13 Irresistible Ways to Gift & Collect Mini Originals (Only Available Until Christmas!)
- Drica Lobo
- Nov 13
- 4 min read
Hey, hello there, friend…
If you’ve been following my 60-Day Painting Challenge on social media, you already know: this project has taken over my entire creative world, in the best way possible.
The more I paint, the more ideas I have. And honestly? I cannot stop imagining all the beautiful ways you can bring these minis into your life (or into someone else’s).
So here they are: 13 unique, meaningful, absolutely irresistible ways to gift or collect my mini originals…all available only until Christmas. Let’s dive in.
1. The “Once-a-Year Gift” for Your Host
Show up to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah gathering, Christmas dinner, or any holiday meeting with a mini original instead of wine (well, maybe both). Break the predictable pattern. Surprise everyone. Become instantly magnetic. When these minis sell out by Christmas… that’s it. Your host gets a timeless piece from a limited run that will never be recreated, not next season, not next year.
2. Build a Custom Large Artwork (Only Possible
Right Now)
Choose multiple minis from the challenge and frame them together as one stunning statement piece. You get to curate your own masterpiece, and trust me, it becomes the ultimate conversation starter in your home.
This option exists ONLY while the minis are available .After Christmas, the chance to build your own large original disappears. (If you need help choosing the perfect set, please reach out. I’d love to guide you.)
See examples in the gallery below. PS. These ideas are simply examples to spark your imagination. You can mix, match, and adjust proportions or quantities however you wish, everything can be tailored to your space and your vision. The possibilities are endless!
3. “Employee Appreciation” That Feels Deeply Meaningful
A few years ago, a company gifted my 12"x12" originals to their entire team (around 10), and it transformed the whole moment. People felt genuinely seen, appreciated, and celebrated. A mini original is intentional, rare, and beautifully thoughtful. Perfect for end-of-year gratitude gifts before they sell out.
4. Holiday Stockings With a Showstopper Inside
A 6”x6” original tucked into a stocking??That’s a WOW moment no one sees coming.
And because these minis are limited, the gift feels instantly more special. Plus, every single one comes in a gorgeous gift box ready, ready to wrap.
5. The “California in a Box” Gift for Out-of-State Friends
Know someone who misses the ocean, the sunsets, or the West Coast glow?
Send them a mini, a small California portal to brighten their home. Perfect for homesickness, nostalgia, or simply spreading coastal beauty across the world.
6. Create a “Gallery Wall”
Collect multiple minis and hang them together for the season. It becomes a vibrant installation, full of joy, and a story of your favorite colors. You can pick and choose, and that’s what makes the display even more special.
7. A Gift That Makes You the Most Interesting Guest
Walk into any home with a mini original in hand and just watch what happens.
People will ask:“Where did you get this?” And you get to say: “It’s from my favorite artist in Hermosa Beach. She’s doing this incredible challenge where she paints one mini every single day , each one a snapshot of her energy, her mood, and her life that day. It feels like owning a little piece of her story.”
Instant social capital. Instant charm.
8. Give Someone Their First Piece of Original Art
There’s something magical about gifting someone their first original artwork, or you can teach a kid/teen about art collecting. It’s an initiation into beauty, creativity, and meaning. These minis are the easiest, most accessible way to open that door before they’re gone.
9. A Thoughtful Gift for Someone You Want to Impress
New client, mentor, or someone who deeply inspired you this year? A mini original feels curated, elegant, and rare, a gift with weight. Perfect for nurturing relationships that matter.
10. Build a “Choose Your Emotion” Trio
Pick 3 minis that represent the feelings you want more of in the new year: calm, joy, clarity, adventure, expansion, love. Hang them together as a personal intention-setting ritual. Available only in this drop, and only this season.
11. The Most Elevated Secret Santa Gift
Original art for Secret Santa? Yes. You automatically win. It’s unique, thoughtful, meaningful, nobody else will show up with anything remotely close.
12. Teacher Gifts (The Unexpected, Cherished Version)
Teachers receive a lot of gifts that… don’t last. A mini original brightens their classroom or home and becomes the one they’ll remember. The favorite gift of the year, guaranteed.
13. The “Future You Will Thank You” Collector Move
Choose your favorite minis now, before Christmas, and start your collection. Future you will look back and say: “That was the year I committed to living more creatively.”
This moment, these paintings, are available only once.
Can't wait to see what's your favorite way you'll be gifting this year. Let me know in the comments.
Color Your Life!
Love, Drica
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