Whatever happens, someone is putting in Crown Royal whisky and I'm stealing it.

December 8, 2012 7:23 PM

I am looking for gift ideas for a Pollyanna gift exchange. The theme for the gift is "Royalty". The rules of the exchange allow various forms of trading so it doesn't have to be a gift targeted to any specific type of individual, just fit the theme. The participants are adults. Price range would be $25-$50.
posted by Drinky Die to shopping (10 answers total)

You can take your pick from a zillion Kate Middleton jewellery knock offs that are actually quite nice - here are some earrings, here's the engagement ring. Or, how about a corgi tote bag? Faux-ermine scarf? Or tea cup (which I totally now want, thanks.)

Do we have options outside of "royal" meaning monarchy? Because you know, depending on the crowd, this could be a super wide and very fun remit...
posted by DarlingBri at 7:45 PM on December 8, 2012 [1 favorite]

If you want to class it up a bit, buy a decent bottle of plonk and wrap it in this. They'll never see it coming.
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 7:50 PM on December 8, 2012

Creative interpretation of the theme is part of the fun, go wherever it takes you.
posted by Drinky Die at 7:53 PM on December 8, 2012

Royal crest, Legend of Zelda. Royal crown wax sealing kit. Royal typewriter coasters. Tiara soap set. Royal typewriter t-shirt. Etc.

And for the gift nobody wants, a Crown Royal liquor bottle lamp.
posted by DarlingBri at 8:26 PM on December 8, 2012 [2 favorites]

Tea pot with Pennyroyal Tea, or Earl Grey.
posted by backwards guitar at 8:29 PM on December 8, 2012

There's a wonderful card game called Royalty; it's similar to Scrabble. (If you play the word Royalty in the game, the rules state that all other players must stand in tribute!)
posted by Riverine at 8:31 PM on December 8, 2012 [2 favorites]

Dominion the card game or royal honey
posted by spunweb at 9:07 PM on December 8, 2012

Riffing on royalty = king: Elvis shades + lei + CDs/DVDs (I recommend Viva Las Vegas, Clambake, and Roustabout) + peanut butter/banana sandwich (Cadillac optional)
Or, y'know, Burger King gift certificates
posted by mochapickle at 10:12 PM on December 8, 2012 [1 favorite]

Fascinators. --Chaper versions here.

Royal family tea bags http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002K5VL3S

If you are in BC murchies has a tea named after many UK royals http://www.murchies.com/store/gift-boxes/tea-gift-ideas/royal-tea-gift-basket.html

(Apologies re links am on pod)
posted by chapps at 11:06 PM on December 8, 2012

Chocolates, gin in a flask, and a first aid kit.
posted by peagood at 5:48 AM on December 9, 2012 [3 favorites]