The best gifts for minimalists

The Venn diagram of minimalists who like to read is basically a circle, which is a problem, because the only physical books they have are there for aesthetic reasons.

That said, you can still feed their bookworm tendencies without burdening them with what they would no doubt label as "clutter" (a.k.a. real books). Simply opt for books of the digital or sonic variety.

If they've got a Kobo ereader, grab them a Kobo gift card. If they're a Kindle user, opt for an Amazon gift card (which they could also use to subscribe to Kindle Unlimited). Otherwise, if they prefer audiobooks, you could simply go for an Audible gift card.

Feeling extra generous? If they're not already in the ereader club, usher them in with a new Kindle or Kobo ereader.

Minimalists don't want things. If they get a thing, they have to find a place for that thing, and it might not go with their other things. That's why food and drink is always a safe bet. Once it's been eaten or drunk, it's gone. No "thing" to deal with.

For your wine-loving minimalists, grab them a few bottles from Naked Wines (or even just your local Dan Murphys), or give them a gift that keeps giving with a Good Pair Days subscription.

For the foodie minimalists, you could either go down the hamper route with a gift from The Gourmet Pantry, or there's always the failsafe option of a voucher to their favourite restaurant.

When we think of "minimalists", we tend to think of sparsely-decorated, Scandi-inspired rooms with not a spot of clutter in sight. But minimalism is about more than just living with less stuff - it's also a frame of mind.

The Big Book of Less: Finding Mindfulness and Joy in Living Light by Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst is a grown-up activity book designed to teach the art of mental and spiritual decluttering in addition to the physical aspects of minimalism.

Real, bona fide minimalists don't want a thing. To them, your money is better spent elsewhere - namely, going towards their favourite charity.

If you know what their favourite charity is, you can donate directly to them on behalf of your minimalist friend. If you don't, head over to MyCause for a gift voucher and let your friend do the choosing themselves.