By Carolina & Cecilia, the sisters behind Hunted + Co.
The best gifts for someone who is hard to buy for are considered, unexpected objects they wouldn't think to buy themselves: a small luxury, a beautifully made everyday item, or a design-led piece for their home. Think a silk eye mask, a sculptural table lamp, a long-burning candle or a chic travel set. The trick is to choose something specific and quietly indulgent rather than practical or obvious.
We all have one. The person who says they don't need anything, buys what they want the moment they want it, or simply has impeccable taste that feels impossible to match. This edit is for them. Each piece has been chosen by us, two Sydney-based sisters, for that rare quality of feeling both unexpected and exactly right. No guesswork, no filler. Just beautiful things for the people who already seem to have everything, with prices starting at $49.95 and free shipping on Australia-wide orders over $120.
Prefer to have the thinking done for you? Explore our ready-to-give gift sets.
How to choose a gift for someone who has everything
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Silk Spa Eye Mask in Moonstone Grey
$49.95The thoughtful entry point. Pure silk in a soft moonstone grey, it's the kind of small luxury most people won't buy for themselves, which is exactly what makes it land. Ideal for the friend who runs on little sleep and deserves better rest.
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Fox & Leo Leather Glasses Case in Tan
$89.95For the person who has the glasses but never the case to match. Hand-finished tan leather that ages beautifully, it's a quietly practical gift that feels far more considered than its size suggests.
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A Heart Set in Ink: The Writer's Collection
$115A complete stationery gift set for anyone who still loves the feel of pen on paper. The monochrome notebook, leather pencil case and patterned pen make it a ready-to-give edit for the list-maker, the journaller or the creative who's hard to read.
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Scented Space Gift Bag: The Living Collection
$145An aromatherapy diffuser and essential oils, presented in a striped keepsake bag. For the person whose home always feels calm and considered, this gives them a new way to set the mood, no wrapping required.
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Hutwoods Wood Sage & Sea Salt Candle, Extra Large
$171Over 200 hours of burn time in a brushed black vessel that looks like an object, not a candle. A generous, design-led gift for the host, the home-lover, or anyone whose shelves are already beautifully styled.
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Luxe Wanderer: The Chic Travel Gift Set
$199A metallic leather tote, sleep mask and travel pouches for the frequent flyer who seems to own everything already. It earns its place by being genuinely useful and undeniably chic: the gift they'll actually pack.
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Bolzano Modern Silver Table Lamp
$229Sculptural designer lighting in polished silver that works on a bedside, desk or console. For the person with an eye for interiors, it's a piece they'll notice and a gift that quietly signals you understand their taste.
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Sustainable Diamante Black + White Blanket
$260Handcrafted and sustainably made, with a bold monochrome pattern that doubles as a styling piece. For the hard-to-buy-for friend who has the sofa, the cushions and the throw, this is the one they didn't know was missing.
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Inspired by Donna Summers Black Faded Sunglasses
$290Retro, disco-glam frames with real presence. The investment gift for the person whose style is impossible to second-guess, because the right pair of sunglasses is personal, confident and never boring.
How to choose a gift for someone who has everything
When someone is hard to buy for, the instinct is to go practical. Resist it. The people who have everything rarely want for the useful; what they don't buy is the small indulgence. Lead with quality over quantity, choose something they'd never justify buying for themselves, and let presentation do some of the work, a beautifully wrapped single object often lands better than a bundle. When in doubt, a candle, a silk accessory or a design-led piece for the home is almost always welcome.
Shopping for clients, staff or event gifts? Our Corporate Gifting service makes it easy. Looking for inspiration? Head to The Sister Edit, our Blog, for gift ideas, trends and curated favourites.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for someone who is hard to buy for?
A good gift for someone hard to buy for is a considered, unexpected object they wouldn't buy themselves, such as a silk eye mask, a long-burning candle, a sculptural table lamp or a chic travel set. Choose something specific and quietly luxurious rather than practical, and let the presentation feel special.
What do you get someone who has everything?
For the person who has everything, focus on small luxuries and design-led pieces rather than useful items. A beautifully made candle, a silk accessory, a statement homewares piece or a curated gift set works well, because these are things they enjoy but rarely buy for themselves.
What is a good gift budget for a hard-to-buy-for person?
There's no single right number, but a considered gift in the $50 to $150 range suits most occasions, while $200 and above suits milestone moments or a shared gift. Our edit spans $49.95 to $290 so there's a considered option at every budget.
Can I have the gift sent directly to the recipient?
Yes. Every piece in this edit can be gift-wrapped and shipped directly to the recipient anywhere in Australia, with free shipping on orders over $120. Just add your message at checkout.
Do you offer gift wrapping?
Yes. Gift wrapping is available on every item, and it's complimentary on orders over $100.
Still not sure? That's what we're here for. Every piece in this edit can be gift-wrapped and sent directly to the recipient, and our gift sets take the thinking out of it entirely, making them ideal for people who are difficult to buy for.. Take your time. This is the art of considered gifting.
