Wantist helps you give amazing gifts.
We’re here to change the way you approach gift-giving.
We love giving gifts! Almost as much as we love giving them, we love finding them, and wrapping them, and getting all excited before we give them.
It should never be a chore, make you grumpy, or make you sad. But we know that sometimes it can. That’s where we come in. All the parts that drive you crazy about finding the perfect gift—figuring out where to begin, searching the stores, knowing what’s hot, uncovering something unique and unexpected—let us do that part.
Curated Collection
Using our curated collection of gifts and our super simple search by person and type, you’ll save time and always find an amazing gift idea well-suited to who you’re shopping for.
We made Wantist for everyone who draws a blank when it comes time to give a gift. Your usual steps: browse the same old stores or get your google on and hope to find the needle in the haystack.
Our goal is for Wantist to be as insightful as a great salesperson. You say “I’m looking for something quirky for someone artistic,” and there you go—hand-picked quirky gifts for your artistic friend.
Gifting Tips, Tricks and More
In addition, we provide gift wrapping tips and DIY ideas for gifts you can make yourself. We give you advice about holidays and gift-giving faux pas you should avoid. We’re here to help you be an awesome gift-giver—every gift and any occasion. Most of all, we’re here to make giving gifts really fun!
Who?
Wantist is created by Brittany and Jacob Reiff. Brittany heads up the curation and publishing, while Jacob is responsible for all aspects of design and development. They cross pollinate often.
We also have a terrific team of contributors who share their ideas and expertise on the blog. They are the icing to our sweet sweet cupcake.
Check out our Team page for in-depth info on everybody making Wantist happen.
Watch Jacob talk about the ins and outs of creating the site in this interview with Meet the Startup, and for other behind-the-scenes announcements see our Here at Wantist category.
For even more about Wantist, including additional interviews and our curating elsewhere, visit the Press page.
Made in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
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