift to the interests of the recipient while still staying within the giver’s budget.
You can conceive an experience for virtually any interest. The photo of the 18th green of Pebble Beach in your boss’s office may be a good indication he would appreciate a golf pass. That friend who makes regular trips to the spa might enjoy them even more if you went with her and shared the experience. Your lawn-and-landscaping obsessed spouse might love a gardening class at the local home improvement store or garden center.

With a little creativity and these ideas to work from, you’ll be able to cross “the person who has everything” off your gift-giving list early this year. Now all you have to worry about is what to give your mother-in-law.

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