A Gift Guide For The Introvert In Your Life

Because the introverts need love too.

There’s an old joke that says introverts make the best friends—they cancel plans so you don’t have to. 

And it's true. Me? I adore a cancelled plan. An impromptu lazy day. An unexpected evening spent with a book, a blanket, and zero obligations. It’s not about avoiding people—it’s about savouring the quiet moments that feel like a gift in themselves. 

And when it comes to gifting for the introvert in your life, the best presents do just that: celebrate their love of calm, comfort, and solitude.

So here are the things I think (as an introvert) that your favourite introvert would love this year.

Because let’s be honest: they deserve all the quiet love in the world.

Next Memory Pink Neroli Laundry Wash

It’s a little known fact that all introverts love doing the laundry. Something about taking dirty things and making them clean again. So satisfying. And if you want to make your laundry-loving-introvert even happier, give them something that serves their innate desires—to be loved without having to say a word. And that starts with beautiful smelling clothes. 

I stumbled across NEXT MEMORY ATELIER a little while ago and I have quickly become obsessed. They don’t just make laundry scent. They’re a whole world of luxury scents (and most recently they’ve added tea to the range—and to be honest I’m considering buying simply for that gold canister alone). 

The Plotline© Journal

Of course, The Plotline© Journal goes without saying. Introverts adore being alone with their thoughts—it’s where they come alive, untangling the noise of the day and crafting it into something meaningful. This journal isn’t just a place to jot things down; it’s a space to screenwrite your day, to reframe the mundane into something extraordinary. 

This is for the introvert who loves to process, reflect, and dream, Pair it with their favourite pen, and you’ve given them hours of quiet joy, one word at a time.

Hunter Candles Shitake Candle

All introverts love candles. They love the romance of dimming the lights, putting ‘Rumours’ on the LP machine and striking a match. This is a forever truth and you’ll never go wrong with encouraging this behaviour. 

This year we’re shopping small boutique Australian candle brands. Ones that bring the luxury and cool factor but also have that little extra magic of knowing that there’s a human being on the other side of the store, excited that you’ve purchase from them. 

I’ve been following Hunter candles for years and watched their evolution. I think they used to make their candle vessels out of repurposed wine bottles (which was so cool) but I love where they’ve taken the brand now. They truly evoke the feeling of Sydney’s cool inner west creative warehouse scene culture.

Matilda & Goad Brass Match Box

Nobody smokes anymore but that doesn’t mean we can’t revel in stylish smoking-adjacent accessories. Enter this Matilda & Goad brass match box which is just *chefs kiss* for the introverts coffee table accoutrements. And if they’re a genuine introvert, you KNOW they’ve got a little space set aside on their cluster of cool vintage matches. And if not, this will encourage them to start their collection.

Ouai Chill Pill Bath Bombs

Sylvia Plath, Queen of the Introverts, famously said, “I never feel so much myself as when I’m in a hot bath.” And honestly, same. There’s something transformative about that quiet cocoon of warmth and stillness—a rare moment when the world falls away, and you’re left with nothing but your thoughts and the sound of the water. 

Now, imagine Sylvia dropping one of Ouai’s Chill Pill bath bombs—jojoba oil, hemp seed, and all—into her tub. She wouldn’t just feel like herself; she’d quantum shapeshift into her truest spiritual form, transcending the mundane and becoming one with her introverted essence. Add these to their self-care rituals, and you’ve given your introvert the gift of a cosmic reset.

A Subscription To The New Yorker

We can’t all be Fran Leibovitz but something we can be is well-read. And that’s where The New Yorker comes in—a subscription that’s less about staying up-to-date and more about diving deep. It’s the ultimate gift for an introvert who craves quiet afternoons lost in sharp observations, elegant prose, and the occasional laugh-out-loud (or, let's be honest, slightly confusing cartoon). 

Every issue feels like a conversation with a brilliant friend who never interrupts. Pair it with a cozy chair and a cup of tea, and you’ve given them the perfect excuse to unplug, unwind, and immerse themselves in a world of ideas.

PLAConcept Concrete Geometric Chess Set

Do I know how to play chess? No. Does it matter? When your chess set looks this good—not at all. 

If your introvert doesn’t know how to play either? Fear not, more than likely they’ll relish in the opportunity to devour YouTube videos on how to play and they might even ask you to practise with them. A WIN for all.

SIDIA Hand Cream

Who doesn’t love a hand cream that feels as indulgent as it is functional? SIDIA’s rich, velvety formula is practically a ritual in itself—perfect for those moments when an introvert needs a pause from the day (or just something to do with their hands).

Favourite Daughter Baseball Cap

Sometimes, introverts need a little armour to navigate the outside world—and this cap delivers exactly that, with a side of wit. Embroidered with Favourite Daughter in clean, understated script, it’s perfect for low-key grocery runs, lazy park afternoons, or just signalling their rightful place as the MVP of the family (even if they’d never say it out loud). It’s the kind of gift that says, “I see you,” without requiring a grand declaration—exactly what an introvert loves.

Hope this helps, if you need me I’ll be online learning how to play chess.

xox Meghan