The holidays are fast approaching, and- let’s be honest- we’re still scrambling to find gifts for friends and family. However, just because a gift is last-minute doesn’t mean it has to be impersonal and dull. Especially if you’re shopping for someone who loves the lake, there are plenty of fun, celebratory presents that they’ll love. So, if you’re shopping in a pinch and aren’t sure what to do, check out this list of lake-inspired gifts!
Motion-activated, Singing Big Mouth Billy Bass
Over its many years of popularity, a Big Mouth Billy Bass mounted on the wall is now a staple of lake houses. And no, we’re not talking about a regular taxidermied fish. This entertaining vacation home accessory sings and moves its head when you press a red button at the bottom of the wall mount. Billy sings Bob Marley’s iconic hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” and Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” As you introduce each lake house guest to this singing sensation, the fun doesn’t end!
“This House Runs on Lake Time” Clock
In our daily lives, we’re continually keeping an eye on the time, trying to meet deadlines, and generally attempting to be productive. But being on the lake presents a rare opportunity to throw time out the window and relax. These “This House Runs on Lake Time” clocks reflect this laid-back lifestyle through home decor. Instead of the traditional analog clock, the numbers are discarded, reminding everyone at home to step back and enjoy the lake. With this lake-inspired gift, charm takes precedence over functionality.
Lake Themed Ornaments
If your gift recipient typically puts up a Holiday tree every year, they’ll love a lake-themed ornament. The best part about this gift is that you can customize it to fit their personality. Does your lake-dwelling friend have a sense of humor and enjoy slightly cheesy, fundecor? If so, they’d love this ornament featuring Santa and his reindeer enjoying drinks on a pontoon boat. Or, if your gift recipient prefers something unique and one-of-a-kind, this stained-glass-style ornament features a lakeside landscape.
Lake Flag with Personalized Location Coordinates
Your lake-dwelling friends will love this adorable gift from Zazzle to hang on their front porch. If your gift-planning isn’t too last-minute, you can even customize the flag with the coordinates of their lake house to add a personal touch. The striped design features a paddle insignia, evoking a classic, nautical look perfect for the lake. You can also print this same design onto a pillow, keychain, or koozie. Whichever gift you think will suit your lake-loving friend best!
Lake House Guest Book
Whether you have time to personalize it or not, your friend will appreciate a guest book for their lake house. It’s much more than just a coffee table book — it’s a chronicle of notes from anyone who’s enjoyed the home. Your friend will enjoy looking back on everyone’s messages (including yours) for years to come. Depending on your friend’s style, you can choose a sleek book with a textbook cover or a more casual spiral notebook. To make the gift more complete, include a nice pen or a set of fun, colorful pens like Muji. This way, guests will have their designated writing utensils to showcase their personal style.
We hope these lake-inspired gifts help your holiday shopping process this year!
This article was originally published on December 10, 2020.