Meet Claire Bennett.
A former independent retail buyer who thinks the best gift should fit the person, the moment, and a real budget.
Why I made Christmas Gifs
I spent nine years buying stationery, home goods, and seasonal gifts for small shops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The best part was helping someone move from “I have no idea” to one gift that felt right.
I later edited a neighborhood magazine. Its holiday issue became the one friends kept on the kitchen counter. Christmas Gifs grew from that same wish: make gift search calmer, warmer, and more useful.
What matters in a gift
A good gift fits the person, the moment, and your real budget. I have a soft spot for handwritten notes, useful little luxuries, and plans that bring people together.
A little more about me
I live in Minneapolis with my husband, two school-age kids, and an old rescue beagle named June. I like handwritten notes, practical stocking stuffers, and gifts that bring people to the same table.
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