Great Vera gifts?

[bubbletea]

Hello! What Vera gifts have you given with success to Vera newbies or maybe people without Vera in their lives? I'm getting started on Christmas (I always start in August) and looking at gifts for my bridal party too. What pieces would you recommend as gifts?

I'm uncertain because I tried to give my mom what I thought was a nice Vera gift a few years ago (a large Tic Tac tote in Kensington with a few accessories) and she's never used it! I think it was pattern overload for her ;D So what would you suggest for someone who is not an avid collector? For my wedding, I'm going to need 8+ smaller gifts in Hello Dahlia, but for Christmas, any and all recommendations are welcome!

[lcovac]

This is a great topic. I want to start my mom a collection, but I have no idea where to start! I was thinking an Angle Tote and Turn Lock wallet, based on the purse size and wallets she carries now, BUT I just don't know because it is a lot of money for her to pretend to like, then never use! I have asked her numerous times what patterns she likes (especially if we see one out shopping somewhere - because they always look different in person that on the computer) but she will like one this time, but next time not like it because someone she doesn't like has that pattern! Ugh!

So maybe I should start with something smaller with some accessories and slowly introduce her to Vera instead of going for the big items right away...so I too would welcome input and suggestions from others!