I want to give her something cool & meaningful to put in her store to give her peace, harmony & prosperity.  She is a single woman (29 years old) and this is her first business venture.  She is really excited & so am I.
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A large plant and/or tree.  A prism hanging in the door will capture light and transform it into a beautiful and colorful light show.
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Does she work for a company that is small?  Is it a business owned and operated by Christian people as their said values? \nHas she considered applying for the makeover show?  Is she open in talking with you about this often?  Do you go places and spend time in public with this person?  I bet your actions of not second guessing her and not allowing others to make comment or google eyes or at least not accepting the actions from others will confirm to her you care.  gosh, what a good friend.  \nEach person has a meaning and sometimes it takes caring people like yourself to show the person their meaning on this earth.  What is she good at?  Perhaps you could help her start a new hobby.   How about a surprise birthday party with those that do truely care for her.   Or you could have a co new years eve party.  It takes a strong person to lift another up that might show only sadness.  Wish I could do more for you but only offer these little thoughts.
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It sounds like he has everything he needs in terms of material items so if you are to go this route, perhaps something more thoughtful, personalized or original could be nice?  Try to think of some of his hobbies, interests, passions, places he enjoys going to and either be creative in making something or find a place offering items or services that can respond to his likings.  \n\nIf you are looking to buy something and are out of ideas, I included some links below that might be helpful.\n\nGood luck. :)
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Depends on what she is into.  Check out what she likes.  Does she collect anything?  Does she have a hobby?  Maybe you really like her but at 4 months I think buying jewelery is too personal too early.  It could say more than you are ready to say right now.\nBut buying movies, cds, or adding a trinket to her collection of something she likes is a cool no added statement route to take.  Maybe she has an alarm clock that is not working or a phone that keeps hanging up on her- you could buy her a new one and keep it light hearted.  :)
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You should definitely make her something!  That means more than anything you can buy.  One idea (ok, this is really girly of me, but whatev) would be to make her a picture frame and put a really nice picture of the two of you in it.  I'm doing this for my bf for Christmas.  Basically, I buy a cheap frame, cut out magazine pictures that are relevant to our relationship (i.e. he likes politics, so i've got a little donkey), and then decoupage (special glue) them onto the frame in a sort of collage style.  It always turns out really nice, and they can tell you've put a lot of effort into it.
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Sound intelligent....Ask a question about where she bought something she's wearing because you have an aunt who would love it....
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Find out what she likes that would involve personal time.  Stuff is just stuff, but memories are much more valuable.  Does she like concerts, plays, or other special events?  If so, get tickets, and make a day of it.  You can "story-board" this upcoming day in a creative way (like on a poster board that depicts the various events or has paraphernalia pasted to it), and then wrap it up.  You have to wrap it . . . it's much more fun to unwrap something at Christmas, even if it's a promise for February.  At any rate, be personal, invest yourself, and she'll love it.
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Flowers and something beautiful for her house that shows your personal touch - a piece of art that you make would be ideal. She will be overwhelmed by your spirit of love if it is something you create.
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Tell her what you expect and that feelings and family can't come into it when you're talking about running a business.  If she's not willing to work it your way when you're the one doing 99% of the footwork, offer to help her start her own business/paypal account/website and split the business.  Tell her she'd probably do better on her own anyway because since you have the majority of items in the "shop" her stuff may be getting overlooked.  You can offer to put links up on your website for her website and stuff like that to help her get started.  Good luck!!  I know how hard telling family to get lost (or anything similar) is really hard. :)
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I feel the same way about my mom!  She and I are like and we both like clothes.  My mom's favorite store is Chico's (upscale clothing for women).  I like giving gifts she really like or want.  I try to pay close attention for subtle hints or just in general what she like or is into at the time.  I always give her a second gift whether it is some type of gift basket that "I MAKE" of her favorite things (a special personal touch) -- candles, lotions, perfume, a framed picture of my children, tickets to the movies, etc.  The basket is a mixture of different things she like.
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The customary notion would be to get her something she likes with a certain immediacy, like a gift certificate.  That is quaint.  To give a gift certificate or money, however, it won't be remembered years from now.\n\nOn the other hand, I believe that the best gift on the occasion of one's grauation is something lasting and memorable, and when she looks at it years from now, she will allways be reminded of the landmark occasion and of who gave it to her.  I also believe in giving very unique gifts.\n\nIn your city, do you have those companies that can take a 3D image of a person, and then carve it into a glass cube?  Here in Las Vegas, they are all over the place, particularly at shopping malls and casino resorts.  When one of my oldest friends visited here two years ago, she and I went and had a portrait of the two of us done.  We received a discount for having two made, so now we each have one to remind us of our 36-year friendship.  Our cubes cost about $120 for two.  O don't know your area, so I can't say for sure if it is available.  My thought was to borrow someone's cap and gown (unless she has hers already), and to roll up a tube and tie a ribbon around it.  Take her, along with these props, to have a beautiful portrait of herself done in a glass cube to commemorate her graduation.  Have a second one made to give to her parents.  This would be a wonderful, desirable, and unique gift!\n\nAlso, there are companies who will work from a photograph, without the subject needing to be present!  Have a headshot photo taken of her like a graduate, and send that in to be etched onto glass.  I was able to locate a mail order company in Pennsylvania that does this work.  With them, you can even add a special date or signature.  The cost is $99 for the first piece, and $19 for each duplicate:\n\nhttp://www.photo-etched.com/\n\n\nI also located a company that will do the laser portrait etching into a cube from your photograph!!!  (Wish we had that when my friend's sister was here.  I may do that with a photo of my mother, sister, and myself!)  The company is in Orlando, FL, and they also sell the lighted bases seperately:\n\nhttp://www.laserthis.com/3dHead.htm\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\nI know that you'd like to have the gift immediately, but if you'd like to give her one of these just do this.  Order the gift, and at the party, present her with a hand-made certificate (or one that you create off the computer) for a very unique and personalized gift from you, which is on order!  (If this doesn't help you now, perhaps you'll take advantage of it in the future, or someone else looking for a unique gift will enjoy it.)\n\nBest wishes!
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Well why didn't you ask her if she had anything in mind a few weeks ago? since its too late to ask if she has had her eye on something then get her a necklace or earings or something like that. Remember, even if you get her a crappy gift you can make up for it with a nice card to go with it.\n\nHas she hinted on anything at the mall or something like that?
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Usually we eat out! This time however I'm thinking of doing something I came across in LHG.com, and Oprah! Get some printed coupons for her from all of us! She could redeem it during the entire weekend! Fun things like, getting breakfast in bed, us doing the chores, getting to see her favorite movie, a special time for hugs, flowers, and so on!
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Go to Super Kmart ( i swear they have good jewelry for very low prices) and get her a frienship locket or ring. Maybe get her a charm braclet and later on you could get a friendship charm to go with it when you have more cash. Whatever you get your friend im sure will love it. I think these are perfect gifts for best friends and trust me Kmart is the way to go. Just check it out you will be surprised.
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i like the bracelet or necklace idea. also you may want to get them like a gift card to a running store or something..
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The very best gift giving ideas I've come up with came from www.thinkthoughtful.com.\nI always try to do something personal, but I'm not creative! I guess a painted rock isn't romantic...my husband loves tools. I thought this was horrible-I wouldn't want kitchen appliances, why would I give tools?! He told me that Home Depot is for him what the jewelry store is for me. It makes his heart sing!! So, I go with that and he is like a little boy on Christmas morning. It's about what makes it wonderful for that other person. Good luck and have fun!
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Give her credit on the website, with a link to her website, so that people who like the design will be able to contact and hire her.\nOr... when her birthday comes around, get her a real nice present. Or.... help her out with something she needs help with.