A Little Something to Say Thank You

Every November there comes a tiny meltdown. You’re stood at the door, holding a bottle of wine that you used last year.

The wine is fine. Nobody’s complaining. But it’s gone by Friday, and the person who spent two days cooking for twenty people deserves something that sticks around a little longer.

Whilst thank you gifts should be small, they should still be thoughtful. After your Thanksgiving dinner and all the thanks you get until Christmas morning, the best gifts will all say the same thing.

A book nook can say that. It’s a miniature scene built by hand from a box of pre-cut pieces, and it ends up on a shelf where it glows. It isn’t food, it isn’t a candle, and it won’t be gone by Friday.

For the Host Who Did Everything

They probably don’t want another thing to put away. Instead go for a small, pretty gift that doesn’t require any effort. Maybe just a lovely evening to enjoy.

The Ikseon-dong Hanok Bakery would be perfect if your host is the main meal provider. This soft lit bakery in Seoul has wooden windows, and is a great starter model with only 169 pieces. It’s one of our most popular kits so you can’t go wrong.

If they’re constantly filling your glass then Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai would be perfect. This includes Tokyo’s smallest bars and glowing lanterns. Both have a secret cat somewhere inside so you can play a little game after clearing up.

Ikseon-dong Hanok Bakery · Omoide Yokocho · Golden Gai

For the Family Who Always Turn Up

This can be tricky. Your in-laws who always host, your parents who say not to get them anything and your sibling who drove for 4 hours!

If you have parents or in-laws who enjoy a relaxing evening then the Forest Cottage would be great. This is a starter model with 245 pieces. This includes a glowing lake hidden in the moss and a rope bridge over the forest path. If you have a traveller in your family then the Bukchon Hanok Village is perfect. Curved hanok roofs, a stone path and the skyline of Seoul. There’s a ginger cat walking across the roof too. Finally, if you have someone who loves cats and books then the Cats Crossing would be perfect. This is a secret forest book shop with 3 cats walking around.

Forest Cottage · Bukchon Hanok Village · Cats Crossing

All of our kits are recommended for age 10+. Another idea would be to give your grandparent a kit and get your grandchild to build it with them. This way you’re thanking them but giving 2 people a lovely afternoon together.

For someone who deserves a larger thank you the Eternal Midnight Paris is perfect. This includes a secret jazz club with a carved Eiffel Tower shining through the window. This is an intermediate model and a limited edition festive release so if they’ve done something really kind for you this would be perfect.

Eternal Midnight Paris

For the Friend Who Popped In

Maybe they helped you move, picked up the phone at 11pm or brought round some soup. They didn’t expect thanks!

Thanking a friend should be a personal gift. Think about what type of world they would choose. Kowloon Walled City 2049 would be perfect for a friend who loves staying up late. They’ll love the glowing neon cyberpunk city. Kyoto Gion would be perfect for your chatty friend who always talks about Japan. There are glowing lanterns and a secret cat. Mars Revelation 62 would be perfect for your dreamer friend. This includes a glowing settlement on the Red Planet.

Add a handwritten note inside the box and you’ve got the perfect gift.

Kowloon Walled City 2049 · Kyoto Gion · Mars Revelation 62

Choosing the Right One

You don’t need to know everything about them. Just ask yourself 2 questions.

What do they love? If they love a place, story, sound or feeling then there will be a world to match. How much time do they have? If they’re busy then a starter kit that can be completed in a couple of hours would be best. If they have some free time then a longer build would be better.

Feeling thankful is easy but showing it can be tricky. With a little glowing world on their shelf they’ll be shown every day.

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