My name is Reagan and I am a Senior Writer at Vimeo. In the spirit of the holidays, I put together a collection of the most unique holiday gifts you could get for just about anyone on your list – all sourced from Vimeo customers. Oh yeah, did you know we offer video hosting, management, sharing, and AI services to businesses of all sizes now? Consider this silly little guide my kind gesture to some of the small but mighty businesses that keep our lights on.
I decided to start off strong with a Bid13 Storage Unit. What better way to show your sweetie you care than by buying them a storage unit, sight-unseen. Will it leave you out a couple hundred dollars with some bent vinyls, sweaters covered in mothballs, cremated remains (not kidding), and faded photos? Maybe. BUT last time I checked they still haven’t found the Holy Grail. I’ve spent hours on this website researching the found contents of purchases past. You’d be amazed at what $26 dollars can get you.
Next up, Bonsai Mirai. Although the actual trees are all sold out – and with prices ranging from $1,800 to $20k, this is for a specific clientele anyway – you can still head to their website to purchase tools, tree stands, and gift cards, which can be put towards their Vimeo-powered, online video academy. I am fortunate to have seen not one but two bonsai exhibits in my lifetime, one at the US National Arboretum and the other at the Denver Botanical Gardens, and these trees are so much more intricate and beautiful than you could ever imagine. Plus their beginner video series costs less than a fraction of what our competitors are asking for per month.
Climate change conversations aside, it’s been getting chillier and chillier here in the tri-state area. Pause. Is that a localized term? Do you know where I am? No? Good. Anyway, the days are getting shorter here in [REDACTED] and that can only mean one thing… snow, which means another thing: dogs dressed for snow. While it’s out of character for me to support dog attire, I can’t knock the innovation that is “dog suspenders,” brought to you by Canada Pooch. I’m sure there are situations and locations where dog suspenders are needed, such as perhaps Canada, though I’d bet money one of those other locations is Manhattan, NY. Slay that sleigh Rudolph!
Before we shift to a warmer climate, I’m considering gifting my mother one of these HeatTrak Melting Pads, because she is an angel and angels don’t shovel snow. They make imprints in it. Also not to bring down the ~ vibes ~ but a lot of elderly people have heart attacks while shoveling snow because of the strain. It’s true.
Ok on to greener holiday pastures! If you’re looking to treat someone that wouldn’t step foot outside the minute it drops below 50℉. I’m your she/they. FUNBOY inflatables might be the only company out there making people happy with the promise of leaving them high and dry. They sell chic-looking pool floats for $40+ that teenage me and my friends would have absolutely destroyed within minutes of inflating them. How, you ask? We used to jump off the roof of the garage into my pool, until my snitch neighbors called my mom because they were “concerned for our safety.” Whatever. Get one for the aesthetic queen, soon-to-be bride, or trustworthy teen in your life.
Inflatables not enough for your warm-weather festivities? Well how about some good ole fashioned fireworks from Fireworks Over America. While I’m legally obligated to tell you that fireworks are banned in many states and they could also blind/maim/kill you… who doesn’t love ‘em! I’d like to offer a special shout out to my employer, Vimeo, for providing Fireworks Over America with the perfect platform to meticulously film and display each one of their fireworks, so you know exactly what show you’re getting with each product – as there are few greater disappointments than a dud firework. If you do plan to put some of these bad boys under the tree, might I suggest away from any hot bulbs.
Oh, you have the world’s best dad? Prove it. Buy him a $10k indoor golf simulator.
Or perhaps your dad (or any man, or woman, in your life) is less pastel and more camo? You’re in luck, as this gift guide also features Slayer Calls fowl and elk calls. While I, personally, consider myself a bird watcher not a hunter, I respect those who kill and eat their prey. Not ready for your hunting debut? Slayer also offers a wonderful video school to help you learn the calls of the wild. If not for the hunter in your life, perhaps you can empower your vegan activist friend to perfect the art of meddling.
If elk and duck calls don’t speak to you, how about a bit of peacocking? Because if you aren’t wearing coordinated Glinda and Elphaba outfits with your bestie on New Year’s Eve, what are you even doing? Mimic the majesty that has been the Wicked press tour with some looks from Ladivine. Here are my favorite coordinated fits for the witches in your life:
Some more fashion for you: did you know that vintage Dooney & Bourke is having a moment? While I don’t know if that carries over to modern Dooney & Bourke, all that is modern will one day be vintage. So by that logic, you should stock up. They’re also doing the pickleball swag in a way I have not yet seen, though it remains undetermined whether that’s innovation on their part, or not being the right audience on mine. That being said, it’s shaping up to be a very good Christmas for my Mother who, you guessed it, is a shot-caller pickle baller.
Speaking of baddies, you simply cannot deny how good Miss Bella Hadid has been looking in her cowgirl fits. And frankly, I’m just thankful for some horse girl representation. If you’re looking for an excuse to enter your own personal Yellowstone era, might I suggest a Stetson hat? Cowboy hats are timeless, cool, and go with looks from rugged to rhinestone. Giddyup!
In the spirit of holiday opulence, no gift guide would be complete without the inclusion of the Chrome Hearts Baccarat collection. I would love a martini from one of those exquisite glasses. Actually, I’ll take two: Kettle One, ice cold and dirty, hold the vermouth. Oh and a pair of martini glasses as well.
I’m not sure if you’re aware, but being the funniest person in the entire company can be pretty taxing. Combine that with the breakneck speed with which 2024 has come and gone, and yours truly is a little stressed. Unfortunately for you all, it’s written all over my face. So, my final addition to this gift guide is the humble Hero Pimple Patch. I have Christmas parties to attend, babies to kiss, and presents to exchange; plus that coquito ain’t gonna drink itself. These patches are doing God’s work… and isn’t that what the season’s about after all?
That’s all I’ve got for this year! I hope you had as much fun reading as I did highlighting some of the cool and quirky companies that use Vimeo to help run their businesses. Rest assured, this was NOT a Tide ad.
If after reading this, you’re still feeling like you don’t know what to get that special someone (to which I would be gobsmacked) how about a movie night featuring their favorite genre of films, all sourced from Vimeo. It’s original, customizable, and completely free. Plus, who knows, in a couple years from now you could see those indie filmmakers at the Academy Awards accepting the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director(s), Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Score, and Best Costume Design.
